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Golden Lion Barn

Thursford, near Fakenham, Norfolk
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Large, characterful barn with double-height living space and open-plan layout
  • Pretty private garden with a small orchard for summer entertaining
  • Architecturally-inspiring building with unique glass walkway connecting the upstairs bedrooms

Property code: OC-1793

Surrounded by an idyllic rural location with endless trails and tracks to lose yourself, this refurbished barn is completely unique and welcoming. You and your pack will have a ball exploring its striking light-filled interior and enclosed garden.

You won’t have to leave behind your wonderful surroundings for too long as the magnificent double-height open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room maximises natural light and wonderful views. Your canine companion will love dozing on your lap as you hunker down for the evening on the comfy sofas in the living space. As tummies growl, cater for the crowd and your top dog in the contemporary kitchen and enjoy special family time around the dining table. Tuck Rover into his basket at bedtime and choose between a downstairs bedroom, or two upstairs which are uniquely connected by a glass walkway. Invite the outside in and lead the way into the enclosed garden where your four-legged friend can explore the lawn as you dine alfresco on the patio. Have a ball discovering the additional garden with a small orchard through a garden gate.

Nestled between the towns of Fakenham and Holt, the peaceful village of Thursford offers some incredible 500-year-old oak trees and plenty of sticks to fetch at Thursford Wood (3 miles). With an outer harbour and a port that retains a fishing fleet, grab the lead and have a ball adventuring around Wells-next-the-Sea 8.5 miles away, before treating your pup to an afternoon hopping through the waves of its stunning sandy beach. Enjoy epic walkies around the breathtaking parkland that surrounds Holkham Hall 9.5 miles away, which is sure to leave tails wagging.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size bedroom with en suite shower room, 1 downstairs twin Bedroom and 1 zip and link king-size bedroom which can be made up as a twin on request.
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with bath, over-bath shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with a shower cubicle and WC
  • Electric double oven, electric hob, large fridge with icebox, dishwasher, combination microwave and washing machine
  • Three well-behaved small dogs welcome, please be aware of our booking information regarding pets
  • Outside shed with freezer
  • Welcome pack
  • Stairgate
  • Air source heat pump
  • TV, DVD player, CD player
  • Large, fully enclosed garden with a patio area with a BBQ and two seating areas. There’s a secondary garden with a small orchard through the garden gate
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Accessibility – Ground-floor bedroom (twin), ground-floor family bathroom with bath, over-bath shower and WC
  • Shop and pub 2 miles, beach 9 miles
  • Please note: There are low beams upstirs in the property
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Jodie McCallum

This property is personally managed by Jodie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Myra 2nd June 2026

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We love this place, this is the second time we have been. We will be back. Its a beautiful place and a great central location to explore the beaches and towns of North Norfolk.

Reviewed by Emma 1st May 2026

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Great home away from home. Beautiful view and lovely hide away location. Cottage is fully equipped for all you need. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Ann 24th March 2026

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Very disappointing. Location is good and the property could be very nice, but, requires a better standard of cleaning and some furniture replacing. Beds very comfortable. We decided not to stay for the whole week we had booked and after the first night transferred to another property thanks to the help of Holiday Cottages who were great in sortingRead more that out. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 1st January 2026

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Lovely barn conversion but comfortable lounge seating more suitable to 4 rather than 6

Reviewed by Jane 2nd December 2025

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Lovely quiet, cosy barn with all the amenities (and more) that you need for a short stay. The owners left a 'welcome pack' of milk, water, crisps and Cava which was a nice tough. I can highly recommend this property and location to sights locally

Reviewed by Paula 23rd October 2025

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Despite the rather uninspiring approach, when you arrive at the barn it is nice! We found it comfortable and beautifully warm. We enjoyed the garden too.

Reviewed by Annette 23rd September 2025

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We had a wonderful stay in the Golden Lion Barn, with our two golden retrievers and Pomeranian. Very thoughtful welcome pack for dogs and humans and lots of handy info. Fab cottage in a fab location - quirky but very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Kevin 16th September 2025

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Lovely, warm, cosy and very well equipped property in a very quiet location just outside the village of Thursford and so is within a short 20 - 30 minute drive to various popular coastal locations. Highly recommend the local Thai restaurant (Crawfish Inn).

Reviewed by Carol 16th August 2025

We had a change of scenery and super weather.

Reviewed by Sarah 26th July 2025

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Good secure garden although a small dog could get through the 5 bar gate onto the road as it is only partially meshed. On the whole a well equipped and comfortable cottage. Great location.

Reviewed by Trevor 9th July 2025

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Reviewed by Kirstie 1st July 2025

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Excellent holiday stay. The best well equipped holiday home we,ve ever stayed in

Reviewed by Sophie 24th June 2025

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Had a fabulous stay at the Golden Lion Barn, beautifully presented and very clean. We visited with our little girl and 3 dogs and we had plenty of room in the house and in the garden. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Carole 1st June 2025

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Well presented in a very quiet location.

Reviewed by Brenda 27th May 2025

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The Barn was comfortable and well equipped. Beds very comfortable and rooms warm. The welcome pack was a nice touch. The outside pictures do not represent the existing outside spaces as advertised & feel it's in need of some TLC.

Reviewed by Emma 17th May 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 28th March 2025

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A lovely property in a great location. Thursford is a peaceful place and The Golden Lion Barn is an attractive and restful place, From the dog owning view point the garden is adequate but there are no nearby places for an on or off lead walk.

Reviewed by Tracey 20th March 2025

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Overall the cottage was clean but we were disappointed that the main feature window at the top looked like it hadn't been cleaned for quite a while, so at night whfn lights were on it looked very dirty. Also quite a few cob webs but they are high ceilings. But the rest was clean. The stair gate we requested was on but we found it in the cupboardRead more at the bottom of the stairs. Kitchen has all appliances you could want, nice comfy beds and good bedding and comfy settees. Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 23rd February 2025

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The house was lovely, spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable. It was a nice surprise to see the thoughtful welcome pack too. A great base for exploring the north coast of Norfolk.

Reviewed by Sharon 3rd December 2024

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Excellent venue, cosy, home from home.

Reviewed by Jane 23rd November 2024

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Comfy, cosy really lovely place found it quite easily And thoroughly enjoyed our time there would definitely tell people about this cosy little hideaway.

Reviewed by Lisa 19th November 2024

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Great location Lovely welcome pack Very warm and cosy house

Reviewed by Yujia 3rd November 2024

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We had a fantastic time there. The place is so nice and clean- staying in the house is already so good. The garden is also really cozy and beautiful.

Reviewed by Neil 11th October 2024

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Its exactly as per the photos. Great location, peaceful, close to the coast, close to Holt (if you fancy a bit of shopping). All in all probably the best accomodation weve ever hired in Norfolk and perfectly set up for furry friends (enclosed garden front and back). Well be back!!!

Reviewed by Michelle 6th October 2024

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We felt at home straight away, very cosy and comfortable.

Reviewed by Tony 29th September 2024

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Excellent location and loved our stay at The Golden Lion Barn.

Reviewed by Marcel 20th September 2024

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Wow! We had the most enjoyable stay at the barn. The barn is located in a beautiful location & I could not believe just how well equipped the barn was, whatever we needed it was there. The barn was clean upon arrival & the beds are very comfy giving a good nights sleep. I personally would recommend this barn to anyone wanting to have a shortRead more peaceful relaxing break. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Helen 4th September 2024

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Lovely well equipped barn conversion on a fabulous quiet location close to the North Norfolk coast. Great for an extended family with the downstairs twin bedroom and bathroom. Everything you need for a comfortable stay and lovely thoughtful extras. Gardens lovely with a choice of seating for evening catch ups as the sun sets.

Reviewed by Myra 18th August 2024

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Beautiful place, great location- will definitely be back and would recommend!

Reviewed by Lee 3rd August 2024

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Loved the cottage. Very well equipped and very well presented. Loved the location, for dog walks and plane spotting. Close enough to all the places we wanted to visit, Cromer, Wells and Sandringham. The flies were a nuisance and did affect how we ate at the cottage. Not sure what can be done about this as it didnt appear to be anything to do with cRead moreleanliness as the cottage was very clean. The garden was lovely. Hide

Reviewed by Vanessa-Rose 30th June 2024

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Golden Lion Barn is very well appointed and had everything we needed for a family of five adults. The beds are on the soft side but very comfortable, the living room has two comfy sofas and an armchair and well set out for lounging, watching tv or just chatting. The kitchen has everything you need and everything was in good working order. Outside tRead morehe two seating areas were appreciated although a sunshade or parasol would be welcome as the garden is in full sun all day. The only negative thing were the pesky flies - nothing the owner can do about them, they are everywhere and a real nuisance, Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 16th June 2024

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A lovely barn conversion with beautiful garden. The place was spotless and the little extras were well received thank you. Lovely and peaceful and a small tawny owl would land on the telegraph pole in the back each night. We had a very nice relaxing holiday.

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