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
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Guests who stayed here loved
- John
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
“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
“Comfortable stay, great location, very clean room and helpful and friendly staff, namely Julie.” - Sally
United Kingdom
“Hostess is lovely and the hotel is ideally placed for visiting our son.” - Garrod
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
“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
“Lovely cute building, clean room, comfy bed, lovely bathroom products. Gorgeous garden and conservatory for breakfast. Wonderful host” - Rita
United Kingdom
“Breakfasts were excellent and in a very nice environment. Only a short walk to the town and there were many walks to be had near the river. We went on several trips out of Totnes and found it an excellent base. There was even a bookshelf for us...” - Richard
Australia
“5 mins to town great bed great host lovely breakfast and conservatory to have it in -no hesitation in recommending this quiet little hotel” - Kevin
United Kingdom
“Charming hotel, beautifully furnished with a friendly hostess.”
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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
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.




The fine print
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.