The Old Forge

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

The Old Forge is a 600-year old stone building offering accommodation in Totnes, 400 metres from the town centre and a 5 minute walk from Totnes Castle. Set within a quiet location, some rooms offer patio or garden views. Free onsite parking and WiFi is available. Guest rooms in the guest house are en-suite and equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Certain rooms at The Old Forge have a balcony. A cooked a la carte breakfast with a seasonal buffet is served every morning in the dining room. Guests can relax in the South facing walled garden, also featuring a conservatory. Totnes rail station is 1.4 km from The Old Forge. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 39 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The beds were very comfy, bathroom spotlessly clean and lots of choice for breakfast with prompt service.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s so quaint .. the bed was very comfortable .. very cosy .. it was soo clean .. fresh milk was on offer for my tea .. the complimentary hand wash / shampoo etc were gorgeous.. Parking is a real plus in Totnes and finally the breakfast was...”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great central location with parking. Beautiful historical building, room was compact and comfortable. Julie was a lovely host and couldn’t have been more accommodating. Discounts offered for local restaurants was as an added bonus. Great bus...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Julie the owner very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast room and garden. Quaint old building. Loads of hot water. Small room but big enough for our short stay.”
Ivan
Argentina Argentina
“Had an excellent time at The Old Forge and Julie was absolutely lovely. The garden is beautiful, as is the building. Breakfast was good, too, though I only had a light one once.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable stay, great location, very clean room and helpful and friendly staff, namely Julie.”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hostess is lovely and the hotel is ideally placed for visiting our son.”
Garrod
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect. It was a lovely, relaxing, and comfortable room with a view of the beautiful garden. Julie was warm, welcoming, and very friendly.”
Ewen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Forge was nice and central. Breakfast excellent served in pretty conservatory looking out over the garden, Julie was very attentive. The bed was very comfortable and our balcony a bonus.”
Jemma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cute building, clean room, comfy bed, lovely bathroom products. Gorgeous garden and conservatory for breakfast. Wonderful host”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 284 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Totnes offers wide selection of independent shops and fabulous eating paces, The Old Forge offers special discounts in some of our recommended places.

Property information

Very quiet location, situated five minutes walk from historic town centre of Totnes, close to the river Dart , easy access to the railway and local transport. 600 year old stone building, the coach arch leads into a delightful south facing walled garden . En-suite accommodation , some rooms have their own garden patio or terrace , ground floor rooms also.Providing free Wi- Fi and car parking .

Neighbourhood information

Totnes is framed by a beautiful rural Devon landscape, full of character with many notable buildings and monuments, with it's rich history and charming architecture .Plentiful cafes, bistros, traditional inns, award winning food markets and great attractions makes Totnes a wonderful place to visit any time of the year.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Forge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel requires a 50% deposit which is non-refundable during the Christmas and New Year period.

Please inform The Old Forge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.