COVID-19 Alterations

COVID-19 Alterations at Barsham Barns

Additional Important Information – Please read carefully.
Please pass this information to all of your guests.

What we have done to protect our guests
What we expect from our guests

Measures we have taken in light of recent COVID-19 outbreak and advice from HMG and our industry association:

Information Folders

We’ve removed all of the usual information we provide in Guest Information folders as these created a risk of contamination as they contain multiple plastic pages. We have therefore provided you with a digitised version of the Welcome Folder which contains all of the information formerly in the barn. Please refer to this for any information relating to the barn, local attractions, general information.

This will be sent to you via email.

Operating Instructions

We have also had to remove the folder with the operating instructions for the various electrical devices: cooker, oven, television etc. Information will be in the digital Welcome Folder and you can also use the brand and model version to find an operating manual online. This is how we generally source instructions when we have a problem.

Cleaning & Disinfecting

We’ve provided soap for hand washing, some hand sanitiser, disposable gloves and face masks if you have not brought your own or have run out.

We have provided you with a spray bottle of virucidal disinfectant called Virabact (view the COSHH data sheet here). The virucidal we are using to clean the barn is Peritab, recommended by the WHO (view the Peritab data sheet PDF). Please check to make sure you are not allergic to either of these products.

Removal of some equipment

In order to cut down on the risk of infection, we have had to remove some of what we normally provide. If you have been before you may notice a small difference but if you haven’t been before then I don’t think you’d be aware. The barns are still very well equipped!

China and cutlery

We have left spares of everything but there is not a full second set. Dishwashers will have to be put on after every meal.

We have removed hair dryers as we expect everyone who wants one has their own.

We have removed food processors from the kitchen as there are so many individual bits to them that would have all had to be washed whether they had been used or not.

Cushions & Throws

We have removed some of the cushions on the sofas and beds. We have removed the throws on the beds.

Ornaments, books, DVDs, games

We have removed some ornaments, books, DVDs and games. These present too much of a risk of possible contamination and we have been advised to remove them.

There are still some ornaments at high level which we’ve left as we didn’t want to strip the barns bare!

Please remember that these are for decoration purposes only and not to be used.

First Aid Kit

We have removed the first aid kit so suggest you bring your own supply of at least plasters. We have a first aid kit in the office in case of emergencies.

What we need you to do

Arrival & Departure Times

Please adhere to our arrival time of not before 5pm and departure by 9:30am at the latest. We need all of the time to complete the necessary tasks.

We respectfully suggest that you pack the night before in order to be able to leave on time. Please leave the dishwasher running.

Cleaning & General Hygiene

We ask that you take extra measures to be more vigilant about hygiene during your stay, both for the safety of you, your guests and our staff who will be coming in to clean after your departure. We’d be very grateful if you could leave the barn in a clean and tidy condition.

On the morning of your departure please open all of the windows, including bedrooms, (unless absolutely pouring with rain!) and leave open when you leave. Please make sure the stays are tightened so that the windows don’t bang if it’s windy.

Dishwasher

Please fill the dishwasher and set the programme running before you leave. You do not need to empty it as we are leaving this for the next guests to unload. If anyone touches the contents they will have to be re-washed!

Bedding & Towels – On Departure

We have been advised to ask you to strip your beds and put the bed linen in the laundry bags provided: pillowcases, sheets, towels and bathmats all to be put in bags together, duvet covers in a separate bag. We will leave the bags and they will be labelled “Duvet Covers Only” and “General Linen & Towels”.

This is to protect our staff from any possible contamination while changing the beds when the virus can be thrown up in the air. We would be HUGELY grateful if you could do this for us.

You do not need to remove the pillow protectors or mattress covers, just the bedlinen. The protectors will be changed before the beds are re-made.

Thank you very much for your consideration in helping us to keep both our guests and our staff, safe during this unsettling time.

“Just wanted to say how much my family enjoyed our stay at Barsham Barns. It truly is a wonderful place to stay. We all had a very good time and it was just perfect. Thank you."
Pete Mulvey & guests, May 2019

“Just a short note to say a big thank you for our stay over the weekend, we had a fantastic time. The barn more than lived up to our expectations and we really enjoyed ourselves.”
Nick Dakin & guests, April 2019

“Long Meadow is the most stunning barn. The rooms are beautiful and the amenities and surroundings are fantastic. 6 of us stayed here this weekend (5th-8th July) as we did the Holkham 70.3 triathlon. It was a fab location, the barn is very spacious and homely, and there are loads of pubs nearby, as well as the coast. The hot tub and spa are amazing and great that you can book each day. We were welcomed with cake, and there are nesting swallows too! A real countryside reTREAT!! Thank you Jenny and Michelle.” – Katie Ewhurst, July 2019

“We all loved the barns and their setting – especially the space, design and comfort of the interiors.”

“Thank you for a truly wonderful weekend. Not a single complaint to make! I’ll certainly recommend these beautiful barns to friends.”

“Amazing place and fab venue. We would love to stay and never leave. Beautiful surroundings have made our weekend extra special. You have also given me some ideas for home décor! We’ll be back.”

“The barn was everything we had looked for and a little more. The kids loved the spa, my wife loved the lavender garden and I loved the very comfortable settees. The design of the barn was inspiring; we kept looking at things and making mental notes for our new house. Overall 10/10!”

“A beautiful barn property in the middle of the countryside. This barn is furnished to a high standard and with everything you could possibly need, including a number of extra facilities available on site- spa room and games room.”
– Sue, June 2019

“We had an amazing stay, you have lovely accommodation and we will be revisiting.” – Debbie Miles, August 2019

“I’m trying to take a snapshot memory of all these beautiful views! It’s been such a relaxing, fun and inspiring place to stay – thank you! Big thanks to Eileen and David for looking after us so well – they are both so lovely.”

“Thank you for a wonderful property and location for our Mum’s 70th birthday celebrations! Everything was wonderful and everyone had a lovely weekend. Thank you!”
Natalie & family, May 2019

“Thank you again for everything, we had a wonderful stay, we would definitely highly recommend the barns. It was actually our first holiday as a family of three and it was perfect!” – Chloe Ireland, September 19

“The most happy and peaceful few days imaginable. Thank you very much.”

“We had a lovely time, thank you for your warm hospitality.” – Karina Ajayi, August 2019

“It was such a beautiful time – complemented by incredible architecture, luxury, company, views and all went smoothly. Will most definitely be back!”

“Fantastic week and stunning weather given the time of year. Excellent barn and the perfect place for a relaxing week with a 9 month old! Thanks for making us feel so welcome and rested.”

“We had such a nice time in Little Barsham – a home from home. This is our second visit (we were in Long Meadow last time) and really wished we could have stayed longer!”

“Lovely surroundings, luxury barns, good company, fine food and wine. Laughed so much it brought a tear two to our eyes. A big thank you to the High Barsham team.”

“Amazing location for exploring the stunning north Norfolk coast line. Stylish and comfortable living space and dining area both inside and out. Well equipped kitchen to make the most of all the local produce. Comfy beds and relaxing environment make it a restful retreat and the steam room and spa pool add an extra dimension.” – Dionne, Airbnb June 2019

“Amazing accommodation – we wish we were here longer! Great evenings in the front garden – we love the planting and the table! Will definitely return one day.”

“Lovely short break – great weather and lovely base. Thank you for making it so welcoming.”

“We’ve had a fab time in this lovely barn. The children have loved the upstairs den. The swallows, house martins and barn owls have kept us all entertained. Been so lucky with the weather!”

“This place has restored our faith in self catering in Britain. What a beautiful, well equipped and comfortable barn. The swallows have been a pleasure to babysit and it was a real treat to see all the sheep being sheared in the opposite field. We hope to be back.”

“Thank you! We absolutely had a fabulous time. It was just what we needed for the last weekend of the summer before school and all that it entails. And all the recommendations provided in your email and information binder were terrific.” – David Kirkpatrick, August 2019

“I really write with a smile on my face from this weekend. Whether you want to walk/relax/bike or bring in entertainers, this barn is perfect for people who appreciate quality and great taste… thank you Barsham Barns, I am sure we will see you again!!”

“We had a really fabulous holiday – everything in the barns was so thoughtfully considered it made for a thoroughly comfortable and relaxing holiday. We particularly loved the spa room which has spoilt the kids for any future holiday!” – Benita Shepperson, October 2019

“What a lovely place to arrive! Positive film star stairs and sofas, and the dining table is a joy, really big enough for 14. We had some good coastal walks, long happy meals round said table and a lot of sitting around! Thanks for an excellent venue.”

“Beautiful barn, very clean and great facilities. Lots of little touches. Very peaceful location and close to beaches. Would recommend for a family stay!” – Tom, Airbnb August 2019

“We had a great time thank you. The barns are lovely and perfect for what we needed. Also Kelby was lovely and our BBQ was gorgeous!” – Emma Rogers, September 2019

“Wonderful stay! Home from home for us with a 2 year old and 8 week old baby but a change of scene did us the world of good. Great location and fabulous barns! We will certainly be back with a bigger crowd to use another gorgeous barn! Thank you.”

“Lovely time, super location. Really good house for children. Spa great for the girls.”

“What an amazing space you’ve created! We’ve had a wonderful weekend and all appreciated the space and facilities. We hope to return. Many thanks.”

“Such a beautiful location, spacious clean and might I add Warm! I’ve never valued underfloor heating so much in my life. great for large groups looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.” – Valerie Erere, June 2019

“We have loved every minute of our stay here – this barn accommodation is so pleasing in every way; light, modern and incredibly well-equipped, but we also love its seclusion, the ducks, and views over the fields.”

“My three year old boy woke up this morning and said “Mummy I love this house. Can we buy it and stay here forever?” It is true – I couldn’t agree more. It is a most tastefully converted barn with a wealth of charm and character. A really relaxing stay has been had by all and we are already planning our return.”

“A lovely weekend – a very sympathetic and impressive conversion. We enjoyed ourselves enormously – the beaches at Wells and Holkham were lovely and the weather was kind.”

“Our third visit to Long Meadow and fifth overall to Barsham Barns. I’m sure we will be back. The children love it and so do we!”

“What a fabulous place! There isn’t a single detail that hasn’t been thought of here. My family and I have had a wonderful four days at this wonderful barn. We cannot wait to return and see more of the unspoilt surroundings. Thank you to Susan the housekeeper for presenting Long Meadow to us in such a welcoming way.”

“I just wanted to drop you a line to say how much we all enjoyed our stay at High Barsham from Thursday to Sunday. What a fantastic place, beautifully done! Thank you. Everything we needed was there and we all had a wonderful time together as a big family celebrating my husband’s birthday. Even the weather was good!” – Debra Brown & family June 2019

“We have found our accommodation to be quite superb. It’s beautifully situated and and really peaceful. We have really enjoyed this wonderful weather, and have been so lucky. Today we visited Binham Priory, had a picnic on Weybourne beach, visited Holt, and then went back to Cley to pick up the fresh crab for supper and some smoked fish to take back home.” – Carol Crotty, September 2019

“Beautiful barn, very clean and great facilities. Lots of little touches. Very peaceful location and close to beaches. Would recommend for a family stay!”
– Tom, August 2019

“We stayed at the Great East Barn for a wonderful long weekend. It was the perfect location for hen do activities – yoga class in the garden, BBQs and al fresco dining and lots of space for dancing, sunbathing & garden games. The rooms are beautiful, and architecturally the barn is stunning. It’s a great place for a get together with a large group as lots of social communal areas but lovely rooms for people to have their ‘own space’. It’s also a great location with Wells beach down the road.”
– Laura, June 2019

“Amazing house, brilliant fun had by all. Really well equipped and lovely décor. Thank you for a memorable weekend. I would highly recommend to friends.”

“Twelve of us stayed in High Barsham and had sunshine from the morning we arrived. Sipping wine in the garden on the first evening felt like we were in the South of France! The barn was really fantastic and after a day on hired bikes and at the beach to come home to the spa was perfect. So much space and light and your interior was perfect for the occasion. We highly recommend Kelby the chef who cooked up a fantastic BBQ and we were pampered by Jacqui and Emma… the back massage comes highly recommended!”

“I just want to thank you for providing a truly luxurious base for our first trip to Norfolk. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, exploring the amazing beaches and towns, before coming back to relax at the barn.” – Farida Hussein, August 2019

“Thank you! We had a wonderful visit and loved the area and accommodation” – Jill Regan, August 2019