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Relax by the wood burner
Spacious barn conversion with wood burner
Take it easy after a day exploring
Open plan lounge kitchen diner
Kitchen area
Bedroom with quality bedding
Ensuite bedroom
Thoughtful touches
Ensuite shower room
Enjoy the garden and views comfortably
Garden with views over the countryside
Enjoy the garden area and the views
Enjoy the views of the countryside
Take a trip to Dartmoor
Front view of the property
Front view of the property
1 / 16  Relax by the wood burner
2 / 16  Spacious barn conversion with wood burner
3 / 16  Take it easy after a day exploring
4 / 16  Open plan lounge kitchen diner
5 / 16  Kitchen area
6 / 16  Bedroom with quality bedding
7 / 16  Ensuite bedroom
8 / 16  Thoughtful touches
9 / 16  Ensuite shower room
10 / 16  Enjoy the garden and views comfortably
11 / 16  Garden with views over the countryside
12 / 16  Enjoy the garden area and the views
13 / 16  Enjoy the views of the countryside
14 / 16  Take a trip to Dartmoor
15 / 16  Front view of the property
16 / 16  Front view of the property

Colcharton Old Forge

Tavistock (2mls W), Dartmoor
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Romantic
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Restored granite detached barn with panoramic views and set in a 300-acre cattle and sheep farm
  • Just 10 minutes away from Dartmoor National Park with an abundance of walks
  • Enjoy walking the farm trail and take in the views
  • 2 miles west of Tavistock and 2 miles from the Cornish Boarder
Property code: COLCH

Located on a 300-acre cattle and sheep farm, this detached granite barn is the ideal country getaway. Walk the farm trail and enjoy the stunning views from every direction or visit the country pub which is only ten minutes away. Take a short, three mile drive to Dartmoor National Park to see the rugged landscapes, traditional villages, remote tors and flowing rivers. The historic town of Tavistock is two miles away from the farm and visitors can spend a day exploring the pannier market, shops, cafés, cinema and restaurants. Further afield, the Eden Project is an hour’s drive away and is a great day out. There are also several National Trust properties nearby including Cotehele House, Buckland Abbey and Lydford Gorge, all within just five miles.  Take the opportunity to visit another county and enjoy days out in Cornwall, this barn is only a few miles from the village of Gunnislake and the Cornish border.

Retaining plenty of original features, this former barn has been lovingly decorated and furnished to create a hugely comfortable home from home. When entering the exposed stone-wall barn, there is an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with a feature granite fireplace and wood-burner (first basket of logs provided) to keep guests warm. The exposed stone-walls keep the barn cool in warmer weather. The lounge area is furnished with a large sofa and is equipped with a TV and for entertainment. Passing the dining area, featuring a table and chairs perfect for any occasion, the modern kitchen is fitted out with a hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer. There is one king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room and WC.

Outside the property, a garden is provided for guests to use, enjoying great views out over the surrounding countryside. There is also a patio, garden furniture seating and a BBQ; ideal for lazy summer evenings out in the open.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • En-suite shower room and WC
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Hob, oven, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher and microwave
  • Electric and electric heating included
  • BBQ
  • TV and DVD
  • Parking for two cars
  • Pub 5-minute drive
  • Shop 1.5 miles, beach 17 miles
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Nancy Hayes

This property is personally managed by Nancy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julian 22nd December 2023

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Very cosy stay over a very wet Christmas, everything we needed, and a very freindly host.

Reviewed by Annetta 22nd November 2023

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Lovely cottage and beautiful location . Lots to see in the local area.

Reviewed by Marjorie 4th November 2023

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Very hospitable hosts. Wonderful location. Well equipped cottage and loved the log burner, made the cottage feel cosy. Will hope to make a return visit and will recommend for sure.

Reviewed by Beverley 28th October 2023

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We love The Old Forge. A peaceful location and a very warm welcome. We are looking forward to our next visit already.

Reviewed by Hayley 7th October 2023

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The cottage was in a lovely location and was well equipt. The owners were really friendly and were willing to help with anything we needed. An all round lovely place.

Reviewed by Sadie 15th July 2023

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Brilliant place to stay , very comfortable and private. Well equipped

Reviewed by Colin 1st July 2023

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Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. Very quiet location if you dont mind the cows! Quite a narrow access from the main road with a few potholes, but ok after you have learnt where they are. Would definitely choose this property again.

Reviewed by Bridget 10th June 2023

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Really enjoyed our stay. The Old Forge was very well equipped and in a great location. We would be happy to stay here again if we returned to the area and to recommend to others. Lowenna was a very welcoming host and made some great recommendations on local attractions

Reviewed by Beverley 20th May 2023

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A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. The owners were helpful and friendly and this made a good base for exploring Dartmoor and Eastern Cornwall

Reviewed by Carol 8th October 2022

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Reviewed by Michelle 10th September 2022

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The Old Forge is an amazing little home from home. I spent two very relaxing and comfortable weeks travelling round the area, knowing I had a great base to come home to with stunning views all around. Lowenna was a most gracious host, and the cottage is perfectly placed to explore the whole of the Tamar Valley to your heart's content.

Reviewed by Keith 3rd September 2022

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A wonderful property well appointed clean and in a lovely location.

Reviewed by Penelope 27th August 2022

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Reviewed by Leann 16th July 2022

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Lovely cottage on a working farm, small but has everything you need for a lovely relaxing stay. Nearby Tavistock nice town with pannier market and lovely walk by the river. Ideal location for exploring Dartmoor and parts of Cornwall as so close to the border.

Reviewed by Barry 9th July 2022

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We did not like the loose rugs as there were a potential trip hazard especially for my disabled wife. The toaster still had crumbs in the bottom tray. Several cobwebs were visible. There was no information about aspects of the old forge i,e, use of equipment etc. The only information we found was the password for the BT internet. Mobile phone recepRead moretion also poor. Hide

Reviewed by John 18th June 2022

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A truly delightful cottage set within the grounds of a working farm, very peaceful surroundings apart from the occasional moo or baa! Cottage is well equipped, cosy and comfortable. There is a lovely garden to rear with seating and barbecue. We enjoyed every minute of our stay.

Reviewed by David 11th June 2022

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We would highly recommend this holiday let. Comfortable, cosy and value for money. A proper relaxing get away from it all. Ideal for touring Dartmoor and visiting National Trust places. Lovely town of Tavistock only a couple of miles away. Some great local pubs and good food. We were made to feel very welcome by the owners on the adjoining working Read morefarm. We will definitely be returning! Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 4th June 2022

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Lovely cottage, very peaceful . Ideal location for N.T properties, coast and visiting Cornwall and Dartmoor.

Reviewed by Andrew 28th May 2022

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Reviewed by Derek 21st May 2022

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A great place to stay nice & quiet, a good place to stay to explore Devon.

Reviewed by Teresa 7th May 2022

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Reviewed by Margaret 30th April 2022

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Small, compact and beautiful. A great place for a couple to stay in a very interesting area. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Jane 9th April 2022

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An excellent, very comfortable cottage, very clean and well equipped. It was a real home from home!

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Relax by the wood burner
Spacious barn conversion with wood burner
Take it easy after a day exploring
Open plan lounge kitchen diner
Kitchen area
Bedroom with quality bedding
Ensuite bedroom
Thoughtful touches
Ensuite shower room
Enjoy the garden and views comfortably
Garden with views over the countryside
Show 4 moreEnjoy the garden area and the views

Location

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