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The Castle & Ball Hotel

Bang in the middle of town, the Castle and Ball has been part of the Marlborough community for nearly 400 years. Great breakfasts, support for the Arts, and 36 comfortable rooms.

Marlborough Festival ticket holders are offered a special room rate - £85/night for a double room - call +44(0)1672 515201, or email 6422@greeneking.co.uk and quote MFEST when booking. Act fast because they’ll be snapped up. For general bookings, go here:

The Bear Hotel

1 High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1AA.

18th Century pub on Marlborough High Street. Popular with night owls. Recently refurbished rooms that combine historic charm with modern comforts.

Book here or Email or visit their Facebook page. Telephone: +44 (0)1672 512134

The Lamb Inn

5 The Parade, Marlborough.

Friendly pub with a lovely atmosphere, pub grub and good beer. Stalwart of live music for many decades, the New Lamb Inn, now under new management, provides a range of decent rooms and also a family room, all inclusive of breakfast. Famous for their Hangover Sessions, which include food, booze and live music all-dayers. Email:‍ ‍Facebook:‍ ‍Instagram Telephone +44 (0)1672 512688

Well Cottage

Honey Street, Woodborough, Pewsey SN9 5PS. Telephone 01672 851655

Traditional thatched cottage in the Vale of Pewsey. Close to the Kennet & Avon canal: perfect for long walks.

http://well-cottage.org.uk/

Avebury Life

5 Trusloe, Avebury Trusloe, Marlborough SN8 1QZ. Telephone 01672 539644

Cosy B&B with a tranquil vibe 1 km from Avebury and 2 km from the Silbury Hill neolithic monument. 7 miles from Marlborough.

http://www.aveburylife.com/

Avebury Lodge

The Lodge, High St, Avebury, Marlborough SN8 1RF. Telephone 01672 539023

Set inside the neolithic Avebury stone circle, this relaxed B&B in a Georgian house is 1.7 miles from West Kennet Long Barrow ancient burial mound, and 6.7 miles from Marlborough.

http://www.aveburylodge.co.uk/

Silbury House

Green St, Avebury, Marlborough SN8 1RE. Telephone 01672 539356

18th Century former manse, set in the very centre of Avebury stone circle. Comfortable rooms with direct views of the 6,000 year old stone circle at Avebury. The perfect base for a visit to this ancient and sacred landscape.

http://www.silburyhouse.co.uk/

Circles Guest House

15 High St, Pewsey SN9 5AF. telephone 07769 018643

A minute's walk from the River Avon and the Pewsey Heritage Centre. Quaint B&B overlooking the village High Street and close to pubs and shops. 6 miles from Marden Henge, a neolithic stone monument. Pewsey train station is 8 minutes on foot.

http://www.circlesbandb.com/

The Green Dragon

12-13 Marlborough High Street.

Friendly, historic pub on the High Street with great beer and a large sheltered beer garden. They also have a selection of double rooms with ensuite showers and baths. Book a room here, while you still can:

Email: Telephone: +44(0)1672 514847

The Merlin Rooms

36-39 Marlborough High Street.

Historic rooms in the heart of Marlborough High Street, in the beautiful Georgian Merlin Hotel. Book early to avoid missing out.

Email: Call +44(0)1672 512151 to book. Ask for Nick.

The Kingsbury 7even / 8ight

7/8 Kingsbury Street, Marlborough SN8 1HU.

Boutique Bed & Breakfast in a great location, just up from the Town Hall. 12 individually designed rooms with discreet entrance and bags of character.

Email: Telephone +44(0)7774 960970

Premier Inn

Salisbury Rd, Marlborough SN8 4AE.

Off the A346, this down-to-earth budget hotel is a 10-minute walk from The Merchant's House museum and 5 from Savernake Forest. Avebury and The West Kennet Long Barrow burial mound are 7 miles away. You know what you‘re getting with Premier Inn – except this is a brand new branch with its own restaurant, decent coffee, and nice staff.

Telephone: +44(0)8715 278000

Hotels near Marlborough

We can recommend these

The Bell At Ramsbury

The Square, Ramsbury, Marlborough SN8 2PE.

4-star hotel. Large, clean rooms. Located in Ramsbury, 6 miles from Marlborough. Big garden, free private parking, restaurant and bar. Free WiFi. The property is allergy-free. The daily breakfast is à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish. Highclere Castle is 18.6 miles away, nearest airport is Southampton Airport (51 miles).
Telephone: +44(0)1672 520230

The Seven Stars Inn

Bottlesford SN9 6LW.

Beautiful Pewsey Vale setting. 17th-century thatched pub with wooden beams and open fires (and great food). 9 miles from Marlborough, 8 miles from the Neolithic site of Avebury and 17.1 miles from Stonehenge.

Telephone +44(0)1672 851325

Camping

Marlborough welcomes visitors, and loves campers. The Festival offers plenty of thrills, but for actual ants in your pants, book one of the following campsites nearby:

Postern Hill Campsite

Salisbury Hill, Marlborough SN8 4ND

Woodland park bordering the ancient Savernake Forest. Family camping: level grass pitches shaded by ancient oak, beech and sweet chestnut trees. Savernake Forest is a Site of Special Scientific Interest; Marlborough High Street is a 20-minute stroll.

PLEASE NOTE: Postern Hill Campsite is closed whilst Forestry England consider options for the future operators of the site.

The Woodbridge Inn

North Newnton, nr Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 6JZ

Lovely pub with campsite attached, exactly 10 miles from central Marlborough (19 min drive). A decent dinner and breakfast guaranteed, and a good night’s sleep under the stars. Recently reopened, so better to call +44(0)1980 341400 to check availability.

Totteridge Farm Camping Pods

Totteridge Farm, Pewsey SN9 5LF

Exclusively for adults. Totteridge Farm is a great place to discover the timeless charm of the Vale of Pewsey, or to just sit back and relax in the Wiltshire countryside. Very glamporous, daaahling!

Telephone +44(0)1672 562650 or +44(0)7917 573407 or email:

Suddene Park

Wolfhall Road, Burbage, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Peaceful back-to-basics farm site on the edge of the Vale of Pewsey. 20 minutes’ drive to Marlborough. Dog-friendly site with plenty of bridle paths and footpaths . Potter along the Kennet and Avon Canal, or clamber up to the 1930s White Horse in the Vale of Pewsey.

Telephone +44(0)7764 151545

Ridgeway Campsite

East Kennett, Marlborough SN8 4EY

Located in the stunning pre-historic landscape of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire, close to Avebury stone circle. Off grid, eco-friendly, peaceful and secluded - perfect for stargazing and a paradise for children. Book the whole site exclusively, up to a maximum of 20 people.

Telephone: +44(0)7775 524197