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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Explore 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

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

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

Samantha P.

Nov 15, 2023

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

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

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.

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rock and Rapid Adventures or South Molton Rugby Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Exford, Exmoor, ENG

What's nearby

Tarr Steps - 13 min drive
Dunkery Beacon - 16 min drive
Exmoor National Park - 19 min drive
Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 22 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

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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

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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

8/10 Good

Richard Q.

10 Oct 2022

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

Welcome pack additions

mention the bin collections and the recycle rules, what needs to go in which bin. Cutlery and crockery in numbers could be a bit more in numbers . We were only with two so we could get it to work. But a party of 4 would quickly run out of cups or plates. In the main very nice stay, lovely cottage. And the neighbour was not too noisy....

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

Found being in the cottage very noisy with many large vehicles thundering past, sometimes very early which started our little dog barking,it seems to be a main through road for huge container lorries etc. Certainly not quiet and peaceful which is what we needed after a traumatic past few months. Double glazing is definately needed. Lovely cottage though , just furniture in the lounge area could be a bit more up to date and comfortable and recycling tips etc displayed more prominantly as we did not find them til we were leaving. If we come that way again we would look for somewhere much quieter in the village.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

CHarding H.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting

Well equipped and extremely clean cottage located in the heart of the village. Local pubs and tearoom provide good food. Lots of places to visit nearby. Couple of issues that we have raised were resolved quicky with the owner .

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Lovely cottage

Had a good time in a very nice property overlooking village green two pubs,cafe and village shop all within 50 yards.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

10 July 2022

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

Lovely location

Nicely located in a village with places to eat. House is nice but a little dark. Garden is separate from the house but is by the river so pleasant.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David P.

3 July 2022

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

Nice cottage

This property is small, but comfortable. We had an excellent stay and enjoyed the surrounding countryside very much. Both local pubs do good food.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

19 Apr 2022

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

Excellent property in Exford

Just what we needed for 3 adults and 2 small dogs. Village centre location perforce for watching the world go by and walking to pubs/restaurants. Spotlessly clean and great communications from host explaining everything. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROY V.

28 Oct 2021

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

Lovely stay

Lively property

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

Excellent location village shop sold everything you needed including gifts fresh bread and freshly cooked pastries etc, You could also order fresh fish once a week .The Crown was across the road and served delicious food .Staff were friendly and service was excellent.

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

Cosy, well equipped cottage in pretty village. Good position for touring Exmoor.

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

Good stay - owner sorted out a couple of minor niggles Just bin location and where the garden furniture was- not immediately obvious

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

This property was in a rural setting but driving distance from the coast. There was a hitch out of anyone's control, but the owner sorted it and all went well. The cottage was cosy. The kitchen/diner quite large. Sitting outside in the small yard at the rear was not really inviting, but there was a bench seat just outside on the village green that was lovely. The property and location suited us well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Aug 2021

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

Great stay

Great cottage, lovely and clean from booking to leaving had a great time good location and two good pubs

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Nov 2020

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

Super cottage

Perfect location for exploring Exmoor.

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.

A very pleasant, well equipped cottage in a fairly busy village with a local shop and 2 good pubs/restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

18 Oct 2020

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St Mungo’s Holiday.

This was just a short ‘after lockdown break’ for myself, my sister and Mungo, her golden retriever. The cottage was in a perfect location and although we did make a foray or two further afield could easily have spent every day exploring locally.. It did rain fairly constantly but that didn’t deter us and we felt very comfortable taking Mungo back to our dog-friendly, warm cottage where we were able to dry off and relax.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

22 Sept 2020

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Everything was exellent i.e the cottage, location, local amenities,the only thig

The whole package was good ie cottage,location,amenitys I would have liked somewhere to hang a bathrobe in the bathroom and the front door gets stuck. But overall everthing was very good and the cottage was very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

11 Sept 2020

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

Discovering Exmoor

The Old Forge Cottage was exactly what it said in the advert......a cosy base, in a picturesque village, ideally located in this beautifully scenic area. Unfortunately for us the changeable weather (Storm Francis!) did not encourage us to explore the local footpaths and bridleways of which there are numerable. Instead we used our stay to explore the surrounding countryside and coast. Returning each day to the cottage before adjourning to either of the 2 excellent village pubs for a lovely meal made for a completely relaxing stay. A very enjoyable stay with the cottage itself providing everything you would want and expect.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Helen W.

11 Sept 2020

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Perfect position

Enjoyed our stay in Exmoor which is one of our favourite places in the UK. Comfortable little cottage with two bathrooms which is very useful. Clean and perfectly placed. The only negative is the arrangement of the outdoor space which isn’t directly outside the back door but down a little passageway. I hadn’t realised this so we didn’t use it much.

10/10 Excellent

lynda n.

25 July 2020

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Senior break

Excellent location property was exceptionally clean very comfortable and cosy well equipped kitchen everything we could have hoped for thank you for this amazing property

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!