The Old Forge – Home 652594 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Old Forge – Home 652594
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 30 mi
- Not suitable for children
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
On the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and overlooking Dynefwr Castle in the Towy Valley, lies The Old Forge, a one bedroomed rural retreat. Lovingly converted from an old blacksmith's forge, to create a haven of comfort, character and charm beneath its impressive vaulted, beamed ceiling. The kitchen is fitted with electric oven; ceramic hob; microwave and fridge with freezer compartment, and plenty of storage units. There is a breakfast bar and dining table. The open plan living area with large, comfortable leather sofa bed all make this an idyllic, cosy retreat. Its furnished, walled garden area provides the perfect spot to relax and rest those tired feet after a hike or cycle through the stunning, surrounding countryside. The double bedroom has plenty of storage with wardrobe and bedside cabinets. All linen is provided, towels can be provided for a nominal contribution of £2.00 per set, and on arrival guests will find fresh flowers and hand made flapjacks to welcome them. The cottage is an ideal base for couples wanting a real country holiday. The National Botanic Garden of Wales, and Aberglasney Gardens are ten minutes from the property; and it's only 4 miles to the picture-perfect town of Llandeilo. With over 50 traders in its extensive antiques centre, fortnightly auctions and a great selection of eateries offering everything from fine dining to bowls of hearty, traditional cawl, Llandeilo's guaranteed to be a place you'll want to return to, time and time again.The property is ideally located for walkers: there are numerous country routes that are accessible directly from The Old Forge, whilst others, such as the glorious 'Welsh Fans' and the Brecon Beacons can be reached by a short drive. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with its 170 miles of spectacular scenery is only a 45 minute drive to the west, whilst heading south will bring you to the beautiful Gower Peninsula. Just a 30 minute drive will take you to the Millennium Coastal Park, occupying around 10 miles of coastline on the Burry Estuary. The park offers superb views along its length of the Gower Peninsula – the first designated area of outstanding natural beauty in the UK. The Millenium Coastal Park offers a continuous traffic free cycle/footpath that links with the National Cycle Network; the National Wetlands Centre for Wales, and a championship links golf course. The Towy valley, is an area rich in history and there are many castles along the course of the river that tell the story of past battles: Llandovery; Carreg Cennen; Dynefwr; Dryslwyn; Llansteffan and Kidwelly, are all worth a visit whilst you're here. For those wanting to follow in the footsteps of the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, the beautiful village of Laugharne is a short drive away, whe you can visit the boathouse, his writing shed (preserved as if he's just stepped outside) and Brown's Hotel. What better way to explore this part of Wales than by bike. Cycle along parts of the nearby National Cycle Network taking in beautiful scenery at a leisurely pace. For those seeking adventure, Carmarthenshire has become one of the most exciting places for the fast-growing sport of mountain biking: Brechfa Forest with its nationally renowned network of trails, is only 15 minutes away by car. The owners have close links with a local bike shop, where parts, repairs and even tours can be arranged with prior notice. Secure and covered storage for bikes will also be provided by the owners, and if you're caught out in the rain on the mountains, the owners are happy to provide drying facilities.
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Bed & bathroom
- 1 Full bed, 1 Sofa beds
- 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Bron J.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 56 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 14 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 23 reviews
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23 reviews
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- Very Good
- 3
- Average
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“Worth Every Penny!!”
Me & my boyfriend stayed here for 4 nights and we loved every second of it. Very clean, tidy and in such a peaceful location. Great escape from the urban world!! Very private and calming area. The… More
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“Amazing stay”
We had an amazing week staying at the Old Forge. The place was absolutely spotless which put COVID concerns to rest, and Bron was so welcoming. The location was perfect for exploring the Brecon Beacon… More
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“Beautiful accommodation and great cycle rides.”
Had a great week in the Old Forge! The accommodation was perfect for us and beautifully clean. We came with bikes and as well as being able to store them securely our hosts Bron and Steve also gave us some great ideas of local cycle routes. Wonderful traffic free cycle rides, we particularly loved the cycle to the Mumbles and Swansea. Did some lovely walks too, visiting Lyn y Fan Fach and Carreg Cennen Castle ( didn’t go in castle but did the circular walk followed by lunch in cafe.) Would love to return with the bikes and explore more of the area.
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“Worthy stay in a quiet corner”
We booked the old forge on Air Bnb and loved our week staying at Bron and Steve's place. A nice touch of tea and coffee on arrival with irresistable flapjack that will defeat even the strong will… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your kind and enthusiastic review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that the Forge was all you hoped it would be. We sincerely hope we will see you again in the future.
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“Perfect get away from it all break”
All the other reviews of the Old Forge are 100% accurate. I had a lovely time here and Bron and Steve were the perfect hosts. I have no negatives to say about the accommodation because there are none.… More
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“The old forge”
Well what a wonderful beautiful place.So clean,tidy and comfortable. It was a home from home. We came for a rest and that is exactly what we got. The cottage was fully equipped with all mod cons and … More
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Response from the owner What a lovely review Sharon: thank you so much. We are so pleased you had a good stay after such a dreadful journey. It was a pleasure to have you stay here with us and we hope we can welcome you here again in the future.
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“perfect cottage for a holiday”
All though you are 4-5miles away from LLandelio it self the cottage was amazing clean all mod cons inside Bron and Steve where brilliant hosts although we dealt with Bron more steve was in the back gr… More
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Response from the owner We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here with us, and hope we will see you again in the future.
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“Capt”
Perfect location and perfect hosts. We loved it and would recommend to anyone to go stay there. The hosts were most help with places to visit and selected fine dining. Perfect all round !!!
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Response from the owner We are so glad you enjoyed your stay here with us, even if it was last year. I don't know why your lovely words have only just come to our attention: thank you so much for them and your recommendation.
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“Excellent location”
The Old Forge was clean and comfortable particularly the bed! The furnishings were good with plenty of storage space and the kitchen well equipped, although there was no washing machine.We did find th… More
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Response from the owner We are very glad you enjoyed your stay here and some of the beautiful attractions the area has to offer.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Fabulous Forge”
A delightfully refurbished blacksmith forge. All we needed and more, the legendary flapjack , milk in the fridge, tea and coffee all ready waiting for us. Steve popped in to check all was Ok and expl… More
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Response from the owner We are so glad you enjoyed your stay here with us and many thanks for your kind words about the Forge: the peace and quiet, maps and sheep will all be here to welcome you again in the future (and the flapjacks of course!).
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Bron (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Bron (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Bron (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Bron the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Bron (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Bron (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Bron (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Bron (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Bron (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Bron (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Bron (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Bron (the owner) a message.
If Bron (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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