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Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.

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The Old Forge and the village green
Exterior detail
Galleried living space
Well appointed kitchen
Well appointed kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Market overton, England
  • Place, Nottingham Raceway Karting
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Barnsdale Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rutland Water Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪58 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
Minimum age to rent: 3
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

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 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. Consider Launde Abbey for a night out or Barnsdale Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Market overton, England

What's nearby

  • Nottingham Raceway Karting - 5 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 - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grainstore Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The plough - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬9 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 does it cost to stay at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.?

As of 6 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. on 7 Jun, 2021 start from S$161, 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 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?

Located in Oakham, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Nottingham Raceway Karting, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre and Barnsdale Gardens. Rutland Water Country Park and Woolsthorpe Line Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Very comfortable and great location

The house was very well equipped and comfortable. It was in a great location - a minute walk from the pub and village shop, and not too far from places to visit and for walking. Communication with Alex was very speedy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela W.

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

Fantastic

We had a lovely couple of days at the Forge. The house was lovely, perfect for what we needed. Alex was incredibly helpful with advice of where to go and availability if we needed anything. Also recommend the community shop in the village, lovely people. Would love to go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Great house in a beautiful location. Highly recommended!

This is the perfect house for a couple or family. It is very well equipped and you will have everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The house is clean and beautifully furnished. There is a double bedroom with en-suite (the only bathroom, although there is a toilet downstairs), and another smaller double bedroom. There is also a “snug” which is a great TV/games room, and there are lots of games and dvds to keep you entertained. A wee word of caution, the shower is over the beautiful free standing bath. It’s quite a high step to get in and out of, and at only 5’ 2” there was much room between my head and the ceiling. Not a deal breaker though, we’d thoroughly recommend this property. Market Overton is a great base to explore the surrounding area, visits to Rutland Water and Stamford are a must. Burleigh House is impressive but it is a bit like walking through an art gallery, not the stately home we expected. There are loads of walks, and the house has a good set of OS maps (thanks Alex). The local pub is close by and serves good food and has lovely friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Ysanne H.

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

Amazing stay!

We stayed at this property as a friend and I were racing in the Vitruvian Middle Distance Triathlon and this property was 10mins drive away from the start. About 2 weeks before we arrived, we emailed Alex to ask about restaurant recommendations and he was really helpful with sending through a variety of suggestions and local shops. We ended up eating in the local pub and the barman was very friendly and the steak was amazing!!! We received very clear instructions on how to get into the property and how to use the equipment (coffee maker, dishwasher sound system etc) in the house. On arrival, we found a loaf of bread (baked locally) and milk in the fridge which was a wonderful welcome. The property is clean and tidy, and very comfortable (had a great 2 nights sleep). The spiral staircases may be a bit tricky for those unsteady on their feet. It was a lovely stay and a highly recommended property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tayla H.

Beautiful property and friendly host

We stayed at Alex's property for a nearby music festival and it was perfect! Alex was very attentive giving and in depth guide and instructions prior to arriving. We arrived to chocolates, sweets and coffee which was a lovely touch and much appreciated after a long shift! The house itself was beautiful the pictures don't do it justice. The area is very quaint and picturesque. We were sad to leave would definitely stay again. Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Stunning house set in a perfect location

Set in a lovely village this stunning house had everything we could need. We stayed here recently for two days whilst on route to Newcastle. The location was perfect, set just off of the A1 and in a very quiet setting. The house was extremely well equipped with games, dvds, an amazing entertainment system and extremely comfortable furnishings. The owner was very helpful from start to finish and answered every question that we had as well as recommending local days out. I would highly recommend this property and would love to visit again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay and the owner is extremely helpful, going out of his way to provide everything you need. (Due to a medical issue i neded a landline available, out of 20 properties i asked only this owner responded by offering to purchase one giving me the peace of mind to have a short break away)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ami S.

Lovely stay in rural village in Rutland

Can highly recommend Alex’s place in Market Overton. We felt completely at home, the property is even better than the pictures portray. Great location to explore Rutland, highly recommend the Hambleton bakery bread, the Fox and Hounds in Exton and the Olive Branch in Clipsham. All of these came from a wealth of pre arrival information that Alex supplied, such a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Els & Wiljo V.

Beautifull old Cottage with one challange

Beautifull old Cottage, lots of quality features. Only problem is the shower, not realy possible for people of some age.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Beautifully restored historic building, perfect to get away from it all

Great location in the middle of a quiet village with local amenities and attractions. Wonderfully airy and large space yet cozy at the same time to relax. Furnished to a very high quality. Alex was a great host, providing lots of information prior to arrival and in a timely fashion. Thank you!

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Hosted by Alex Taylor

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