10/10 Excellent
Samantha P.
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another lovely stay at The Old Forge in Exford
Samantha P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 440 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Exford, Exmoor, ENG
- Dunkery Beacon
- Tarr Steps15 min drive
- Exmoor National Park25 min drive
- Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)170 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Twin Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)
The Old Forge is the original Blacksmith's workshop and even now being the beautiful cosy holiday cottage that it is, it still includes many of the original features. This two bedroom holiday cottage is right in the heart of Exmoor National Park in the quaint village of Exford.
The cottage is available as a holiday let all year round and is in an ideal location for hunting, shooting, horse riding holidays. Or just for a family to relax and enjoy the idyllic scenery.
The cottage is well-equipped and cosy, in a prime location for exploring Exmoor, as well as the scenic North Devon and Somerset coast. Within a short drive you can see the Stags or Exmoor Ponies on the moors. You can even take an Exmoor Safari from the local pub!
Whatever your requirements the Old Forge Cottage and Exmoor itself will not disappoint!
The cottage is available as a holiday let all year round and is in an ideal location for hunting, shooting, horse riding holidays. Or just for a family to relax and enjoy the idyllic scenery.
The cottage is well-equipped and cosy, in a prime location for exploring Exmoor, as well as the scenic North Devon and Somerset coast. Within a short drive you can see the Stags or Exmoor Ponies on the moors. You can even take an Exmoor Safari from the local pub!
Whatever your requirements the Old Forge Cottage and Exmoor itself will not disappoint!
Property manager
Tess Lakin
Premier Host
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
A very child friendly cottage.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs are welcome at an extra fee of £20
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on the premises please.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Minehead
Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area. Exford Memorial Hall and Caratacus Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Holnicote Estate. North Devon Hawk Walks and The Chocolate House are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Exford, Exmoor, ENG
What's nearby
- Exford Memorial Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Tarr Steps - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
- Porlock Weir Harbour - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
- Dunster Castle - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
- Exmoor National Park - 25 min drive - 25.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Royal Oak - 15 min drive
- Tarr Farm Inn - 13 min drive
- The Castle Porlock - 14 min drive
- The Ship inn at Porlock Weir - 16 min drive
- Withypool Tea Room - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
David P.
3 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage
David P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lovely cottage
Brian S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mandi G.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip down memory lane!
Mandi G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Brian F.
1 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Brian F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
CHarding H.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting
CHarding H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samantha P.
1 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage in ab beautiful location
Samantha P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Richard Q.
10 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcome pack additions
Richard Q.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Judith M.
28 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Staying in The Old Forge Cottage,Exdord
Judith M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Janine
17 July 2024
Janine
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris M.
16 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and Comfortable
Chris M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nigel C.
17 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in th heart of Exmoor
Nigel C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ann B.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Ann B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steve T.
19 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property in Exford
Steve T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
ROY V.
28 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
ROY V.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Eleanor D.
25 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for holidaying if taking your dog
Eleanor D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
David A.
25 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely holiday on Exmoor
David A.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Maurice R.
15 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed it
Maurice R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
GYLLIAN B.
15 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rural location
GYLLIAN B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cottage
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
David S.
23 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quaint cottage in the middle of a lovely village.
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
sarah m.
18 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Mungo’s Holiday.
sarah m.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
David M.
22 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exellent i.e the cottage, location, local amenities,the only thig
David M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Martin C.
11 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Discovering Exmoor
Martin C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
About the host
Hosted by Tess Lakin
As a family we have been visiting North and South Devon for over 40 years. It became our second home and so nearly 30 years ago we invested in our beautiful Exmoor Cottage to enjoy as a family. 10 years ago we decided that we would love others to enjoy it as much as we do and it is now a holiday let available all year round.
As a family we also have our collection of 'homes by the sea'. We are very proud of them and their fantastic locations in Croyde (North Devon) and Salcombe (South Devon)
We hope our guests enjoy them just as much as we do!
As a family we also have our collection of 'homes by the sea'. We are very proud of them and their fantastic locations in Croyde (North Devon) and Salcombe (South Devon)
We hope our guests enjoy them just as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
This beautiful cottage has been in our family for over 40 years and we are very proud of it with its original features, being once upon a time the old Blacksmith's Workshop. We refurbished it once again 8 years ago to become the quaint and cosy holiday let it is today. We still very much use it as a family but now welcome our guests to enjoy staying here just as much as we do!
What makes this property unique
Exmoor is one of 15 UK National Parks and an International Dark Sky Reserve. Famous for its wild deer and ponies, dramatic coastline and rugged heather moorland, there’s plenty to see and do.
Exford is a very pretty village right in the heart of Exmoor, so if you want to go for a relaxing drive through the moors or even take your bicycle, there is so much to explore in every which way you choose!
Exford is a very pretty village right in the heart of Exmoor, so if you want to go for a relaxing drive through the moors or even take your bicycle, there is so much to explore in every which way you choose!
Languages:
English, French
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