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Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min.

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7146 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cley next the Sea, North Norfolk Coast, Norfolk
  • Letheringsett Watermill
    6 min drive
  • Blakeney National Nature Reserve
    7 min drive
  • Holkham National Nature Reserve
    11 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    32 min drive

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About the area

Holt

Located in Holt, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Natural Surroundings and Letheringsett Watermill. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Blakeney National Nature Reserve and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Holkham National Nature Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Coast - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Blakeney National Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Holkham National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sheringham Beach - 19 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cromer Beach - 28 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Gunton Station - 21 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe Chapel Yard - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chubby Seal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Byfords of Holt - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Folly Tearoom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min.

We're happy to offer 3 nights minimum during non-peak periods. Set within the grounds of The Old Manor House, this charming brick and flint Barn offers spacious and well-appointed accommodation, plus is centrally located in Cley Next the Sea. Full of character, it comprises 2 double bedrooms and a 3rd, twin room, that leads off from bedroom 2 - it is divided by a door for privacy, but there's no separate entrance, so is ideal for children. It also has generous living/ dining space, a separate kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

One of the double bedrooms enjoys an en-suite shower room and the other a TV and the adjoining family room. The family room has 2 single beds, plus a truckle bed to sleep a third. High-grade cotton bed linen is provided.

The ground floor bathroom is finished to a high specification, with a Duravit bathroom suite. There is a bath and integrated shower, washbasin and WC. Christy bath and hand towels are provided.

The kitchen is fully equipped, including a Miele oven and Miele hob, microwave, Bosch dishwasher, AEG washer/dryer and fridge with freezer compartment. There is also a large fridge/freezer in the garage (easily accessed via the barn's entrance hall) that is solely for the use of guests. For additional storage space, all the cupboards under the book shelf in main dining/living area are empty and for your use. So there is plenty of space to store things away!

The garage is also useful for guests to store bikes, fishing equipment, body boards or anything else you might wish to store in the dry and out of the barn itself.

The main living/dining area is spacious, with a comfortable seating area and log burner - an initial basket of logs is provided, plus kindling and fire lighters. There is a large, wall-mounted TV with Freeview and internet TV. In addition, there is a DVD player and a selection of DVDs for you to choose from. The dining table is situated near to the kitchen and sits up to 8 comfortably. Two walls are mostly covered with bookshelves and we have plenty for you to read!

Outside there is an attractive garden area, bordered by willow fencing. There is a wooden garden table and chairs with parasol, that sits on a sheltered terrace, plus a small lawn. We provide a BBQ in the summer months. From the back garden you can easily access Cley High Street and all its lovely attractions.

INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
For more photos and details of the barn and surrounding area, please visit our Manor House Barn (cley next the sea) instagram and facebook pages.

CHILDREN FRIENDLY
For guests with small children, we have a travel cot, 1 high chair and a booster seat and both sets of stairs are fitted with stair gates. We also have some games available for older children.

The local area itself has lots of things for younger children to do, including crabbing at Blakeney, the seal trips from Morston and Blakeney Quays, plus within walking distance of the barn is a small playground. North Norfolk itself is full of fun activities for children and we have details within the barn.

PET FRIENDLY
We are happy to accommodate 1 small to medium, fully house-trained dog, but kindly ask guests to let us know in advance. We also ask for dogs to only to be allowed downstairs and have stair gates to help with this.

PARKING
There is parking for 2 cars directly outside the barn.

(Please note we have a FRIDAY turn around day and a no smoking policy.)

ABOUT CLEY-NEXT-THE-SEA
Manor House Barn is centrally located within the picturesque, coastal village of Cley-Next-the-Sea. An area of outstanding natural beauty, Cley village has much to offer visitors and the beach is only 1KM away.

From the barn, there is a wide range of distractions all within easy walking distance. You can view the beautiful marshes by taking a walk along the Cley-to-Blakeney sea wall. Or you could stroll to the beach, accessed via the marshes, and watch the sea fishing or simply enjoy a walk along Cley's shingle beach. Alternatively the Norfolk Wildlife Trust visitors centre is nearby and is the perfect place from which to take in the marshes and bird watching facilities.

In the centre of Cley village you can lose yourself amongst its charming shops, pubs and restaurants. These include:

The George & Dragon pub - a 2 min walk from barn, serves excellent food, wine and beer.
Artemis Cafe - with a fabulous outside seating over looks the marshes
Picnic Fayre Delicatessen - an award winning outlet with superb deli items
Cley Smoke House - with a mouth-watering array of fish
Made in Cley pottery studio
Pinkfoot Gallery
Crabpot Books - a quirky, second hand bookshop and is literally next door
The famous Cley Windmill.
The Hanser - a cosy bar, which serves cocktails too and v good food.

THE NORFOLK COASTAL AREA
From Cley you are perfectly located to discover the delights of the North Norfolk coast - a journey you can make by foot, car or the efficient coastal hopper service.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
Neighbouring Cley is the pretty village of Blakeney, which offers sailing, crabbing, and a national nature reserve. From Blakeney Point you can go seal watching and boats can be hired from either Blakeney or Morston Quay.

North Norfolk is home to some of the finest stately residences. Holkham Hall, Blickling and Felbrigg, are all within easy reach.

RECOMMENDED LOCAL EATERIES
Restaurants, pubs and cafes we would recommend are:-

Artemis Cafe, Cley
2 magpies cafe in Blakeney and Holt
Wiveton Cafe, Wiveton (as featured on BBC2's Normal for Norfolk )
The Cley Windmill in Cley (will need booking in advance)
The Anchor at Morston
The Wiveton Bell, Wiveton
The White Horse, Blakeney
The Blakeney Hotel - fabulous location overlooking the quay and stylish cocktail bar
Dun Cow, Salthouse
The George and Dragon, Cley
The Kings Head, Letheringsett
Byfords, Holt


Slightly further afield in Burnham Market are some delightful restaurants including The Hoste Arms, Socius, and No.Twenty9.

If you are looking for something for a special occasion, Morston village, only 3 miles from Cley, is home to the superb Michelin starred restaurant Morston Hall. Offering guests a wonderful gastronomic experience - it does require booking in advance.

BEACHES

With a shingle beach at Cley, there are also sandy beaches at Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham, both of which offer fabulous, wind-swept coastlines. But if it’s traditional seaside towns you’re after, Sheringham and Cromer are also close by.

NEARBY MARKET TOWNS AND RESTAURANTS
The charming market towns of Holt and Burnham Market are both well worth a visit, with Holt just 10 minutes drive from Cley. Both offer a rich variety of shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs, including the award-winning The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market and Holts’ renowned restaurant and delicatessen, Byfords.

Details on all these attractions and many more are available within Manor House Barn. However, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any specific queries about North Norfolk generally.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rachel Goodman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1576 sq ft (146 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 small dog may be accepted if a request is made.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Travel cot, highchair & stair gates provided.

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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Brick Flint Barn Cley. Offer 3 Nights Min. Sleeps up 7

Beautiful, stylish barn. Family & pet friendly. Close to beach. 3 nights min. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place and splendid location
Very clean, small but well stocked kitchen, fantastic sitting room. Rachel was very welcoming and provided lots of useful info. Cley is a great place to stay. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ann T., UK - Cockfield near Bury St Edmunds, Eastern England

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Comfortable North Norfolk Stay
We had a lovely week’s stay in a comfortable home, despite the weather being mixed. It is an excellent position with plenty of places to visit and to eat. The facilities in the home were good although the kitchen is a little small but overall a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect quiet place to stay
We loved staying here. This was our second visit. It is very comfortable, has everything you need, and is in central Cley. Perfect in every way!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back to the barn
We have been before - that is why we came back! The accommodation and facilities are just what we want for a s/c holiday. The enclosed garden is a bonus. We were lucky with the weather too. Rachel is a fab host - she lives next door so keeps everything in good order.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful barn in a wonderful location
A fabulous barn decorated with high quality furnishings. The small kitchen has everything you could need and the living area is spacious and very comfortable. Top quality beds and it is set in a wonderful location; very close to the beach, pubs and lots of lovely independent shops. Would definitely come back again. Rachel was an excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, high quality accomodation and wonderful location
Gorgeous barn, well equipped, furnished to a high standard. Very comfy. Cley is gorgeous, lovely walks, good food locally. 2 good pubs in the village. Thank you so much Rachel and David and also for the welcome basket too! Much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cley July 2024
Manor House Barn caters for all ages: travel cot, high chair and plenty of fridge and freezer space for large families. The barn is perfectly located in the centre of Cley and is ideal for coastal walks, bird watching or just chilling in the local pub. The deli down the road has a great selection of cakes and special treats you won’t find anywhere else. Communication with the owner was easy and queries answered quickly . The accommodation was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend for a family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super location
The property was spacious & clean and suited our needs with two grandchildren. We loved our week away and look forward to returning again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
A lovely property in the perfect location with great pubs nearby for food, great walking with the dog along the coastal walks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5th time - It Must Be Good
The Barn is a wonderful holiday home. Huge main room with ample bedroom space. Lovely enclosed private garden. Located in the centre of Cley - the G&D pub is round the corner. A great location to visit the delights of Norfolk from. The NWT bird sanctuary is close by with fantastic facilities and beautiful bird life. The owner Rachel lives next door and really cares about her guests. Thank you Rachel for anther great stay at the Barn - we will be back. Chris
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay with excellent weather
Great host and accommodation to enjoy for a wedding weekend followed by a week exploring the North Norfolk Coast. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property. Great location.
Characterful, spacious, and comfortable. Perfect accommodation for our mixed family group.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola k., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Manor House Barn was just delightful. The space had the wow factor and we loved it. The barn was clean and well equipped. We love to go away to new destinations, this was one of the first that we genuinely felt that although just a 3 night stay, it felt longer and we had really relaxed. Two of the three nights we went to the George and Dragon and it was just wonderful. Great service, food and a two minute walk from the barn. The only very slight issue was no coffee but that was quickly resolved by going to the delightful picnic fayre that had many many fresh items such as pastries, bread etc Highly recommended and hope to return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, spacious property in Cley
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Manor House. It is very spacious and well equipped. This is our second visit to Cley and our first at the Manor House but we wouldn't hesitate to stay again. It is a beautiful area with many walks from the property and great places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cosy Christmas in Cley
What an amazing week away. Christmas week felt so special with tasteful decorations a beautiful little tree and log fire. The sofas were squishy and comfortable to enjoy an evening by the fire, there was plenty of hot water for a long soak in the bath or refreshing shower. Plenty of soft towels to wrap up in. Although the kitchen is tiny I still managed to cook Christmas dinner for four as we were joined by our daughter and partner for the day. There were all the pots, pans and plates needed. The location is perfect with so many walks right on the doorstep. We didn't move the car once! The village has cafes, restaurants, an amazing little deli and smokery as well as an art gallery, book shop and pottery. We spent lots of money buying beautiful things. We had our two little dogs with us and the enclosed garden was perfect. I imagine it is wonderful in the summer, such a pretty garden. We brought two big sacks of logs with us but you could buy more from the deli. There was a generous basket supplied. The owners were just next door and popped in a couple of times to check everything was okay. We had the most relaxing week and would love to return. It was the best Christmas. How can there be so much to do in such a tiny village? The only thing that would make it even better would be a topper on the mattress as I could feel the springs and so slept in one of the children's beds. It certainly would not stop me returning as it was just perfect in every other way.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cosy cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the barn. Everything was exactly as advertised - spacious, clean, very well-equipped, very comfortable, and warm. It is beautifully located - a 2 minute walk to the salt marshes and coastal path, near a pub which does yummy food and close to the local deli and fish shop. Yet it was also beautifully quiet and set back from the road. We are looking forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, fantastic location
A wonderful place to stay, great location. Enjoyed every minute of our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property.
Lovely place, in a nice quiet location, but close to the pubs and shops in Cley.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seton C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birdwatching in Cley
Our second stay here and it was as pleasurable as the first. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cley weekend
A wonderful long weekend in this lovely luxury house in the charming village of Cley. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwynneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cley next the water
Loved the barn, it’s a super big lounge but still managed to feel cosy. The owners are next door so if you had any problems I’m sure it would be dealt with straight away. We didn’t need to speak to them as the accommodation was first class. Walking distance to all the shops and fantastic pub.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family staycation in a wonderful property
WOW! This property is breath taking! Its absolutely perfect in every way. Tucked away in a beautiful idyllic village. The property was very well equipped and decorated stylishly. If youre a reader, its a real bonus as there are so many books to choose from. The garden was a little sun trap and perfect for alfresco dining or a little glass of vino at the end of the day. The kitchen was small but that didnt bother us one bit, it had everything we needed for our stay. Even on the day we had bad weather there was lots to keep us amused; games for adults and kids plus a fully loaded tv to wyle away those down times. The bedrooms were so homely, the beds comfy with the dreamiest if quilts, pillows and linen. Bathrooms were great, we had amazon rainforest shower in ours, i could have taken hours in there!!! We would definitely recommend this property to everyone and we will definitely be staying again soon. Rachel, was a fantastic host; on hand and so friendly, with lots of local knowledge. Thank you for sharing a special property in a beautiful part of England with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
A beautiful property in a lovely location. Perfect for a family holiday. Thank you Rachel and David
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R., Bicester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break in a beautiful barn conversion
Property is very large and spacious. Equipped with all you could need. Owners very friendly and helpful. We had a lovely weeks stay and were well rested.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Attenders
I think this was our 5th stay at the Barn - which says it all. This year the accommodation was just as good. Spacious - airy - all mod cons. We came earlier in the year than before and were blessed with fantastic weather - so the enclosed garden was frequently used. Good restaurants and pubs close by and Holkham Beach is a wow!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023