Located within a 5-minute walk of Sabre Lake, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of North Wessex Downs. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
Bowood Golf & Country Club - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
Bowood Garden - 15 min drive - 4.6 miles
Lacock Abbey - 17 min drive - 11.2 miles
Swindon Designer Outlet - 28 min drive - 19.5 miles
Getting around
Chippenham Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Piggy Bank - 4 min drive
The Wheatsheaf - 5 min drive
Red Lion - 7 min drive
The Bug and Spider - 6 min drive
Circles Café - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Luxury Barn Stay Sleeps 8
The Old Granary has an eclectic vibe all of its own. Situated just outside Calne, opposite the Cherhill white horse & Calstone in Quemerford Gate, there is accommodation for 8 people in various different formats, as well as a beautiful garden to enjoy with a covered pergola seating 12 people and a BBQ area. The garden is secure and as dog owners ourselves we welcome well behaved dogs. A perfect place to relax and enjoy walking onto the Wiltshire downs straight from the front door.
Quemerford Gate is a small hamlet located in the centre of Wiltshire, a short drive from Avebury and Bowood House. Visitors have direct access by foot onto the Marlborough Downs and various walks up to the Cherhill White Horse.
The Granary is newly refurbished with a new kitchen and bathrooms, as well as decorating throughout. Please browse our photos to see more about each room.
Our accommodation is for 8 people and we can set up the sleeping arrangements in various ways to suit guests.
Sleeping accommodation is as follows (please also see the diagram in our listing pictures):
Master bedroom (the green room) with a 5 ft king size bed. This room also has a single sofa bed for a child and plenty of room for a travel cot. There is a shared family bathroom upstairs for this room and the second bedroom. The family bathroom includes a bath with overhead and hand shower.
Second bedroom (the blue room) is in two parts. There is a sleeping area with two 3ft twin beds. A further sleeping area with a standard 4ft 6 double. Please see the diagram where you will see there are two sleeping areas within the same room.
The landing has space for laundry and suitcases.
Small downstairs bedroom with ensuite shower room (the yellow room). This bedroom is located off the downstairs hallway and kitchen. It has a small 4ft double bed. The bed has surrounding cushions and so this room can be used as a sitting room. The ensuite shower room has a toilet, small sink and walk in power shower with body jets. This bathroom is used as the downstairs cloakroom.
Additional downstairs office / sitting room / bedroom (the grey room). This versatile room is at the front of the house in an extension with sliding doors. The room is painted a dark perse grey and has a large double sofa bed. There is a TV in this room as it also doubles up as a sitting room.
The large “granary room” has both a seating, TV area and dining area. This open plan room is decorated with antiquities and fun wall hangings, guitars and paintings so there is plenty to see! Leading off the granary is the downstairs office / sitting room / bedroom (the grey room) and the kitchen. There is a glass door out to the garden that forms the main entrance to the house.
The full kitchen has an induction hob, electric oven, combi microwave, Aga (lit only in the winter) as well as a new kitchen including an American fridge freezer, dishwasher, double sink, washing machine and sorting bin. There are plates and cutlery for children, indoor and outdoor dining and a multitude of cooking equipment. There is a Nespresso coffee machine and Ninja soup maker / blender.
The fully stocked garden has a pergola with seating for 8 very comfortably and 12 in total. The pretty garden can be viewed from the pergola and the sunken BBQ area is accessed right next to it. There are some water feature troughs and a further table and chairs on a patio outside the potting shed. The garden is secure for children and dogs, and the property is accessed via the garden gate.
There is parking in the drive for around 4 cars and security cameras at the front of the property.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property welcomes pets
2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals exempt from fees
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Calne, a short 12-minute walk from North Wessex Downs and also 4 minutes on foot from Sabre Lake. You'll also find Calne Town Hall and Silbury Hill within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Luxury Barn Stay Sleeps 8 good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a terrace.
Does Luxury Barn Stay Sleeps 8 have a hot tub?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home and the property provides food and water bowls.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Luxury Barn Stay Sleeps 8?
Yes, every accommodation at Luxury Barn Stay Sleeps 8 comes with a deck.
Luxury Barn Stay Sleeps 8 Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jonothon L.
Nov 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We had a long weekend with friends at the property, which is exactly as it looks in the photos. Nice rooms, big kitchen and a large living space with really cool decor. Lots of lovely walks nearby and a local town within 10 minutes drive so easy to get to.
Highly recomend.
Jonothon L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline E.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house to stay, plenty of room
Great property, really welcoming and a really interesting collection of items around the house… the different designs of lamps were great ideas. Had everything we needed and more, comfortable surroundings, and a relaxing few days stay for us.
Caroline E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna O., Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Jul 2, 2024
Stylish country cottage for family together
Our family stayed here for the summer solstice at Stonehenge and visiting nearby Avebury, Bath, Salisbury and Glastonbury and found it a special retreat for family bonding. We were able to cook up some lovely meals while watching the rest of the family play and relax in the garden. We enjoyed movie nights in the living room in front of the non-heating fireplace. There were enough rooms to spread out. We especially enjoyed the garden and how well maintained the lawn was so we could do family yoga and play games in the fresh air. Ella the host was super responsive and had soap and supplies overnighted as soon as we reported some were running low. She was also very open to feedback that some cleaning supplies and pantry items were outdated and needed to be replaced, etc. Although the property is decorated in a glam style it also has a lived in vibe so you feel you are visiting a friends cozy home. This is definitely a unique and special property!
Anna O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
christopher w.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, great location
This is a Great property with plenty of room and a lovely garden. We visited family in the area and took advantage of the location to see some exceptional historic sites.
christopher w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Sarah B.
Dec 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with some problems.
First impressions were good. Property is is a nice location and we loved the quirky decor. However, we struggled to warm the main living area and spent the trip huddled under blankets and occasionally in coats. The upstairs rooms were roasting hot, as was the downstairs bedroom and the provided heater warmed the second living area/bedroom sufficiently if put on a short while before we went to bed. The Aga was, I was told, switched on prior to our arrival but it never managed a temperature above vaguely warm, meaning we struggled to cook our Christmas lunch with the single oven and probably contributed to the heating problems in the main living area. Generally clean, but one bathroom’s toilet hadn’t been cleaned properly and there were a number of minor things which could have been cleaner. Overall we enjoyed our family Christmas trip but the heating issues did take the shine off.
Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tara T.
Sep 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Impressive
What a fabulous stay! Family birthday celebration with ages 19-76 year old and all impressed with the accommodation. Quirky and eclectic mix that just works. The house has everything you could need for an over night stay to a long stay... and more!
Enough room for all to come together or have your own space. COmmunication with Elly was 1st class with quick responses. We all felt at home and didn't want to leave!
Highly recommended
Tara T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy H.
Aug 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
We were in Wiltshire visiting family and touring round villages with a view to relocating. We really couldn’t have chosen a better base. The Granary was spacious, great for entertaining, quirky, lovely internal decoration (we enjoyed the guitars). Family came round with two small children who scampered around the colourful and well stocked garden. The property is conveniently located for Calne and wider Wiltshire. One thing that particularly impressed us was that it was very well stocked - bread, butter and jams on arrive, tea, coffee and sugar and much much more. Will definitely return with our rescue dog Jack. Thanks for the fantastic experience!
Tracy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
Jul 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous
This gorgeous property is so spacious and well equipped. It is so quirkily decorated it is a trove of funky items. The garden is lovely to chill in making the whole stay so relaxing.