Reviews of The Barn
3 Theatre Street, Swaffham, PE37 7HF, United Kingdom
#2 of 12 hotels in Swaffham
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 85 apartment reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Mandy
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 14 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cannot fault
Amazing accommodation and the host is lovely
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Donna
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
No interruptions, everything accessible. Clean and nice environment
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Pads
United Kingdom33 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“An enjoyable stay & a great location for touring the area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
Shower room (including only loo) were modern & absolutely fine BUT for us we didn't like it being off the kitchen. Would've liked access to main TV channels not just Netflix etc. These are just our personal preferences though & probably wouldn't effect anyone else.
Location was great, easy access for exploring surrounding areas. Handy for supermarkets as Waitrose & Tesco Superstore were only a 5 min drive away plus there is an Asda (Metro?) within a 5 min walk from property which was very useful. Free Car Park is only 50 yards away. Easy parking on road at side of property (for a few minutes only) to unload. No problem getting key code, all went smoothly for us. Property had everything you could need, it was well furnished & kitted out, bed was comfortable & property immaculately clean & warm.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Natasha
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0“Lovely short stay and would recommend to others.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very soft springy bed I am afraid.
Good facilities and good location for visiting family.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Joel
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was excellent, 2 minutes from the centre, and short walk from all amenities. There was good facilities at the property, full kitchen, Netflix, washing facilities, even a dulce gusto machine. The bedrooms were pleasant. It all worked well.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Richard
United Kingdom79 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Dust bin men emptying bins at 5am on a Monday morning- although I appreciate they need to empty them!
Great property for a short stay holiday with a free car park 50 yards away
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Gillian
United Kingdom1 review10“Excellent stay in a great location. Free parking minutes along the road.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Perfectly situated for what we needed and great facilities. It had everything we needed. Wasn’t expensive either in comparison to other properties/hotels.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Kendal
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote10“We have had the best weekend, the barn was the perfect place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Few Cobwebs but expected in summer.
Everything! Anything you could need was there. We liked the location, the set up of the apartment was perfect.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Karina
United Kingdom8 reviews2 helpful votes10“Spacious, clean and great value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Booked last minute and the property was very spacious and economical and was relaxing to return to at the end of the day. Centrally located to Norfolk so easy to reach all the attractions.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Andrew
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Lovely comfortable quiet place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really
Great facilities, clean, comfortable, quiet and relaxing - good communication from Jilly
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Lynne
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
The booking process with booking.com, who had double booked this property. The host went out of her way to ensure we had a hassle free stay.
perfect location. Well equipped and comfortable
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Paula
Canada11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent stay at the Barn. Would highly reccomend.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Stacey
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N.a
Lovely apartment, very clean with great facilities. It was perfect for our stay.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Peter
United Kingdom1 review10“Great apartment and location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean and tidy, highly recommended. A home from home feel. All amenities catered for Nescafé gusto coffee machine, toaster, microwave,TV erc. Great location with convenient parking in free carpark across the road
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Clare
United Kingdom8 reviews2 helpful votes10“Fabulous! Lovely base for exploring the area. Very clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
So, so clean! Often, I arrive at properties and need to clean them before we settle in - but not this apartment! It was also really warm and comfortable. Lots of cooking equipment, right down to scales if you need them. The fridge/ice compartment was a decent size for our 3 night stay, and would probably be fine for longer. Lovely to have a coffee machine and all the proper cups and glasses for any beverage we fancied. The sofa bed was much appreciated by by teenage son. I liked having the bed upstairs, to give him space, but still being able to hear him if there were any problems - as it was a spiral staircase through an opening. Just a quick note - the door code needs the hashtag key pressed before the number. A kind stranger helped us figure this out.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 10 September 2022
Gary
United Kingdom11 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
spotless
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Zorione
Spain13 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great place to get to know Norfolk”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing. All was good.
The location, small town close to shops and pubs. Very convenient if you are visiting Norfolk coast and Norwich. The place was tastefully decorated and there was even a Dolce Gusto coffee machine. The free car park just a few metres up the road was very good too!
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Janice
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Amazing place to stay, beautiful decor will use again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing to dislike!
Excellent facilities in a great location near my family! ideal for a family wedding! loved it all, recommend to all!
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 8 August 2022
Nicola
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Lovely facilities, comfotable and clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location in busy place.cars racing past the accommodation at night.a problem in the town
Stayed in August 2022
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Reviewed: 7 August 2022
Helen-mairi
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Fantastic location for exploring, clean, tidy & ideal for a short stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartment we were in looked directly onto the main road, privacy wasn’t great with people walking past.
Location, Central to Northern Norfolk. Great base for exploring.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 14 July 2022
Olivia
United Kingdom8 reviews10“A great place to stay - thoroughly recommended. Absolutely wouldn't hesitate to book again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 10 nights
The smallest of niggles; it was very hot (height of summer!) so a fan would have been appreciated. No worries though. Altogether excellent.
Great apartment, quiet and comfortable, no distance from the centre of Swaffham.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 29 June 2022
Alan
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes10“Lovely, relaxing stay in a central area of Norfolk”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Ease of access, central position to Swaffham town. Well equipped apartment.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 11 June 2022
Robert
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10“A really relaxed week with all of our requirements easy to hand”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
Being only a 5 minute walk from all local amenities was most welcome. The cottage was above our expectations and all the facilities were great.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 12 May 2022
Catherineharrington2014
United Kingdom10 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great base for family visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We spent a lovely few nights at the Barn while visiting for a family birthday. The apartment was lovely, stylish and comfortable. Jilly was very helpful and gave clear check in directions. Although very close to the High Street, the apartment was very quiet. The free car park is really close by. We'll be back!
Stayed in March 2022
