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West Heath Barn offers 3 stylish and luxurious Bed & Breakfast rooms (both king-size and twin options) in a recently converted traditional Norfolk barn, lovingly restored to preserve its original character yet combined with contemporary comfort. We’re situated adjacent to Peddars Way National Trail just outside the picturesque village of Great Massingham, and less than 30 minutes from the stunning North Norfolk beaches. We also have 2 dog-friendly holiday cottages for those who wish to self-cater - you'll see some of their reviews here as well as our B&B guest feedback. Please contact us direct for availability and more information.
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This was our third visit to West Heath Barn, and we just love it! The moment you walk in and see the freshly baked cake waiting for you, you just feel right at home. It is always really clean and the beds have lovely clean white sheets on, the towels are fluffy and the under floor heating is such a treat! It has everything you need, it is so well equipped to make eating in easy and stress free. We also visited the Dabling duck for pizza this time which was really good. We love the location and the Alpacas are a lovely attraction to keep children entertained. Great for dogs too, there is a secure area to take your dogs and a nice field to walk around. We can’t thank Gill and Dave enough for a wonderful week staying in their beautiful Barn. A hidden gem and we can’t wait to return Thank you 😊
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 16 Oct 2020
We really appreciate your return visit Felicity, particularly in these challenging times. We know North Norfolk draws you back time and time again and are very flattered you keep returning to The Cart Lodge cottage too. We also really appreciate you taking the time to post a lovely review - thank you :) Take care and see you again next year.
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This is the third time we have visited West Heath Barn, but on this occasion we were in The Dairy. We love this place because it is perfect in every way. The hosts have created a fabulous place for guests to enjoy the many attractions of Norfolk. The cottage is situated in a lovely rural spot which is just a 30 minute drive to the coast and close to so many interesting places. In Great Massingham there is a pub (Dabbling Duck) which serves excellent meals. There is also a local shop with a post office selling lots of everyday items and food.
The cottage is spacious, with two double bedrooms and each with a great ensuite, a separate lounge and kitchen with everything you might need for a short or longer stay! There is even a separate cloakroom too. It is beautifully furnished, spotless and very comfortable. There is a lovely outside space to sit and enjoy the countryside sights and sounds. It was also nice and warm which was appreciated as the weather had just started to change when we were there.
The hosts Gil and Dave welcomed us with a fabulous lemon drizzle cake (made especially as gluten free) which was really kind. There was a bouquet of flowers in the kitchen and milk in the fridge! They have thought of every and nothing is too much bother!
We have already booked our next visit. We highly recommend this place, you'll love it.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 1 Nov 2020
We love it when guests return again and again - thank you so much for giving our cottages a try whilst our B&B is closed due to Covid and great to hear it ticked the box. Thank you also for taking the time to post your lovely review - we really appreciate it :) Look forward to seeing you again next year .... meantime stay safe.
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I was recommended The Dairy at West Heath Barn by friends who had stayed there in 2023 and had booked to go again this year, and I must say, I'm so pleased they did, it was fabulous! The location and accommodation were perfect and I do usually have a problem with cleanliness when I stay anywhere other than home (mild OCD) but, the cottage was spotless and made me feel 'at home' immediately. The cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished also, well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Gill and Dave were very welcoming and Friendly, nothing was too much trouble and Gill was great with her local knowledge and recommendations for places to visit. Their dog, Woody, is so happy and friendly and the Alpacas are a delight. My two dogs absolutely loved the enclosed dog area and because we dropped luck with the weather, they were able to spend quite a bit of time in there when we returned from our days out, while we relaxed on the picnic bench with a drink or two. I was holidaying with my parents who, due to health problems, need accommodation without steps/stairs, The Dairy was perfect for us with all of the facilities being on one level, no steps to access it and both bedrooms being private with their own en-suite. I would highly recommend The Dairy for anyone wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, you'll love it!
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 26 May 2024
So pleased you and your parents enjoyed your stay and thank you so much for taking the time to post your review - we really appreciate it. You struck lucky with the weather. Norfolk has been a bit wet this year but you picked the right week. We look forward to seeing your friends again in September and hoping the sun shines for them too :)
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We had a great week at West Heath Barn, from originally booking through to checking out (and posting left items back to us) the service, attention to detail, and personal care and communication from the owners was fantastic. The best service I’ve ever experienced while staying away.
Having two young children, the house was very well equipped with cots, beds, high chairs and baby gates.
The barn is beautifully renovated to a very high standard, with lots of little Homely touches.
We were welcomed with fresh eggs from the chickens, milk and all the things you initially need in the kitchen.
The gardens and surrounding rural countryside is lovely, quiet and peaceful, the local village is idilic and you are not far from great beaches. The drive to the beaches from the property is very picturesque.
The owners have chickens and alpaca’s which you can feed and visit which was also a hit with the children.
We will be back!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 4 Jul 2022
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay here at West Heath Barn - we love it here and it's always a pleasure when our guests feel the same way. It was lovely to meet you and your gorgeous children and hopefully we'll see you again when North Norfolk tempts you back. Thank you very much for taking time to post your lovely review - we really appreciate it :)
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 11 Apr 2022
Thank you for choosing to return here to celebrate your big occasion and we're delighted it was a great success. I'm also delighted you enjoyed your time with the alpacas - it's always a pleasure to introduce them to our guests and to take them out for an amble on the paths around us. Thank you also for taking the time to post your lovely review - we really appreciate it. We hope to see you again when Norfolk beckons once more.
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Our second trip in 7 months to The Dairy at West Heath Barn which for us is a very warm and welcoming "home from home." I have been holidaying in Norfolk for as long as I can remember (50+ years) and find West Heath Barn to be the perfect location to really get away from it all. An idyllic setting, quiet and peaceful with plenty of walks and open countryside quite literally on your doorstep. Gill and David couldn't be better hosts, always happy to help should you need anything , and they keep both the accommodation and the whole site immaculate. The Dairy is plenty big enough for two couples with the option of a third ensuite bedroom should you need more space. West heath Barns are very well appointed, with everything you could possibly need we often eat in which is easy to do as everything you could need in the kitchen is there already. West Heath Barn is very dog friendly with an ideal large "dog run" securely fenced right next to the living accommodation which is ideal for late night leg stretches. The owners dog is always happy to keep any other visiting dogs company should they so wish! If you have any special requests Gill and David are always happy to help wherever possible but its unlikely you will need to ask for anything, most likely its already in a cupboard somewhere! Great Massingham is an ideal location for those not wanting to be "on the coast" , it offers a very peaceful alternative but is only a half hours drive through beautiful Norfolk countryside should you wish to visit. Massingham is well served with a decent pub, village shop (well stocked) and a small cafe with Fakenham , Swafham & Kings Lynn only a twenty minute drive if you need larger shops. All in all a great place to stay to get away from it all, we will be back in the autumn.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 8 May 2024
Many thanks for your lovely review - we really appreciate you taking the time to post it and are delighted that you have had another relaxing and enjoyable stay in The Dairy. We count ourselves very lucky to live in such a beautiful spot in Norfolk where one can escape from it all but it's only a short drive to the stunning beaches and other attractions North Norfolk has to offer. It's so gratifying that so many of our guests choose to come back to our holiday cottages again and again. We look forward to seeing you in the Autumn :)
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What a wonderful break we have enjoyed once more in the superb accommodation provided by Gill and Dave. Always a warm welcome with a delicious cake, milk, flowers and this time free range eggs from the hens! The Cart Lodge provided everything we could wish for with such attention to detail, all spotlessly clean and every reassuring Covid safety measure in place. As ever we didn't really want to leave and hope to be back very soon in this fabulous accommodation enjoying this beautiful area that is so close to our hearts. Thankyou very much for everything.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 2 Oct 2021
It was so nice to see you again and we're delighted you enjoyed your return visit. Many thank for posting your review - we really appreciate the time to do this as well as the lovely comments. Sounds like you love it here almost as much as we do! Take care and hope to see you again when Norfolk beckons.
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This was our first stay at West Heath Barn but we will definitely be back. We took both self catering cottages so that we could be within Covid regulations and we couldn't fault either cottage or our hosts. We were made to feel so welcome, with tasty lemon drizzle cake on our arrival! The cottages are very well fitted out, with everything you need to feel at home and be comfortable, and the grass outside meant that when the sun was shining we could eat outdoors. Would highly recommend, with a great location ideal for the pretty local village of Great Massingham and the Peddars Way walk.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 13 Jun 2021
So pleased you enjoyed your post lockdown family reunion here though it was such a shame the weather was not very welcoming. Hopefully next time you come to Norfolk you can see it at its best - it deserves a 2nd chance! Many thanks for taking the time to post your lovely review - we really appreciate it. Meantime, take care and wishing you a fabulous summer and a quick return to normality.
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We loved it so much on our first visit last year that we brought our friends with us this year. From the moment we arrived it was like staying with old friends. Gill and Dave are truly the most fantastic hosts - fresh flowers, homemade cakes and big smiles on arrival are wonderful, but it's the time and effort they put into your stay that makes this place so special.
The cottages are impeccably clean, equipped with everything you could possibly need and wonderfully cosy. The extra annex rooms are perfect if you want to bring parents along or give the kids a bit more space and freedom.
For children it's the animals and the outside space that makes it so special. Ours were leaping out of bed in the morning to help Gill with the alpacas and chickens.
There is so much to see and do in the area and Gill and Dave are great at helping you navigate the best bits with their local knowledge.
It really is the most perfect retreat, whether you want to spend your days on the beach, walking the Peddars Way, visiting historic sites or just hunkering down with a good book, you won't be disappointed. We will be back!
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 12 Sept 2021
It was fabulous to see you all again and delighted you had another great holiday. Thank you so much for coming back to West Heath Barn and bringing your friends too. Thanks also for posting such a lovely review - we really appreciate it :)
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The Cart Lodge was a fabulous place to stay. The accommodation was immaculate and there was real attention to detail; fresh flowers on the table and home made cake on arrival. The cottage had everything we needed, including those things which we always forget…foil, garlic press, olive oil…no need to do a supermarket dash this time! There was even milk in the fridge so we could have a cup of tea when we got there. Gill was great - very welcoming and happy to chat and offer advice on places to visit.
There is a multitude of attractions, all within 30 minutes drive of the property, such as Sandringham, Walsingham, various National Trust properties and the Norfolk Coast, but staying around the property was a great option as well, with walks on the doorstep and lovely local villages to explore.
We would love to return and explore the area a bit more and would definitely choose to stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Gill Davies, Owner at West Heath Barn
Responded 19 Aug 2024
It was great to meet you and we're delighted you all enjoyed your holiday in The Cart Lodge as well as re-familiarising yourself with some of the delights of North Norfolk. Thank you so much for your review - we really appreciate you taking the time to post it. Take care and perhaps we may see you at some other point in the future when Norfolk beckons again.
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Hi Jan, Many thanks for your enquiry. Unfortunately, we have no availability that weekend. Perhaps we can welcome you to West Heath Barn another time. Regards, Dave
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"Parking was plentiful. Consider booking local taxi in advance if wanting to go to the village pub as you can walk but if going by road it is a dark country road"
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Are there any historical sites close to West Heath Barn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Castle Acre Castle (4.9 miles), Houghton Hall, Gardens and Sculpture Park (4.2 miles), and West Raynham Control Tower (4.3 miles).
