Converted Barn for 9 in Docking

About This 5-Bedroom Group Barn

This 5-bedroom group barn is a spacious holiday home in Norfolk that sleeps up to nine guests. Located in Docking, near Brancaster, this converted barn provides excellent group accommodation with plenty of space for larger families or friends. The property features a games room with table tennis and pool table, perfect for keeping everyone entertained.

The surrounding Norfolk countryside offers peaceful rural settings with easy access to the coast. Market towns and traditional villages sit within a short drive.

The barn contains five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Accommodation includes king, double, twin and single beds with a trundle, plus a double day bed, spread across the property. Communal living areas provide spaces where groups can gather. The kitchen comes fully equipped for preparing meals for nine people. Outside, the enclosed garden offers safe outdoor space for children and pets.

Holkham Beach (12 miles, 20 minutes) provides stunning coastal walks. Sandringham Estate (8 miles, 15 minutes) offers royal history and gardens. Pensthorpe Natural Park (4 miles, 8 minutes) features wildlife and nature trails. Wells-next-the-Sea (10 miles, 18 minutes) delivers traditional seaside atmosphere.

This rental works brilliantly for multi-generation families wanting countryside breaks with coastal access nearby.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 5
✓Activity: cycling
✓Activity: walking
✓Beach Within 5 Miles
✓Bathrooms: 2
✓Central heating
✓Cooking hob
✓Dogs allowed: 1
✓Entire home
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Fam: High chair
✓Freezer
✓Fridge
✓G/F WC
✓G/F bedroom
✓Garden enclosed
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Home office/working space
✓Iron
✓Ironing board
✓Kitchen
✓Bed linen included
✓Towels included
✓Christmas decorations
✓Hairdryer
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓Welcome pack
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Private parking
✓Private entrance
✓Property type: Barn conversion
✓Property type 2: Semi-detached
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓Safety: carbon monoxide detector(s)
✓Smoke alarm(s)
✓Shop within 1 mile
✓Smart TV
✓Soap
✓Sofa
✓TV
✓Toilet paper
✓Tumble dryer

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Local Insights: Converted Barn for 9 in Docking

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Docking, Norfolk

Weather & Local Conditions

10°C

Moderate drizzle

Updated: 9 Oct 2026, 2:59am

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10.30°C

Temperature

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24 km/h

Wind Speed

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97%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever October throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for big group days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A large cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film with the whole group beat a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Converted Barn for 9 in Docking sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share with the whole group.

Location & Elevation

80m

(262 feet above sea level)

Converted Barn for 9 in Docking sits in a peaceful Norfolk setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.

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80m

Elevation

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Docking

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Docking are typical Norfolk lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.8989960° N | Longitude: 0.633514° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Docking (Friday, 9 October 2026):

6:11am

Sunrise

4:18pm

Golden Hour

5:18pm

Sunset

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6:11am

Sunrise

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5:18pm

Sunset

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4:18pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (4:18pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

October Daylight

This month in Docking, you have approximately 11.11 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Converted Barn for 9 in Docking.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Norfolk. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at this barn

Games Room Entertainment

Table tennis and pool table keep all ages entertained during downtime, making rainy days enjoyable for the whole group together.

Spacious Group Layout

Five bedrooms and three bathrooms mean nobody waits around. The layout works perfectly for larger families sharing one property.

Enclosed Garden Space

Safe outdoor area lets children play freely whilst adults relax. The enclosed garden provides peace of mind for families.

Coastal Access Nearby

Holkham Beach sits just 20 minutes away. Groups can enjoy morning coastal walks and return for afternoon games at the barn.

Pet-Friendly Accommodation

Dogs are welcome here so the whole family can holiday together. The enclosed garden provides secure outdoor space for pets.

Rural Norfolk Setting

Peaceful countryside location offers relaxation away from busy towns. Perfect for groups wanting quiet breaks with easy coastal access.

Getting To This Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach this getaway by car, take the A148 towards Fakenham and follow signs for the local area. The property is easily accessible from major Norfolk routes with convenient off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is King's Lynn, approximately 16 miles away. From there, a taxi journey takes around 25 minutes to reach the property through the Norfolk countryside.

Off-road parking for multiple cars

King's Lynn station (16 miles)

Easily accessible from the A148

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Distance: 4 miles

NR21 0LN

Sandringham Estate

Distance: 8 miles

PE35 6EN

Holkham Hall

Distance: 11 miles

NR23 1AB

Holkham Beach

Distance: 12 miles

NR23 1RG

Wells-next-the-Sea Harbour

Distance: 10 miles

NR23 1AN

Fakenham Racecourse Walks

Distance: 3 miles

NR21 7NY

Fakenham Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

NR21 9BN

Burnham Market

Distance: 9 miles

PE31 8HE

Holt Market Town

Distance: 12 miles

NR25 6BW

King's Lynn Station

Distance: 16 miles

PE30 1NW

Norwich City

Distance: 28 miles

NR1 3DH

Cromer Pier

Distance: 22 miles

NR27 9HE

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Distance: 4 miles

NR21 0LN

Sandringham Estate

Distance: 8 miles

PE35 6EN

Holkham Hall

Distance: 11 miles

NR23 1AB

Holkham Beach

Distance: 12 miles

NR23 1RG

Wells-next-the-Sea Harbour

Distance: 10 miles

NR23 1AN

Fakenham Racecourse Walks

Distance: 3 miles

NR21 7NY

Fakenham Town Centre

Distance: 3 miles

NR21 9BN

Burnham Market

Distance: 9 miles

PE31 8HE

Holt Market Town

Distance: 12 miles

NR25 6BW

King's Lynn Station

Distance: 16 miles

PE30 1NW

Norwich City

Distance: 28 miles

NR1 3DH

Cromer Pier

Distance: 22 miles

NR27 9HE

Is This Barn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The games room with pool table and table tennis provides hours of entertainment for children of all ages. The enclosed garden offers safe outdoor play space where kids can run around freely. Nearby Pensthorpe Natural Park sits just 4 miles away with wildlife encounters and adventure playgrounds. Holkham Beach provides rock pooling and sandcastle building opportunities. The spacious layout means children have room to play without disturbing adults.

Groups Will Love...

The dedicated games room stands out as the star feature for groups staying at the barn. Equipped with a full-size pool table and table tennis table, this space provides entertainment that keeps all ages engaged throughout your stay. The separate games area means competitive matches can continue without interrupting conversations in the main living spaces. Perfect for tournament-style competitions or casual play during downtime between coastal trips.

Pet Friendly

This barn welcomes dogs so your four-legged family members can join the holiday. The enclosed garden provides secure outdoor space where pets can explore and play safely without escape risks. Rural Norfolk surroundings offer excellent walking routes straight from the property. Nearby Holkham Beach permits dogs year-round on certain sections. The ground floor layout makes access easy for older dogs who struggle with stairs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at this barn

The Crown Inn, Great Bircham

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE31 6RJ

The Hoste, Burnham Market

Located 9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: PE31 8HD

The Globe Inn, Wells-next-the-Sea

Located 10 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: NR23 1EU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about this barn

How many people does the barn sleep?

The property accommodates up to 10 guests across five bedrooms. Three bathrooms serve the group comfortably throughout your stay.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at this property. The enclosed garden provides secure outdoor space for your pets to enjoy safely.

What entertainment facilities are available?

The games room includes a pool table and table tennis table. These facilities provide excellent entertainment for all ages during your holiday.

How far is the nearest beach?

Holkham Beach is 12 miles away, approximately 20 minutes by car. Wells-next-the-Sea offers another coastal option at 10 miles distance.

What sleeping arrangements does the property offer?

The barn features five bedrooms including doubles, twins and family rooms. This flexible arrangement suits different group configurations and family structures.

Is there parking available?

Off-road parking is provided for multiple vehicles. This makes arrival and daily trips convenient for groups travelling in separate cars.

What kitchen facilities are included?

The fully equipped kitchen caters for preparing meals for ten people. Open-plan living areas connect to the kitchen for easy group dining.

What attractions are nearby for groups?

Sandringham Estate sits 8 miles away offering royal history and gardens. Pensthorpe Natural Park is just 4 miles away with wildlife and nature trails.

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Guest Reviews

David

Beautiful modern, spacious and comfortable barn conversion with a games room par excellence and everything spotless and welcoming. As far as the accommodation itself, yes, would recommend to friends, but only if they didn't mind constant traffic and aircraft noise every day, morning til night.

Dawn

We had a lovely weekend at Converted Barn for 9 in Docking. It is a very spacious cottage and the layout is perfect on how it flows. Kitchen very well equipped and the bedrooms were very comfortable. Very clean property and the games room was a hit too. Garden very cute and secluded and a nice table and chairs. Excellent location, didnâ??t feel far from anything so definitely a good base to explore the coast and more inland activities. We have stayed in many cottageâ??s over the years for friends or family get togethers and mainly in Norfolk, but this has been one of the nicer ones. Would not hesitate to recommend and would definitely return.

Ros

A lovely spacious cottage with a wonderful games room, plenty of seating, a large kitchen. The family bathroom had a fantastic shower.

Tony

Itâ??s a fabulous barn! We were three generations which included teenagers & little ones. Itâ??s so spacious that there was plenty of room to be together or separate. The games room provided us with lots of laughs in the evening. The location is perfect, just 10 minutes in the car to the nearest beach. All the beaches we visited were no more than 20 minutes away. Itâ??s a great place to explore the surrounding villages too.

Elaine

Great location Gorgeous accommodation Very well equipped with good quality furnishings and kitchen equipment. Guests need to bring tea towels beach towels snd bin bags/loo rolls Everything else is supplied The games room is fantastic and we spent many happy hours there Docking is central to beach snd coastal villages. We honestly couldnâ??t fault it snd will return. Too much to see snd do in 7 days

Pam

Perfect for a large group. This cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable. Perfect little sheltered garden to sit out in. Great games room. We had a ball here celebrating some big birthdays.

Karen

We booked to have an early Christmas gathering of four generations. The house was dressed so beautifully for Christmas and the atmosphere and feel in the house was great. The games room was loved by all. Our Christmas dinner around the big kitchen table was happy and memorable. A full Christmas lunch was cooked and all equipment needed we found. The log burner was easy to use. Beds very comfy, showers great, the grandchildren could swim in the bath itâ??s so big. Lovely welcome pack. Lots of memories made.

Carol

A beautiful, spacious property, ideal for a large group. Lovely comfortable living room, well equipped kitchen and fantastic games roomâ?¦a real bonus! Great location for exploring North Norfolk villages and coastline. Would definitely recommend. Very helpful hosts. Thank you

Emma

As a large family this cottage was perfect. The lay out is great and there is plenty of space so you donâ??t feel like youâ??re on top of one another. The kitchen had all the amenities and we loved all the added touches in the cottage like the hall light sensors and the rechargeable torches in the bedrooms. Lovely shower! And huge bath. Itâ??s only a short drive away from Brancaster beach, Holkham beach and Hall are definitely worth a visit too. We honestly loved staying here.

Tim

The cottage was very spacious and comfortable and we had a very enjoyable time there.

Ruth

A lovely well fitted out property with a private garden. The games room was enjoyed by us all ...especially our teenage grandchildren. The nearby Spar store was very handy.

Thomas

This is a fabulous holiday property very warm feel from the start you enter.wonderfully furnished and comfortable with a bonus of a games room and small library. The garden was very pretty and private and the surrounding areas and coast line superb. We would certainly return.

Helen

Fantastic home from home and everything you could possibly need is somewhere to be found. Very spacious and comfortable. So much to do and see in close proximity. Games room was a real hit for the men and kids.

Martin

Minor point reference Mezzanine Bedroom- Traffic noise from 06:00 to being up was quite significant. Obviously nothing can be done about that but informing people ahead might be helpful.

Dorothy

Comfort warm barn, enjoyed by our party of 6 with dog. Games rooms much enjoyed by all. Would return and recommend.

Alan

My wife, adult son and daughter and their partners enjoyed a wonderful New Year stay at this spacious and very well equipped property. The games room and the log burner were particular favourites. The location is excellent and all of the North Norfolk attractions, pubs and restaurants are only a short drive away. We will return.

Tiffany

Great place to stop, central to everything. Some things need sorting in the barn, some people beds could feel the springs. Taps in en suite need fixing as kept moving and kitchen tap leaks. The heating was very strange, could never get it right. Overall it was a nice stay .

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About This 5-Bedroom Group Barn

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

October Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Games Room Entertainment

Spacious Group Layout

Enclosed Garden Space

Coastal Access Nearby

Pet-Friendly Accommodation

Rural Norfolk Setting

Getting To This Barn

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is This Barn Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crown Inn, Great Bircham

The Hoste, Burnham Market

The Globe Inn, Wells-next-the-Sea

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Guest Reviews