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Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.

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A stone building with a gabled roof, a bench in front, and a snow-covered ground.
A kitchen with a wooden cutting board, a sink, and various utensils hanging on the wall.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a mounted bicycle, a television, a tripod, and a leather sofa.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with white bedding, and several pillows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Market overton, England
  • Place, Nottingham Raceway Karting
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Barnsdale Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.

Stylish, spacious and fun.

A multi award winning converted grade 2 listed stone property in the heart of a beautiful Rutland village.

The Old Forge enjoys a spacious galleried living room which is stylishly appointed with contemporary furniture and has a very well equipped kitchen.

You can walk to the excellent village shop, pub and cafe. It's a short drive to beautiful Stamford, Oakham and Rutland Water.

The property has solid wooden floors throughout the ground floor and commands views across the village green.

The property started life as the village blacksmiths and over time has evolved serving as a petrol station in the 1950s and more recently as the village doctor's surgery and as a photographic studio.

Converted into its current format and winner of the prestigious George Phillips and civic trust awards it provides an excellent holiday home with many original features such as original doors, exposed stone and brickwork twinned with stylish furniture from b&b italia and luxury modern appliances from Siemens, Bosch, fisher and paykel, Bang and Olufsen and Miele.

Downstairs there is a separate snug whilst the upstairs accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, one en suite with double and king sized beds.

The kitchen has an electric oven, microwave, halogen hob, dishwasher and lots and lots of kitchen gadgets! There are a good selection of kitchen basics and plenty of cook books to inspire.

There is fast fibre optic broadband and tv with Netflix and other on line services in the snug. There is also a good range of dvds to enjoy.

Music lovers will enjoy the Bang and Olufsen stereo which has Bluetooth connectivity.

The property has a spiral staircase to one bedroom so is not suitable for toddlers or very young children.

There is storage and hanging space for clothes and other personal items.

The bathroom has a roll top bath with a shower attachment.

A separate pantry houses a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer along with a supply of kitchen basics.

There is also selection of information on the local area, books and traditional board games should you feel the urge to kick back and relax.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note property has a spiral staircase
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note that the property has oak flooring on the ground floor so no high heels please.

Important information

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Property # 1275437vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oakham

Oakham is home to this holiday home. Rutland Water Country Park and Woolsthorpe Line Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nottingham Raceway Karting and The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre. Barnsdale Gardens and Easton Walled Gardens are also worth visiting. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Market overton, England

What's nearby

  • Nottingham Raceway Karting - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Oakham Station - 11 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Captain Noel Newton (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Buttercross - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪OK Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fika - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. located?

Situated in Oakham, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Nottingham Raceway Karting and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre and Barnsdale Gardens. Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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