3 Star Reactive Dog Rated
2 Star Reactive Dog Rated
Ollands Farm Barn, Happisburgh
Ollands Farm is a charming and eclectic dog welcoming barn in Happisburgh, with many original features and just perfect for up to 4 hoomans plus unlimited dogs (and of course, dogs are welcome free of charge). It has a lovely open plan arrangement downstairs and a mezzanine level bedroom upstairs.
It is a 20 minute walk to the lovely dog-friendly Star Inn at Lessingham and a 40 min walk to Cart Gap (dog friendly) beach….or a 5 minute car drive!
Happisburgh village is a 30 minute walk in the other direction and it has a lovely sandy beach, another local dog friendly pub (The Hill House) and the iconic lighthouse.
The village is a peaceful and traditional seaside village with a little village shop and an excellent fresh fish shop.
The owners have a fabulous dog paddock for use whilst you are there on your holiday. The paddock is enclosed and is a perfect place to spend time off lead with your dog having zoomies and perhaps a wee bit of agility work! Use of the field can be arranged with our lovely owners and you are welcome to use it as long as they are not using it with their dogs. The field is meshed to a height of 5 feet along the road side and the other side is enclosed via mesh and hedge to a height of 4 feet
Additional information
| Barbeque on Site | Barbeque |
|---|---|
| Beds | 1 Bed, 2 Beds |
| Dogs | 1 Dog, 2 Dogs, 3 Dogs, 4 Dogs, 5 Dogs, Unlimited Dogs |
| Garden | Secure garden |
| Location | Norfolk Broads, North Norfolk, Happisburgh |
| Bathrooms | One Bathroom |
| Parking | Off road parking for 1 car |
| Reactive Friendly Dog Rating | 3 Star Reactive Dog Friendly (see below) |
| Sleeps | Sleeps 1, Sleeps 2, Sleeps 3, Sleeps 4 |
| Smoking | Smoke Free Property |
| Walkable To The Beach | Up to 20 min to half hour walk |
| WiFi | Broadband & WiFi Available |
Reactive Dog Guide
Ollands Farm Barn is a 3 star reactive friendly barn. Here are the reasons why. The rear garden is fully enclosed with 6 feet fencing around. There is a 3 feet picket gate on the right hand side (as you look out of the back door) leading to the owners’ garden. There might be a possibility of seeing the owners’ dogs through the picket gate. There is a similar 3 feet picket gate on the left hand side, which leads to an unused but secure area. The entrance to the barn is via an iron gate into a secure courtyard – both areas can be fully used by you and your dogs
Accessibility guide
This property has a downstairs bedroom area and the shower room is downstairs - there is only one small step into the property. If you choose to sleep upstairs, do note that the stairs are paddle boards stairs meaning they are of different heights for left and right foot access.
Location & Directions
Description
When You Arrive
Park on the gravelled driveway beside the barn (entrance on your right hand side as you pull in).
Open the wrought iron gate and enter into the lovely courtyard with a water feature in the centre and lovely plants and trees.
The entrance to the barn is on your left (it faces the water feature)
As you open the door you go straight into
The Living Room and a Downstairs Bedroom Area Too!
The barn has wood floors throughout the property (other than the shower room which has non slip flooring) and the kitchen has tiled flooring.
There are two recliner chairs and a very comfortable sofa (plenty of room for 4 people) and a gorgeous woodburner and a dining table for formal dining on the left hand side. There is a 32” size Tv and a good selection of books and games to enjoy
At the rear of the barn there is a downstairs (double) bed PERFECT if you dont wish to have an upstairs room and wish to be beside your dogs on the ground floor
Walk Forward into
The Kitchen
The newly refurbished kitchen has an electric hob and oven, an under the counter fridge (with ice box) and some storage space. There is a microwave, kettle, toaster and a Nespresso machine. If you would like further freezer space (or if you raw feed your dogs), there is a further freezer space available to use. Do let me know if you would like this option. The kitchen floor has slip resistant lino.
There is no washing machine
Turn Left into
The Shower Room
There is a walk in wet room shower, with a curtain, toilet and washbasin.
Come back through to the living room and turn right to
The Upstairs Bedroom
The bedroom is on a mezzanine level, with a paddle staircase design. Please note that the stairs are steep so not suited for guests or dogs with lesser mobility. In the bedroom area, it is furnished with a king sized bed, a large chest of drawers and bedside tables. As there is a vaulted ceiling please watch your head on either side of the bed. Please do note that there is a downstairs double if you prefer to use that one
Rear Garden
The rear garden is accessed via the kitchen door. It is mainly lawn with a small pond, plants and a covered patio area, where you can use the charcoal barbeque.
Dog Paddock
There is an enclosed dog paddock a few steps away which is owned by our lovely Ollands Farm Barn owners. You are very welcome to use the dog paddock whilst you are here. Just check in with our owners when you are here (or let me know in advance) so you can have exclusive use of the dog paddock when our lovely owners aren't using it for their dogs. The paddock is meshed to a height of 5 feet all along the quiet country lane side and to 4 feet on the field side (with mesh fencing and hedging)
What we Provide
- Oil fired central heating
- Woodburning stove, complimentary basket of logs and coal supplied on arrival
- Free Wi-Fi
- Range of maps / walking guides and brochures to help you plan
- Board games, books and videos
- Outside sun loungers
- BBQ (charcoal)
- Dog towels and bowls
- Outside hose
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryer
- Crates of varying sizes available on request (in advance)
Please Note:
Please note, smoking is not permitted inside the cottage.
Arrival time Is 4pm and departure is 10am
22 reviews for Ollands Farm Barn, Happisburgh
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Anonymous –
Thank you for letting us stay at such a beautiful place – It was very peaceful and very cosy – and we wanted for nothing (even providing dog bags and biscuits) We have enjoyed taking our puppy down to Cart Gap in the mornings to wear her out!
Diane and Poppy –
This is our first time away since Poppy had mobility issues, so lovely that this wasnt a problem, really special to see her trotting along on a beach again! Thank you. Also loved the welcome basket, the bread and jam especially. Love the beach walks, especially at Cart Gap. Peace and quiet – lovely welcome basket and beautiful courtyard and garden, so relaxing
Howard and Alison, Eilonwy, Aurora and Flynn –
Just a very quick thank you ! Loved every aspect of our stay!
Mac, Josie,, Dex and Flo –
What a woofing great holiday. Barking thank you for the tasty biscuits yum yum! See you soon
Lovely welcome pack, was very well received especially the dog treats which Dex and Flo enjoyed.
Beautiful part of the country. Thank you for sharing Ollands Farm Barn with us, especially Flo who is an XL Bully
She loves it and sends massive licks
Richard and Alison –
The perfect place for us, very tranquil and peaceful in wonderful surroundings. Weather was kind to us and we had some great trips out.
Beach walks along the Norfolk Coast are always a favourite exploring the local towns and just enjoying the unspoilt surrounding countryside. The Star Inn pub nearby is a lovely place. Thank you both very much for a lovely stay. The goody box was a nice welcome (loved your jam!) Minty appreciated her treats, she settled in straight away
We will definitely be back
Claire and Neil –
Fantastic empty beaches – Happisburgh in particular. Early morning breakfast with the bird song outside and amazing weather for March.
Thank you for a lovely week, we all had a great time exploring locally and relaxing
Freddie dog was very at home
Claire and Alistair –
Our first time here and we loved it! Warm, comfortable, clean. Bed, pillows all great which makes for a great stay. We have been very lucky with the sunshine. So nice to have more than two of everything Flowers are lovely on the table. Lovely walk on the footpaths from the barn to the Ship Inn. Favourite places – Cart Gap beach, Horsey beach to see the seals, Happisburgh beach from Cart Gap, Dunes Cafe. the Star Inn at Lessingham via the footpaths. So very welcoming this cottage – fab welcome pack for us at the dogs. So great to meet our hosts The dogs loved the garden and the paddock. We all felt it was a home from home – for us to have a house for a whole week was such a great treat. Thank you
Hillary –
Absolutely fabulous! The best hosts in the country – the world! Cant beat it
We love you, we love the dogs, we love the beds, we love the coffee!
Marianne –
This is our fourth stay, we love coming here to relax with the dogs, a real home from home. Thank you Mary Ann and Kim for a wonderful stay, as always. and all our treats in the welcome basket. We love being able to make a latte here and enjoy it in front of the log burner. Amazing hosts!
Deirdre And Clive –
Wonderful place to stay and especially perfect for our doggies. Paddock was perfect for a starting walk. The barn had all we needed and very comfy.
The weather was awful but we loved Happisburgh beach (spectacular waves when we were there), The Old Vicarage Gardens is incredible, and enjoyed the house and walled garden of Felbrigg Hall.
Lovely relaxing break and so good to have great facilities for our dogs. Thank you
Kate and Johnathan –
We had a wonderful four night stay. Our dogs loved the spacious outdoor areas and the inside. We felt right at home
A big thank you for the lovely. homemade jam and your warm hospitality. We’ll definitely be back
Sara with Koko, Buzz, Nina, Ella & Pippin –
At last a place to stay. where I can truly relax with such tolerant hosts I always arrive a little anxious to a new place but within a very short time I felt calm and happy
Wonderful beaches, I visited the broads for the first time in decades. Thank you both for being so kind. Love the quieter times out of season. I’m so used to apologising for my dogs it makes such a refreshing change to feel relaxed !
Jull and Cliff –
We absolutely love coming to our second home ♡ We’ve been coming here for nearly 14 years now & love every minute of it
So many places to choose from. So lovely to have made such lovely friends, its always wonderful to see you and spend such a chilled time here together, thank you so much.
Charlotte –
We have loved the cool stairs and sleeping on a balcony
We’ve played lots of games of dog-opoly which we have to now get for home. Waffles really enjoyed the home made treats. Loved Happisburgh, Walcott, and Cart Gap beach
Thank you for the lovely welcome basket. It was such a nice touch and the jam is amazing. The dog biscuits went down so well we had to buy more. This is by FAR the nicest cottage I have stayed in and we will definitely visit again.
We have had a wonderful few days away
Ian, Julie Woody and Sofia –
Sitting out in the courtyard listening to the water…..
Bees buzzing around and the dogs snuffling their new gardens
Great fun getting used to the stairs
Thanks for the hamper – great!!
Loved the map on the wall
Best doggie holiday yet..!!
Cant think of anything to improve perfect as it is!!
Scott –
Thank you for the lovely welcome basket! Very comfy bed and good location – fulfilled our needs perfectly
Olly and dogs –
Such a warm and welcoming host who would do anything to help you enjoy your stay in their quaint and cosy barn Ive enjoyed just relaxing and seeing the dogs enjoy the garden and surrounding areas. Long walks on the beach when it was raining and exploring new part of Norfolk and talking with the villagers when out on a walk. Thank you for accommodating the 4 of us – it has been perfect. The little welcome baskets with the yummy treats was excellent
Barry and Carole with Max and Floss xx –
Thank you both for all your help (including a spice grinder and extra leads!) This is a lovely escape and you are both WONDERFUL hosts. Lovely ladies, lovely barn and lovely dogs! With much love xx
Paula and Chris –
Lovely cosy bar with log burner.
Wonderful location, so so quiet. Favourite beach is Bacton, our 3 Golden Retrievers love the beach, easy to park and access. Cart Gap beach walking walking along to Happisburgh. Smallsticks Cafe a must, amazing breakfast and cake! Cafe at Overstrand and pretty village of Mundesley,
We have had the perfect stay at Ollands Farm Barn. Thank you for your lovely welcome with the log burner being lit for us and showing us around. The welcome basket was excellent, all that was needed for our few days
We will definitely be back for a cheeky little break!
Alison Andy Lucy –
Thank you so much Kim and Mary-Ann for a wonderful relaxing holiday.
We’ve been coming every year (sometimes twice!) for at least 12 years but this is our first Christmas in the barn
Absolutely amazing!!!!
Marianne Paul, Big Nigel Frank Alan Steve Jeff and Alan (the gang) –
After our first stay in July, we couldn’t wait to return. Its been a chilly and wet week so we’ve kept the log burner going and been super cosy and relaxed. We have had an amazing break, it was just what we needed to prepare for the Christmas rush on return! Im sure its no coincidence that all the owners cottages we’ve been to recently have Deerhounds. Its very likely that we will return with one in the future! Thank you for such a warm welcome. We had to test out the vets detailed in the book this week. They were great, they saw Jeff on the same day and got him sorted
Paul and Marianne and Nigel Jeff Steve and Alan –
A lovely cottage, super friendly friendly hosts and hounds and a great location. We loved the walks along the beach and with lots of routes to choose from straight out of the gate, we were spoilt for choice. Our hounds Nigel, Jeff, Alan and Steve loved the sofas, logs burner and ‘dog chats’ with the neighbours as well as runs on the beach. We will definitely be back and the cottage having everything we needed, it provided a much needed break.