Title: The Hay Barn - located in South Downs National Park & Jane Austen country - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Hay Barn - located in South Downs National Park & Jane Austen country Family-friendly vacation home in Alton ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45760000/45750800/45750789/de99a3e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45760000/45750800/45750789/bea390c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45760000/45750800/45750789/897adbec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45760000/45750800/45750789/94683537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45760000/45750800/45750789/f471f828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at The Hay Barn - located in South Downs National Park & Jane Austen country and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and babysitting service. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Hay Barn - located in South Downs National Park & Jane Austen country Set in idyllic countryside, our beautiful barn conversion is located in a peaceful setting on the edge of the quintessential English village of Upper Farringdon, with its ancient church, thatched cottages and fantastic pub, The Rose and Crown. Our cosy barn has a spacious, open plan, newly fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting room on the ground floor with double bedroom (Kingsize bed), twin bedroom and shower room on the first floor. Complimentary soaps from The Lavender Fields at Selborne and welcome pack featuring local goodies. Free Wi-fi and Freeview television. The set up: Our barn is located on a quiet country lane. The barn is self contained and adjoins my creative studio from where I paint and manage my interior design consultancy. It is situated next to (but detached from) our family home and whilst it enjoys a large amount of privacy, we are on hand to offer advice or to answer any questions during your stay. There is an outside seating area exclusively for the use of our guests. Getting here: Alton is the closest town (less than 10 minutes drive), with direct trains to London Waterloo in just over an hour. Guildford is a half hour drive with direct trains to London Gatwick Airport. For drivers, the village is located off the A32, approximately an hours drive from South West London. Things to do and places to visit: Set on the edge of The South Downs National Park, on the "Writers Way" the barn is an ideal base for walkers, with several beautiful walks straight from the front door. We are also in the heart of Jane Austen country with the pretty village of Chawton a leisurely half hour walk away through woodland and open fields (or short drive), where the Jane Austen House Museum and Chawton House are located. The naturalist, Gilbert White's House and the Oates Collection is located in the pretty village of Selborne, a short drive away, where more beautiful walks can be found and an excellent cafe. A 20 minute drive to the south is the stunning market town of Alresford and for opera fans, we are ideally located for the Grange Festival. The nationally acclaimed annual Alresford Watercress Festival which takes place in May, is an event not to be missed! Just 10 minutes further down the road is historic Winchester with its beautiful cathedral and a plethora of independent shops. The south coast is approximately 50 minutes drive, with an extensive number of beaches to choose from. There are a number of National Trust properties within easy reach, such as Hinton Ampner, Uppark House and The Vyne. For train enthusiasts, the heritage Watercress Line runs steam train trips between Alton and Alresford. Food and drink: Waitrose, Sainsburys, Aldi, Lidl and M&S Food are located in Alton with delivery available to the barn from Waitrose and Sainsburys. If you don't fancy cooking, the atmospheric Rose and Crown is a short and pleasant stroll away through the village and offers delicious lunches and dinners, but be sure to book in advance as they do get very busy. There are plenty of other dining experiences available within a short drive and I am more than happy to provide recommendations. Please note that we only accept bookings for a maximum of two week holiday stays. We are not available for short term lets or for contract workers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30020000/30012100/30012028/bb9a8526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful South Downs Cottage w/private gate opening onto the Downs. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.11365%2C-0.98599&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ch01TgADd7xfydHnHAH2FVyuh6s=) Upper Farringdon #### What's nearby - Jane Austen's House Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Gilbert White's House and Garden and The Oates - 7 min drive - 8.0 km - Blacknest Golf Club Limited - 7 min drive - 9.3 km - Blacknest Golf and Country Club - 15 min drive - 19.6 km - Old Thorns Golf Course - 18 min drive - 20.8 km #### Getting around - Alton Station - 15 min drive - Farnborough (FAB) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ivy House (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ten Tun Tap House - ‬8 min drive - ‪Swan Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪French Horn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bakers Arms - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hay Barn - located in South Downs National Park & Jane Austen country pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Hay Barn - located in South Downs National Park & Jane Austen country? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Hay Barn - located in South Downs National Park & Jane Austen country? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Hay Barn - located in South Downs National Park & Jane Austen country located? > This family-friendly Alton vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of South Downs National Park and Jane Austen's House Museum. Four Marks Golf and Gilbert White's House and Garden and The Oates are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question