Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Market overton, England

Oakham Castle11 min drive
Barnsdale Gardens12 min drive
Rutland Water Nature Reserve13 min drive
East Midlands (EMA)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Stylish, spacious and fun.

A multi award winning converted grade 2 listed stone property in the heart of a beautiful Rutland village.

The Old Forge enjoys a spacious galleried living room which is stylishly appointed with contemporary furniture and has a very well equipped kitchen.

You can walk to the excellent village shop, pub and cafe. It's a short drive to beautiful Stamford, Oakham and Rutland Water.

The property has solid wooden floors throughout the ground floor and commands views across the village green.

The property started life as the village blacksmiths and over time has evolved serving as a petrol station in the 1950s and more recently as the village doctor's surgery and as a photographic studio.

Converted into its current format and winner of the prestigious George Phillips and civic trust awards it provides an excellent holiday home with many original features such as original doors, exposed stone and brickwork twinned with stylish furniture from b&b italia and luxury modern appliances from Siemens, Bosch, fisher and paykel, Bang and Olufsen and Miele.

Downstairs there is a separate snug whilst the upstairs accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, one en suite with double and king sized beds.

The kitchen has an electric oven, microwave, halogen hob, dishwasher and lots and lots of kitchen gadgets! There are a good selection of kitchen basics and plenty of cook books to inspire.

There is fast fibre optic broadband and tv with Netflix and other on line services in the snug. There is also a good range of dvds to enjoy.

Music lovers will enjoy the Bang and Olufsen stereo which has Bluetooth connectivity.

The property has a spiral staircase to one bedroom so is not suitable for toddlers or very young children.

There is storage and hanging space for clothes and other personal items.

The bathroom has a roll top bath with a shower attachment.

A separate pantry houses a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer along with a supply of kitchen basics.

There is also selection of information on the local area, books and traditional board games should you feel the urge to kick back and relax.

Property manager

Alex Taylor

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 3

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please note property has a spiral staircase

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please note that the property has oak flooring on the ground floor so no high heels please.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oakham

This holiday home is located in Oakham. Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Rutland Water Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nottingham Raceway Karting and The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre. Consider Launde Abbey for a night out or Barnsdale Gardens if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Market overton, England

What's nearby

Oakham Castle - 11 min drive
Barnsdale Gardens - 12 min drive
Rutland Water Country Park - 12 min drive
Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 13 min drive
Woolsthorpe Manor - 13 min drive

Getting around

Oakham Station - 11 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

The Grainstore Brewery - 11 min drive
The Sun Inn - 5 min drive
The Plough Inn - 8 min drive
Marston's Old Buttercross - 12 min drive
OK Diners - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. located?

Located in Oakham, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Nottingham Raceway Karting, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre and Barnsdale Gardens. Rutland Water Nature Reserve and Stapleford Park Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

26 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable and great location

The house was very well equipped and comfortable. It was in a great location - a minute walk from the pub and village shop, and not too far from places to visit and for walking. Communication with Alex was very speedy.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michaela W.

22 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We had a lovely couple of days at the Forge. The house was lovely, perfect for what we needed. Alex was incredibly helpful with advice of where to go and availability if we needed anything. Also recommend the community shop in the village, lovely people. Would love to go back.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

16 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a beautiful location. Highly recommended!

This is the perfect house for a couple or family. It is very well equipped and you will have everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The house is clean and beautifully furnished. There is a double bedroom with en-suite (the only bathroom, although there is a toilet downstairs), and another smaller double bedroom. There is also a “snug” which is a great TV/games room, and there are lots of games and dvds to keep you entertained. A wee word of caution, the shower is over the beautiful free standing bath. It’s quite a high step to get in and out of, and at only 5’ 2” there was much room between my head and the ceiling. Not a deal breaker though, we’d thoroughly recommend this property. Market Overton is a great base to explore the surrounding area, visits to Rutland Water and Stamford are a must. Burleigh House is impressive but it is a bit like walking through an art gallery, not the stately home we expected. There are loads of walks, and the house has a good set of OS maps (thanks Alex). The local pub is close by and serves good food and has lovely friendly staff.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ysanne H.

21 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We stayed at this property as a friend and I were racing in the Vitruvian Middle Distance Triathlon and this property was 10mins drive away from the start. About 2 weeks before we arrived, we emailed Alex to ask about restaurant recommendations and he was really helpful with sending through a variety of suggestions and local shops. We ended up eating in the local pub and the barman was very friendly and the steak was amazing!!! We received very clear instructions on how to get into the property and how to use the equipment (coffee maker, dishwasher sound system etc) in the house. On arrival, we found a loaf of bread (baked locally) and milk in the fridge which was a wonderful welcome. The property is clean and tidy, and very comfortable (had a great 2 nights sleep). The spiral staircases may be a bit tricky for those unsteady on their feet. It was a lovely stay and a highly recommended property.

10/10 Excellent

Tayla H., Birmingham

9 May 2019

Beautiful property and friendly host

We stayed at Alex's property for a nearby music festival and it was perfect! Alex was very attentive giving and in depth guide and instructions prior to arriving. We arrived to chocolates, sweets and coffee which was a lovely touch and much appreciated after a long shift! The house itself was beautiful the pictures don't do it justice. The area is very quaint and picturesque. We were sad to leave would definitely stay again. Thank you :)

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019