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Still super dog friendly but different!
We've been making a few changes here at West Heath Barn. Whilst we no longer offer the dog exercise paddock for canine free-ranging, both cottages now have their own fully fenced garden r [...]
Autumn is here – We’re now taking bookings for 2026
Autumn is here, the alpacas are well and truly chilled (but with their thick coats on, not chilly) and we are now accepting bookings for 2026. You'll find full details on our cottages, pr [...]
Late availability – 20% off in August and September
All serene and peaceful here ... it's harvest time so Autumn is on the horizon but it's still deliciously warm, the skies are blue and the days long so what's not to like. We've just rele [...]
Houghton, Holkham, Sandringham, Massingham Heath – so much to do, so little time
Summer is almost upon us and there’s a host of exciting things to do in these parts. We still have some availability in our holiday cottages over the next few months so we hope we can tem [...]
Time for a Spring Break: Walks on the beach, Walsingham snowdrops, Holkham Hall and so much more
As the days start to lengthen and Christmas is a fading memory, time to plan a Spring break to beat those winter blues. There's a host of things to do in this neck of the woods whatever t [...]
Book now for our 2025 season
The leaves have turned, the nights are drawing in and 2024 is coming to a close. We are now accepting bookings in our holiday cottages for our 2025 season for stays of 3, 4 or 7 nights. Y [...]
20% off remaining dates in August
It's taken a long time coming but at last the sun is out and summer seems to be here to stay. If you haven't yet booked your summer holiday we still have a few gaps in The Cart Lodge duri [...]
Anthony Gormley at Houghton Hall – A must visit event
We’re delighted that Houghton Hall plays host to one of Antony Gormley’s most spectacular large-scale installations this year. “Time Horizon” opened on 21st April and runs to 31st October [...]
Tulips for Tapping 2024 – A feast for your eyes
Just 10 minutes from West Heath Barn you can feast your eyes on an amazing blaze of colour at Tulips for Tapping, a spectacular fund raising event which last year raised over £140,000 for [...]
There here! The Walsingham snowdrops have arrived and what a sight
Heralding the arrival of Spring (almost), the Snowdrop Walk at Walsingham Abbey is now open and how truly wonderful it looks. The woodlands surrounding the Abbey are carpeted with swathe [...]
Feeling blue and need another holiday? Bookings for 2024 now available
Autumn is here and winter is looming - that's enough to make anyone feel blue. But all is not lost and everything is still looking gorgeous here at West Heath Barn. We're surrounded by a [...]
The perfect summer holiday destination – peace and tranquility assured
Our booking calendar is filling fast though we still have some availability through the summer months if you've not yet booked your family holiday. We offer two beautifully appointed cott [...]
Sean Scully at Houghton Hall – we recommend!
Houghton Hall's 2023 sculpture exhibition has just opened and what a treat it is. Sean Scully's "Smaller than the sky" is a must-visit destination if you fancy a gorgeous day out. The Wal [...]
The perfect summer holiday destination for you and your best friend(s)
Our booking calendar is filling fast though we still have some availability in June, July and August if you've not yet booked your summer holiday. We offer two beautifully appointed cotta [...]
Spring is here and time for an Easter break in The Cart Lodge
The blackthorn is bursting out so Spring is officially here! The dust-cloths are off and we're looking forward to a busy season ahead. We've a gap in The Cart Lodge at Easter for a 3, 4 o [...]
Welcome to 2023 – and we would love to welcome you here too
Happy New Year to all our past, present and future guests - may 2023 bring you health and happiness. We are delighted to accept bookings in our holiday cottages for 2023 for stays of 3, 4 [...]