The Old Forge - Two Bedroom Cottage in the very Heart of Exmoor (Pet Friendly) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: 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).

Q: 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).

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10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

15 Nov 2023

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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

8/10 Good

David P.

3 Jul 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

21 Aug 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Mandi G.

13 Nov 2024

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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

8/10 Good

Brian F.

1 Jul 2023

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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

8/10 Good

CHarding H.

12 Sept 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

1 Jul 2023

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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

8/10 Good

Richard Q.

10 Oct 2022

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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

6/10 Okay

Judith M.

28 Sept 2022

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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

8/10 Good

Janine

17 Jul 2024

Lovely cottage. If self catering, you will need bring everything for cooking- spices etc. Nothing in the cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

16 Nov 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

17 Oct 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

10 Jul 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

19 Apr 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

ROY V.

28 Oct 2021

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Lovely stay

Lively property

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor D.

25 Sept 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

David A.

25 Sept 2021

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Lovely holiday on Exmoor

Cosy, well equipped cottage in pretty village. Good position for touring Exmoor.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Maurice R.

15 Sept 2021

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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

8/10 Good

GYLLIAN B.

15 Sept 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Aug 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Nov 2020

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Super cottage

Perfect location for exploring Exmoor.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David S.

23 Oct 2020

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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

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

18 Oct 2020

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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

10/10 Excellent

David M.

22 Sept 2020

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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

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

11 Sept 2020

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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

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