Our Family Farm
Dairy Barns at Lound Farm in Hickling is a working farm covering 360 acres of grazing marshland and arable land, have sheep grazing in the winter and a suckler herd of beef cattle in the summer months. Ian is a 3rd generation farmer on this land, taking over from his father in the early 2000s. We grow Wheat, Barley, Peas, Potatoes and grass for hay and haylage. Our son Joe has a drone and takes some great footage of the farming activities throughout the season, which can be seen on our Facebook page.
There are plenty of farm tracks, meadows and autumn stubble fields, all of which add up to a beautiful place to spot some of our wonderful Norfolk wildlife. So if you come to stay with us, take a walk around the farm and along the country lanes. If you’re lucky, you may well see a member of the Red Deer herd who lives in the woods behind the farm and regularly crosses the fields to graze, and we also see Muntjac, Chinese Water Deer and hare.
The farm is a “birder’s” delight, and depending on the season, we regularly see the following…
Barn owls
Cranes
Marsh Harriers
Swallows
Housemartins
Skylarks
Pink Footed Geese
Kingfishers
Yellowhammers
We’d love to hear from our guests what they might have spotted so we can add it to our list, and we welcome lots of groups of birdwatchers throughout the year.
As one of the most luxurious B&B the North Norfolk coast offers, your experience at Dairy Barns is significant to us and starts with our exceptional team. Dedicated, attentive and genuinely caring, each team member contributes to creating the ultimate guest experience. Our commitment to detail, personalised approach, and warm hospitality sets us apart. We take great pride in turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Choose Dairy Barns for an unforgettable stay marked by luxury, comfort, and impeccable service.
Our family, staff, and idyllic setting make Dairy Barns one of the most luxurious B&B North Norfolk coast has to offer. We look forward to hosting you, hearing about your wildlife discoveries, and making your stay relaxing and memorable.
Contact us
Our farm office is only staffed part-time, but please feel free to leave us a message. Your enquiry is important to us, and we regularly check messages and emails throughout the day, so we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!