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The Old Forge

Hartland (2.5mls SW), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Working farm
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Tranquil rural location close to Hartland and Clovelly
  • Situated within 90 acres of farmland for exploration and relaxation
  • Enclosed private garden to enjoy outdoor meals and rest
Overview
Property code: OLDFO

This property enjoys a quiet rural location where visitors can join the South West Coast Path, which will bring them to secluded coves, river valleys, and picturesque waterfalls. The views, of course, are stunning, but the number of shipwrecks which walkers pass is a stark reminder of the tempestuous nature of the sea. Luckily for beach-lovers, there are several lovely sandy beaches, within easy reach, including those at Westward Ho! and Bude, which are both around a thirty-minute drive from the property. Bude also has a tidal pool, providing safe bathing no matter what the conditions at sea.

This single-storey property is perfect for those who want to enjoy a holiday away from the stresses of daily life. The lounge/diner provides a cosy and welcoming space in which to relax, with its warming open fire, TV/DVD. In the warmer months, guests can throw open the patio door and enjoy the breeze and the fresh countryside air from the comfortable sofas. The kitchen offers a second dining space, in the form of a breakfast bar and is equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, and fridge, whilst a separate storage area houses the freezer and tumble dryer, as well as providing a secure place in which to store bikes, etc. There are two bedrooms in the property: a master double, and a pretty twin room. The bathroom in the property offers a shower over bath and WC.

Outside, there is a spacious, enclosed garden, mainly set to lawn, to the side of the property, which has garden furniture, providing guests with their own area to sit and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Guests are welcome to take a look around the farm, but should remember that this is a working farm and children will need to be supervised.

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double, and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • TV/DVD
  • Wi-Fi is at property - due to the rural location this can be intermittent and can drop out.
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • Supermarket delivery from Asda, Sainsbury’s, or Tesco available
  • Ample parking provided
  • Shops and pubs 4 miles, sandy beach 14 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mark 23rd March 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay at The Old Forge with our two dogs. Fabulously located within 10 minutes walk of the coastal path with its amazing views of the Devon coastline. Also positioned perfectly for drives to towns in Devon and north Cornwall. The cottage itself was spotless on arrival and suited us perfectly, with a lovely large lounge for us tRead moreo relax in after a days walking. The afternoon tea gift in the fridge was very much appreciated. Wonderful, relaxing stay! Hide

Reviewed by Diane 9th March 2024

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Reviewed by Jack 4th November 2023

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Cottage is very comfortable and quiet. Lovely to have a coastal walk right on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Nick 12th October 2023

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This was our 2nd stay at the Old Forge. A very comfortable and well equipped cottage. Lots of walks near-by. Our dogs (Jack Russell and Patterdale Terrier) loved the large enclosed garden to run around in. We'll definitely be booking this cottage again.

Reviewed by Susan 9th September 2023

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Cottage was homing , comfortable. Dog loved the garden and it was very safe for him. Lovely hot water.all the time.

Reviewed by Stuart 19th August 2023

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A lovely break away thank you very much :)

Reviewed by Robin 12th August 2023

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Excellent cottage in a nice and quiet location with in easy reach of both Bude and Bideford. If your into walking the coastal walk is about 15 minutes away.

Reviewed by Lynne 15th July 2023

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I went to the cottage with my friend and her dog. The garden was secure which was a real plus so the dog could wander in and out. The area was really peaceful. We had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. The short walk to the coastal path was amazing and you can see stunning scenery. Although remote it is central to many seaside townRead mores. Fabulous holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 8th July 2023

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Nice cottage with everything needed for a quiet week away with our dogs. There is a path just across the road that leads down to the coastal walk along the cliff tops, but the local lanes are very narrow and not really safe to walk along. Be aware that it is about 4 miles to the nearest shop, so forward planning is essential, and that the local roaRead moreds are very narrow with few useable passing places. Luckily there is very little traffic. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by Trevor 17th June 2023

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Lovely peaceful location , you are next to a working farm but we had no issue with this, plenty of places to visit also a local tea room and gardens within walking distance of the cottage, would recommend a stay here .

Reviewed by Jacqueline 10th June 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 13th May 2023

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Lovely cottage we stayed here with our dog for 4 days. Great location and cosy little cottage. It is enclosed all the way around so our dog had no way of getting out. Easy walk to coastal path and easy to get to local sights like clovelly, westward ho, bude Bideford etc. There is a fab tea room and gardens nearby called Docton Mill absolutely worthRead more a visit gorgeous place and amazing fresh food. We would certainly recommend this cottage to anyone Hide

Reviewed by Jack 6th May 2023

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Lovely walks from the cottage. Very quiet location as it is remote. Perfect if you only want peace and quiet with coastal walks.

Reviewed by tina 15th April 2023

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Reviewed by Nicolas 8th April 2023

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A lovely, comfortable little cottage in a stunning location. Plenty of outside space at the property, ideal as we visited with dogs, and everything you needed within the property. It's not the Ritz, but it's not priced to be, so for a very reasonably priced holiday you have great access to the coastal walks from Bideford to Bude, and some great locRead moreal towns and villages to explore. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 22nd October 2022

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We enjoyed our stay very much its an ideal place to go to for rest and relaxation would highly recommend this cottage to anyone

Reviewed by Derek 8th October 2022

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We enjoyed our stay and found the property as described. It was clean and very comfortable for the 2 of us and dog. There was some noise from the farm, but not excessive and to be expected as it is a working farm. We would be happy to visit again.

Reviewed by Frances 10th September 2022

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Lovely cottage in great location for coastal walks and an amazing waterfall. Quite a few flies outside as it's a farm but otherwise perfect. Docton Gardens beautiful.

Reviewed by Robin 3rd September 2022

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excellent, fully equipped, a great place to stay.

Reviewed by Katherine 13th August 2022

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Very hospitable family. Lovely cottage far away from crowds.

Reviewed by Joanne 30th July 2022

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Great little cottage but quite remote for those not looking to travel out and explore the wider area. No WiFi at present. Garden spacious and secure for dogs, although our small breeds did manage to escape through the gap in the gate. This is a working dairy farm so for those not fond of flies, this might be a consideration.

Reviewed by Karen 16th July 2022

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A great location for exploring North Devon and Cornwall, the coastal path is very easy to reach by foot and the views are really lovely. The Old Forge is fairly spacious, well equipped and the furniture functional. The enclosed garden was a great space for the dog, however the garden furniture is in desperate need of being replaced. The Wi-Fi does Read morenot work and the owner did seem aware of this but unable to resolve the issue. Be aware of close proximity to the cow shed and manure area. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 9th July 2022

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Comfy and ideal for couples, nothing in or around the area for children. Cows mooing in the morning did not bother us. Lovely garden for a dog and very close by is a path leading you past the fields to an open field where a dog can run freely. The nearest supermarket is in Bideford. We visited several places along the coast (Clovelly, Hartland QuayRead more, Woolacombe,Ilfracombe, Westward Ho and Bude), all are worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Jon 2nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Donna 18th June 2022

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The cottage is beautiful,has everything you need,very peaceful and has plenty of space which my 2 dogs loved. It is very remote and you have to use the car alot, if you like walking the coastal path has beautiful views. The only downside to the cottage was the amount of flies and no fly nets at the doors, we purchased citronella candles for outsideRead more to try and help (it didnt), being on a farm you do expect this but the amount of flies was unbearable to the point we couldnt leave the doors open. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqueline 21st May 2022

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Reviewed by Ian 9th May 2022

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Reviewed by Sandra 23rd April 2022

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Lovely cottage, extremely clean and well equipped, the garden was very secure for our dog to run around in. The cottage is situated in a very peaceful but beautiful area with plenty to see and do, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Kevin 9th April 2022

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Second time here and is perfect for us as we can be on the coastal path in 10 minutes. Clean and comfy perfect if you want to get away from modern life!

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