The Old Forge Cottage

Customer rating

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

David and Helen
June 2026

“We were disappointed of the choice of property we made this time because there was no mention of how close we were to a busy road which was fairly noisy most of the time.”

The main seating area was in a conservatory which was unbearable in the hot weather we had and the only place we could stay cool was in the downstairs bedroom,we asked about a fan on Sunday morning because we thought the property would have one other than the two in the roof of the conservatory and we eventually got one on Tuesday evening. The maintenance of the property inside and outside needs attention they did say they attempted to mow the lawn but their mower packed up so just left it,also ...

The main seating area was in a conservatory which was unbearable in the hot weather we had and the only place we could stay cool was in the downstairs bedroom,we asked about a fan on Sunday morning because we thought the property would have one other than the two in the roof of the conservatory and we eventually got one on Tuesday evening. The maintenance of the property inside and outside needs attention they did say they attempted to mow the lawn but their mower packed up so just left it,also there was a few loose cupboard door fittings and the conservatory door was hard to open and close plus a few cobwebs around the property so perhaps their cleaner needs to be more thorough. It's a shame because Laura and Eric we such a lovely couple

- David and Helen, June 2026

We are sorry you were disappointed with our property. Obviously we had no control over the hot weather,as soon as you asked for a fan we ordered one to arrive as soon as possible. It would have been nicer if you had mentioned these things to us while you were here,we could have attempted to remedy them . Property Owner
Robert September 2025

“This is our second visit, everything we needed was supplied in this excellent accommodation.”

Lorna and Eric are excellent hosts and we enjoyed our visit. Sandemouth Bay a National Trust property that is dog friendly is very close by, this is an ideal base for exploring North Cornwall. The busy A39 was not an issue for us, there is good visibility in both directions when leaving the property.

- Robert, September 2025
John September 2025

“We had a lovely holiday at the Old Forge Cottage.”

The kitchen was well equipped with everything you need. The kitchen was so warm and cosy being heated by the Range cooker. Lorna, the host, was so helpful and friendly. The cottage is well positioned in the area to visit all the beaches and amenities.

- John, September 2025
Manpreet August 2025

“Lovely cottage with beautiful views.”

The owners are amazing and very friendly. Got to see the sheep, chickens and their friendly dog. The cake was delicious and such a wonderful gesture. Lots of places to see nearby which was very convenient. Would definitely recommend this cottage to others.

- Manpreet, August 2025
David August 2025

“A huge thank you to Lorna and Eric for their welcome and hospitality.”

After a horrendous journey we were greeted with tea, coffee and a tin of the most delicious homemade cake. Our week's stay was made more enjoyable by learning how to cook with a range oven and an air fryer; also, the kitchen held just about any gadget or equipment that one could need. The property is conveniently situated for many of the attractions of North Devon and East Cornwall - we visited Sandymouth Beach, The Hidden Valley, The Big Sheep, The Milky Way and The North Devon Wake Park.

- David, August 2025
Linda July 2025

“The owners are lovely couple friendly attentive happy to help .”

The dog jinx was so friendly and always came to say hello. It was a nice place to stay and will be booking again in the future

- Linda, July 2025

Thank you Linda,we enjoyed having you here. Property Owner
Malcolm June 2025

“A truly wonderful very much needed holiday.”

This beautiful cottage in amazing surroundings has everything you need and more. We had a great time exploring Cornwall knowing we always had a lovley warm homely cottager to come back too. Eric and Lorna are the most loving, caring, warm and welcoming host's. Jinks the dog is a big playfully dog and always pleased to see you. This a definitely a place to come home too. We made mew friends in Eric and Lorna and will cherish our time with them and Cornwall for the rest of our lives Malcolm &Jo-ann x

- Malcolm, June 2025

Thank you for your lovely comments, we really enjoyed having you here. Property Owner
Robert September 2024

“We were a little concerned that we had booked a cottage bordering the busy A39 known as the Atlantic Highway, but the road is well shielded by trees and was not a problem.”

The property is spacious and well maintained, everything we needed was there and it is situated close to dog friendly beaches. The owners Lorna, Eric and lovely dog Jinx live in the adjoining house, they were kind, helpful and considerate. The garden was lovely, with free roaming chickens and a duck, my well behaved labrador was pleased to see them. We hope to return again soon.

- Robert, September 2024
Robert July 2024

“Thanks to Lorna and Eric for a warm welcome to their cottage.”

Lorna baked a nice cake for our arrival. The cottage was quirky never knowing which way to turn. Cooking on an aga was different but not hard. Fully fitted country style kitchen. We only stayed for one week so didn't feel the need for the washing machine or dishwasher provided. The only downside was the main A39 running passed. It gets busy during the day but reasonably quiet during the night. We slept well. We had the opportunity to walk the fields but unfortunately the weather wasn't very nice. Bude is just 10 minutes down the road with a big Morrisons and the village itself has a Coop and Spa and local pub serving good food. All in all we enjoyed our stay. Thanks again to Lorna and Eric, hope to see you again sometime.

- Robert, July 2024
Stephen May 2024

“A wonderful holiday break, just far enough away from Bude not to have the holiday traffic issues but close enough to jump into the van and head to the beaches with minimum effort.”

Short drive into the small village for everything you might need from the CoOp which made this the ideal location for exploring everything the West coast has to offer. The house its self, while on a main road did not suffer with any noise issue from the road and the views from the conservatory across the fields were wonderful. Plenty of space to stretch out and rest in the garden and the owners were extremely helpful in all manner things including cake on the day of arrival and options to roam the fields they own and places to visit. Truly a wonderful little house, little quirky and fun getting to use the Arga system of cooking but got there in the end. Extremely clean and comfortable setting and with everything you need to have a great holiday from pots and pans to potato peeler and coffee pot. A great place for a family with kids who like to roam and run about both on the grounds but also the wider location with plenty to do come sun or even the rain knowing that you can come back and freshen up, chill with a hot chocolate or something stronger and rest. will happily revisit in the future, just need to sort dates out, well recommended the owners, house and location.

- Stephen, May 2024

Thanks Steve,be glad to see you both again Lorna and Eric Property Owner
Gillian September 2023

“Lorna and Eric were most welcoming and attentive hosts.”

They provided nice touches with some basic provisions plus the freshest of eggs from their chickens and a yummy cake. It was fun trying to cook on an aga. The property was lovely and clean and had a beautiful garden to sit in. The only down side is the close proximity to the main A39 and could be a bit noisy sometimes. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Gillian, September 2023

Hi Gillian and Grahame Thank you for the lovely review,it was a pleasure to meet you Lorna Gibbs Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room
Oil central heating
AGA style range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Smart TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off-road parking for several cars
Enclosed lawned gardens with furniture
1 well behaved dog allowed but sorry, no smoking
Shops 0.5 miles, pubs 0.4 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside the property, due to there being other animals on site
Note: Property is adjoined to owner’s home

The property

Nestled on the rural outskirts of the quaint, Cornish village of Kilkhampton, rests this delightful, two-bedroom holiday home, The Old Forge Cottage.

Boasting ample off-road parking for several cars, a large, enclosed garden with extensive lawn spaces, and a great position close to nearby amenities, this charming property set on a working smallholding welcomes a small family or group of sharing friends for a relaxing, self-catered escape in beautiful Cornwall.

Park up next to your lovely new home-from-home, before you step into your charming new abode, where you will find a collection of well-appointed living spaces.

A fully-equipped kitchen featuring an impressive AGA style range cooker will help in rustling up a delicious, home-cooked dinner, whilst a bright, spacious living/dining room complete with a dining table, plush sofas, and a wall-mounted Smart TV invites you and your loved ones to wine, dine, and plan the rest of your getaway as you gaze out upon and bask within your gorgeous new setting.

As day rolls into night, head to refresh with a rejuvenating shower or an indulgent bath before you settle down for a well-earned sleep in a ground-floor double or twin bedroom.

If you can tear yourself from your fabulous new dwelling, head out to explore what your local surroundings have to offer.

In Kilkhampton, you can stock up on essentials at the Co-Op convenience store, whilst a tasty, hearty pub lunch can be savoured at The London Inn or The New Inn, an ideal way to fuel the activities of the day.

During your time in the village, be sure to roam the serene grounds of Kilkhampton Common, an idyllic setting perfect for a walk or bike ride in nature.

You'll find plenty to do and see within a short car journey from your front door, with the Hartland Cornwall Heritage Coast nature reserve containing attractions such as Hawker's Hut, Welcombe Mouth Beach, and Hartland Abbey, whilst in nearby Bude, visitors can rejoice with a day spent at Compass Point, Summerleaze Beach, Crooklets Beach, Northcott Mouth Beach and The Castle Bude.

Sandymouth Beach is also just 3 miles away.

Enjoy an unforgettable escape to Cornwall when you book The Old Forge Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

KILKHAMPTON

Bude 4 miles.

Kilkhampton is an historic Cornish village, 5 miles from the popular Victorian seaside resort of Bude, one of Cornwall’s premier holiday locations. With its old church, village shops and atmospheric village pubs, Kilkhampton is a lovely place to relax after a hard day exploring the stunning beaches and spectacular coastal scenery for which the area is famous. Bude’s beaches attract surfers from all over the country and when conditions are right you’d be hard pushed to find better surf. When the tide is out, miles of golden sand and hundreds of rock pools keep visitors occupied for hours. The South West Coast Path, and many other rights-of-way winding over the clifftops and through lush green fields looking out over the sea, make this area a haven for walkers and lovers of the open countryside. For those who prefer staying closer to home, a good shopping centre and a selection of pubs, two clubs and restaurants are on offer. Bude canal, a registered nature reserve, passes through the town, and rowing a boat along its calm waters or walking the towpath among the beautiful (and friendly) water fowl that live among the reeds is a great way to spend an hour or two. Within the area there are also 2 golf courses, an indoor swimming pool, bowling alley at the leisure centre. A perfect location for all that North Cornwall has to offer.

Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside the property, due to there being other animals on site.
Note: This property can only accept a minimum of 3-nights breaks

This property offers the following short breaks:

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The Old Forge Cottage

Kilkhampton, Cornwall (Ref. 1134250)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We were disappointed of the choice of property we made this time because there was no mention of how close we were to a busy road which was fairly noisy most of the time.”

“This is our second visit, everything we needed was supplied in this excellent accommodation.”

“We had a lovely holiday at the Old Forge Cottage.”

“Lovely cottage with beautiful views.”

“A huge thank you to Lorna and Eric for their welcome and hospitality.”

“The owners are lovely couple friendly attentive happy to help .”

“A truly wonderful very much needed holiday.”

“We were a little concerned that we had booked a cottage bordering the busy A39 known as the Atlantic Highway, but the road is well shielded by trees and was not a problem.”

“Thanks to Lorna and Eric for a warm welcome to their cottage.”

“A wonderful holiday break, just far enough away from Bude not to have the holiday traffic issues but close enough to jump into the van and head to the beaches with minimum effort.”

“Lorna and Eric were most welcoming and attentive hosts.”

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About the location

KILKHAMPTON