Title: Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. Family-friendly holiday home in Oakham ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31506900/31506858/1509d2ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31506900/31506858/f5089d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31506900/31506858/9149ee9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31506900/31506858/676fd708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31506900/31506858/360d93c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of a picturesque Rutland village, The Old Forge offers a unique and stylish retreat. This beautifully converted grade 2 listed stone property boasts solid wooden floors, original doors, exposed stone and brickwork alongside modern luxury appliances from top brands like Siemens and Miele. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116880000/116876000/116875910/922997da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Market Overton Market Overton - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space £306 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=116875910&PinnedHotelID=116875910&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116320000/116312500/116312484/c4347c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SPA Cottage With Mineral Water, SPA Cottage With Mineral Water Braceborough - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 House Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Market overton Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Market overton Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Market overton Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home, Sleeps 4 Oakham Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 House Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Multi award winning Rutland village home sleeps 4. Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. Oakham ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.73786%2C-0.68664&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7AKIMVY3UtSMm93vqEprrCS7f9g=) Market overton, England #### What's nearby - The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - Barnsdale Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles - Oakham Castle - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles - Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles - Rutland Water Country Park - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles #### Getting around - Oakham Station - 11 min drive - Nottingham (NQT) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Grainstore Brewery - ‬11 min drive - ‪White Lion Inn - ‬10 min drive - ‪Old Buttercross - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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