The Forge, a property with a garden, is situated in Taunton, 43 km from Dunster Castle, 43 km from Wells Cathedral, as well as 44 km from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum. The holiday home is 50 km from Sherborne Old Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Tiverton Castle is 39 km away. The Forge includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven. The accommodation is non-smoking. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Taunton, like golfing, cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 57 km from The Forge.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Taunton
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    Canada Canada
    The host Sharon met us on arrival and showed us around. The Forge has pretty much everything you would need for a comfortable stay and is in a lovely quiet village within a short driving distance of Taunton.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Forge was an exceptional place. Set in a peaceful village in Somerset. A one bedroom apartment with a studio kitchen area so clean, tastefully decorated and everything was to hand to make it an extremely comfortable stay. Sharon the host was...
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Host was brilliant, met me on time at the property and shown me how everything worked, very nice lady. Was very clean .
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 83,560 reviews from 21463 properties
21463 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

This single-storey property has an open-plan living space with a kitchen are with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, a dishwasher, dining seating for two and a sitting area. There is a bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite shower room. Outside, there is an enclosed private garden with furniture and off-road parking for one car. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Apologies, no pets and no smoking or vaping. Within 1.3 miles there is a shop and within 1.5 miles, a pub. The Forge is a characterful dwelling to explore Somerset. Please note this property has a minimum of 3 night stays.

Neighbourhood information

Taunton, Somerset's county town, is a lovely place to visit for a cottage vacation. The town features beautiful structures with attractive stone and Tudor architecture. It also has a remarkable history going back more than a thousand years, including a monastery from the tenth century. With the Orchard Shopping Centre and many other places to buy and eat, it provides fantastic amenities. Taunton also contains a variety of parks and museums, one of which has hosted the Taunton Flower Show for more than 150 years.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Forge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Forge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Forge

  • The Forge can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Forge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Forge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, The Forge is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The Forge is 3.1 miles from the centre of Taunton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Forge has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.