About this property

The Old Forge is a 600-year old stone building offering accommodations in Totnes, 1312 feet from the town center and a 5 minute walk from Totnes Castle. Set within a quiet location, some rooms offer patio or garden views. Free onsite parking and WiFi is available. Guest rooms in the guest house are en-suite and equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Certain rooms at The Old Forge have a balcony. A cooked a la carte breakfast with a seasonal buffet is served every morning in the dining room. Guests can relax in the South facing walled garden, also featuring a conservatory. Totnes rail station is 0.9 mi from The Old Forge. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 24 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jenny
    Iceland Iceland
    Breakfast was delicious and Julia was very kind and helpful. Beautiful old building in a quiet side street but within walking distance of the town center. We had a spacious family room which worked well for us and our three young children. We...
  • Duncan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was lovely. Spotlessly clean,warm and welcoming. Julie was delightful and couldn’t have been more helpful.
  • Häkkinen
    Finland Finland
    A fine boutique guest house with helpful and friendly staff and excellent a la carté breakfast.
  • Smith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely place to stay. Julie the owner was a terrific host. Nothing to much trouble.
  • Wood
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liked everything about the place Julie is the most helpful person on the planet.
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The setting is quiet, and perfect for strolling into town or along the river. Easy access to the Dartmouth River cruise vessel as well. Breakfast is perfect too. The garden courtyard is a joy for beauty, peace and quiet.
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great central location with parking. Beautiful historical building, room was compact and comfortable. Julie was a lovely host and couldn’t have been more accommodating. Discounts offered for local restaurants was as an added bonus. Great bus...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Julie the owner very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast room and garden. Quaint old building. Loads of hot water. Small room but big enough for our short stay.
  • Ivan
    Argentina Argentina
    Had an excellent time at The Old Forge and Julie was absolutely lovely. The garden is beautiful, as is the building. Breakfast was good, too, though I only had a light one once.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable stay, great location, very clean room and helpful and friendly staff, namely Julie.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 281 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Totnes offers wide selection of independent shops and fabulous eating paces, The Old Forge offers special discounts in some of our recommended places.

Property info

Very quiet location, situated five minutes walk from historic town centre of Totnes, close to the river Dart , easy access to the railway and local transport. 600 year old stone building, the coach arch leads into a delightful south facing walled garden . En-suite accommodation , some rooms have their own garden patio or terrace , ground floor rooms also.Providing free Wi- Fi and car parking .

Neighborhood info

Totnes is framed by a beautiful rural Devon landscape, full of character with many notable buildings and monuments, with it's rich history and charming architecture .Plentiful cafes, bistros, traditional inns, award winning food markets and great attractions makes Totnes a wonderful place to visit any time of the year.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

The Old Forge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel requires a 50% deposit which is nonrefundable during the Christmas and New Year period.

Please inform The Old Forge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.