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Beautifully Restored Grade 2 listed Historic Barn

Adults-only holiday home in Marlborough

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Inside Alma Barn
Our terracotta tiles have underfloor heating.
Kitchen and dining table
Kitchen
Breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, North Wessex Downs
  • Place, Swindon Designer Outlet
  • Place, Uffington White Horse
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully Restored Grade 2 listed Historic Barn

Dating back to 1663, our historic barn has been carefully converted to sleep four in a twin and kingsize double bedrooms. The comfortable self-catering accommodation is open plan, with views onto the downs beyond and a few minutes walk into the centre of Aldbourne, an attractive village with pubs and shops. The spacious interior leads onto a private terrace and path to off-road parking.

A blend of restored original features, and a carefully designed interior make this barn a really unusual and quirky place to stay! As you walk in you'll be surprised by height of the ceiling and the light playing through the funky lampshades... you'll see that downstairs Alma Barn is open plan incorporating a living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen with a separate bathroom. Upstairs there are two mezzanine bedrooms, one with a double bed, the other with two twin beds. Lying in bed you'll get an amazing view of the incredible oak barn rafters and wind braces... enjoy the integrated Lutron light system with various settings, allowing you to regulate the mood. For the chillier times of the year, the Barn is kept lovely and warm by discrete underfloor heating which runs throughout.

Sheep often graze in the paddock adjoining the Barn, carefully watched by the red kites soaring above them - you can sit and watch from your own immediately accessible private terrace, ideal for that early morning coffee and croissant available from the excellent delicatessen in the village.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable if prone to climb (see below).
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Events

No events allowed
Parties and events welcome by arrangement
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note that there is a dangerous drop down from the mezzanine floors and so not suitable for young children. Babies and older children welcome.
An extra fold-out bed can be provided by advanced arrangement with additional charge of £40 per night.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Parties and events welcome by arrangement
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Marlborough

Located in Marlborough, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Merchant's House Marlborough and Swindon Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ashdown House and Wayland's Smithy. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nigel Eady County Ground or Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Marlborough, wiltshire

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 16 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Uffington White Horse - 20 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Avebury Stone Circle - 28 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Highclere Castle - 31 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

  • Hungerford Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Restored Grade 2 listed Historic Barn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Restored Grade 2 listed Historic Barn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Restored Grade 2 listed Historic Barn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Restored Grade 2 listed Historic Barn located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of North Wessex Downs, Kennet & Avon Canal and The Merchant's House Marlborough. Coate Water Country Park and St Peter's Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Charlie Elms

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Fenella Elms, ceramics artist, worked in the workshop at the far end of the long cottage. You will find some of her work in the barn and if you are interested Charlie is always happy to discuss her work in detail with you.

Why they chose this property

Alma Barn is attached to the end of a cottage where the owners, the Elms family, have lived for nearly 30 years. In this time the barn has been used for horses, cattle and lambing before special listing permission was given to restore the barn to make a holiday let from 2012.

Languages:

English, French