The Old Forge

There are lots of original features in The Old Forge. 
It 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 in the walls.
It is very comfortably furnished with both modern and period pieces, with comfy sofas tucked into nooks and crannies and plenty of books (fiction and non-fiction), 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, raised open fire (with fireguard), dining table and chairs.
Many books, games, videos/DVDs.

Kitchen: Well lit with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, combination microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, table and chairs and ample crockery and cooking utensils. Digital radio to keep the cook happy!

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. Open fire. For winter lets (November - March) a starter pack of kindling and coal is provided.  Additional bags of coal are available to buy.

Outside:  Just outside the door there is an enclosed patio and gravel area with picnic bench seating and a washing line.  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 well parked cars) and a grass area surrounded on 3 sides by a beech hedge. Selection of garden furniture and barbecue in shed.

What we provide
All bed linen and towels.
Tea, coffee, sugar and enough milk for first cuppa when you arrive.  Plus a cake or other tea time goodies and eggs if the hens are laying enough! 
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 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 asked not to smoke in the cottage please.

Tesco, Sainsbury and Asda 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, these people also deliver - We Love Local Food

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 - not signposted) 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 here at Pet Friendly Rentals