In the peaceful village of Freethorpe, Elm Barn Lodge offers a warm welcome with an open-plan living space and conservatory doors leading to a courtyard. Relax in the enclosed garden with seating area and enjoy tea/coffee, cookies, and milk on arrival. With WiFi included and private parking for one car nearby attractions are just steps away.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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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.
1 bedroom accommodation in Freethorpe
A cosy cottage where you can relax in a peaceful area with big skies, wildlife and beautiful views whatever the season.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Conservatory: Doors Leading To Courtyard
Bathroom: Corner Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet, Grab Rail
First Floor:
Bedroom: Galleried, Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Air Source heating included. Enclosed garden and courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Electric car charging point. Please note there is a step from the conservatory to the courtyard.. Electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Anthony and Helen took over Elm Barn in May 2022 keen to improve the guest experience by adding little touches like memory foam topper, good quality bedding, towels and an outside seating area along with tea/coffee, cookies and milk on arrival. This cosy cottage, Elm Barn Lodge, is one of two let’s adjoining their home. It offers the perfect Norfolk location to relax and unwind and explore the many attractions in the area.
It is set in the pretty village of Freethorpe, with a lovely norfolk pub within walking distance the rampant horse. Whether you want to hire a boat, play golf, birdwatch, visit a stately home or cathedral, go to the beach or shop. The surrounding country lanes are ideal for walking and cycling, and nearby Breydon Water is a paradise for bird watchers.
The market town of Acle is 3 miles and Winterton’s glorious beach, with its 6-mile walk offers seal watching. Cromer is famous for its seafood. The cathedral city of Norwich enjoys fine shopping, and the RSPB reserves are within easy reach. Golf and fishing available locally. The beach is 8 miles away with seals at Horsey. Shop 150 yards, many restaurants are a short distance away.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
The double bed is on the mezzanine, therefore, it may be unsuitable for those with restricted mobility.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
EPC Rating = B
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Fishing
Ecotours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Norwich, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Tolhouse and Great Yarmouth Row Houses are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pettitts Animal Adventure Park and St Olaves Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yarmouth Stadium or Carrow Road Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Norwich travel guide
Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Freethorpe pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Freethorpe?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Freethorpe?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Freethorpe located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Norfolk Broads, Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, and Cantley Village Hall. Strumpshaw Parish Hall and Strumpshaw Steam Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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1 bedroom accommodation in Freethorpe Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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lovely, clean snug cottage, handy location, so very quiet.
charming hosts, Anthony and Helen. I will booking again.
5 STARS>
Ken W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Eirwen Edwards
1 July 2025
Lovely little cottage.
Lovely little cottage. Very clean and the bed was especially comfortable. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Cottage would benefit from a proper shower but otherwise good value for money and a lovely relaxing stay.
Eirwen Edwards
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karen Lee
11 October 2025
Close to a couple of nice pubs in Acle, The Hermitage was very good food.
Close to a couple of nice pubs in Acle, The Hermitage was very good food. Lovely little shop in the village for everything you need as well as lovely sausage rolls homemade. Only 6 miles to Yarmouth & some lovely beaches. And very nice hosts to the property.
Great location in such a gorgeous county. We were made very welcome by lovely Helen and Anthony. Looking forward to returning one day.
Rachel D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
19 December 2020
Great location for the coast and broads, so long as you have a car.
Great location for the coast and broads, so long as you have a car. Comfortable and warm accommodation which was more spacious than I expected. I am not sure if there are any amenities (shops etc) in walking distance so gave a lower score for local amenities, although not an issue for us as currently avoiding shops, pubs etc due to Covid and I believe that a couple of take aways may deliver and the closure of the local pub (which I knew about) may be temporary as it's being sold.
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Catherine
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Paul
3 November 2020
Had a lovely relaxing stay which was just what was needed.
Had a lovely relaxing stay which was just what was needed. Owners on hand without being obtrusive fantastic few days.
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Paul
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jo
1 November 2020
Very enjoyable few days.
Very enjoyable few days. Unfortunately we booked with the belief that there was a local pub we could walk to but it had shut. We loved the local area though, very pretty and despite local amenities being non existent except a little shop that had limited hours, it didnt worry us as Acle was a short drive as was many coastal areas. We found a really good dog friendly community run pub in Upton that is definitely worth a visit. Even had a couple of vegan dishes. The barn itself is lovely and the owners very welcoming. I left a necklace behind d and Amanda very kindly posted it back. The courtyard was fine and would be good in the hot weather. The shower didnt work but the bath was lovely. Overall a really good stay.
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Jo
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Faiye
21 October 2020
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lovely place to stay but web site needs updating as the pub is no longer
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Faiye
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 October 2020
I
I had a great stay thanku
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 August 2020
Great property and good location.
Great property and good location. Owner provided Milk and Biscuits, and basic cooking essentials which was nice. Well equipped and clean. It's also Dog friendly and patio is enclosed so secure unless your dog jumps gates. Although be mindful that Dogs are not allowed upstairs and there is no door to prevent them coming up.
Really enjoyed our stay.Owner gave advise on arrival and then left us to it, which is what we prefer.
Would definitely recommend
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
30 July 2020
To be fair the coronavirus didnt help as local pubs were shut and so every evening I had to cook a m
To be fair the coronavirus didnt help as local pubs were shut and so every evening I had to cook a meal after a long day out. I had to drive everywhere to get to places, I guess I didnt realise how out in the countryside the location was. The courtyard for me was a disappointment.
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Wendy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte
6 December 2019
Lovely little place to stay on the broads.
Lovely little place to stay on the broads. In a white village so not many amenities in walking distance but there is a pub and small shop and a bigger village a 5 minute drive away. The house itself is cosy, well furnished and allows dogs which was great for us! Little extras included dog biscuits, dog bowl, dog towel, biscuits for us, sugar, milk, coffee, cooking oil, seasoning, torch for evening walks etc. Highly recommend this gem!
Charlotte
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne
25 October 2019
We love this cottage especially as its dog friendly
It really suits our needs.
We love this cottage especially as its dog friendly
It really suits our needs.
Anne
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
16 October 2019
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Lovely cottage, a warm welcome and very well equipped, tea and coffee supplied and even milk and biscuits on arrival, lots of lovely dog walks near by definitely go back
Lorraine
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tina
8 October 2019
Lovely small barn.
Lovely small barn. Has everything you need.
Tina
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mark
29 September 2019
Great central location to visit the sites in Southern Norfolk and close to some lovely beaches for d
Great central location to visit the sites in Southern Norfolk and close to some lovely beaches for dog walks. Walking distance to a village shop and a local pub with a friendly atmosphere and good food. Also very friendly owners of the cottage and the welcome package was a nice touch.
Mark
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Margaret
22 September 2019
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We really enjoyed our stay here, lovely and warm, and well equipped
Margaret
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David
12 September 2019
Excellent little barn style cottage.
Excellent little barn style cottage. Full of character, quiet and comfortable. Friendly and welcoming owner.
David
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
8 September 2019
We had a lovely long weekend stay here.
We had a lovely long weekend stay here. The accommodation is spotless, well equipped and conveniently situated to visit many beaches and towns through-out Norfolk.
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alan
4 August 2019
A
All-round great place to stay, lovely village within short distance of many attractions, good restaurants and good walks
Alan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 July 2019
p
perfect location for me, ideal for a couple wanting to stay in the area, only 10-15 mins from local beaches and about the same distance to Norwich
would definitely go again, great value, very comfortable
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
B
8 July 2019
I
It's beautiful
B
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John
22 May 2019
We were met by the owner, Amanda on our arrival.
We were met by the owner, Amanda on our arrival. She's very friendly & welcoming. She showed us around & explained everything. We didn't see her again until we left 4 days later, she leaves you to your own devices. The accommodation is very well thought out, compact & comfortable without being small. There's a supply of dvd's in the apartment just in case you want to just veg out. Amanda had even left a new carton of milk in the fridge with an ample supply of coffee & tea available - very thoughtful. You're right on the edge of The Broads so plenty to see. I note that the worst score is 1. I cannot agree with that in any shape or form, it's just not justified at all. Would most definitely be happy to go there again & probably will. Pubs are good too!
John
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie
7 May 2019
Fantastic cottage, best nights sleep we have ever had.
Fantastic cottage, best nights sleep we have ever had.
Julie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
5 May 2019
Lovely quiet place and not far from the broads and beaches.
Lovely quiet place and not far from the broads and beaches. Lots of local walks.
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