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Eclectic Barn · Pergola & Dog-Friendly Garden

Family-friendly holiday home in Calne

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Living area
Exterior
View from the potting shed. The garden is secure and has lots of places to sit.
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Avebury Stone Circle
  • Place, Bowood Golf & Country Club
  • Place, Bowood Garden

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eclectic Barn · Pergola & Dog-Friendly Garden

Overview
The Old Granary is a stylish, characterful barn in the peaceful hamlet of Quemerford Gate, near Calne in Wiltshire. Opposite the Cherhill White Horse, it offers direct access to the Marlborough Downs and a secure garden with a covered pergola and BBQ area — perfect for relaxing with family, friends, and dogs.

Accommodation
Sleeping up to eight guests, the Granary combines comfort with flexibility:

Master bedroom (Green Room): King bed, single sofa bed for a child, travel-cot space. Shares the upstairs family bathroom with bath and shower.

Blue Room: Two singles and a double in divided spaces, ideal for families or children.

Yellow Room: Downstairs small double with ensuite shower, sink, and toilet (also used as cloakroom).

Grey Room: Double sofa bed, TV, sliding doors to the front. Works as an extra bedroom, office, or sitting room.

Living areas
The large open-plan Granary Room includes a comfortable lounge, dining area, and eclectic décor with antiques, guitars, and art.
The modern kitchen is fully equipped with induction hob, oven, microwave, Aga (winter use), American fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso machine, and children’s tableware.

Outdoor living
The secure garden features a covered pergola for up to 12 guests, a sunken BBQ area, and patio dining. Perfect for children and dogs.

Additional details
Driveway parking for four cars; security cameras at the front.
Close to Avebury, Marlborough, Chippenham and Bowood House, with day trips to Bath, Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, and Longleat. Guest guides are provided with local eateries, farmers’ markets, and family-friendly walks.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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

About the area

Calne

Calne is home to this holiday home. Bowood Golf & Country Club and Wadworth Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North Wessex Downs and Webb's Patch. Travelling with kids? Consider Wessington Park, or check out an event or a game at Hardenhuish Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Map
Calne

What's nearby

  • Avebury Stone Circle - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Bowood Golf & Country Club - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Bowood Garden - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Lacock Abbey - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 28 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Chippenham Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wheatsheaf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circles Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bug and Spider - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gurkha Baynjan - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eclectic Barn · Pergola & Dog-Friendly Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Eclectic Barn · Pergola & Dog-Friendly Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eclectic Barn · Pergola & Dog-Friendly Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eclectic Barn · Pergola & Dog-Friendly Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eclectic Barn · Pergola & Dog-Friendly Garden located?

This family-friendly Calne holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sabre Lake, North Wessex Downs and Blackland Park. Wessington Park and Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location with good amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonothon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elly Collings

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I am a web designer and dried flower designer. I enjoy creative pursuits and my husband and I are digital nomads. We spend time predominantly in the UK and Majorca and enjoy driving through France with our dogs.

Why they chose this property

The Granary has an eclectic vibe all of its own. Firstly to say, we are currently refurbishing the house with a new kitchen, bathroom, water system and decorating throughout. We are ahead of schedule and work will be complete well before our first guests arrive in May. 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. Our garden is secure and as dog owners ourselves we welcome well behaved dogs.

What makes this property unique

Located near Marlborough, Avebury and Chippenham there is plenty to do locally including markets, walking, cycling and running. The local canals have fantastic walks, cafes and pubs. Bowood House and Gardens is nearby, there are golf courses, a spa, local swimming pools and a small motor museum. Slightly further a field you can visit Lacock, Stonehenge, Bath, Bradford on Avon, Cirencester, Cotswold Water Park and Longleat. There are artist open studios, cycling clubs and equestrian facilities, as well as canals and farmers markets.

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English

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