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The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)

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Exterior
Living area
The view of Exford Village Green from the living room and master bedroom window.
Fully equipped spacious Kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine.
Dining table and chairs located in the kitchen.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Exford, Exmoor, ENG
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Exford Memorial Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪168 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)

The Old Forge is the original Blacksmith's workshop and even now being the beautiful cosy holiday cottage that it is, it still includes many of the original features. This two bedroom holiday cottage is right in the heart of Exmoor National Park in the quaint village of Exford.
The cottage is available as a holiday let all year round and is in an ideal location for hunting, shooting, horse riding holidays. Or just for a family to relax and enjoy the idyllic scenery.
The cottage is well-equipped and cosy, in a prime location for exploring Exmoor, as well as the scenic North Devon and Somerset coast. Within a short drive you can see the Stags or Exmoor Ponies on the moors. You can even take an Exmoor Safari from the local pub!
Whatever your requirements the Old Forge Cottage and Exmoor itself will not disappoint!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A very child friendly cottage.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs are welcome at an extra fee of £20
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on the premises please.
All pets to be keep downstairs please using the stair gate provided.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Minehead

Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area. Exford Memorial Hall and Caratacus Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Holnicote Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rock and Rapid Adventures or South Molton Rugby Club. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, cycling and hunting.
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Exford, Exmoor, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Exford Memorial Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 42 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 49 min drive - 56.3 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 36 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Exmoor White Horse Inn - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly) on 31 December 2025 start from NZ$288, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly)?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly) located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Exford Memorial Hall and Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Dunkery Beacon and Caratacus Stone are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another lovely stay at The Old Forge in Exford

This was our third stay in this delightful cottage. A relaxing holiday and a perfect base for exploring Exmoor.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

This property is small, but comfortable. We had an excellent stay and enjoyed the surrounding countryside very much. Both local pubs do good food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Thank you for your lovely review David and I'm thrilled you had a lovely holiday. Kind regards, Tess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely cottage

Had a good time in a very nice property overlooking village green two pubs,cafe and village shop all within 50 yards.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
I'm so pleased you had such a lovely holiday Brian, it would be a pleasure to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Tess
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Very comfortable and everything we needed for a week's stay. Lovely location and local shop and pub were excellent. A little disappointed with the outside space but overall a very enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

CHarding H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Lovely cottage in an idyllic setting

Well equipped and extremely clean cottage located in the heart of the village. Local pubs and tearoom provide good food. Lots of places to visit nearby. Couple of issues that we have raised were resolved quicky with the owner .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Thank you Carol for your kind words and that you loved the cottage. I'm so sorry once again that our Neighbours renovations caused you disruption. It is so sad that our guests over the last few months are not experiencing our cottage or Exford itself, at its best. But thank you for your understanding and I really hope we can welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Tess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and Comfortable

We had a great holiday despite the rain! The cottage was cosy, comfortable and spotlessly clean and provided a lovely base for some excellent walks. It was very well equipped and we lacked for nothing. The proximity of 2 hotels/ pubs both of which provided high quality food was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2022
Thank you Chrsi for such a lovely review, I'm thrilled you enjoyed yourselves and found the cottage comfortable. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back any time. All the best, Tess.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage in ab beautiful location

We enjoyed our second holiday staying at the Old Forge. This delightful cottage is set in the lovely village of Exford. It's a perfect location for exploring Exmoor, we also visited Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Lynmouth as well as Dunster and Minehead. The cottage is very cosy, with everything you could possibly need. It really feels like home! We can't wait to come back again for another holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine

Lovely cottage. If self catering, you will need bring everything for cooking- spices etc. Nothing in the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip down memory lane!

This was perfect for me to take my 84 year old mum who used to go to Exmoor alot with my father on holidays. The cottage is perfectly placed in the middle of this lovely little village, we used both pub/restaurants and will visit again soon! God willing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property in Exford

Just what we needed for 3 adults and 2 small dogs. Village centre location perforce for watching the world go by and walking to pubs/restaurants. Spotlessly clean and great communications from host explaining everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thank you for the lovely review Steve, it would be a pleasure to have you return to The Old forge at any time. Kind regards, Tess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in th heart of Exmoor

The Old Forge is an extremely well set up cottage on the village green. It is very well equipped and very comfortable. The village itself is the local centre of the farming community as also the base of the local hunt - people are very friendly.There two excellent pubs and a well stocked village shop - holidays could hardly be easier! We hope to return. Nigel and Jo Carter
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2022
It was a pleasure to have you Nigel and Jo and I'm thrilled you found the cottage comfortable and had a lovely week. It would be a pleasure to welcome you both back anytime. All the best, Tess
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcome pack additions

mention the bin collections and the recycle rules, what needs to go in which bin. Cutlery and crockery in numbers could be a bit more in numbers . We were only with two so we could get it to work. But a party of 4 would quickly run out of cups or plates. In the main very nice stay, lovely cottage. And the neighbour was not too noisy....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2022
Hi Richard, Many thanks for your feedback, all duly noted. I'm thrilled you had a lovely week and also very pleased to hear the Neighbour's renovations did not affect your stay. Best regards, Tess
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Staying in The Old Forge Cottage,Exdord

Found being in the cottage very noisy with many large vehicles thundering past, sometimes very early which started our little dog barking,it seems to be a main through road for huge container lorries etc. Certainly not quiet and peaceful which is what we needed after a traumatic past few months. Double glazing is definately needed. Lovely cottage though , just furniture in the lounge area could be a bit more up to date and comfortable and recycling tips etc displayed more prominantly as we did not find them til we were leaving. If we come that way again we would look for somewhere much quieter in the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Hi Judith, I'm very sorry to hear you found our cottage noisy, this is normally not at all the case, I always see it like most do - a little pocket of tranquility. But unfortunately, as you would have seen, our neighbour's are having their cottage completely renovated which has caused quite a lot of disruption for our guests over the past few months and I can only apologise but obviously it is out of my control, but it is all due to be finished by the end of 2022. I totally agree with you regarding the windows, and we are actually having double glazed windows installed next month (November 2022). We just had to wait for the quieter months in order to do this. Aside of the unusual noise, I'm really pleased you loved the cottage. I do hope you would consider returning once the double glazing is in and our Neighbours have finished their project. Kind regards, Tess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Nicely located in a village with places to eat. House is nice but a little dark. Garden is separate from the house but is by the river so pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROY V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lively property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for holidaying if taking your dog

Excellent location village shop sold everything you needed including gifts fresh bread and freshly cooked pastries etc, You could also order fresh fish once a week .The Crown was across the road and served delicious food .Staff were friendly and service was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday on Exmoor

Cosy, well equipped cottage in pretty village. Good position for touring Exmoor.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Maurice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed it

Good stay - owner sorted out a couple of minor niggles Just bin location and where the garden furniture was- not immediately obvious
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

GYLLIAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely rural location

This property was in a rural setting but driving distance from the coast. There was a hitch out of anyone's control, but the owner sorted it and all went well. The cottage was cosy. The kitchen/diner quite large. Sitting outside in the small yard at the rear was not really inviting, but there was a bench seat just outside on the village green that was lovely. The property and location suited us well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great cottage, lovely and clean from booking to leaving had a great time good location and two good pubs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2021
Thrilled you had such a lovely time, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, much appreciated. Kind regards, Tess
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cottage

Perfect location for exploring Exmoor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quaint cottage in the middle of a lovely village.

A very pleasant, well equipped cottage in a fairly busy village with a local shop and 2 good pubs/restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Mungo’s Holiday.

This was just a short ‘after lockdown break’ for myself, my sister and Mungo, her golden retriever. The cottage was in a perfect location and although we did make a foray or two further afield could easily have spent every day exploring locally.. It did rain fairly constantly but that didn’t deter us and we felt very comfortable taking Mungo back to our dog-friendly, warm cottage where we were able to dry off and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was exellent i.e the cottage, location, local amenities,the only thig

The whole package was good ie cottage,location,amenitys I would have liked somewhere to hang a bathrobe in the bathroom and the front door gets stuck. But overall everthing was very good and the cottage was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Discovering Exmoor

The Old Forge Cottage was exactly what it said in the advert......a cosy base, in a picturesque village, ideally located in this beautifully scenic area. Unfortunately for us the changeable weather (Storm Francis!) did not encourage us to explore the local footpaths and bridleways of which there are numerable. Instead we used our stay to explore the surrounding countryside and coast. Returning each day to the cottage before adjourning to either of the 2 excellent village pubs for a lovely meal made for a completely relaxing stay. A very enjoyable stay with the cottage itself providing everything you would want and expect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tess Lakin

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As a family we have been visiting North and South Devon for over 40 years. It became our second home and so nearly 30 years ago we invested in our beautiful Exmoor Cottage to enjoy as a family. 10 years ago we decided that we would love others to enjoy it as much as we do and it is now a holiday let available all year round.
As a family we also have our collection of 'homes by the sea'. We are very proud of them and their fantastic locations in Croyde (North Devon) and Salcombe (South Devon)
We hope our guests enjoy them just as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

This beautiful cottage has been in our family for over 40 years and we are very proud of it with its original features, being once upon a time the old Blacksmith's Workshop. We refurbished it once again 8 years ago to become the quaint and cosy holiday let it is today. We still very much use it as a family but now welcome our guests to enjoy staying here just as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Exmoor is one of 15 UK National Parks and an International Dark Sky Reserve. Famous for its wild deer and ponies, dramatic coastline and rugged heather moorland, there’s plenty to see and do.
Exford is a very pretty village right in the heart of Exmoor, so if you want to go for a relaxing drive through the moors or even take your bicycle, there is so much to explore in every which way you choose!

Languages:

English, French

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