Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate

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A historic house with a well-manicured garden, including a pond with lily pads and neatly trimmed hedges.
An aerial view of a rural property with a large house surrounded by dense trees and fields.
A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a skylight.
A room with exposed wooden beams, a red sofa, and a fireplace.
A two-story building with a dark exterior, a tiled roof, and a garden area with a lawn and a small table with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Blo' Norton, England
  • Place, Knettishall Heath Country Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bressingham Steam and Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Peddars Way
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Diss

Located in Diss, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bressingham Steam and Gardens and The Corn Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The English Whisky Co. and Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre. Banham Zoo and EmZo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Blo' Norton, England

What's nearby

  • Knettishall Heath Country Park - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Bressingham Steam and Gardens - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Peddars Way - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Banham Zoo - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Snetterton Circuit - 19 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Harling Road Station - 14 min drive
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dun Cow - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Grain Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪East Harling Social Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Banham Barrel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Virginia Barn on the Blo Norton Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Knettishall Heath Country Park, Bressingham Steam and Gardens and The English Whisky Co.. Thorpe Woodlands Adventure Centre and Bardwell Windmill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable Stay

We visited for a 2 night stay in mid November. This is a lovely property and very cosy for a barn conversion. We found every thing we needed for our stay and the internal lay out was ideal for our party. The local area is very pretty and there are plenty of attractions close by. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review, I know how life seems to be a bombardment of reviews these days, so it really is much apprecitated. Your kind words have been passed onto the owner and staff. Look forward to seeing you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway!

Wonderful barn in a beautiful location. Just what we needed to celebrate my wife’s 49th Birthday! Spacious lounge and lovely bedrooms. Surrounding grounds are lovely and would recommend a walk at the local nature reserve. Would definitely recommend this property for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2024

Wonderful stay at virginia barn. The venue was perfect for all our family and we did really love our stay.The Furniture/kitchen and decor tired and could do with updating.and needs alot more dusting everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you for your review. I will pass your comments regards dust to housekeepers, although being old beams very difficult. Virginia barn is now sold, you were one of tge last to stay in it, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering for family wedding

I stayed with my husband, our three adult children and our daughter-in-law. It was very special to spend time together. The grand piano was much used as we all play and one daughter and my husband were performing at my niece's wedding (the next day). Absolutely perfect environment for us as a family. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely break away

The barn was just as described and as per the pictures. A lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Sue was great with communicating with me prior to our arrival and it was really easy to get the keys to the property. We booked Virginia for the week and Duleep Singh for a few of the group who were only able to join for the weekend and both barns were equipped with everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family gathering

Great location and plenty of space. Visually a lovely sitting room with huge vaulted ceiling but furnishings and rugs very tired. A few issues with showers but I’m sure they will be resolved. As a family place to meet and celebrate a birthday it was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great way to bring in the New Year

We arrived on New Years Eve to find the large open area of the barn, warm and welcoming. Everything was exactly as expected, if not more. The accommodation has everything you would ever need to make your stay very pleasant. Sue was also very helpful with answers to my questions on the lead up, which also helped set our expectations. Overall a very chilled and relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
Thank you for your very kind review, I have passed onto all team members. Glad you got to stay in the Barn and experience it, its a sad time for us as it is being sold this year. Hope to see you again at our other properties in Bury St Edmunds. Happy New year to you and the family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Blo' Norton Barns

We [infants, parents and grandparents] had a wonderful 3 night stay at Virginia Barn. The property was beautiful, well equipped and nicely situated [feels remote and yet within easy reach of shopping. Leisure centres, attractions for adults and children . Wonderfully equipped and attractive property. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for our stay

A really lovely property that was just what we needed. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous family getaway

We stayed at Virginia Barn for 5 nights with our children and grandchildren. The barn is beautiful and the setting is peaceful and relaxing. We wandered down to the well kept tennis court and knocked a few balls around between us. In the field next door the cows were grazing in the late autumn sunshine and had 5 new calfs among them. We had good weather for the whole five days and didn't need to use the woodburner. The barn had everything we needed to make home cooked meals. One of the days we went to Thetford Forest Lodge, a great day out for everyone (we all had a play on the the play area!). We took games and our old playstations (1 and 2) to relive reliving our days of playing guitar hero and the dance mat! We walked to the Fox and the Vine pubs on different days for a quick pint with the locals who were all very friendly. It was a shame to leave today, we all had such a great time. I would definitely recommend Virginia barn if you're looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

blo norton barns

very lovely barn at a peaceful location. The log burner was a special touch. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen. If you’re not a fan of spiders i wouldn’t advise. Lots of cobwebs everywhere and flies. Overall we had a lovely couple of days here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review, there are spiders and flies as we are in the country and we do our best to keep to minimum, however with High beams and guests wanting to arrive early there is not enough time to deal with a large building as well as make sure the house is Clean and Covid safe. We do ask that if there is anything that you are not happy with to speak to us on your arrival rather then us find out via reviews, its too late after the event for us to do anything. We are more then happy to come out to deal with these things as spiders and flies do not appreciate we have guests, so carry on about their business.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is spacious, well furnished and absolutely beautiful. The host Sue was great and responded very quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A short stay in the countryside

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Virginia Barn to celebrate my husband's 60th Birthday. Just our immediate family due to covid restrictions but everything was very secure. Everything was thought of & it was lovely & warm. Very peaceful in countryside surroundings. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family time

Lovely spacious barn, bedrooms ideal for 3 families, weather was amazing, great place to chill out with family and loved ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for family Christmas despite December weather - though we did have two stunning days.

Easy to organise. Sterling response from property manager over small problem. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location

We wanted a quiet getaway from SEN teacher life for a weekend and this was perfect. Fantastic walks for the dogs and a lovely local pub en route. It was a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

We enjoyed our stay at Virginia Barn to celebrate our daughter's birthday with family and friends. The accommodation is great and the kitchen very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday get together for family

Comfortable, well loved living room, a good size room for the family to be together. Quiet location but plenty of places to visit in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A relaxing three days

We had lovely time in Virginia Barn. The property was very clean and had everything what we need. Ours children spent lots of time outside to play football and badminton. We went for a walk around. We had only issue with internet, on Tuesday we had wifi for an hour. I can fully recommend this property really nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

How to live like a lord

Lording it up in this fabulous old 16th century Manor, yes the garden has a few mole hills which we understand is all to be transformed this summer and the house inside is full of old antique furniture but it has so much character and charm. There was 20 of us and 4 kids rattling around in a house that you still managed to lose each other, you had room to escape and so did the kids. Will definitely return and for the price you will find it really hard to find the equivalent of, the owner of this fab house gives people like me from normal working background to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

super

Best week ever - fabulous property - grounds so much bigger than I realised! Great for dogs
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful and spacious converted barn in lovely surroundings

We used this as an opportunity for our dispersed family to meet up and enjoy some time together. The barn was lovely, well equipped, and easily spacious enough for 8 people. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Virginia Barn

So much room to spread ourselves about [6 adults and 2 children]. Peaceful and relaxing. Everything we needed. If we were going that way again, we'd use Virginia Barn One more thing- when my son rang the emergency number, because we'd used too much hot water, it was sorted out straight away and very friendly. ps Just one small niggle, it would've been useful to know that the internet is intermittent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you Deborah for your review, so pleased you enjoyed yourself. Sorry to hear you had trouble with the internet we shall look into, unfortunately we can only get Satellite internet out there, its the price we pay for rural living.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great amazing amount of space ideal for families

Great accommodation . Friendly village , Wonderful family retreat .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous setting for house party with friends

Our group of 7 family friends (age 2-45) just spent a brilliant long weekend at the Blo Norton property (renting the hall AND two barns). The hall is grand, charming, quirky and comfortable with numerous large spaces for groups to congregate. The barns are fabulously converted with modern kitchens and cozy interiors. Suggest you can plan on four families sleeping in the hall, two in the largest barn and 1 in the small barn. Sue McGrath (property manager) and Karen (the housekeeper) patiently answered all of my questions prior to arrival. Check in was easy and we conveniently arranged a Sainsbury's delivery to arrive shortly after we did. Our group spent Saturday morning exploring the extensive grounds. These included open lawns at the barns (not apparent on outdated google map satellite images), the wooded drive and landscaped gardens at the hall and a meadow behind the hall. Some of us ran a local park run or visited Wyken Vineyards' farmer's market and gardens (highly recommended) where we collected eggs, fresh asparagus, breads and artisanal treats for the weekend. We walked to the White Horse in Thelnetham for lunch, which handled our large group expertly and served outstanding food. Our dinners were catered by Emma Biggs Catering (highly recommended). The kids sat down first to a family style/large dish dinner while the adults enjoyed canapes and a glass of champagne by the fire followed by a three-course meal. Superb! Sunday, after a fry up in the well-equipped hall kitchen, we hosted Grey Goose archery (highly recommended) who set up targets for the children, and the parents enjoyed a quick go as well. We used the hall's two gas grills for a Sunday BBQ at the large,18-person table by the property's pond. Lawn games and walks on the grounds and around the village kept us entertained until Emma arrived again with another perfect dinner. We were truly spoiled at Blo Norton and the kids are already begging to go back. Memories for a lifetime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
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