Name: The Old Forge
Address: Newton Abbot, TQ13 9RW, United Kingdom, Devon, TQ13 9RW, UK
Rating: 8.2

The Old Forge

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The entire place is yours
1399 ft² size
Kitchen
Garden
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Private bathroom

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Old Forge in Newton Abbot offers a spacious 4-star holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor Amenities: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing space, while paid parking is available for those arriving by car. The property includes a seating area and dining space, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Local Attractions: Located 35 km from Exeter International Airport, The Old Forge is close to attractions such as Newton Abbot Racecourse (13 km), Sandy Park Rugby Stadium (30 km), and Totnes Castle (22 km). Activities like golfing and cycling are available nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, The Old Forge ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay with its spacious layout and excellent facilities.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Accommodation Type	Number of guests
Holiday Home Bedroom 1 1 double bed Bedroom 2 1 double bed Bedroom 3 2 single beds

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ralf

Germany

“great location and a special place. in a small village with a nice pub.”

Frida

Sweden

“Charming cottage in a small village on the countryside.”

Liam

United Kingdom

“Possibly the cutest little house in Dartmoor! incredibly cosy and full of character.”

Claire

United Kingdom

“Amazingly well equipped, from cocktail sticks to DAB radio and plenty of toilet roll! Lovely village with fantastic pub. Weather was against us, so the umbrellas were helpful...... thank you for our welcome gift.”

Tuohey

United Kingdom

“Went for my birthday and it was amazing cosy, warm, comfortable could not ask for anything else loved every minute”

Peter

Germany

“Geräumig sauber. Kaminofen. Alles sehr entspannt. Pub um die Ecke”

Anonymous

Germany

“Geräumig sauber, angenehme Atmosphäre. Kamin. Nach anstrengenden Wanderungen ein schöner Ort um den Abend ausklingen zu lassen. Nach dem Besuch im Pub natürlich. Es ist sehr ruhig.”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,542 reviews from 20816 properties

20816 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

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. Note: This property does not accept children under 6, except babes in arms, due to steep All bookings must commence on a Saturday, bookings made on any other day of the week will be cancelled.

Neighbourhood information

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.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Forge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

House rules

The Old Forge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.