A picture perfect Grade II listed cottage, with thatched roof set within the sublime East Devonshire village of Ashill. With stunning original features throughout, this idyllic cottage is the perfect getaway from it all retreat.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Woodburner, Gas Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Front garden with garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. . Nestled in the lush Devonshire countryside on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Forge Cottage is a Grade II Listed gem rich in history. Once serving as both a post office and doctor’s surgery, as well as the local blacksmith’s smithy, it retains echoes of its past including an old grinding stone set into the garden lawn.
This charming, thatched cottage is full of original features, including wooden beams, stunning oak doors, and a charming bread oven. The inviting living room with plush green and burnt orange seating, TV and wood burning stove. The room is accented by wood panelling and an original inglenook fireplace, creating the perfect cosy retreat. Adjacent is a snug, ideal for relaxation, offering bean bags, a sofa, a fun wicker bucket chair, and a second TV. The kitchen diner captures true cottage charm, offering an LPG gas oven and 5 burner hob, complete with a window seat, rustic bench style seating, and a feature fireplace with an inset electric wood burner. Upstairs, three delightful bedrooms await. The main room offers a kingsize bed, elegant wooden furniture, and oak floors, while a quaint double and cosy twin, each with charming window seats, invite relaxation. A family bathroom with a shower over the bath provides a soothing end to a day of exploring. Outside, the rear garden offers a tranquil haven with a secluded corner sofa and table set by an apple tree, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or a little al fresco dining.
A short stroll away, the village inn offers culinary delights and nearby tennis court and a playpark keep guests of all ages entertained. With Exmoor to the north, with it’s wild ponies, rolling green hills and beautiful vistas; Devon’s beaches to the south, including Sidmouth and Seaton endless day trips await you. The M5 motorway is a short distance away, conveniently linking you with Cornwall and Somerset too, including the bustling Cathedral city of Exeter with its historic quayside and wealth of restaurants, shopping and attractions. Nearest beach 19 miles.
Free WiFi