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

Cottage in Minehead with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4431 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Cottage in Minehead with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Minehead cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Tess Lakin

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere on the premises please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 431 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs are welcome at an extra fee of £20

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A very child friendly cottage.

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Old Forge Two Bedroom Cottage in the Very Heart of Exmoor

About the area

Map
Exford, Exmoor, ENG

What's nearby

  • Tarr Steps - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Dunkery Beacon - 16 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 19 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 22 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 32 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

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

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

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).

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandi G.

Trip down memory lane!

This was perfect for me to take my 84 year old mum who used to go to Exmoor alot with my father on holidays. The cottage is perfectly placed in the middle of this lovely little village, we used both pub/restaurants and will visit again soon! God willing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David P.

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

Brian S.

Liked: 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

8/10 Good

Janine

Lovely cottage. If self catering, you will need bring everything for cooking- spices etc. Nothing in the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian F.

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

8/10 Good

CHarding H.

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

Chris M.

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

Samantha P.

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

Steve T.

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

Nigel C.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

10/10 Excellent

ROY V.

Lovely stay

Lively property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor D.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Super cottage

Perfect location for exploring Exmoor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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.

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.

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.

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