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Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.

Family-friendly vacation home in Oakham

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In the heart of a picturesque Rutland village, The Old Forge offers a unique and stylish retreat. This beautifully converted grade 2 listed stone property boasts solid wooden floors, original doors, exposed stone and brickwork alongside modern luxury appliances from top brands like Siemens and Miele.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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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

Rules

Please note that the property has oak flooring on the ground floor so no high heels please.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 House
Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Market overton
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Multi Award Winning Rutland Village Home Sleeps 4 Market overton
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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

About the neighborhood

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Market overton, England

What's nearby

  • The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Barnsdale Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Oakham Castle - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Rutland Water Country Park - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Oakham Station - 11 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grainstore Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White Lion Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Buttercross - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Multi award winning Rutland village home, sleeps 4. located?

Located in Oakham, this family-friendly vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Nottingham Raceway Karting, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre and Barnsdale Gardens. Rutland Water Country Park and Woolsthorpe Line Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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