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From guests that have stayed at the property.
Based on 37 guest ratings
Reviewed by Susan 10th May 2026
The Old Forge is a beautifully presented & appointed property. One of the very best places we have stayed, and made our holiday in Norfolk a very comfortable & pleasureable experience. Super.
Reviewed by William 18th April 2026
Fantastic quality furnishings, extremely clean and comfortable in good central location for visiting area
Reviewed by Judith 23rd March 2026
This was the third time we have stayed at The Old Forge and we are never disappointed. It is a beautiful place to stay and there are lots of things to do in the surrounding area. The cottage was immaculate when we arrived and the welcome hamper is very generous. We were lucky with the weather so we could enjoy sitting in the wild garden. This is deRead morefinitely one of our favourite places to stay. Hide
Reviewed by Brian 16th March 2026
The property is excellent, very clean very warm and welcoming, good facilities. would recommend to everyone
Reviewed by Patricia 10th February 2026
Reviewed by Lien 12th January 2026
We stayed for 3 weeks with our two dogs and we enjoyed every minute of it. Good dog walking facilities nearby. Very comfortable house, nice and warm. Great kitchen with everything you could possibly need. Large and very comfortable bed. Great assistance from Aimee, before and during our stay. It was almost perfect!
Reviewed by Anne 23rd November 2025
Reviewed by Maureen 6th November 2025
WOW What a place! Firstly greeted by Bruno the Bear in all his majesty, then to walk in and find a spacious and well appointed home from home. We couldn't have asked for a more relaxing retreat to recharge our batteries!
Reviewed by Tracey 17th October 2025
Loved the forge,everything you needed was there but didn't realise that there was no shops local.
Reviewed by James 30th September 2025
The Old Forge is a very welcoming, warm and comfortable with all that is required for a relaxing holiday.
Reviewed by Anne Heather 21st September 2025
Lovely little cottage, everything you needed and more with very generous welcome hampers, for humans and dog. Generous seating and dining areas so you could entertain friends if you wanted. Possibly the best equipped, cleanest and most comfortable cottage we have stayed in for years.
Reviewed by Barbara 29th August 2025
This is our third visit to this beautiful cottage. It is comfortable clean and has everything you need for a really relaxing holiday. Perfect spot for exploring North Norfolk. Highly recommended anx we will be returning again.
Reviewed by Alex 25th August 2025
The most relaxing holiday we've had for years! The cottage was very well equipped and extremely comfortable.
Reviewed by Helen 21st August 2025
The accommodation was excellent and very spacious, everything we needed was there.
Reviewed by Alan 10th August 2025
Reviewed by Christopher 4th August 2025
Are you taking the micky, stayed 4 hours and drove back home a round trip of 250 miles .Total misrepresentation of 5 star accommodation.
Reviewed by Erik 16th July 2025
clean, practical little place with all you need for a great time away from home. Not ideal to sit outside on this busy (therefor noisy) road, but the place itself is supurb.
Reviewed by Barbara 5th July 2025
Beautiful, well equipped cottage. Great for exploring North Norfolk. Excellent welcome basket. Highly recommended
Reviewed by Andrew 18th June 2025
A Cottage of contrasts. On the positive side it was very well equipped and the standard of fitments is very high. The bed is the best we have ever come across, super spacious and comfy. On the negative, the cottage is extremely close to a quite busy rural cross roads which isn't in the description or photos. The bedroom window is literally about 2Read more0 foot from the road so we couldn't have the window open for the noise and also the flies. Overall we did enjoy our visit to Norfolk. The cottage is very spacious and comfortable, but with these negatives it is not a cottage we would ever return to. It probably doesn't matter anyway as there was a planning application notice outside the cottage for a change from a holiday let to a normal dwelling. Hide
Reviewed by Paul 16th April 2025
A really nicely renovated cottage. It all felt new in terms of furniture and amenities and the hamper for us and our dog was a lovely touch. The location was great, 30 mins from Happisburgh and Cromer The only thing I would change would be the gaps in the gate, it might be a problem for guests with smaller dogs. That is honestly the only thing I coRead moreuld think of but it wasn't an issue with our dog. Loved it and would 100% recommend to our friends and family! Hide
Reviewed by Sue 13th April 2025
A lovely property, furnished to a high standard and very well equipped. The fantastic welcome hampers for us and the dogs was really appreciated. The bed was extremely comfortable and supportive, first holiday cottage I've not come back with back issues. There's a lovely dog walk through the woods 2 minutes away. The local pub is closed, howevRead moreer we tried The Goat Inn (4 miles away) which was good and also dog friendly. We had a great time exploring the surrounding area and plan to come back Hide
Reviewed by Sam 25th March 2025
From the minute you stepped through the door you felt welcomed. It was lovely and warm, spotlessly clean and had not one, but too hampers that were bursting at the seams, our dog was very happy with his hamper. When it says Dogs welcome they really do mean it. There were so many little extras that we have not experienced before. The Old Forge isRead more a touch of luxury in a beautiful area with lovely walks on the doorstep. The only downside is the fact that when we looked to re-book it is pretty much full for the whole year ahead! Hide
Reviewed by Gerald 12th February 2025
Everything was perfect, hamper was lovely, very clean lodge, very well equipped lodge, lovely location.
Reviewed by Heike 13th January 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the Old Forge and would certainly recommend staying there. It is beautifully decorated, well equipped, clean, comfortable, warm and the welcome pack was generous and creative. Our two lively dogs enjoyed running around at nearby Tuttington Dog Park and Mundesley beaches, and there were lovely walks close by. ThRead moreank you for a wonderful and restful week. Hide
Reviewed by Deborah 8th December 2024
Another fabulous short break. Fully equipped cottage and a beautiful Christmas tree and decorations as well. We had a great time as always and will be back.
Reviewed by Chris 10th November 2024
The property was beautifully furnished and equipped, everything appeared to have been thought of. The property was clean, warm and welcoming and the goody baskets for humans and dogs was thoughtful. It was the best cottage weve stayed in and deserves five stars.
Reviewed by Leni 3rd November 2024
The Old Forge was beautifully furnished and well equipped. The hampers and wine were a lovely welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, as did our dogs. We would love to go back and discover more of the area.
Reviewed by John 28th October 2024
We absolutely loved The Old Forge it was all we could have wished for and more. It was spotless, warm & welcoming and it ticked all our boxes. We particularly liked the attention to the outside space also with mixed herbaceous beds, wildlife pond and seating areas. We could only imagine what it looks like in spring and summer!
Reviewed by Steven 13th October 2024
Lovely inside, very warm and cosy. Ideal base for exploring the surrounding areas.
Reviewed by Emma 28th September 2024
What a super stay at the old forge. It is a very well appointed cottage with high quality appliances and very well decorated. Everything was catered for including lovely welcome treats and a tea/coffee/cling film/foil etc Sabatier knives were a treat - most cottages give you one blunt knife but this one had multiple high quality knives which made Read morecooking easy. Giant fridge freezer also helped. Location is good for getting to the broads and east coast. The only negatives are that it is on a very busy road with buses, lorry's and tractors and cars going right past the window and quite loud and not what we were expecting from a quiet country environment. . This was especially disconcerting as we have two dogs and the gates did not reach the ground fully so we had to barracade with old roof tiles we found in the garden to plug gaps to ensure they didn't escape and get run over.. It isn't truly dog friendly but the gates could be very easily modified with some trellis or chicken wire to rectify this. The bed is very soft and needs replacing. Overall a really lovely stay and super value for money and we had a really nice break. Hide
Reviewed by Jillian 21st September 2024
Reviewed by Leslie 14th September 2024
What a lovely place really well decorated and furnished a pleasure to stay in, just had tv envy when got home and looked at ours. For us it was a great base to roam and a couple of pubs within easy drive.
Reviewed by Martine 11th September 2024
This lodge was perfect we loved it
Reviewed by Angela 29th July 2024
I booked the property for our first visit to Norfolk based mainly on the photos on the website and I can honestly say that they didnt do it justice. I think it had to be the best property we have ever rented. The location was peaceful and I really enjoyed having my breakfast and an early evening drink on the decking overlooking the pond and cottageRead more garden. The interior was beautiful and really stylish and comfortable. The property was equipped with everything we needed and the card, wine and hamper was generous and much appreciated. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this property. Hide
Reviewed by Adrian 20th July 2024
A lovely conversion. I think the fact that this is our second vacation here says it all. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Reviewed by Shona 9th July 2024
Lovely cottage. Beautifully furnished with thoughtful touches. The garden was delightful. Particularly liked the option to sit in the shade under the mature oak tree.
Reviewed by Michael 2nd July 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old Forge Swanton Abbott - lovely welcome hamper and even our dogs received treats - thank you again. Beautifully furnished.
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