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Beautifully Restored Grade 2 listed Historic Barn

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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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Marlborough, wiltshire
  • North Wessex Downs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Swindon Designer Outlet
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Avebury Stone Circle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Brize Norton (BZZ-RAF Brize Norton)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Charlie Elms

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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 area's natural beauty can be seen at North Wessex Downs and Tuckmill Meadow, while The Merchant's House Marlborough and Swindon Arts Centre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Energy Check 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 mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Marlborough, wiltshire

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Uffington White Horse - 14 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Wyvern Theatre - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Avebury Stone Circle - 25 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Burj - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Brewers Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬8 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 Greenbridge Retail Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Excellent location for touring
Great accommodation. Easy parking for one car. Easy to walk into village which has good amenities. Perfect location for visiting Oxford/London as well as lovely walks in Wiltshire countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars
Lovely place It had everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille H., Eden, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little barn!
From the moment you step inside it is evident that every detail was planned in the apartment. From the artwork to the comfortable bedding we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Redondo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful Barn
Our 3 night stay was wonderful. We wish were were there now! Darling barn was very comfortable. The walk to village green for dinner was a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic barn
A wonderful barn in a great little village. Communication with the host was great and the accommodation was clean and well suited to our needs. Would certainly recommmed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alma Barn is a gem!
The barn is a lovely open-plan that was beautifully restored - the timber framing is a wonder to admire! Aldbourne is a delightful village - one of our favorites in all of our travels around the UK. The location is an easy stroll into the village where we found the Blue Boar and The Post Office to be excellent experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele H., Madison Wisconsin

Wonderful visit!
My husband and I loved this elegant converted barn. It was very clean and contained beautiful artwork from the owner who is a well known artist. Ardbourne is a quaint town within walking distance. There are many hiking trails in the area. This is unique property and is one of the very best we have ever stayed in!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., -

Lovely Barn in the Cotswolds
Our family had a wonderful stay at Alma Barn. The barn itself was lovely and very accommodating for our family of 4. We loved being in a real town with Aldbourne just a quick walk away to pick up groceries, eat or just look around. Charlie & Fenella were welcoming and very responsive to all our requests. A great base from which to visit other towns nearby (Salisbury, Oxford, Lacock Abbey and Bath).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M., Wellington, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Waking up with a view of the beams of the old barn above you and the sense of history was amazing. We were always thrilled to come back "home" in the evenings. Owner very attentive. Beds great and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patty L., Knoxville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Stay
My husband and I stayed at Alma Barn with our 21 yo daughter for 8 nights. We loved everything about it. The barn itself is beautifully decorated and has plenty of natural light and everything you need, along with a lovely host. It’s located in a very quiet and beautiful location that is a few minutes walk to the quaint Aldbourne with its wonderful cafe and pubs, and a good location for daily drives to other places in the Cotswolds. Our stay at Alma Barn couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

English Country Stay
We loved our 2 nights in Aldbourne. Just as advertised - lovely converted barn with all the modern conveniences, very comfortable beds with nice bedding in the lofts, great kitchen amenities, and sheep outside the door! Very private, can walk to small market and the town. If you want the country experience off the beaten path and the feeling that you live there rather than visit, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Marilyn T.

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Mrs
The barn was in a very nice village with a countryside view. Local people were friendly and there was a lovely deli come cafe. We went to the Battle proms at Highclere which I could recommend. This was only a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has a Wow factor
Quiet, Clean barn conversion. Small bathroom but very hot shower. Kitchen has what you need. Amazing lights at night. Charlie is very polite and respectful. Open plan and beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Paulo B.

Impressive barn conversion in lovely village.
We had a lovely long weekend in this beautifully converted and creatively decorated barn conversion. The dramatic beams and high ceiling make for a really memorable place to stay. We enjoyed the countryside and went for long walks on the Lambourn Downs and the Marlborough Downs. Serious cooks may want to bring their own knives etc as the kitchen is fairly modestly equipped but, all in all, it is a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

We’ve just returned from a weekend stay at Alma Barn and it’s a flawless country bolt-hole
Alma Barn is an imaginatively designed renovation of a historic farm building with two bedrooms on mezzanes above a wonderfully atmospheric living / dining / kitchen area with an adjoining bathroom. The decor, lightning design and furniture are all carefully selected to maximise the overall impression and comfort of the property and we loved everything about it! The owners - Charlie and Fenella - live immediately next door and are extremely helpful, but you rarely see or hear them - Alma Barn is a proper country sanctuary for total relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G., Heidelberg, Germany

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An escape to the country
What can we say, this was a great place to stay. The owners were especially nice about everything, the location was a great home base for many day trips including Bath, Stonehenge, Oxford, and the Cotswolds. The area is quiet and a short walk to the small village. There were two nice historic pubs in town and a small grocery. The inside of the barn was amazing, with a very relaxing atmosphere. Our only complaint would be the very small bathroom where I had some challenges with movement. I would recommend friends and family to stay here to get away from the busy towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G.

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Wonderful stay in luxury barn
A very cozy space with a lot of comfort. Comfortable beds and cozy furnishings that make you feel right at home. The kitchen is simple, but everything you need is there. There is a terrace where you can sit outside with a view of the meadow. We stayed here with our 18-year-old daughter for a midweek and walked a lot in the area. Visited Bath. And enjoyed the small town of Aldbourne with a beautiful church from the 12th century where you can walk to and where there are two cozy pubs. At the Deli you can get delicious fresh bread.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lucy E.

Relaxing stay
The barn is in a great location and it was the perfect place to relax and catch up with friends. Unfortunately the toilet wasn't clean when we arrived, but the owner was very apologetic about this . I think they use an external cleaner who may have forgotten to clean it, also the mugs in the kitchen were dirty. I'm sure this is just a one-off. Other than that, it was a great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Carole H.

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Beautiful but not practical
The barn is very well rénovâted, very much in style, lovely details. But a few things to mention: The bathroom is extremely small. Compared to the large surface of the barn. The bedrooms are open spaces so there is no privacy. And The tv could be changed in a smart tv. I guess for 750 pounds for 3 nights you may expect something. So really beautiful house but not practical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liza S.

PERFECT setting in a lovely little community
We were a family of 4 visiting from Canada. We love staying in VRBOs with kids because no one likes a motel room for more than a night with two kids. This space was just fantastic!! The kids thought the loft style was really neat and us adults just thought the space was beautiful. We loved the little general store in town who provided any odds and sods we might have forgotten. My husband took a trip into the pub for a night and was warmly welcomed and chatted about the history of the area. We'd highly recommend this space to anyone looking for an escape to the country. It was perfect for us. We appreciated the amenities and it was a well stocked kitchen which is refreshing when you are traveling to more than one location on an overseas trip. All in all a truly lovely place to stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

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Family stay
Wonderful few days - lovely property in a beautiful village.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

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Perfect for a cosy getaway
We had an absolutely amazing time in this gorgeously transformed barn. Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, surprisingly high tech features with a rustic interior. It’s less than 10mins walk from the village centre which has a Coop and some nice pubs. If you’re looking for a relaxed holiday, I could not recommend the place more!

10/10 Excellent

Tessa B.

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A beautiful barn and location.
Alma Barn was perfect for our stay. Such a wonderful and well thought through design. The barn has such a lovely warmth about it, it makes it harder to leave to investigate the surrounding beautiful countryside. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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Perfect relaxing getaway
The barn is beautifully converted with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Check in was very straightforward with clear directions to the barn. We were very lucky with the weather but even on the rainiest of days this would be a really cosy getaway. We'd love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend stay
Unusual space and very comfortable. Located in nice village with an authentic local feel. Great views from the front door
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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