Swallow Barn Bodham, Norfolk

While away your time in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty during your stay in this traditional and spacious converted barn, with characterful features throughout the sociable open-plan living space – like dark wooden beams and exposed stone walls. After enjoying scenic walks, a day at the beach or discovering quaint historic villages, relax on the mezzanine or fire up the BBQ in the garden.

Step inside to find yourself in an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with a high cathedral-style wooden-beamed ceiling, and a cosy seating area next to the warming wood burner. Beneath the mezzanine is a bright and airy ‘U’-shaped kitchen with plenty of surface space for six. There is also a breakfast bar for enjoying your morning coffee. A family bathroom, separate WC, twin room and a double room can also be found downstairs. On the first floor is a mezzanine lounge with comfortable seating and a TV. A separate staircase leads up to the king-size bedroom. Outside is an enclosed patio with furniture and a BBQ.

While staying in the quiet village of Bodham, take advantage of the friendly pub within 0.5 miles. Go for a dip at the nearby Weybourne Beach (3 miles) and follow the walking trails through the Salthouse Marshes nature reserve (5.5 miles). The charming town of Cromer is 7 miles away and is excellent for dining out or spending an afternoon on a boat trip. History fanatics will love the Muckleburgh Military Collection Museum (3 miles) and Baconsthorpe Castle (3.5 miles).