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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 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jennifer 31st August 2024

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Average cottage but clean , comfortable and warm and dry. Tranquil area , but is a working farm so lots of smells and can be flies situated nearby. The price definitely means you get what you pay for.

Reviewed by Helen 10th August 2024

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We really enjoyed our stay . Lovely comfortable cottage with secure garden for our dogs . Not far from some great places to visit. We especially enjoyed a cream tea at Docton mill which was only a short walk from the cottage.

Reviewed by Janet 3rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Nicola 15th June 2024

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A nice light cottage with friendly helpful owners. Location very good for access to the coastal path but approached by single track roads so brush up on reversing skills! Lovely and peaceful - slept very well.

Reviewed by Jannyne 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by William 18th May 2024

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Lovely peaceful location, however be aware that it is approximately 3.5 miles on single track country lanes. Very secure dog friendly garden, our miniature Schnauzer loved spending time out there and it was safe to let her wander around.

Reviewed by Christine 15th April 2024

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Four night stay with my husband and our dog. Property is well situated. Easy access with parking right by the property. Garden securely enclosed perfect for our selective hearing dog! She loved being able to run free. Facilities within the property are good. Lovely stay

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.

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