Furnished holiday let properties.
- The Annexe is a 2 bedroom ground floor property with a shower wet room, lounge & kitchen. Open plan style
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Bi-fold doors lead out to a patio area. Sleeps 4
- The Owl barn is 4 bedroom all en-suite luxury accommodation.
Another project finished in between guests at Littleton Farm Barns. We have just installed a stylish aluminium pergola on the annexe patio, with a closable roof.
Guests can now sit outside and take in the surroundings, even when its raining....
Fancy a getaway in the heart of rural Norfolk? Simply visit our website
https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
We recently had some new photos taken of the Owl Barn at Littleton Farm Barns . The original photos were taken just after the barn was built and didn't show the barn at its best.
We hope you agree that now the barn has had a year to grow into it's surroundings the new photos are a vast improvement!
We also had a 3d tour completed so potential guests can walk around the barn online and also an aerial shoot of Littleton farm.
If you want to take a look then click on the links below!! 😊
Aerial video. https://vimeo.com/983559463/60f9e39b24?share=copy
3D tour. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fWypsFYzPUP
If you're interested in staying in the heart of rural Norfolk in a stunning dog friendly barn conversion then visit our website or give Jenny a call!
4 king-size beds (all ensuite!)
1/2 acre dog secure paddock
Hot tub
Super fast broadband
Access to walks around 11 acres of land
Thetford forest nearby
Local pub in walking distance
Norfolk Broads and the coast all within an hour.
Website: https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
Phone Jenny on 07856 750550
Just available due to a cancellation! Super (x2) discount price
2nd Sep-6th Sep 2024
4 nights at The Owl Barn, sleeps 8 in 4 kingsize bedrooms ALL en-suite.
Hot tub, super fast Wi-Fi, sky and PlayStation with enclosed 1/2 acre paddock.
Cottages.com discount price is £1,249 but we can offer at a further discount for £1,061 that’s £33 per person per night!
Come via FB or our website for further info or to book.
https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
So it's been a hard slog the last few days at Littleton Farm. The wet weather has not helped and ground water is very high.
Multiple trees taken down and logged. The old ponds have been de-silted. Shaping, grading and clay lining now in progress. It looks like a scene from the Somme at the moment but it will be worth it once nature takes hold again 🤞
Can't thank enough, all those who are helping. Brother and sister in law, (Bill and Lynn), our good friend Simon, Mick (our local delivery man, a man of many talents!) plus the grandparents Norm and Cathy
We've never really been able to show the whole site at Littleton Farm Barns since we started rewilding the 11 acres of land. However we had some new photos taken for the website yesterday which included a virtual 3D tour of the Owl Barn and a video tour of the site . We hope these give you a better idea of the site, what we are doing and what we have done.
We hope you enjoy the video and if you want to walk around the Owl Barn, then click on the link below!
3D virtual tour.
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fWypsFYzPUP
If you're interested in booking, then visit our website
https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
Day one of our pond renovations at Littleton Farm Barns . I hate taking trees down, however the ponds are totally choked, the trees are disease ridden and they've got to be removed. Jenny is dumper driving, I'm chainsawing and our good friend Simon is on the 13 ton digger
And so it begins....the next big project at Littleton Farm Barns is underway. 13 ton digger on site and two 8 ton dumpers. We are renovating, joining and extending our flood water ponds to reinstate how they originally were in the 18th century. Pond should end up around half an acre in size and will hopefully further improve the biodiversity at the farm. We will add additional walkways so our guests can also enjoy the ponds.
Hard week ahead with long hours each day.
Well Littleton Farm Barns duck population is exploding..From 10 baby ducklings yesterday to 13 this morning.... 🤣
More new arrivals at Littleton Farm Barns today!! One of our mumma ducks has just turned up with 10 ducklings ❤️🤗
Love everything nature at Littleton Farm Barns 😁
So our baby kestrels are now nearly fully grown! There down has nearly gone and their adult feathers are just about fully developed. The oldest chick has already been off on training flights with mum, and chick two will follow soon. Mum will stay with them for the next month, teaching them flying and hunting techniques.
It's been a wonderful journey watching them grow into the magnificent birds they are..
Yesterday evening was panic mode at Littleton farm barns. We noticed our kestrel chicks suffering from heat exhaustion and mum was clearly distressed. We had to make an instant decision to remove the front of the nest box to lower the temp and allow improved air flow. We were worried mum might abandon the chicks due to our interference, however our fears were unfounded. Mum has carried on feeding as usual and they all seem to love the new view!!
So it's amazing the difference a day makes. Just 24 hours after my last post Mrs Kes's first born is starting to mature rapidly. More primary flight feathers have grown and he/she (not sure yet) is flexing its wings and leg strengthening by running around the nest box. Chick two, is face planted and sleeping 🤣
Our kestrel chicks at Littleton Farm Barns are now as big as mum and their primary flight feathers are coming through.
Mum is having to work extremely hard now as she is having to feed her chicks and herself several times a day. So much so, that she rarely takes time to rest.
The chicks should fledge in about 2 weeks and i hope she can keep up the pace.
Total respect to all the single mums out there, whatever the species!!
Work on the new patio at Littleton Farm Barns annexe continues. I've not been able to give it my full undivided attention due to other chores around the land and the wonderful summer we're having🙄. Hopefully i will finish it soon, and with the addition of an aluminium slatted pergola, the weather won't matter as guests will be able to sit out even if it's raining!
We've just had a last minute August cancellation for the annexe, so if you or anyone you know might be interested in a stay then get in touch!
https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
Total respect to Mrs Kes. I knew it would be hard work for her raising her chicks on her own, but she's managing it. The chicks are growing fast, which means she's having to hunt more often. She's now hunting as soon as it's light, and this is her feeding her young at 5 oclock this morning..
Mrs Kes. Working hard to feed her chicks this morning. Hard work for a single mum!
If you enjoy your nature, then come and stay with us at Littleton Farm Barns and you too can enjoy the nature around us 🤗
https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
We've had nest box camera issues at Littleton Farm Barns, so unfortunately the footage of Mrs Kes and her two chicks has been sporadic. There's been no sign of the male so we dont know if he has abandoned her or died. Mrs Kes is having to leave her chicks (which is risky) and work twice as hard to feed her babies, but shes doing well.
Shes a great mum and hopefully will successfully raise both chicks 🤞
Best played without sound due to faulty microphone!
So the hard physical labour has started again in earnest at Littleton Farm Barns. We want to improve the outdoor area for our guests staying in the annexe, so we are enlarging the patio to take a new seating area, aluminium louvred pergola and a bbq area. The garden will also become significantly larger.
So far:
Turf removed ✅
Subsoil removed✅
Sleeper edging laid✅
Hardcore down and whacked✅
Type 1 MOT in progress ✖️
Big thanks to our friend Elaine, who has come over from Ireland and given up her time to labour for me ..💚
Working hard at Littleton Farm Barns 🥵
So our nesting Kestrels have their first chick! Mum is working hard feeding her little one, but we haven't seen much of dad. Getting worried he's not necessarily the best partner.(Probably down the pub again 🙄)
Unfortunately, out of the 5 eggs laid, two eggs were lost to predation, but we're hopeful the other two eggs will hatch soon.
So we finally have our our wildlife TV station (nest box cameras) at Littleton Farm Barns available to our guests!!
Nestflix (No similarity to other streaming platforms intended 🤣) which is now available with two channels, with more to come!
We have a wide variety of shows:
(slash / horror) - Kestrels bringing victims (voles) back to the nest and devouring 😱
(Romance) - Barn Owls cheek rubbing and bill fencing ❤️
(Drama) Family squabbles as to who sits on the eggs 🤣
(Crime) Nest invasion by other species.🚔
(Adult). We will leave that one to your imagination.😏
So...if you want to escape to an idyllic retreat in the heart of rural Norfolk, then come and stay in one of our holiday homes at Littleton Farm Barns, where you can now also enjoy the wildlife whilst sitting in the comfort of your home away from home.
https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
Very pleased to announce that our breeding pair of kestrels are now sitting on a clutch of 5 eggs. The male and female will share the egg sitting, although the female will do most of the work (no change their, eh ladies 😏).
We hope to bring you updated video when the eggs have hatched, which will be some point in early June...
Did you know...........❓
Kestrels are diurnal hunters (which means that they hunt in the day). They reach sexual maturity at about 1 year of age. They have an elaborate courtship involving synchronized flying and food gifts, a pair of kestrels will mate and usually pair bond for life.
The female will lay 4-5 eggs in a clutch and these eggs will hatch after 26-30 days of incubation.
There are believed to be 31000 breeding pairs in the UK although their numbers are still in decline.
Love "everything nature" at Littletonfarm barns 🤗
Everything is growing fast at Littleton farm barns right now, including this years chicks!! Hopefully once fully grown they can join the rest of the flock and become great layers.
Our chickens have a great life, freely wandering the 11 acres of land. You will often get a cheeky visit from the ducks or chickens when you stay in our properties 😂
Kelly Green........I'm sure the kids would love too see how much they've grown!!
Some lovely footage of a male and female owl barn visiting our new Owl box last night. The female was brought a juicy vole by the male and she ate dinner whilst he patiently stood by. Who said romance is dead! 🤣
Nesting season is anytime between March and August and I'm hoping they feel confident enough to use the nest box to breed.
Passionate about nature at Littleton farm barns.... 🤗
Littleton Farm Barns Late booking offers.
We have the following dates available:
The Owl Barn - Sleeps 8 + cots
☀️May 12th-17th
☀️4 nights Mon-Fri …….£771 …40% discount! (usual price £1,285)
☀️June 10th-14th
☀️4 nights (mon-Fri) £953……40% discount! (usual price £1,589)
☀️June 14-17th
☀️3 nights (Fri-Mon) £977 …….40% discount (usual price £1,629)
☀️June 14th-21st
☀️7 nights (Fri-Fri) £1,558 …….30% discount usual price £2,227)
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The Annexe
Dates available:
☀️7-13th May £90 per night min 3 night stay
Booking direct only 07856750550
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That’s all folks ……….😊
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A glorious, converted barn, newly refurbished in 2022/23 within a nature lovers paradise. You’ll find it hard not to relax here and even harder to leave!
Summer is coming! The warmer weather finally seems to be arriving, and the Owl Barn at Littleton Farm Barns is looking inviting!🦉
Whether you want to get away from it all with family, or with a group of friends, The Owl Barn is the perfect home from home. We sleep 8 in 4 king size bedrooms, all ensuite.
We are in Central Norfolk, set within a hobby farm of 11 acres, close to Thetford forest and within an hours drive of both the coast and the Norfolk Broads.
Don't fancy going far? Then relax in the extra large garden or walk the 11 acres of land via the cut pathways. For total relaxation sit back and soak in the 7 seater hot tub with a drink in hand and watch the world go by
Bring your canine family members too! They will love the secure garden and can run around to their hearts content.
What's not to like?
Visit our website -
https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
I know I post a lot about the wildlife at Littleton Farm Barns, however I'm really chuffed . We put up another Owl Box today due to competition for the other box between resident kestrels and owls. Didn't expect any new visitors for a few weeks, so was really surprised to receive a camera alert in the new box as as soon as it got dark!
Hello beautiful!!!!!!
Our male kestrel at Littleton Farm Barns is proving to be a dutiful partner taking a freshly caught chick into the nest box for his lady love today....Kestrels are specialists in hunting voles, but they are great opportunists to and will take young birds, as this video shows..
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So it's been a hard slog the last few days at Littleton Farm. The wet weather has not helped and ground water is very high. Multiple trees taken down and logged. The old ponds have been de-silted. Shaping, grading and clay lining now in progress. It looks like a scene from the Somme at the moment but it will be worth it once nature takes hold again 🤞 Can't thank enough, all those who are helping. Brother and sister in law, (Bill and Lynn), our good friend Simon, Mick (our local delivery man, a man of many talents!) plus the grandparents Norm and Cathy
We've never really been able to show the whole site at Littleton Farm Barns since we started rewilding the 11 acres of land. However we had some new photos taken for the website yesterday which included a virtual 3D tour of the Owl Barn and a video tour of the site . We hope these give you a better idea of the site, what we are doing and what we have done. We hope you enjoy the video and if you want to walk around the Owl Barn, then click on the link below! 3D virtual tour. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fWypsFYzPUP If you're interested in booking, then visit our website https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
Day one of our pond renovations at Littleton Farm Barns . I hate taking trees down, however the ponds are totally choked, the trees are disease ridden and they've got to be removed. Jenny is dumper driving, I'm chainsawing and our good friend Simon is on the 13 ton digger
Well Littleton Farm Barns duck population is exploding..From 10 baby ducklings yesterday to 13 this morning.... 🤣
More new arrivals at Littleton Farm Barns today!! One of our mumma ducks has just turned up with 10 ducklings ❤️🤗 Love everything nature at Littleton Farm Barns 😁
So our baby kestrels are now nearly fully grown! There down has nearly gone and their adult feathers are just about fully developed. The oldest chick has already been off on training flights with mum, and chick two will follow soon. Mum will stay with them for the next month, teaching them flying and hunting techniques. It's been a wonderful journey watching them grow into the magnificent birds they are..
So it's amazing the difference a day makes. Just 24 hours after my last post Mrs Kes's first born is starting to mature rapidly. More primary flight feathers have grown and he/she (not sure yet) is flexing its wings and leg strengthening by running around the nest box. Chick two, is face planted and sleeping 🤣
Our kestrel chicks at Littleton Farm Barns are now as big as mum and their primary flight feathers are coming through. Mum is having to work extremely hard now as she is having to feed her chicks and herself several times a day. So much so, that she rarely takes time to rest. The chicks should fledge in about 2 weeks and i hope she can keep up the pace. Total respect to all the single mums out there, whatever the species!!
Total respect to Mrs Kes. I knew it would be hard work for her raising her chicks on her own, but she's managing it. The chicks are growing fast, which means she's having to hunt more often. She's now hunting as soon as it's light, and this is her feeding her young at 5 oclock this morning..
Mrs Kes. Working hard to feed her chicks this morning. Hard work for a single mum! If you enjoy your nature, then come and stay with us at Littleton Farm Barns and you too can enjoy the nature around us 🤗 https://www.littleton-farm-barns.co.uk/
We've had nest box camera issues at Littleton Farm Barns, so unfortunately the footage of Mrs Kes and her two chicks has been sporadic. There's been no sign of the male so we dont know if he has abandoned her or died. Mrs Kes is having to leave her chicks (which is risky) and work twice as hard to feed her babies, but shes doing well. Shes a great mum and hopefully will successfully raise both chicks 🤞 Best played without sound due to faulty microphone!
So our nesting Kestrels have their first chick! Mum is working hard feeding her little one, but we haven't seen much of dad. Getting worried he's not necessarily the best partner.(Probably down the pub again 🙄) Unfortunately, out of the 5 eggs laid, two eggs were lost to predation, but we're hopeful the other two eggs will hatch soon.
Very pleased to announce that our breeding pair of kestrels are now sitting on a clutch of 5 eggs. The male and female will share the egg sitting, although the female will do most of the work (no change their, eh ladies 😏). We hope to bring you updated video when the eggs have hatched, which will be some point in early June... Did you know...........❓ Kestrels are diurnal hunters (which means that they hunt in the day). They reach sexual maturity at about 1 year of age. They have an elaborate courtship involving synchronized flying and food gifts, a pair of kestrels will mate and usually pair bond for life. The female will lay 4-5 eggs in a clutch and these eggs will hatch after 26-30 days of incubation. There are believed to be 31000 breeding pairs in the UK although their numbers are still in decline. Love "everything nature" at Littletonfarm barns 🤗
Some lovely footage of a male and female owl barn visiting our new Owl box last night. The female was brought a juicy vole by the male and she ate dinner whilst he patiently stood by. Who said romance is dead! 🤣 Nesting season is anytime between March and August and I'm hoping they feel confident enough to use the nest box to breed. Passionate about nature at Littleton farm barns.... 🤗
I know I post a lot about the wildlife at Littleton Farm Barns, however I'm really chuffed . We put up another Owl Box today due to competition for the other box between resident kestrels and owls. Didn't expect any new visitors for a few weeks, so was really surprised to receive a camera alert in the new box as as soon as it got dark! Hello beautiful!!!!!!
Our male kestrel at Littleton Farm Barns is proving to be a dutiful partner taking a freshly caught chick into the nest box for his lady love today....Kestrels are specialists in hunting voles, but they are great opportunists to and will take young birds, as this video shows..
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