GROVE BARN,  ROUGHTON, 5 mins from Cromer and the sea in lovely countryside, we have our magnificent North Norfolk Listed barns. Private enclosed courtyards opening onto 2 acre gardens beyond. Pub in the village. Free WiFi. Free private parking. Gated grounds. Dogs welcome.

Your own grade 2 listed hideaway, extensive 2 acre gated grounds and gardens, the stunning barns date from the 1600’s with mellow soft red Norfolk brick and flint and terra cotta pantile roofs blending with the extensive gardens.

A lovely rural location; there are tall mature oaks and ash surrounding the gardens and area, sheep and chickens, cattle pastures and open fields whilst we are also close to transport links to get you to the beach, the woods, or into town. We are a short walk out of the village and open onto lovely walks into the countryside (including walk to Felbrigg Hall, lake and parkland).

You are within 10/15 mins walking distance of the village with pub, dogs welcome, serving real ales, pub food, restaurant, 24 hour garage with extensive mini mart and off licence, award winning chip shop with restaurant; and the village Medieval round tower church. Or walk the other way for Felbrigg park (30 mins walk): National Trust Jacobean hall, walled gardens, parkland and lake, the 'Great Wood' forest, Stables cafe and restaurant.

For beaches Cromer is nearest with pier, sea-side town life, crab fishing boats, pubs, life-guard and surf guard; the well known Holkham gap a drive up the coast; Sheringham is 10/15 mins up the coast and nearerby is the lovely quiet little town of Overstrand with steep climb down cliffs to the sandy beach: see our in house guide to some more out of the way places and beaches.

To the west of us is the North Norfolk coast with coastal villages tucked away behind the wild marshes and to the east the broads with wide open spaces and unspoilt coastline.

We produce our own local information file in house with all the best known, and the lesser known, local attractions. Stately homes and lovely Norfolk flint villages; beaches in town or unknown and out of the way; restaurants bib gourmand and village pubs.

Walking: weavers way passes through the next village, Norfolk coast path through Cromer; there are lots of lovely routes from the door or a short drive away. Golfing on the clifftop in Cromer, Runton or Sheringham; swimming from the blue flag beach in Cromer, new pool and gym in Sheringham; fishing on the many beaches and the village's own fishing lake within walking distance; flying from North Repps grass strip- microlight tuition.