About Tawny Owl Barn

Tawny Owl Barn is a studio-style barn conversion on the outskirts of Shipdham in Norfolk. This ground-floor property sleeps two guests and welcomes one dog. The carefully renovated barn offers off-road parking for two cars and a private patio garden perfect for outdoor dining.

The surrounding area provides easy access to Thetford Forest and the Norfolk Broads. Shipdham itself is a large village with local stores and public houses. The nearby market town of Dereham sits just 4 miles away with additional shops and services.

The accommodation features a king-size bed in the studio layout with a separate shower room. The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. A dining table and plush sitting area complete the space alongside electric central heating and WiFi.

Banham Zoo (11 miles, 20 minutes) offers animal encounters. Pensthorpe Natural Park (12 miles, 22 minutes) features wildlife gardens. Norwich (23 miles, 35 minutes) provides cathedral tours and shopping. Sandringham Estate (25 miles, 40 minutes) showcases royal history.

Tawny Owl Barn suits couples wanting a peaceful countryside retreat with their dog. The quiet location and helpful hosts make this an excellent Norfolk base.

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
✓Tv with freeview and wifi
✓Fuel, and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included off road parking for 2 cars
✓Private patio garden with furniture
✓One small well-behaved dog welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 2.2 miles and pub 1.8 miles
✓Note: dogs to be always kept on a lead when outside property
✓Note: no children under 18, included infants

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Tawny Owl Barn Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Tawny Owl Barn during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Norfolk's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Banham Zoo

Distance: 11 miles

NR16 2HE

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Distance: 12 miles

NR21 0LN

Norwich Cathedral

Distance: 23 miles

NR1 4DH

Thetford Forest

Distance: 19 miles

IP27 0AF

Norfolk Broads

Distance: 25 miles

NR13 3DZ

Shipdham Village Walks

Distance: 1 mile

IP25 7RP

Dereham Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

NR19 1DN

Swaffham Market

Distance: 7 miles

PE37 7AB

Norwich City Centre

Distance: 23 miles

NR2 1SH

Shipdham Village Stores

Distance: 2.2 miles

IP25 7LX

Local Public Houses

Distance: 1.8 miles

IP25 7RP

Sandringham Estate

Distance: 25 miles

PE35 6EN

Banham Zoo

Distance: 11 miles

NR16 2HE

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Distance: 12 miles

NR21 0LN

Norwich Cathedral

Distance: 23 miles

NR1 4DH

Thetford Forest

Distance: 19 miles

IP27 0AF

Norfolk Broads

Distance: 25 miles

NR13 3DZ

Shipdham Village Walks

Distance: 1 mile

IP25 7RP

Dereham Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

NR19 1DN

Swaffham Market

Distance: 7 miles

PE37 7AB

Norwich City Centre

Distance: 23 miles

NR2 1SH

Shipdham Village Stores

Distance: 2.2 miles

IP25 7LX

Local Public Houses

Distance: 1.8 miles

IP25 7RP

Sandringham Estate

Distance: 25 miles

PE35 6EN

Is Tawny Owl Barn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Tawny Owl Barn is not ideal for families with children. The studio layout sleeps only two guests in a king-size bed with no additional sleeping arrangements. However, Banham Zoo is 11 miles away and Pensthorpe Natural Park offers wildlife activities. The peaceful rural setting may appeal more to adults than young children.

For Couples

Perfect for romantic countryside escapes. The studio layout provides privacy with a king-size bed and separate shower room. Enjoy morning coffee on the private patio surrounded by peaceful farmland. Listen to owls calling from nearby trees in the evening. The quiet location offers complete relaxation while remaining close to Norwich for dining and cultural visits.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Tawny Owl Barn. Dogs must remain on a lead when outside the property. The rural setting provides excellent walking opportunities nearby including Thetford Forest. Guests often meet the owner's friendly black labrador during their stay. The ground-floor layout makes access easy for older dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Tawny Owl Barn

The Ship Inn, Shipdham

Located 1.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: IP25 7LW

The George Hotel, Swaffham

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE37 7AB

Dereham Market Cafes

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NR19 1DN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Tawny Owl Barn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Tawny Owl Barn does not have a hot tub. The property features a private patio garden with outdoor furniture for relaxing outside.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Tawny Owl Barn. Dogs must be kept on a lead when outside the property.

How many guests does Tawny Owl Barn sleep?

The property sleeps two guests in a king-size bed within the studio layout. The ground-floor accommodation includes a separate shower room with all facilities.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. A dining table is provided for meals inside the studio space.

Is there parking available?

Yes, off-road parking for two cars is provided. The property is easily accessible from the main road network.

What is included in the booking?

Bed linen and towels are included in your stay. The property has electric central heating, WiFi and a TV with Freeview.

Where is the nearest shop?

The nearest shop is 2.2 miles away in Shipdham village. Dereham town centre is 4 miles away with supermarkets and additional services.

What attractions are nearby?

Thetford Forest offers woodland walks while Banham Zoo is 11 miles away. Norwich city centre is 23 miles away with the Norfolk coast approximately one hour's drive.

Tawny Owl Barn Reviews

Friendly welcome. Beautifully quiet and restful. Owls calling in the nearby ash tree were a delight.

Stanley

The property is small but ideal for two people the owner is very helpful and ... The property is small but ideal for two people the owner is very helpful and assists with everything that you need the property is in a beautiful part of the country and is very quiet but in a central location for all parts of Norfolk

Valerie

This is our third visit to the Tawny Owl Barn and we have already booked for next year. The barn is compact but there is everything you need to make your stay comfortable. It is situated on Copelands Farm where there are horses, two cats and a very friendly young black labrador called Ivy. Mr and Mrs Stanley are very sociable and welcoming.

Had a wonderful stay this week. Wonderful and friendly owners, with two beautiful dogs, cats and horses. It had everything you need for your stay, i would definitely recommend staying here. I know we will definitely be returning. Such beautiful sights, scenery and hosts. Wish we had a few more nights booked as the stay wasn't long enough. Thank you! Meg & Jack

We found the owners friendly and approachable. The apartment was very clean and comfortable, with everything you could need for a short break. The stabled horses, with paddocks and extensive grounds were very special. A warm welcome from the families two black Labrador's Ivy & Sid, along with roaming Deer, Hares and pheasants are something we will remember. Our Labrador Bailey, especially enjoyed the early morning walks, through the top field and woodlands. All in all, a venue we would be happy to recommend.

We had the most enjoyable and relaxing time would totally recommend . If you want to just relax and have a rest in the most beautiful surroundings i would totally recommend . But it says broadband WifI if your used to fast broadband this isn't but that's my only down side .. But other than that great place to stay ...

Michael

A Lovely setting for lots of walks. Accomodation is as it says ....a studio all facilities in one room with a door to bathroom and lovely shower. closset has to double as a wardrobe. No problem if you dont bring a lot of clothes to hang up for your stay. Friendly couple who run the 20 acres. with beautiful horses stabled and two lovely dogs.

A very relaxing weekend stay. The hosts were most welcoming and take pride in their property which was clean, tidy, and well equipped. A lovely location which affords peace and quiet, and with plenty of wildlife around. We will certainly be looking to repeat the stay in the future.

Denise

Spotlessly clean and well equipped accommodation. Everything you need. Set in a beautiful location. So peaceful and relaxing. Very dog friendly. Super comfy bed and great wifi. Ideal base to explore Norfolk's beaches, city, forests etc. Accommodation is set in the most immaculate, well kept surroundings. Greeted by very welcoming owners. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely to know they are on hand if you need anything but also very unintrusive. Would definitely recommend and will be returning for another relaxing break.

Nice location. As soon as we arrived the owner came into the cottage with the a list of rules.He could have left them with us to read in our own time,but decided to go through each rule while standing there,emphasising as if we were children,he also said if we break the rules we will be sent packing !!.Good way to start your holiday !.Also said the gate will be locked at 10pm,so here's the code to openclose the gate.Also told strick rules in making sure all our rubbish,was to be separated.We are on holiday !.Disappointed only 1 3 drawer unit,no wardrobe,all clothes had to be left in suitcases.He also had the habit of just walking into the cottage without asking,we found this very intrusive.Would not return to this property.

Jacqueline

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend the barns. Exceptionally clean accommodation in private and peaceful surroundings with easy access to the the beautiful forest and coastal areas of North Norfolk.

Just fabulous if you need to escape from everything this is the place for you I recently lost my mother so I just wanted to escape from everything! ! These hosts are amazing and go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need to enjoy your break its so serene and peaceful waking up to the beautiful surroundings and wildlife are amazing and the owners beautiful horses and of course the beautiful Sid who will come and greet you every morning the dog who loves all dogs so dog friendly will definitely return its a 12 out of 10 for sure many thanks to you both for your hospitality Sharon and Pete xx

Michael

Excellent stay. The apartment has everything you need for a lovely peaceful holiday.Clean,tidy and comfortable.The owners were very helpful and easy to talk to.Sid the dog and the Labrador puppy were a joy.We would recommend this property. Mike and Julia

Lorraine

Friendly and helpful hosts, lovely to meet Sid the black lab he was waiting for Poppy our dog most mornings. Very clean and comfortable accommodation.

This is a lovely studio barn conversion. Equipped with everything you need, unless you plan to do gourmet cooking. The WiFi works, not always the case when out in the countryside, the bed is comfy again not always so and the small patio area ideal for breakfast or afternoon tea. Downsides, none of which are serious, but just so you know. The lane leading to the farm is narrow and twisty and one of the locals seem to be training for a rallying event. We met him once and afterwards Max the owner gave us advice on an alternative route out to the main road. The shower is not the best, but does the job, as it's an instant heat model not a mains power shower, but the cubicle is large and not one where you keep bashing your elbows. The lighting in the kitchen area is subdued and could do with at least one bright light. Max is a character, helpful and always on hand with friendly advice.

William

Made to feel very welcome by the owners, lovely location, very relaxing.

Owners were very friendly and helpful lovley very clean place and peaceful too

Arrived to a warm welcome from the owners. Throughout the holiday it was nice to see the owners around the farm to give a friendly wave or a chat. Weve stayed places where you are ignored. It was lovely to watch the horses training in the mornings come rain or shine and also to watch the herd of Sika deer explore the farm in the evening. The barn is warm and cosy with everything you could possibly need for your stay. This is a great location for exploring the area. An hour from the beach and half an hour from multiple walks at Thetford forest. Wed recommend the water gardens at Gooderstone for a tranquil walk.

We felt very relaxed in the cottage, the owners are a very welcoming couple.

Patricia

Lovely little Studio, very nice people and made welcome.

Michelle

Just back from a weeks stay at the Tawny owl,highly recommended! !!!! It,s in a beautiful location with easy access to see so much of Norfolk. The owners are lovely and always on hand to help if you need them for anything. The barns are done to perfection and of high standard,everything you will need is there for you,they have thought of everything which will make your stay even easier. A truly hidden gem!!!! We will definitely return as we just loved being there so peaceful and relaxing but especially to spend time again with the lovely Sid

Richard

A very friendly couple with a wonderful cottage in a quiet country location. The cottage being easy to find,clean and having all the necessary modern facilities.

Lovely farm but lots of flies due to horses , we really had a nice time there ... Lovely farm but lots of flies due to horses , we really had a nice time there they just need a few extras like bigger breakfast dishes, pint glasses etc 9 out 10 relaxing clean tidy

Christine

Lovely place and surroundings. Accommodation clean and comfortable and a safe,secure garden for my dog. Owners very friendly and helpful. Will definitely book again when visiting Norfolk as it's central and easy to get to the coast and places of interest.

Our landlord was extremely helpful and friendly he made us feel really welcome . We loved seeing his wife's horses she was lovely. If you need peace and quiet on your holiday we recommend that you stay here nature is good here .our accommodation was so good and the bed was extremely comfortable. We can't fault this lovely place. And if you want to you can ride one of Andreas horses .

What a fantastic place to stay, high class self catering accommodation at it's best. Max is a great host very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. If your looking for peace and quiet in relaxing surroundings this is the place for you. Situated approx 1 km from the geographical centre of Norfolk no where is more than an hour away. We can thoroughly recommend a trip to the beach at Wellsnextthesea followed a hot chocolate in the dog friendly beach cafe or fish and chips at either of the 2 fish and chip shops by the harbour. Tip don't park on the harbour, very expensive, park in the public car park about 200m away or down by the beach.

The friendly greeting and cleanliness of the property made this an exceptional weeks holiday

Richard

A lovely property which was spotlessly clean. Situated in a peaceful location.

Lovely location great for visiting other places in Norfolk but equally so, enjoyable for a quiet and relaxing weekend, would definitely recommend to others, Max and Andrea very nice hosts, and the dog loved being able to sit outside in the patio garden and watch the sun go down too! Had a very nice weekend.

Sandra

Perfect place to relax, clean & tidy owners very friendly & helpful

Jackie

Unfortunately our holiday was cut short by bad weather. Max the owner was a lovely guy who made us feel welcome . This property was the cleanest we have ever stayed in had the weather been better we would of been reluctant to leave . We would recommend Tawny owl barn to any one who wants a quiet restful holiday holiday.

This holiday exceeded our expectations by a long way. From the moment we arrived Max and his wife went the extra mile making us welcome, explaining everything we needed to know about our stay. Maxs advice on local issues we found very helpful. Overall we cannot praise and thank them enough for a fantastic break Kind regards Dave and Frances Tobutt

Teresa

This barn was perfect for our stay in Norfolk. Mr and Mrs Stanley are a charming couple who were very helpful and made our stay there most comfortable. The view from the barn is stunning and we loved to watch the wildlife from our bed in the morning. Their beautiful horses are amazing. In all ,a perfect location, great hosts and a place we will certainly be returning to. Paul and Terri Candler.

Fantastic!! Beautifully presented with everything you could need . Wonderful welcome from Max and exactly the peaceful place we wanted. Easy access to travel out and about if you wanted to or just sit and while the time away watching the horses during the day and bats over the garden at dusk. We will definitely be back.

A truly enjoyable holiday and the accommodation was excellent. The owners were friendly and very welcoming worth recommending

The accommodation we stayed in had the wow factor. It was clean and had everything we needed, and was tastefully decorated. There was also the novelty factor, us being townies, the barn was situated within the grounds of riding stables so we were able to watch their horses being put through their paces whilst having breakfast, how often do you see that? All in all a very enjoyable stay, and we would certainly go back and stay there again.

Robert

The peace and tranquility of this location is beyond compare, our hosts were attentive friendly and helpful though not obtrusive. The accomodation was spick and span with modern in decor.

Tawny owl barn was a fantastic place to stay. Well equipped & beautifully kept. We actually got to see an owl on one of the nights we stayed along with deer. The owners were very welcoming & friendly & nothing was to much trouble. We would highly recommend tawny owl cottage for a holiday. Thank you very much for a lovely week.

Victoria

Really nice place but owner a bit over friendly

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Tawny Owl Barn, Shipdham

About Tawny Owl Barn

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Tawny Owl Barn Attractions & Days Out

Is Tawny Owl Barn Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Ship Inn, Shipdham

The George Hotel, Swaffham

Dereham Market Cafes

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Tawny Owl Barn Reviews