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THE OLD FORGE, family friendly, with a garden in Ilsington
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m
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Explore the area
Newton Abbot, South West England
- Dartmoor National Park10 min drive
- Becky Falls15 min drive
- River Dart Country Park16 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)28 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
bedrooms
1 Double Bed
bedrooms
1 Double Bed
bedrooms
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
bathrooms
Toilet · Shower only
bathrooms
Toilet · Shower only
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Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE OLD FORGE, family friendly, with a garden in Ilsington
This pretty thatched cottage is situated in the Devon village of Ilsington and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
The Old Forge is a very pretty thatched detached cottage in the attractive Devon village of Ilsington. The cottage sleeps six people in two double bedrooms (one downstairs) and a twin, with two downstairs shower rooms. On the ground floor are a kitchen with dining area and sitting room with gas stove, as well as tile-floored lobby. Outside is a sunny enclosed garden with furniture and bike store. Just 150 yards from the village shop and pub, The Old Forge is a traditional Devon cottage ideal for enjoying walks, cycle rides and tours of the area.
This property does not accept children under 6, except babes in arms, due to steep stairs.
Amenities: Oil fired central heating with gas burning stove. Microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, Smart TV, Full Fibre broadband/WiFi, induction hob. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking is usually available on a quiet road nearby. Enclosed garden. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Pub less than 1 mile from property. Note: This property does not accept children under 6, except babes in arms, due to steep stairs. Note: All bookings must commence on a Saturday, bookings made on any other day of the week will be cancelled
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: Illsington: Pretty little village (church, shop, good food pub) on Dartmoor's farmed and wooded south-eastern slopes, through which flows the River Lemon to Teignmouth, its ancient wooded valley a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and habitat for woodland birds and butterflies. Ashburton and Bovey Tracey, 5 miles. Haytor Vale is a very pretty hamlet of white cottages beside the old coaching inn, The Rock, on Dartmoor's southeastern edge just one mile from the market town of Bovey Tracey.
The Old Forge is a very pretty thatched detached cottage in the attractive Devon village of Ilsington. The cottage sleeps six people in two double bedrooms (one downstairs) and a twin, with two downstairs shower rooms. On the ground floor are a kitchen with dining area and sitting room with gas stove, as well as tile-floored lobby. Outside is a sunny enclosed garden with furniture and bike store. Just 150 yards from the village shop and pub, The Old Forge is a traditional Devon cottage ideal for enjoying walks, cycle rides and tours of the area.
This property does not accept children under 6, except babes in arms, due to steep stairs.
Amenities: Oil fired central heating with gas burning stove. Microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, Smart TV, Full Fibre broadband/WiFi, induction hob. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking is usually available on a quiet road nearby. Enclosed garden. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Pub less than 1 mile from property. Note: This property does not accept children under 6, except babes in arms, due to steep stairs. Note: All bookings must commence on a Saturday, bookings made on any other day of the week will be cancelled
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: Illsington: Pretty little village (church, shop, good food pub) on Dartmoor's farmed and wooded south-eastern slopes, through which flows the River Lemon to Teignmouth, its ancient wooded valley a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and habitat for woodland birds and butterflies. Ashburton and Bovey Tracey, 5 miles. Haytor Vale is a very pretty hamlet of white cottages beside the old coaching inn, The Rock, on Dartmoor's southeastern edge just one mile from the market town of Bovey Tracey.
Property manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is home to this cottage. Devon Guild of Craftsmen and Pavilions Teignmouth are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at House of Marbles and Shaldon Cliffs Pitch and Putt. Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Stone Lane Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Newton Abbot, South West England
What's nearby
- Dartmoor National Park - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
- Becky Falls - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
- River Dart Country Park - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
- Buckfast Abbey - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
- Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 18 min drive - 15.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cromwell Arms - 7 min drive
- Claycutters Arms - 11 min drive
- Pinocchios Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Cafe 3 Sixty - 7 min drive
- Welcome Stranger Inn - 9 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Robert N.
17 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Weekend Cottage
Robert N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Denys K.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Old Forge
Denys K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julia B.
22 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devon stay
Julia B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
I. v.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super
I. v.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dietmar W.
25 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr gemütliches Haus in Dartmoor
Dietmar W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frederike E.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in the countryside
Frederike E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Desmond H.
28 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall
Desmond H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jeannine H.
29 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old Forge
Jeannine H.
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
1 x double bedroom downstairs and two shower rooms with showers, WCs and basins. Two bedrooms upstairs: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Downstairs kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with gas stove. Lobby.
What makes this property unique
Oil fired central heating with gas burning stove. Microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, Smart TV, Full Fibre broadband/WiFi, induction hob. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking is usually available on a quiet road nearby. Enclosed garden. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Pub less than 1 mile from property. Note: This property does not accept children under 6, except babes in arms, due to steep stairs.
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English
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