The Old Forge is a 600-year old stone building offering accommodations in Totnes, 1312 feet from the town center 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 0.9 mi from The Old Forge. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 24 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Totnes
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jenny
    Iceland Iceland
    Breakfast was delicious and Julia was very kind and helpful. Beautiful old building in a quiet side street but within walking distance of the town center. We had a spacious family room which worked well for us and our three young children. We...
  • Duncan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was lovely. Spotlessly clean,warm and welcoming. Julie was delightful and couldn’t have been more helpful.
  • Häkkinen
    Finland Finland
    A fine boutique guest house with helpful and friendly staff and excellent a la carté breakfast.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 299 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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

Property info

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 .

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of The Old Forge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash Debit card The Old Forge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FAQs about The Old Forge

  • Room options at The Old Forge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Twin/Double

  • The Old Forge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • The Old Forge is 2,300 feet from the center of Totnes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Old Forge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Old Forge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The prices at The Old Forge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.