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The Smithy at Old Forge, Castlake Lane, Stogumber
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The Best Of Exmoor
Excellent
3 reviews

The Smithy, Nr Stogumber

Stogumber
  • 2
    Guests
  • 1
    Bedrooms
  • 1
    Bathrooms
  • pets
    welcome
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The Smithy, near Stogumber (Somerset), is situated in a beautiful and quiet valley between Exmoor National Park and The Quantock Hills AONB. It is well suited for couples looking for a quiet get-away and those wanting to explore, hike or cycle. The property has recently been refurbished throughout.

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The Smithy at the Old Forge offers comfortable accommodation for up to 2 guests and one dog in a quiet rural location near Stogumber, with excellent access to both the Quantocks and Exmoor to the West and the Somerset Levels to the East. The property is an annexe of the Old Forge, the owners live next door, but it is entirely self-contained with a private entrance.

Sleeps 2 and could accommodate a baby (cot not provided)
Entrance hallway leading to kitchen, living area and stairs to bedroom
Open plan dining and living area downstairs with wood burner and freeview TV and access to internet viewing
Separate kitchen with new appliances including fridge, electric fan oven, microwave and free standing double ceramic hob.  No dishwasher but plenty of hot water
Double bedroom and en-suite bathroom upstairs
Off-road parking for one car beside the property, 2nd vehicle by agreement
Towels and bed linen provided.  Either feather and down duvet and pillows or micro-fibre duvet and pillows - please state preference when booking
A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk (dairy or oat milk) and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. The cottage is equipped with crockery and cutlery, salt and pepper mills, a good variety of kitchen utensils, cafetiere  and some cleaning materials to get you started and one or two toilet rolls will also be provided.
Electricity and heating included.  Free logs for wood burner
Use of owners' washing machine in outhouse
Wireless internet
Great base for walking on Exmoor and the Quantocks
1 well-behaved dog welcome for £15 supplement
Arrive from 4.00 pm
Depart by 10.00 am

Appliances and amenities

  • Hair dryer
  • Log fire
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Central heating
  • Kettle
  • Games room
  • Fan
  • Microwave,Cooker,Toaster,Freezer,Fridge
  • Clothes dryer,Dishwasher,Washing machine
  • DVD player,TV
  • Iron,Ironing board
  • High chair
  • Towels provided,Linen provided
Entrance to the property is via the front door directly from the parking area beside the property. The hallway provides room for boots and hooks for coats. 

The newly fitted kitchen is just off the hall.  It's compact but fully functional with electric oven, plug-in double hob (which can be put away to provide more surface space if preferred), microwave, under-counter fridge, toaster, kettle.

The hall leads to the spacious sitting and dining room, with a wood-burner for cosy evenings (logs provided, along with kindling, firelighters and matches).   Freeview TV with access to internet viewing.

Upstairs to the double bedroom, with en-suite bathroom, comprising bath with shower over, toilet, hand basin and heated towel rail.
There is room in the bedroom for a cot to be set up (cot not provided).

New electric heaters are fitted throughout the property and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Bed linen and towels are provided, please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take them on trips with you away from the cottage.  We are able to supply either a feather and down duvet and pillows or micro-fibre duvet and pillows - please state your preference.

Electricity, logs and wifi are included in the price of your accommodation.

This property is strictly non-smoking.

One well-behaved dog welcome for £15 supplement.  Please do not allow your dog on the furniture, upstairs or leave them alone in the property at any time.

We would also respectfully request that no outdoor shoes are worn upstairs as we are in a country location with some sheep and poultry around the property.

Outside the Property

  • BBQ
  • Parking
  • private garden (not enclosed)
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Shared garden
  • private garden (enclosed)
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Secure parking
  • Detatched Property
The area around the property is not enclosed and a very quiet lane runs along the front of the property.  A couple of outside garden chairs are provided so you can enjoy the afternoon sun at the front of the property.  There's a further seating area in the garden to the rear, up a fairly steep slope (not recommended for anyone with limited mobility). It's a peaceful spot with views over the surrounding countryside to the Quantock Hills.  There is a BBQ available.

The Smithy is attached to the owners' property, they live next door.  They will be on hand to provide any assistance if required, but otherwise would leave you to your own devices. The owners' have a friendly dog who you may see around the outside of the property as well as some sheep, hens and ducks.

Please note, there may be livestock in the neighbouring fields, so you would be required to keep your dog under your control at all times.

The owners respectfully ask that if you have a dog with you that you clear up after the dog with spade provided and sensibly dispose into the hedge.

Parking

There is off-road parking on the drive beside the property.

Dogs

pets welcome

1 x dog(s) available (£15.00)

Restricted Mobility

Restricted mobility

not suitable

Wheelchair users

not suitable

Children

not suitable for children

Cot

Cot and Highchair

Health & safety

Are enhanced cleaning measures being implemented at this property? (eg, covid-19 suitable surface cleaning etc)
Yes
Are enhanced guest safety practices currently being implented at this property? (eg, social distancing where appropriate)
Yes
Home safety features
Exterior lighting,Deadbolt lock,Smoke detector,Carbon-monoxide detector,First-aid kit
Exit in case of emergency
Fire escape window from the upstairs bedroom if access to the downstairs is not possible.

Christmas / New Year

The property will not be available at Christmas and New Year 2022.

The region

The property is in a unique beautiful and peaceful situation close to the Quantock Hills, the first area to be awarded the national status of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1956 and the Quantock Common is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI). Th...
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There is a pub in Stogumber village that provides food and drink (approx 1.5 miles).   There is also a village shop/post office offering fresh bread from local bakery, daily newspapers etc.

There are two supermarkets in Williton (approx 6 miles from the property) and a good butcher providing local meat and produce with a delicatessen counter.  There is an Indian restaurant where you can order takeaway and a fish and chip shop (cash only).

Wiveliscombe which is about 8.5 miles from the property has two small supermarkets, good butcher, The Larder delicatessen, fish and chip shop and a lovely variety of local food stalls and a fresh fish van every Saturday morning in the Square.

There are a variety of pubs in villages not far from the property offering a varying variety of menus.  Advisable to book ahead.

The owners recommend the Royal Oak Inn at Luxborough for food, wine and lively atmosphere but do book as very popular (approx 11 miles).

Fabulous areas for walking, cycling, horse riding, bird watching, beach combing and water sports (outdoor swimming pool in Wiveliscombe), beaches on the coast and at Wimbleball Lake, tennis in Wiveliscombe, surfing on the North Devon Coast, golf. Shopping, theatres and cinemas in County towns of Exeter and Taunton.
Some of the best walking country is close by on Exmoor and on the Quantock Hills. The West Country has some of the best beaches in the country.  Kilve Beach near Watchet is a fascinating stretch of the Jurassic coast. Grand limestone cliffs back the slate and shingle beach, with interesting rock formations sweeping the shoreline. A great place to explore for fossils.

The owners have OS maps of the local area which they would be delighted to share with guests.

Recommended transport links

Airport

Bristol 78.00 Km

ferry port

Plymouth 138.00 Km

Train station

Taunton 19.50 Km

Car required

car necessary

More tips on how to get there

Full arrival details will be sent once your booking is paid for in full.

Floor Plans

No floor plans available.

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Overall experience10.0
Cleanliness10.0
Location9.3
Value for money9.3
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2 Guests maximum. Infants don't count toward the number of guests.

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