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Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, video games, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Market overton, England
  • The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre
    7 min drive
  • Oakham Castle
    11 min drive
  • Barnsdale Gardens
    12 min drive
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    72 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.

Stylish, spacious and fun.

A multi award winning converted grade 2 listed stone property in the heart of a beautiful Rutland village.

The Old Forge enjoys a spacious galleried living room which is stylishly appointed with contemporary furniture and has a very well equipped kitchen.

You can walk to the excellent village shop, pub and cafe. It's a short drive to beautiful Stamford, Oakham and Rutland Water.

The property has solid wooden floors throughout the ground floor and commands views across the village green.

The property started life as the village blacksmiths and over time has evolved serving as a petrol station in the 1950s and more recently as the village doctor's surgery and as a photographic studio.

Converted into its current format and winner of the prestigious George Phillips and civic trust awards it provides an excellent holiday home with many original features such as original doors, exposed stone and brickwork twinned with stylish furniture from b&b italia and luxury modern appliances from Siemens, Bosch, fisher and paykel, Bang and Olufsen and Miele.

Downstairs there is a separate snug whilst the upstairs accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, one en suite with double and king sized beds.

The kitchen has an electric oven, microwave, halogen hob, dishwasher and lots and lots of kitchen gadgets! There are a good selection of kitchen basics and plenty of cook books to inspire.

There is fast fibre optic broadband and tv with Netflix and other on line services in the snug. There is also a good range of dvds to enjoy.

Music lovers will enjoy the Bang and Olufsen stereo which has Bluetooth connectivity.

The property has a spiral staircase to one bedroom so is not suitable for toddlers or very young children.

There is storage and hanging space for clothes and other personal items.

The bathroom has a roll top bath with a shower attachment.

A separate pantry houses a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer along with a supply of kitchen basics.

There is also selection of information on the local area, books and traditional board games should you feel the urge to kick back and relax.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Nottingham Raceway Karting. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Nottingham Raceway Karting and 7 minutes from The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Alex Taylor

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 3

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note property has a spiral staircase

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 House
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Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Market overton
Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Market overton
Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4
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Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 House
Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4
Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4
Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4
Multi award winning Rutland village home sleeps 4.
Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. Oakham

Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and great location
The house was very well equipped and comfortable. It was in a great location - a minute walk from the pub and village shop, and not too far from places to visit and for walking. Communication with Alex was very speedy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michaela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had a lovely couple of days at the Forge. The house was lovely, perfect for what we needed. Alex was incredibly helpful with advice of where to go and availability if we needed anything. Also recommend the community shop in the village, lovely people. Would love to go back.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a beautiful location. Highly recommended!
This is the perfect house for a couple or family. It is very well equipped and you will have everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The house is clean and beautifully furnished. There is a double bedroom with en-suite (the only bathroom, although there is a toilet downstairs), and another smaller double bedroom. There is also a “snug” which is a great TV/games room, and there are lots of games and dvds to keep you entertained. A wee word of caution, the shower is over the beautiful free standing bath. It’s quite a high step to get in and out of, and at only 5’ 2” there was much room between my head and the ceiling. Not a deal breaker though, we’d thoroughly recommend this property. Market Overton is a great base to explore the surrounding area, visits to Rutland Water and Stamford are a must. Burleigh House is impressive but it is a bit like walking through an art gallery, not the stately home we expected. There are loads of walks, and the house has a good set of OS maps (thanks Alex). The local pub is close by and serves good food and has lovely friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ysanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We stayed at this property as a friend and I were racing in the Vitruvian Middle Distance Triathlon and this property was 10mins drive away from the start. About 2 weeks before we arrived, we emailed Alex to ask about restaurant recommendations and he was really helpful with sending through a variety of suggestions and local shops. We ended up eating in the local pub and the barman was very friendly and the steak was amazing!!! We received very clear instructions on how to get into the property and how to use the equipment (coffee maker, dishwasher sound system etc) in the house. On arrival, we found a loaf of bread (baked locally) and milk in the fridge which was a wonderful welcome. The property is clean and tidy, and very comfortable (had a great 2 nights sleep). The spiral staircases may be a bit tricky for those unsteady on their feet. It was a lovely stay and a highly recommended property.

10/10 Excellent

Tayla H., Birmingham

Beautiful property and friendly host
We stayed at Alex's property for a nearby music festival and it was perfect! Alex was very attentive giving and in depth guide and instructions prior to arriving. We arrived to chocolates, sweets and coffee which was a lovely touch and much appreciated after a long shift! The house itself was beautiful the pictures don't do it justice. The area is very quaint and picturesque. We were sad to leave would definitely stay again. Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Stunning house set in a perfect location
Set in a lovely village this stunning house had everything we could need. We stayed here recently for two days whilst on route to Newcastle. The location was perfect, set just off of the A1 and in a very quiet setting. The house was extremely well equipped with games, dvds, an amazing entertainment system and extremely comfortable furnishings. The owner was very helpful from start to finish and answered every question that we had as well as recommending local days out. I would highly recommend this property and would love to visit again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay and the owner is extremely helpful, going out of his way to provide everything you need. (Due to a medical issue i neded a landline available, out of 20 properties i asked only this owner responded by offering to purchase one giving me the peace of mind to have a short break away)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ami S.

Lovely stay in rural village in Rutland
Can highly recommend Alex’s place in Market Overton. We felt completely at home, the property is even better than the pictures portray. Great location to explore Rutland, highly recommend the Hambleton bakery bread, the Fox and Hounds in Exton and the Olive Branch in Clipsham. All of these came from a wealth of pre arrival information that Alex supplied, such a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Els & Wiljo V., Mill, The Netherlands

Beautifull old Cottage with one challange
Beautifull old Cottage, lots of quality features. Only problem is the shower, not realy possible for people of some age.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Beautifully restored historic building, perfect to get away from it all
Great location in the middle of a quiet village with local amenities and attractions. Wonderfully airy and large space yet cozy at the same time to relax. Furnished to a very high quality. Alex was a great host, providing lots of information prior to arrival and in a timely fashion. Thank you!