Aslacton Granary
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Overview
Aslacton Granary offers a mind-blowing feast of beauty, stylish decor, olde world curios, extravagance and stunning opulence. This dreamy conversion is the ultimate group retreat. Situated in Aslacton, close to the vibrant city of Norwich and the iconic Norfolk Broads, this outstanding holiday home sleeps a maximum of fourteen guests in seven heavenly bedrooms. Even the bedroom names of Gothic Arches, Gold Boudoir, China Blue give you a quick insight as to the meticulous attention to detail and ambience of this fantastic home.
This historic carcass has had architects and interior designers in their element blending high-end contemporary chic with ancient charm. A feeling of time gone by hangs lovingly throughout this brilliant building. As soon as you reach the driveway, you will quickly realise that you are in for a treat. Every space is a delight with handpicked artworks, furnishings and quirky touches. Throughout, you will find traditional lofty ceilings complete with warm, restored beams and flagstone floors in true country style.
In sumptuous style, long sofas stretch invitingly in the huge living room. With one wall of glass, you can admire your private estate and ponder your blessings. The Garden Room is a mass of seating with sapphire cushion accents and fabulous views of the patio garden. The manicured box hedges and the babbling fountain are all delights.
The rustic country kitchen is a wonder beneath the barn’s age-old woodwork. It offers an Aga that sits gloriously in the feature brick fireplace and masses of cupboards. It leads to the ambient dining room with trendy lights strung amongst the wooden beams. All around you will be mesmerised by ancient weighing scales, age old display cabinets once used for salves and balms, family hair oil, tonics and cures and old sewing machines displayed on the walls. It is quirky, eye-catching and a wonderful holiday tonic!
Each of the seven bedrooms is lavishly decorated and adorned. You will find four posters, sumptuous sleigh beds, Juliette balconies, chandeliers, exposed beams, painted floor boards, walls covered with plates and artefacts and butterfly collections. Every bedroom is a wonder, highly impressive and superbly comfortable. Five of the bedrooms are situated on the ground floor, one with an en-suite shower room and also a beautiful family bathroom. The remaining two bedrooms are located on the first floor, both with en-suite bathrooms. Like the bedrooms, the bathrooms are quirky palaces with fascinating decor. All of the bedrooms boast smart televisions.
The gardens and terraces are incredible. Long trestle tables provide more than enough room for everyone to sit down in the Norfolk sunshine. You can enjoy barbecues or pizzas fired in your very own charcoal oven. Throughout the gardens you will find absolute joy. There are gorgeous lily ponds where you can perch at bistro tables, fabulous lush lawns, mature planting in the beds, a wonderful tennis court and even a hot tub where you can chill, enjoy a glass of fizz and breath the lovely fresh air.
What you should know…
- A vast number of the bedrooms are situated on the ground floor with garden access
- There is a pond in the garden so please ensure young children are supervised at all times
- Aslacton Granary boasts a wonderful Aga. You may want to brush up on some special Aga recipes before you arrive. Or there again, you may be very happy to barbecue and use the pizza oven!
- The Hot Tub can be used but an extra fee will be applied
This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!
Our great value homes:
- may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
- may have some simple amenities and features
- mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!
Property Features
Ground Floor
- Sitting room with 55" Smart TV
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Dining room
- Bedroom with twin sleigh beds, doors to the courtyard garden and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with king-size four-poster bed and doors to the courtyard garden
- Family shower room
- Bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite cloakroom
- Family bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with king-size bed and doors to the courtyard garden
First Floor
- Bedroom with king-size bed, Juliette balcony and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with twin brass iron beds and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Enclosed courtyard garden
- Dining facilities
- Barbecue space with gas barbecue and pizza oven
- Hot tub, to be booked at least 2 days before arrival and with an extra fee of £150.
- Access to the owner's tennis court on request
- Uncovered pond (please supervise children at all times)
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- TV
- Washing machine & dryer
- Hairdryers
- Travel cot & highchair available on request (please bring your own cot linen)
- Parking for 5 cars
Location
About the surrounding area of Aslacton GranaryAslacton is a quiet, historic village, south west of the wonderful market town of Norwich. Its church dates from 996AD and is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. Norwich is an absolute delight. It boasts cosy pubs including The Fat Cat and St Andrew Brew House where delicious craft beers are made on the premises. So say, it offers the best fish and chips in East Anglia to the sounds of jazz at the Grosvenor Fish Bar. Norwich Catherdral stands in all its majesty with the ancient beauty of stained glass windows, a booming organ and hushed cloisters. Set is peaceful grounds brimming with grassy squares and handsome houses, it is a viewing station for peregrine falcons that nest in the cathedral’s spire. Norwich also boasts dozens of churches from its medieval heyday, some of which have been repurposed into cultural and exhibition spaces such as the Norwich Arts Centre. The Forum is a huge glass edifice and the home of BBC Norwich as well as being a thriving library and boasting restaurants and a bustling cafe. Norwich open-air market delights shopper with traditional fruit and veg stalls alongside gourmet tea and coffee vendors, artisanal bakers and others.
Locals often refer to the area of the Norfolk Broads as ‘Broadland’. The beautiful Rivers Yare, Ant, Waveney, Chet and Bure meander their leisurely way through Norfolk and Suffolk connecting beautiful inland lakes, creating waterways and wetlands that make up The Norfolk Broads. Wildlife is abundant and conservation has been very successful in reintroducing species such as otters and herons that struggled for some time to survive. To the eastern side of the Norfolk Broads, the sandy beaches and stunning coastline caress the Broads at Horsey Mere with the salt water of the North Sea coming within a hare’s breathe of the the fresh water. Grey and common seals thrive on the shoreline. Boat hire is very popular and an absolute must!
Visitors staying at Aslacton Granary also enjoy visiting the magical North Norfolk coastline for its endless beaches and huge skies. It is also very easy to visit the magical seaside resort of Southwold. Southwold lies between the pretty resort of Aldeburgh and the bustling town of Lowestoft. The town is almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold Harbour to the South West and by Buss Creek to the North. There is only one road in and out of the town which adds to its seaside magic. Southwold is home to the famous Adnams Brewery. Adnams offer brewery tours throughout the year and you can sample the tasty pints everywhere. Visitors enjoy various boat trips with the Coastal Voyage being one of the most popular. At high speed, the boat is put through formidable paces in a 30 minute tour where you will enjoy marsh harriers, herons, gulls and possibly osprey.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest City |
Norwich
(25.7km) |
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| Nearest Town |
Diss
(14.2km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Fox & Hounds, Great Moulton
(2.8km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Tesco Superstore, Diss
(15.1km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Diss Golf Club
(18.8km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Lowestoft
(49.8km) |
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Region
Found in the East of England, Norfolk’s charms are as broad as the famous network of rivers that run through it. With an abundance of natural beauty and wildlife, this is one county where you can really kick back and enjoy some quintessential English countryside.
But it’s not just a rural idyll – there’s loads of stuff to see and do, which we’ve all put together in our handy Norfolk travel guide. And don’t forget, if you need a place to stay our luxury cottages in Norfolk offer everything you need for an amazing family holiday.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesChildren have a ball at Aslacton Granary. They can play tennis and enjoy the sprawling gardens. There are wonderful social spaces so if children want to enjoy a movie, it is very easy for the adults to enjoy another space.
Norwich has plenty of attractions to delight families. One of the most famous landmarks is Norwich Castle which was built by the Normans as a Palace over 900 years ago. It is now a friendly museum and art gallery where children can go back through time discovering treasures left behind by the Normans and find out about East Anglia’s own Queen Boudicca. The Museum of Norwich is packed full of exhibitions and interactive displays. Also Norwich Cathedral offers daily tours where you will discover its history through war, plague and fire. You can take a hop-on-hop-off bus to see the city. Open offers a variety of wall climbing taster sessions. With the aid of mechanical devices, the instructors are able to get everyone to the top of the wall regardless of their ability. With special climbing harnesses and equipment, it is a thrilling, exciting challenge. There is also ten-pin bowling and laser tag. The Norwich Puppet Theatre features the best of British and international theatre of animation for all ages. There are also craft workshops.
The Thetford Forest offers many signposted walks where children can enjoy nature and look out for wildlife. High Lodge in the forest has so many activities waiting to be discovered. You can play, run, climb or cycle your way around. There are play areas dotted about, beautiful trails winding through the rich wilderness and thrilling mountain biking opportunities. The Heritage Trail was funded from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Go Ape is extremely popular with its ziplines, swings, nets, balance activities and all with an excellent view. Segway and archery are also available.
The Little Ouse Valley between Brandon and Thetford has been designated a Forest Nature Reserve by Forestry England for its importance to wildlife. St Helen’s picnic site is next to the river, a good base from which to explore. You will see a wonderful display of snowdrops at Santon Downham in early spring.
Children also love boating on the Norfolk Broads, beach days on the North Norfolk Coast or the Suffolk Heritage Coast and the wonderful attractions of Lowestoft.
Lowestoft is a fabulous seaside town with much entertainment including the wonderful Somerleyton Hall and Gardens, the East Anglia Transport Museum, Africa Alive, Sparrow’s Nest and Gardens, the Marina Theatre and various other museums. There are 14 lanes of glow bowling at the Richardson’s Family Entertainment Centre, skating and an arcade on Claremont Pier and over 35 rides, attractions and shows at the Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park. Set in 50 acres, the theme park has rides up to 50mph as well as water based ones. Smaller children will enjoy the Flying Elephant ride, Balloon Rays and the Big Train whilst the older thrill-seeking ones enjoy the Wave Breaker and Kite Flyer. There are also sea lion and parrot shows. The East Anglia Transport Museum is a living museum showing the development of transport over almost a century. Vehicles of yesteryear can be seen in action. It is wonderful opportunity to travel on types of vehicle that are now half forgotten.
Africa Alive offers interactive animal adventures where children can explore the sights and sounds of Africa. They will discover African lions, giraffes, meerkats and hunting dogs as well as 5 species of savannah animals, including giraffes and rhinos, at the ‘Plains of Africa’ centrepiece. There are also lemurs, bushbabies, colobus monkeys and many birds. The feeding talks and Bird of Prey displays are popular.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Restaurant
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Tennis Court
- Fenced Grounds
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | 5pm |
| Departure time | 9am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | 5pm |
| Departure time | 9am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Internet access? | Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the rental price |
| Changeover day | Friday |
| Minimum stay | Please note that there is a 3-night minimum stay, this is increased to 7-nights across peak dates such as school holidays |
| Pets welcome? | No pets |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking |
| Other Ts and Cs | NO stag/hen do's or parties allowed. Please be respectful of neighbours and keep noise to a minimum in the evenings. |
| Other 2 | The Hot Tub has to be booked at least 2 days before arrival. An extra fee of £150 will be applied. |
| Other 3 | Please be advised that car charging at this property is strictly prohibited. |
Rental Rates
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Full of character
This is a well equipped, characterful property, perfect for large gatherings of family/friends. We were a multigenerational family and found the property layout worked well for us along with the amazing grounds. The owner was responsive to communication from us which we appreciated and the information provided in the property for guests was considered and useful. I’m sure future guests will love it
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Lots to do!
We booked this property for my dads 60th birthday and it did not disappoint. The location is perfect for a family getaway, the house itself caters above and beyond there were 12 in total including 3 children and we had plenty of space to entertain as well as room to chill out when needed, the tennis court, outdoor space and hot tub kept everyone busy throughout our stay, overall I would highly recommend.
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Gorgeous!
A beautiful house with amazing surroundings, house was beautifully decorated and beds were so comfortable. Hottub was a hit every night and gorgeous walks of the countryside. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of going here!
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