What’s your favourite North Norfolk beach?

That was the question posed by Visit Norfolk this month, and our vote goes to …… Sea Palling! A beautiful wide expanse of sandy beach sheltered by the offshore reefs installed for sea defences. Holder of the coveted Blue Flag and with Lifeguards on duty from May to September it’s perfect for family bucket and

Time for tea

Afternoon Tea is very on trend right now and at Dairy Barns we host a Champagne Afternoon Tea for all sorts of occasions from birthdays, anniversaries and even hen parties and it’s great fun to do. But …. it’s even better when somebody takes us out for Afternoon Tea so we don’t have to do

The sun has got his hat on….hooray!

Summer has certainly arrived in Norfolk and what better place in the world to be? We’re looking forward to meeting lots of guests, old and new, enjoying sharing our wonderful county with them and making sure they know all the best places to go and things to do – the best beaches, the dog-friendly pubs,

Walk the walk

Did you know that the Government have committed to a coastal path – a new National Trail around all England’s open coast? The section between Sea Palling and Weybourne has now been approved and once the legal requirements are complete the new public rights of access will come into force on this stretch and bring

Wake up and smell the coffee

We are delighted to let you know that when you stay in one of our 3 Extra Special Rooms you will find a Nespresso Coffee Machine so you can start your day with fabulous coffee.   They are very stylish, so simple to use and make the perfect cup of coffee. We think our guests deserve

It’s official Norfolk is the best!

The Daily Telegraph no less has identified Norfolk as “Britain’s Classiest County” stating … “It hardly needs Sandringham to give Norfolk the cachet of a superior address. The whole county oozes class, the Broads as gorgeous as ever and ultra-trendy towns such as Burnham Market attract a sophisticated set from London. Even its detractors are

Surrounded by swallows….

It’s that time of year again! The swallows arrived back in May after over-wintering in South Africa and once again we have had nests all around the Barns. Love to see the parents swooping around the farm after insects to feed the young; they are incredibly acrobatic and so fast. Most of the babies seem

Say it with flowers….

At Dairy Barns we just love flowers! As professional florists, we’re delighted to help take care of all your floral needs for you – whether you’re looking for traditional seasonal blooms or something very exotic. We’ll find out what you have in mind, offering advice and guidance if needed and will help you to create

Fresh roasted coffee gets us going in the mornings …

We’re looking to introduce “local” coffee to our tasty farmhouse breakfasts here at Dairy Barns and this week we’ve been for a tasting at Grey Seal Coffee Roasters ….. mmm. This fab little company is based in Glandford in North Norfolk just 2 miles from the coast – hence the name which we think is

Car-free and carefree – cycling the Broads

Here at Dairy Barns, we’re delighted to be able to collaborate with another wonderful Broads business – Broadland Cycle Hire.  Cycling is a great way to get around – they do say that Norfolk is the flattest county in Britain don’t they?  There really is nothing better than meandering along the country lanes around Hickling