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Manor Barn

Location and atmosphere

Manor Barn is a working organic farm situated in the pastoral countryside of Norfolk, down a quiet lane which leads to a small river, and a small lake. It has an old, traditional barn with inner courtyard and annexes and nearly one hectare of property. In the converted barn and a recently built straw-bale house lives the extended family of Robyn, who does the gardening, Rob, who is a carpenter and a builder, Tess who is a teacher and Will who is a garden designer. The family runs the farm, whenever possible helped by volunteers such as WWOOFers. They grow their own organic vegetables, have woodland and chickens. The family sells its own organic products.

Facillities

You can pitch your tent in the orchard or woodland. There are four pitches of which two are suitable for caravans. Bathroom facilities are in the house of Rob and Robyn. For rent is a big Sahara Bell tent, which sleeps up to six persons. A ground-sheet, rugs, sheepskins and a basic, foam matress will be provided.

Surroundings and activities

Snetterton is surrounded by forests, lakes and rivers. The area is perfect for cycling, walking, horse riding and bird watching. Bikes and horses are for rent in the surroundings. The nearby Thetfor Forest is a nature park, as is the Santon Downham Bird Trail, home of for instance the woodlark, snipe, the nightjar and nightingale. Further you can visit lovely historical cities like Thetford, Diss and Norwich. The owners have lots of detailed information about the surroundings available for you.

General information

Opening times accommodation01-04 t/m 31-10ReservationNecessary during high season

Languages spoken

Spanish, French, English

Farm camping

Accommodation for rent (such as a cabin, tent, yurt, gypsy wagon, trailer or caravan) etc.Total number of pitches4Number of tent pitches3prices per person£ 5Price tent per night£ 6-10Price caravan/camper per night£ 8Tent rental price per week£ 45

Food

Sales of own produceDistance to supermarket6,5 kmDistance to restaurants6,5 km

Facilities

Campfire/barbecue

Bicycles for rent

Horseriding

Open-air swimming pool

Facilities for playing outside

Tours of the farm

Participation in daily farm-activities possible

Facilities and activities in the surroundings (< 15 km)

Bicycles for rent

Marked trails

Guided nature tours

Horseriding

Open-air swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Tennis court

Children

Small live stock for children

Open air children's pool

Special target groups

Working on the farm (in exchange for board and lodging) possible

Member of WWOOF (Willing Workers On Organic Farms)

Pets allowed if agreed upon

Landscape characteristics

Farm production

A part-time farm

Small, traditional and ecological farm

Arable farming

Route description

Nearest cityNorwichNearest villageAttleborough