The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly) - Exford

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Exford, Exmoor, ENG

Dunkery Beacon16 min drive
Exmoor National Park19 min drive
Porlock Weir Harbour32 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Twin Bedroom En-suite

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!

Property manager

Tess Lakin

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Microwave

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.

All pets to be keep downstairs please using the stair gate provided.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene - 5 min walk
Tarr Steps - 13 min drive
Dunkery Beacon - 16 min drive
Exmoor National Park - 19 min drive
Porlock Weir Harbour - 32 min drive

Getting around

Minehead Station - 36 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

Tarr Farm Inn - 13 min drive
The Ship inn at Porlock Weir - 16 min drive
The Castle Porlock - 14 min drive
Royal Oak - 15 min drive
The Lorna Doone Hotel - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly) located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Exford Memorial Hall and Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Dunkery Beacon and Caratacus Stone are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

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

This was our third stay in this delightful cottage. A relaxing holiday and a perfect base for exploring Exmoor.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brian F.

1 July 2023

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

Review

Very comfortable and everything we needed for a week's stay. Lovely location and local shop and pub were excellent. A little disappointed with the outside space but overall a very enjoyable week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

1 July 2023

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

Fantastic cottage in ab beautiful location

We enjoyed our second holiday staying at the Old Forge. This delightful cottage is set in the lovely village of Exford. It's a perfect location for exploring Exmoor, we also visited Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Lynmouth as well as Dunster and Minehead. The cottage is very cosy, with everything you could possibly need. It really feels like home! We can't wait to come back again for another holiday!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

16 Nov 2022

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

Cosy and Comfortable

We had a great holiday despite the rain! The cottage was cosy, comfortable and spotlessly clean and provided a lovely base for some excellent walks. It was very well equipped and we lacked for nothing. The proximity of 2 hotels/ pubs both of which provided high quality food was the icing on the cake.

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

The Old Forge is an extremely well set up cottage on the village green. It is very well equipped and very comfortable. The village itself is the local centre of the farming community as also the base of the local hunt - people are very friendly.There two excellent pubs and a well stocked village shop - holidays could hardly be easier! We hope to return. Nigel and Jo Carter

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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!

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!