The Old Piggery

The Old Piggery is a single storey conversion from an old farm building and is attached to an old Norfolk threshing barn.  It is finished to a high standard, using many reclaimed materials and is furnished and decorated in a simple, fresh rural style. 

Pamment flooring with washable rugs and no stairs make it very suitable for children, dogs and those with limited mobility. 

The ground source heat pump for underfloor heating and rainwater collection system may be of interest to those wishing for a more environmentally sensitive holiday.   
See our Green page for more information.

The barn yard is a lovely place to spend an evening over dinner or a barbecue and watch the sun go down and the aerial shows by the swallows, bats and barn owl.  Also a very safe space for dogs.

Sitting/dining/kitchen; Open plan area with high beamed ceiling. Fully fitted, well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. 
Fitted fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave/combination oven. 
Comfy seating with large flat screen tv/dvd (Freeview) and home theatre including ipod docking and surround sound.
Pine dining table and chairs.  Breakfast bar stools.
Dressing up basket (intended for children mostly!)
Wood burning stove in feature reclaimed brick fireplace. 

Double bedroom:  Victorian brass/iron double bed.
Ensuite bedroom: King size bed which can also be two singles, modern en-suite shower room with large walk in shower. 
Small bedroom: Trundle bed which can be a single, twin or kingsize double.  
Bathroom: Bath and shower (over bath). Plenty of storage.
Heating: Underfloor from ground source heat pump system complemented by wood burning stove. The underfloor heating is sufficient warmth for all but the very coldest weather.  The wood burning stove is secondary.  The first load of seasoned logs is provided – any others can be bought from the owners at £1/basket (money donated to Village Hall fund)

Outside: Enclosed barn yard with substantial outdoor furniture and barbecue and parasol.  Large covered porch area. 
Small grass area (not enclosed) at the rear, parking for 4 cars.

What we provide
All bed linen and towels.
Tea (including Earl Grey and green), coffee (instant, decaff and ground), sugar and enough milk for first cuppa when you arrive.  Plus a cake or other tea time goodies and eggs if the hens are laying enough! 
Good selection of cooking/serving equipment. 
All place settings, glasses, table linen. Tea towels.
Fresh toilet rolls and kitchen roll.
A comprehensive information folder about The Old Piggery
Well ordered and current information on places to visit, shop, walk, eat inc takeaways.
A selection of walking routes/books/maps. 
Other books - fiction and non fiction.
A selection of games and dvds.
For doggy provisions please see It's a dog's life
Optional Internet access via a BT dongle - £15/week
 Cot and highchair available on request
Dog crates (small or large) available on request.

Please note - there is no land line telephone for the Piggery. The most reliable network for the area is Vodafone.   

Guests are asked not to smoke in the cottage.

Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys all deliver to the Old Piggery.  Just let us know if you want to arrange a delivery before you arrive and we will get it all put away for your arrival.   These people also delivery - all local food!  We Love Local Food

The Old Piggery has its own egg supply!  We keep a couple of chickens in a pen specifically for guests. You can feed the hens and collect the eggs yourself or we can do it for you. 

Post code : NR12 9HS 
Type this into Google maps for directions

Or - from the A149 at Stalham, take the turning signposted to Happisburgh, Bacton and Walcott (Stepping Stone Lane).  Turn left at the T junction.  Continue up this road for approximately 3 miles until you come to a left turn signposted Byway to Fox Hill. Take this and continue down this lane until you reach a sharp bend to the right with a large barn on the right.  The Piggery is in the yard of this barn.  Parking on the concrete pad behind.

Page updated 27/6/10