Old Forge Cottage

We loved our time at The Old Forge. The owners, Rob and Barbara were most friendly and welcoming, and the accommodation was of a very high standard. The cottage was very clean and comfortable, and we welcomed the log burner on the colder nights. The area around the cottage is very picturesque, and very quiet apart from the sound of running water from the river, which we all loved. This is an ideal base for visiting South Devon, with many beaches within easy reach. Dartmoor is just on the doorstep and there are many beautiful walks nearby. We also visited the Eden Project (around 1 hour 15 minutes away), Buckfast Abbey, Torquay, Kingsbridge, Totnes and Salcombe. Would highly recommend The Old Forge. ...

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Despite the inclement May weather we still managed to have a lovely time at the cottage. Friendly owners who live next door and home made cake to greet us. Great walks from the cottage with Dartmoor literally just up the road. There are local shops in South Brent and they are walkable from the cottage via a good track by the river. Cottage cosy and we made good use of the log fire in the lounge in the evenings. Thanks for our first post lockdown holiday! ...

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We had the best stay at the Old Forge Cottage. On arrival Rob and Barbara were so welcoming and inside the cottage was a beautiful book explaining their story of purchasing and refurbishing the cottages. The area was lovely and quiet with mostly just the sounds of birdsong, as well as a few walkers passing by. But we never felt too isolated as the village was just a short walk away - you cross a gorgeous little bridge before arriving to the cottage and there is a lovely public footpath there you can follow into the village (where there is a fab fish and chip shop!) There was more than enough space in the cottage for just the two of us. The window seat in the lounge as well as the two outdoor spaces because our favourite places during our stay - all great spots for catching the sun. The cottage was very well equipped and having a dishwasher made life a lot easier. We found the log burner really easy to use and used it on many evenings for that extra bit of cosiness. The location was great too. Just half an hour from Haytor where we watched the sunset on our first evening - absolutely magical. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We are already planning on coming back to stay again with friends/family! ...

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We absolutely loved our stay!! Great contact with owners, quick to reply to texts but leave you to enjoy your stay in peace. Tea and cake left on arrival was a bonus! Fantastic location for walks, few public footpaths right outside so perfect for our dog! We stayed as 5 adults, a one year old and a dog and felt we had plenty of space, especially with 3 bathrooms. Games room was brilliant! Darts and table football kept us all entertained when the classic British summer weather hit! The 2 main bedrooms were brilliant, the single bed downstairs is quite claustrophobic as only fits a single mattress up a steep ladder, however it wasn't a problem for us as we dragged the mattress down and slept comfortably but may be an issue for some if coming as a bigger group like us. Owners were very nice about it all when we had a chat with them. Kitchen had absolutely everything you could think of to cook meals there. Cot, highchair and stair gates provided if needed which were great for us. Good location, friendly owners, very clean and comfortable. We had a great week celebrating a 40th and we plan on staying again! ...

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We had a great stay, lovely cottage and beautiful location. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to a friend or possibly stay again in the future.