"A truly dog friendly cottage.  Much appreciated by all our pooches.  Great weather.  Comfy cottage.  Many thanks"

"Definitely will be back again next year."

The above are recent entries in our guestbook. See what  a great time our other guests have had in the The Old Forge by looking in our Guestbook.

The Old Forge has been converted from the original 18th century working building with the original two forges still in place (one is a working raised open fireplace). Almost every room has exposed beams and there are many areas of original brick and flint walls. 

It is very comfortably furnished with both modern and period pieces, with comfy sofas tucked into nooks and crannies and plenty of books, pictures, cushions and homely touches.

Sitting/Dining Room:  Large open plan area, well furnished with plenty of seating, TV with Freeview,  DVD player, CD hi-fi, multi fuel stove in feature brick fireplace, dining table and chairs.
Many books, games and DVDs.

Kitchen: Large and well equipped with electric range cooker, large modern fridge/freezer, combination microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and ample crockery and cooking utensils. Digital radio to keep the cook happy.  Newly refurbished in 2011! 

Blue Tit bedroom: Double bed.  
Kingfisher bedroom: Double bed
Duck bedroom:  Single bed
Wren bedroom: Twin beds, toe to toe.  En-Suite Bathroom with bath, over-bath shower, washbasin and w.c.
Finch bedroom  Three single beds. 

All bedrooms have wardrobes, drawers and/or bedside cupboards.

Bathroom: Bath, washbasin and w.c.
Shower room:  Shower, washbasin and w.c.

Heating: Night storage heaters and electric radiators. Multifuel stove. For winter lets (November - March) a starter pack of kindling and coal/wood is provided.  Additional coal/wood is available to buy.

Outside:  Just outside the door there is a fenced patio and gravel area with picnic bench seating.  Beyond that, there is a gated and fenced gravel/grass area.  Outside that there is a gravel car parking area (room for up to 4 cars) and a grass area surrounded on 3 sides by a beech hedge. Selection of garden furniture and barbecue.

What we provide
All bed linen.  Please bring your own bath towels.
Tea, coffee, sugar and enough milk for first cuppa when you arrive.  Plus a cake or other tea time goodies and half a dozen eggs if our hens are laying.
Home made dog biscuits.
Good selection of cooking/serving equipment. 
All place settings, glasses, table linen. Tea towels.
Fresh toilet rolls in each bathroom and kitchen roll.
Well ordered information on places to visit.
A selection of walking routes/books, recommendations
on places to eat, shop, takeaways etc. 
For doggy provisions please see It's a dog's life
Optional Internet access via a BT dongle at £15/week if available (The Old Piggery has first dibs on this!)
Cot and highchair if required. 
Small or large (90 x 70 x 60cm) dog crate if required.

Please note - there is no land line telephone for the Forge. The most reliable network for the area is Vodafone.

Guests are requested not to smoke in the cottage please.

Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda and Waitrose all deliver to The Old Forge, so if you want to arrange for a delivery on the day of your arrival, just let us know and we will put it all away for you.  If you would rather have local food, We Love Local Food also deliver.

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For even more local food there is wonderful new shop in Stalham - Truly Local - run as a not for profit enterprise selling items from within a 35 mile radius. We are happy to put together a box of groceries for any amount you specify.  Please email Sue to arrange this.
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How to find us:  Post code: NR12 9HL

Or - from the A149 at Stalham, take the turning signposted to Happisburgh, Walcott and Bacton (Stepping Stone Lane).  Turn left at the T junction and travel approx 2 miles.  The Old Forge is on this road towards the bottom of the slight rise leading up to the big church.  There is a small lane (Back Lane - no name sign) running along the back of the property.  You need to go down this lane to access the parking.

If we cannot offer you the property you want on the date you want why not try looking for other dog friendly properties at Pet Friendly Rentals.

Availability for 2012
(updated 6th February 2012)

All February and March bookings made from 1/2/2012 will have a £30 edible/drinkable goodie hamper from the fabulous Truly Local shop.

Click here for Booking details

"This has been a fantastic holiday!  The Old Forge has everything you need and in an excellent location.  Nothing is too much trouble for Sue should you need anything.  Thank you very much!  Definitely coming back.  Do try the Star Inn for dinner - excellent and only 2 miles away."
Comments left by lovely guests and their dogs from Essex - July 2011

A truly dog friendly cottage.  Much appreciated by all our pooches.
Janet, Ziggy and Dilly September 2011

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The Old Forge is managed by Sue Allen but owned by Sue and Chris Harris who run Stepping Stones - a gorgeous, tropical, eco-resort in Belize, Central America.

Dog biscuits for the Forge are made by Jan at Neros Kitchen in Happisburgh, raising money for Halkida Dog Shelter in Greece.