We love hosting large groups of friends and family at Dairy Barns and have been doing so for 18 years or more! We can accommodate up to 18 adults (plus children) in the main bed and breakfast. If you choose to book the holiday cottages as well that is another 12 people. We can host
Half-term fun this February
February Half-term (13 -17 February 2023) is a good opportunity for family time, and we have rounded up some of the best things to do in Norfolk. King’s Lynn Fairground MartWhen: 11 – 19 Februaryhttps://lovenorfolk.co.uk/events/kings-lynn-mart/The Tuesday Market Place in King’s Lynn, one of England’s grandest squares, turns into a funfair. Children’s Day, when all rides
Snowdrops walks
Norfolk is one of the best places to see snowdrops, and they will be at their peak in February. Snowdrops are the first flowers to bloom each year. They get their name because of the white colour and drooping shape. While you can see snowdrops all over Norfolk during the season, some places have more
Birdwatching paradise all year round
Norfolk is often described as the birdwatching capital of Britain. With rare visiting birds and a wealth of nature reserves, Norfolk is the perfect location for birdwatching all year round. Being so close to Hickling Broads and Horsey Beach, our farmland hosts lots of wildlife. We are happy to point you in the direction of
Christmas and New Year at Dairy Barns
We are excited for the first time to be open throughout Christmas and New Year and share the festive spirit with all our guests. Stay in one of our B&B rooms, or why not treat yourselves by upgrading to our extra-special rooms? Some availability is left at our two-holiday cottages; Dune View Cottage and Willow
Best places to see seals in Norfolk
Here in Britain, we’re lucky that nearly half the world’s population of grey seals are found around our coastline. Every winter, hundreds of female grey seals return to the Norfolk coastline to give birth and provide a wonderful sight that locals and visitors enjoy. Grey seals are larger than Common seals and have long, pointed
The charm of a working farm
Dairy Barns form part of Lound Farm and the family farming business, which has been in the family for three generations. Our lovely Barn & the B&B room were originally our working dairy farm, with over 100 Cows being milked in what is now our beautifully renovated bedrooms, and many calves were born in what
Get festive this December
We are very excited to say for the first time we will be open throughout Christmas and New Year and would love to welcome you to stay with us whether you’re staying in one of our B&B rooms or hired out our cottages. To help make your December or Christmas stay with us extra special,
Days Out & Events in September & October 2022
Below are a few ideas and suggestions of what to do when staying here this Autumn. Ross’ Wildlife Boat Trips Discover the ‘hidden’ Norfolk Broads by taking a wildlife boat tour from the Staithe at Horsey Windpump. Ross’ Wildlife Boat Trips offers a relaxed and relaxing boat ride across Horsey Mere with opportunities to see
Cromer and The Pier Show
I love Cromer for many reasons, fish and chips at Mary Janes or Number 1, Crabbing off the pier with my children when they were small and hot chocolate on winter days in the Rocket Cafe, but the best thing about Cromer is the Pier. I love to walk down the pier summer or winter
Where can I see Common Cranes in the Norfolk Broads
Common Cranes are one of Europes largest birds with a wingspan of up to 2.2 meters and a small breeding population was established in the Broads in the 1970’s where they have gone from strength to strengh. One of the best places to see Cranes in the late Autumn and the Winter months is at