The Old Forge, Exford

Property Summary
The Old Forge is a beautiful, cosy, mid-terrace, holiday cottage with two bedrooms right in the heart of Exmoor National Park in the quaint village of Exford. Originally the Blacksmith's workshop, it still includes some original features. Sleeps up to 4 guests and is pet friendly.

Main Description
The Old Forge, Exford, is well-suited for long and short breaks for whatever your reason for visiting Exmoor! The Old Forge will be the peaceful and comfortable accommodation that you require. There is free roadside parking directly outside the property as well as a public car park 100 yards away. The cottage is opposite two pubs, and the village store is just a short walk from the property with the Post Office being only a few doors away.

Sleeps up to 4 guests
One double bedroom
One twin bedroom
Cosy living room with electric 'wood-burner'
Spacious kitchen with dining table and chairs for 4
One family bathroom with shower over the bath
One en-suite shower room
Private courtyard patio with outside table and chairs
Located in the heart of this popular village
Easy walking distance to local pub, restaurant, village shop
Dogs welcome (2 max) by prior arrangement, £25 supplement
Wifi, heating and electricity is included
Towels and bed linen provided
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am

*Security Deposit*
A security deposit of £100 is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.

Indoor Description
The spacious kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, as well as the usual kitchen utensils, crockery and glassware. There is also a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher (all of standard size). Tea, coffee and sugar are provided.

A 43 inch Samsung Smart TV with is in the living room. Also a DVD Player with a selection of DVD's for guests to enjoy.

High Speed Fibre internet is available and a hair dryer provided.

Electricity, wifi and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Old Forge is heated by fixed electric radiators throughout the cottage, plus an electric 'wood-burner' in the living area. Heating will be programmed for you but can be adjusted to suit your preferences if required.

Bed linen, duvet, pillows, and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.


Outdoor Description
The private patio and gravelled courtyard to the rear of the property which includes a table and chairs, seating 4. This area is enclosed with high walls and a high fence on 3 sides, but the end there is a low (approx waist height) wall that backs onto the stream leading to the River Exe, so we strongly advise to make sure that children and dogs are supervised at all times.

At the top of the stairs on the first floor, there are french doors that lead out to a small sheltered outside terrace. It is a perfect spot for soaking up the sun and taking in some fresh air.

The village green (dog-free area) is directly opposite The Old Forge, it's a large area of grass with a modern children's play area on the far side. There is a huge range of walks available to suit all ages and capabilities literally starting from the front door, or within a short drive.

Parking
There's no allocated parking for this property, but there's free-roadside parking, or a public car park approx 100 metres from the door.
There are two EV charge points at The White Horse Inn, just a short distance down the road. There's also two at The Rest & Be Thankful Inn at Wheddon Cross (approx 5 miles away).

Pets Description
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome for a supplement of £25, please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or leave them alone in the property.

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
Exits either either via the front door, or the porch door out of the kitchen.

Christmas / New Year
For Christmas bookings, the cottage will be dressed with a small Christmas tree and some lovely cosy decorations.

The region
Exford is situated in the centre of Exmoor National park offering great access to all that Exmoor has to offer. It is a small rural village based around a traditional village green with childrens play area, beside it sits the village shop. Exford and the surrounding area is famous for its beautiful and unspoiled countryside making it ideal for hiking, biking, riding and fishing. Exford has two popular pubs that both serve lunch and evening meals, there is also the village tea shop, and the village shop that sells various essentials.

There are many miles of way-marked paths down the valley following the river Exe, or over the moors of Exmoor to the coast a short drive away. The Exmoor coastal towns of Lynmouth, Porlock and Minehead are a short drive away whilst Taunton and the M5 are only 26 miles away.

Just 10 minutes from Exford is Alderman's Barrow, just one example of the opportunity explore an incredible Bronze age Landscape, with its mysterious stone settings, barrow and hut circle. A footpath runs from Alderman's Barrow to Larkbarrow which is the ruins of an isolated farm that was used for firing practice during World War II. This area is described by Exmoor National Park as being surrounded by miles of open, rolling grass moorland, and one of the best places to experience remoteness and tranquility on Exmoor.

Exmoor is a beautiful place to visit. It is a place of rolling hills, medieval villages, wild moors and a dramatic coastline. The moor does literally meet the sea with the highest sea cliffs in England. In 2011 Exmoor National Park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first place in Europe to achieve this prestigious award and only the second in the world.