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Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park

Family-friendly vacation home in Great Yarmouth

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In the peaceful hamlet of Runham, this charming barn conversion offers a serene escape. With an open-plan living room featuring a log burner and sun-drenched patio, unwind in comfort surrounded by nature's sights and sounds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park

Built in the early 1900s as a stable block and tractor shed, the barn has been redesigned by a local architect with modern living and comfort in mind whilst retaining original beams. Sitting in it's own wrap around garden with views onto the fields the barn has an open plan living room with a log burner for cosy nights inside whilst the sun drenched patio offers the ideal spot for alfresco dining or watching the sun go down. A grassed lawn stretching the length of the stable block links with a second patio off the master bedroom suite. It offers plenty of space to relax and unwind all year round.
You may spot the local barn owls, bats circling over the garden in the evenings, geese migrating across the skies or muntjac and deer roaming the fields.
The barn is situated in the small peaceful hamlet of Runham with a shop and 2 pubs approximately 2 miles away in neighboring villages. From the barn take a gentle walk down to the River Bure across open fields for a picnic or a 20 minute walk along the country roads will lead you to Thrigby Wildlife Gardens. In the village there is a small children's playground and village green.
Empty roads and the odd gentle hill makes cycling easy and pleasurable for all abilities. The expansive unspoilt sandy beaches of Caister await 5 miles away for swimming , sand castles and seal spotting, while boat hire on the broads is just 3 miles.
Please note that the barn has 2 open steps between the dining area and main living space and a step in the master bedroom. In addition, it does not have hand rails in either of the bathrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Newly converted barn in beautiful Broads National Park
Spacious Barn in Beautiful Broads National Park Great Yarmouth

About the neighborhood

Located in Great Yarmouth, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens and Oasis Amusements are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Orton Farmers' Market and Wroxham Barns. Traveling with kids? Consider Lost World Adventure Golf and Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Great Yarmouth travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Broads black and white windmill landscape
    Norfolk Broads
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • damn those are some big crocs🐉
    Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts which includes interior views and art
    University of East Anglia
    33 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Southwold beach huts on the Promenade; Shutterstock ID 245957998
    Southwold Beach
    52 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Great Yarmouth Beach
    15 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Acle Station
    12 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Castle Carvery
    6 min drive
  • The Old Hall, Caister On Sea
    6 min drive
  • V Lounge
    11 min drive
  • Branford’s Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Mash and Barrel
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park located?

This family-friendly Great Yarmouth vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Norfolk Broads and Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens. Oasis Amusements and Lost World Adventure Golf are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Spacious barn, seals, seaside walks and Broads National Park Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for an excellent stay. Toys and books for baby, cakes and bread on arrival, and advice about things to do in the area were gratefully received.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

R S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and pleasant place to stay. Local ammeneties a drive away, but host kindly left milk and some treats for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property that had everything you could need. Lots of space and exceptionally clean. The host is next door and very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic barn

Perfect place to stay Clean comfortable Plenty of room nicely decorated
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic stay

We had a wonderful time staying at Bishop’s Barn, we hope to return in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone else. Viv is an excellent host - before arriving she sent us extremely helpful information that allowed us to plan our trip and the house was spotless and very well equipped. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Barn

Clean, spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Brilliant welcome pack, dietary requirements catered for. A fantastic stay with lots of cycling and plenty of,places to visit. I would thoroughly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

Such a beautiful property and gardens, in a lovely location. The host has been sooooo thoughtful in equipping the property and providing welcome treats. I cannot recommend highly enough - it's even good value for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

Beautiful barn in a beautiful setting. Fully equipped with everything you could need and more! Very thoughtful welcome hamper with homemade bread! Would highly recommend and would stay again. The ping pong table was a hit with our children.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb setup

We loved our stay in this beautiful barn. Fully equipped kitchen, great space for family and time spent in the barn. Ping pong table a big hit with the kids and a great garden for playing. The log burner was a big hit with the adults, spending our evenings in front of the fire.thanks Viv and David
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The barn was beautifully decorated with some original features, & tastefully modernised. Spotlessly clean, amazing shower, gorgeous garden space, and a very friendly cat, Pop, who visited. Viv & David were perfect hosts who had great dining & other recommendations, and were very accommodating. The fresh tulips, welcome hamper and cakes were also very thoughtful and a lovely touch, as were the fresh eggs from their hens, which were delicious! We would definitely return and recommend Bishop's Barn to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding stay

Clean, warm and lovely interior. Great communication with the owner and the property is fantastic inside and out. Stayed over New Year and the barn is in a great place to get out and about. Overall, we had a lovely relaxing weekend and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steve Maggs

Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant!!!!Accommodation fantasticAttention to detail fantastic What was provided by the host…fantastic Best place we have stayed, host was very accommodating and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect…fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in tranquil village

Viv's property is an absolute jewel nestled in a peaceful village setting. The barn is airy and big, spotless and equipped with everything you need for a wonderful stay- Viv even left us a welcoming hamper full of treats, whcih we absolutely loved. Big bonus were the children books and games- we had a lot of fun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent barn conversion and hospitality. Very quiet detached property with great log burner. Spotlessly clean with very nice furnishings and good size modern TV (and small TVs in bedrooms that we didn't use). Enjoyed playing table tennis in the garden. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Barn Conversion

Wow what an amazing property in a lovely tranquil location. The barn was spotlessly clean and the attention to detail was evident throughout. The welcome pack on arrival was perfect with Birthday treats included for my mum. Viv was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treasure

Our stay was so relaxing and peaceful and we dream of our next visit back. Viv, truly made us feel welcome, with providing much needed necessities for our arrival, with a delicious baked bread and butterfly cupcakes (could open up her own bakery), milk and a welcome gift basket. The property is superb and has everything you need and feels like home away from home. Thank you Viv, for making our stay enjoyable and memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect In Every Way

From the moment we stepped through the door we felt at home. Absolutely beautiful, we loved everything about the barn. Two beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms, comfy sofas with all kitchen amenities you could want. We made great use of the table tennis tablefire pit. Lovely welcome basket containing loads of lovely goodies. One of the best places we have stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

This barn conversion really has the Wow factor. Attention to detail by the hosts is evident as soon as you walk in the door. Briliant welcome pack, including home-made bread and cakes, fresh eggs, and flowers and lots more. Such a relaxing, quiet place, but so much to do and explore on the doorstep. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely break

The place is lovely and the host seems to have thought of everything. Home made bread and cupcakes were a very nice touch. Location is great for getting to family-friendly attractions (e.g. Bewilderwood). Warm, comfy, finished to a high standard, excellent bathrooms. Our son enjoyed the box of Lego. Really can't fault it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire JANAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing holiday let

The property was beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. The host left us a very generous welcome pack, homemade bread and cakes and gorgeous sunflowers. The kids enjoyed the games available at the property and we all enjoyed the odd game of table tennis! The Barn had everything we could need for a week away and the hosts left detailed information about Bishop’s Barn and the surrounding areas. We enjoyed boating on the broads (hired from Herbert Woods), beach days and Bewilderwood, all within half an hour from the Barn A great base to explore Norfolk and wonderful to come back to after a strenuous day at the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna and Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Perfect in every way, we really can’t fault the property at all. Beautiful high quality decor, fixtures and fittings. Wonderfully comfortable and homely. Really well equipped with everything needed. The thoughtful welcome hamper complete with home cooked cake and other lovely goodies was a lovely touch. Highly recommend this beautiful home for a peaceful and tranquil break. Thank you Viv and David.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property, would happily stay there again

I stay here with my wife and two children who are aged 1 and 5 and we had a lovely time. Theres lots of space, its very open and such a bright welcoming space. Everywhere was clean and tidy, the welcome basket was very good too and much appreciated and we settled in very quickly. There were some books, games and toys in the property which went down well with the kids and the garden and patio area were used on warmer days. In terms of location it is a relatively short drive to Great Yarmouth and there are some pubs even closer than this. There are places to eat nearby for the children and we never had to drive more than 30 mins to get to any of the locations we wanted to visit in Norfolk. Overall, very nice, very clean, very welcoming and a good location. We would happily stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bishop’s Barn: A Perfect Family Getaway

My family and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Bishop’s Barn for a week. We absolutely loved our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable family vacation. The barn is beautifully situated in a quiet, rural location. It is also close to a number of popular attractions, such as the Broads and the Norfolk Coast The barn itself is spacious and very well-equipped, with everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms are modern and clean. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could need to cook and eat at home. We particularly enjoyed the living space, which is great for relaxing, eating and spending time together. The addition of toys and board games kept our little boy entertained throughout our stay. Also, the welcome pack from the host we found on arrival was very much appreciated!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden Treasure

Quietly tucked away in rural Runham, Bishop’s Barn is a little gem suitable for and caters for all ages. Viv spoils you with homemade bread upon request, a delightful welcome basket and homemade cakes! All Easter themed too. Our little boy was also surprised on Easter Sunday with a basket in the shape of a sheep full of Easter eggs. Wonder who left them? Kind and thoughtful hosts who have converted the barn into a high end, glossy home style magazine -worthy property. Tastefully furnished throughout with a unique sea worthy nod in the form of wall art. A very well equipped kitchen, sustainably sourced and slightly amusing bathroom accessories, fluffy towels and crisp bed linen, and not forgetting the quality beds, make you not want to leave! And who would want to when Blanche and Bluebell lay scrummy eggs for you! A truly wonderful stay, whether you’re lucky enough to grab some solitude with peace and quiet thrown in, or if it’s a base for wandering adventures, you will not be disappointed. Oh, and Norfolk’s nice too😂
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella-Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very wholesome and peaceful stay in the beautiful countryside! The property had everything we needed for a great week away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025