The Old Smithy

5.0★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Games Room
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

45 Customer Review(s)

Alan
October 2024

“This was our third stay at The Od Smithy and we enjoyed our break.”

The Old Smithy is very homely and comfortable and a good base for what the area has to offer. Alan and Ali Varey

The Old Smithy is very homely and comfortable and a good base for what the area has to offer. Alan and Ali Varey

- Alan, October 2024
Martyn September 2024

“Very happy with the inside, A lot of cobwebs along the inside of the bedroom curtain rail.”

The photo used on the website is out dated, due to the maintenance of the grounds as the garden is very over grown. So we coud not park our car with difficulty in the allocated drive way, The entrance door way to the property, where the thatch edging above the door way is completely covered in a huge amounts of spider webs, as somebody who has a fear of spiders found this to be extremely concerning. So this did not give us very good 1st impressions from the outside. But from the inside of the property there was everything you would need for your stay.

- Martyn, September 2024
Michael August 2024

“The property had everything that you require for a comfortable stay.”

All items in the cottage were of a good quality and comfortable. The cottage was clean and tidy. We especially enjoyed the homemade cake, tea and milk and picked flowers were a nice touch. If you want to get away from all the noise this is the perfect place to stay.

- Michael, August 2024
Breon August 2024

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Smithy.”

Beautiful cottage & surroundings. Peaceful & relaxing break. Couldn’t ask for more. Lanes tight but really not as bad as we expected. Couldn’t find the washing machine and the nettles etc do need cutting back at the rear where the car is parked. Overall, fabulous place and our host Mrs Hill’s welcome of cake & advice was much appreciated. Thank you.

- Breon, August 2024
Richard July 2024

“We absolutely loved the property.”

A great location (if tricky down some narrow lanes :) The cottage was roomy, stylish, and great to relax in Secluded, but in a perfect way

- Richard, July 2024
Sarah June 2024

“A little gem of a property in the countryside, if its peace and quiet you want this is the place and with local tourist spots and walks within easy reach by car, you couldn't ask for more.”

The whole property was very roomy, comfy and clean and would highly recommend.

- Sarah, June 2024
Rosie May 2024

“My husband and I had a lovely stay here.”

The cottage is very clean & comfortable. The only negative for myself is the step into the bathroom was very deep which with me having mobility issues I ordered a step on amazon prime to use while we were there. There are other steps into the kitchen but they were manageable ( for me). So if anyone is disabled, consider the steps, as although it's all on one level there are quite a few steps to negotiate. Fresh milk and cake awaited our arrival which was very welcome. The road to the cottage is very very narrow and winding so be prepared foe that also. If you love the countryside and being in the middle of nowhere , this is the place for you. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend the old smithy. The owner being next door was no problem, our Privacy was respected completely. We were sorry we missed the owner on the day we left to say goodbye. The wildlife surrounding the property is lovely, often hearing owls at night and deer jumping out in front of us as we drove. 100% recommended for a peaceful holiday. Rosie & Nick

- Rosie, May 2024
Christine May 2024

“Beautiful cottage, very comfortable and with everything you you need.”

Spotlessly clean and Mary was very friendly and helpful, we appreciated the fresh flowers and cake on arrival.

- Christine, May 2024
Anne April 2024

“Everything we needed was available in the cottage.”

A very extensive information folder available in the cottage. Mary was very welcoming. We had a wonderful relaxing week & highly recommend the cottage.

- Anne, April 2024
Alan September 2023

“This was our second trip to The Old Smithy, we returned because we found the place so comfortable and an ideal base for relaxing.”

My wife and I were impressed with the setting of The Old Smithy and how well it had been renovated. Plenty to see and do not too far away whatever your tastes are. I am sure we will be back for a third visit.

- Alan, September 2023
Paul August 2023

“A lovely cottage in the countryside.”

Owner very friendly and helpful. We'll equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed. Spacious lounge diner.

- Paul, August 2023
Simone July 2023

“Clean and cozy.”

Great hospitality!

- Simone, July 2023
Ruth June 2023

“An excellent cottage in every way.”

Looked after to the highest standard. Immaculate, comfortable, well equipped, and very welcoming. We had nice weather too which made a big difference.

- Ruth, June 2023
Keith June 2023

“Very comfortable and well maintained property.”

Nothing at all to comment on, or to criticise

- Keith, June 2023
Joyce June 2023

“Lovely cottage bigger than it appears in photos.”

Nice and cool to come home to in this very hot weather. Really comfortable big bed. Close to lots of interesting places to see.

- Joyce, June 2023
Mike May 2023

“Very comfortable and secluded.”

Left to our own devices which was much appreciated.

- Mike, May 2023
Jessica April 2023

“A lovely cottage!”

The property was both clean and comfortable and one of the best we have stayed in. It was well situated for visits to The Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth, RHS Rosemoor and Forde Abbey as well as shopping in Honiton. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

- Jessica, April 2023
Fiona March 2023

“The Old Smithy is set in a beautiful location and doesn't disappoint its lovely inside with everything you need for a wonderful break.”

Great walks from the door and just a short car journey to so many other lovely places Thank you Mary we really enjoyed our stay

- Fiona, March 2023
James October 2022

“The Old Smithy is a beautiful, well-appointed cottage deep in the Devon countryside.”

Surrounded by the Blackdown Hills, the cottage is in a spectacular location and befriended by both cows and alpacas in the adjacent fields. If you value peace, quiet and proximity to nature, the Old Smithy is the place to stay. The owner, Mrs Mary Hill, couldn't be more friendly or helpful and welcomed us to the cottage with lemon drizzle cake. The cottage is however remote and the approach is a little nerve-racking when arriving for the first time, especially if you follow a satnav which takes you down lanes not much wider than the width of a car! We would happily visit again and recommend the cottage for a very peaceful stay.

- James, October 2022
Teresa October 2022

“A very pleasant stay, but we would suggest more signage on route to the cottage, as quite difficult to find if it is your first visit.”

Otherwise it was wonderful.

- Teresa, October 2022
Alan September 2022

“The Old Smithy was a superb base for a great holiday.”

Very well set out and comfortable.

- Alan, September 2022
David September 2022

“A delightful thatched cottage hidden away behind high hedges and tall trees, The Old Smithy is a peaceful refuge from the hurly burly of gridlocked motorways and life in general.”

Without doubt it is faultless; everything you need is here, and we would have returned one day had I not been poorly the day before we left. The situation had the potential to be extremely awkward for Mary, indeed for us all. This was one occasion where an isolated cottage was far from ideal.

- David, September 2022
Mary August 2022

“The cottage is located in a beautiful village in Devon.”

It has a terrace outside with patio table/chairs and parasol-the perfect place for eating outside and enjoying the sounds of the countryside.The interior is very modern,comfortable and cosy.The kitchen is well equipped and much larger than the typical kitchen found in 1 bedroom cottage.I will definitely recommend a stay in this cottage to family& friends.

- Mary, August 2022
Ron August 2022

“What a fantastic place.”

Peaceful setting in rural Idyll. A wonderful experience. Will be rebooking for a return visit.

- Ron, August 2022
Christine August 2022

“A really delightful holiday cottage, wanting for nothing!”

We stayed during a really hot week and it was so cool and airy. Would recommend to anyone! Many thanks

- Christine, August 2022
Courtney July 2022

“We had a wonderful time at the Old Smithy.”

The cottage was beautifully decorated with all mod cons and was set in a stunning location. If you're looking for a peaceful relaxing stay where you can wake up to the sound of bird song instead of traffic noise, this is the place to be. We loved it and would definitely visit again in future. Thank you!

- Courtney, July 2022
Richard June 2022

“Lovely comfortable cottage, very well equipped, friendly owner.”

The downside is that is it a bit remote, but that does mean it is wonderfully quiet and peaceful. We had a really nice break here and would recommend it.

- Richard, June 2022
Roger June 2022

“Great host property was as we wanted a bit isolated but was exactly what we were looking for.”

- Roger, June 2022
Diane June 2022

“The cottage is very comfortable & has everything you might possibly need but it is remote with no shops or places to eat in walking distance.”

We are oldies & found driving along the single tracks to/from the cottage to the main road very stressful, especially when a vehicle came the other way, so we left 3 nights early to visit family a couple of hours away. Our fault we should have read the Sykes reviews before we booked as someone else did mention the roads are a little hairy.

- Diane, June 2022
Thomas May 2022

“An amazing property.”

Please thank the owner (Mary) for making us welcome and accommodating our interest in birds by filling the feeders every day.

- Thomas, May 2022
Tina April 2022

“Our second visit to The Old Smithy.”

Absolutely delightful place to stay.. Total peace and tranquility abound here. Cottage is first class with everything you need and a very comfortable bed and great shower. Easy parking outside cottage. Mary Hill is lovely. 11 out of 10 for sure.

- Tina, April 2022
David October 2021

“We had a lovely stay with all the home comforts.”

The area is beautiful with lots of stunning views from every window. We will definitely be back.

- David, October 2021
Anthony October 2021

“AN EXCELLENT PROPERTY OWNER VERY FREINDLY BUT NOT INTRUSIVE.”

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS THERE WOULDSTRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY

- Anthony, October 2021
Jeff September 2021

“Superb thatched cottage.”

Very spacious and immaculately presented. An absolute gem in a beautiful tranquil setting in the heart of Devon countryside. A great base to explore the many delightful towns and villages both inland and along the stunning Jurassic coast. We received a warm welcome from our friendly and welcoming host Mary who made us feel very much at home. We would strongly recommend this property.

- Jeff, September 2021
Tina August 2021

“Superb cottage in stunning location.”

Absolutely perfect. Very clean, very comfortable bed, good shower and everything we needed. Such a feel good place to stay in.

- Tina, August 2021
Peter July 2021

“Mary Hill is an excellent host”

- Peter, July 2021
Scott July 2021

“A beautiful cottage, even nicer than the description and a wonderful host.”

- Scott, July 2021
Theresa June 2021

“Mary is a very good host.”

The kitchen in very well provided for. Lovely patio area for drinks outside, weather allowing. Would only mention the single chairs, are not that comfortable, although the settee is. The roads to the cottage are a little hairy, until you get used to them, but that is Devon and Cornwall roads anyway.

- Theresa, June 2021
Michael June 2021

“Lovely cottage home from home every thing you need beautiful country side just wat we needed after the last year”

- Michael, June 2021
Colin June 2021

“Fantastic cottage beautiful position with exceptional host.”

If you are looking for a quiet cottage in the countryside,look no further.

- Colin, June 2021
Mike May 2021

“This was home from home.”

Everything we needed was provided, it was spotlessly clean, was very relaxing and quiet, well located and reasonably priced.

- Mike, May 2021
Martin October 2020

“Superb cottage in a lovely setting .”

had a great holiday. very helpful owners

- Martin, October 2020
Roy September 2020

“Accurate description of premises, excellent facilities and friendly and helpful owners.”

Excellent position for exploring Devon. We would certainly return.

- Roy, September 2020
Julie July 2020

“The cottage was exactly how described but with added extras like air fresheners in bathroom and foil etc in kitchen (you don’t get these in every cottage) Setting was wonderful as it was deep in the countryside and we could see the cows in the field from the lounge window.”

Owners were friendly without being intrusive

- Julie, July 2020
Sally March 2020

“The Old Smithy was very clean and new.”

The bed was extremely comfortable and the house was warm and cosy. The owner had provided milk and home made cake on our arrival. The kitchen was a home from home with loads of equipment. Everything was excellent, we even had Wi-Fi and Sky TV. The local area is safe and very quiet with views of the, hills, farmland and sheep. The location is good for access to Honiton, the south coast and the moors. We visited, Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, Seaton and Beer to the south. Okehampton and Tavistock to the west in Dartmoor. There are lots of walks near the Smithy in the Blackdown Hills. I would highly recommend The Old Smithy for couples who like to get away from the town for a while.

- Sally, March 2020

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Summary

Ground-floor Living
One super-king-size double bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request)
Wet room with shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with sofa bed, kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Oil central heating, electric fire
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, shared washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, WiFi, selection of games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Snooker room available with Table Tennis
Ample off road parking
Front patio with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 4 miles, pub 2 miles
Note: 2 step up into kitchen, 1 step down into shower room

The property

Situated in the very heart of the magnificent Blackdown Hills AONB is this one-of-a-kind smithy conversion, perfectly suited for a couple.

You will immediately be drawn in by its exquisite exterior, particularly its quaint thatched roof.

Placed just on the outskirts of the wonderful market town of Honiton and within reach of some renowned attractions and opportunities, this is a terrific base from which to explore this marvellous region of England.

Be welcomed into The Old Smithy by its open-plan living area with sofa, dressed with calming neutral decor to create the perfect spot to kick back and relax during your stay with high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams adding an extra sense of charm.

The sitting area is enhanced by an attractive integrated electric fire, TV with SkyQ and a selection of DVDs, the perfect way to end each day with your other half.

The splendid dining table and window seat rest close by, while a couple of steps up brings you to the amply equipped kitchen which features an exposed stone feature fireplace.

Just off of the kitchen area lies an immaculate bedroom fit with a super king-size bed and lying adjacent to a lavish wet room so you can prepare for your day in style.

Outside, you can make the most of a lovely patio area which makes for a lovely relaxing space.

From the doorstep of The Old Smithy, you can take advantage of a number of scenic walking paths and trails.

As well as this, popular resorts such as Lyme Regis and Sidmouth are dotted along the renowned Jurassic Coast.

For a romantic retreat with your loved one, The Old Smithy could be the perfect stay for you.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LUPPITT

Honiton 6.4 miles; Axminster 15.8 miles.

Situated in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Devon/Somerset border, lies the village of Luppitt, just 6.4 miles from Honiton. With wonderful fields, hedgerows, woodlands and isolated farmsteads this is rural living at its best. Within the village you will one of Britain’s smallest pubs which rests snugly within the owner’s farmhouse and serves one beer – Otter Bitter, which is a favourite local brew. Despite its small size, this pub promises bags of character and charm, as well as a dartboard for entertainment. Find a larger selection of amenities within the nearby market town of Honiton, where you will also find the award-winning Thelma Hulbert Gallery access to a number of local beauty spots which include the Iron Age Hembury Fort and Blackbury Camp. For those feeling active, look forward to exploring miles of countryside upon the Blackdown Hills, where you will find opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding amidst endearing woodland and rolling valleys. Luppitt promises to be a wonderful escape to this part of the countryside with your loved ones.

Note: There are 2 steps up into the kitchen and 1 step down into the shower room.
Note: Until restrictions change, the shared Games Room will be closed to guests.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was our third stay at The Od Smithy and we enjoyed our break.”

“Very happy with the inside, A lot of cobwebs along the inside of the bedroom curtain rail.”

“The property had everything that you require for a comfortable stay.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Smithy.”

“We absolutely loved the property.”

“A little gem of a property in the countryside, if its peace and quiet you want this is the place and with local tourist spots and walks within easy reach by car, you couldn't ask for more.”

“My husband and I had a lovely stay here.”

“Beautiful cottage, very comfortable and with everything you you need.”

“Everything we needed was available in the cottage.”

“This was our second trip to The Old Smithy, we returned because we found the place so comfortable and an ideal base for relaxing.”

“A lovely cottage in the countryside.”

“Clean and cozy.”

“An excellent cottage in every way.”

“Very comfortable and well maintained property.”

“Lovely cottage bigger than it appears in photos.”

“Very comfortable and secluded.”

“A lovely cottage!”

“The Old Smithy is set in a beautiful location and doesn't disappoint its lovely inside with everything you need for a wonderful break.”

“The Old Smithy is a beautiful, well-appointed cottage deep in the Devon countryside.”

“A very pleasant stay, but we would suggest more signage on route to the cottage, as quite difficult to find if it is your first visit.”

“The Old Smithy was a superb base for a great holiday.”

“A delightful thatched cottage hidden away behind high hedges and tall trees, The Old Smithy is a peaceful refuge from the hurly burly of gridlocked motorways and life in general.”

“The cottage is located in a beautiful village in Devon.”

“What a fantastic place.”

“A really delightful holiday cottage, wanting for nothing!”

“We had a wonderful time at the Old Smithy.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage, very well equipped, friendly owner.”

“Great host property was as we wanted a bit isolated but was exactly what we were looking for.”

“The cottage is very comfortable & has everything you might possibly need but it is remote with no shops or places to eat in walking distance.”

“An amazing property.”

“Our second visit to The Old Smithy.”

“We had a lovely stay with all the home comforts.”

“AN EXCELLENT PROPERTY OWNER VERY FREINDLY BUT NOT INTRUSIVE.”

“Superb thatched cottage.”

“Superb cottage in stunning location.”

“Mary Hill is an excellent host”

“A beautiful cottage, even nicer than the description and a wonderful host.”

“Mary is a very good host.”

“Lovely cottage home from home every thing you need beautiful country side just wat we needed after the last year”

“Fantastic cottage beautiful position with exceptional host.”

“This was home from home.”

“Superb cottage in a lovely setting .”

“Accurate description of premises, excellent facilities and friendly and helpful owners.”

“The cottage was exactly how described but with added extras like air fresheners in bathroom and foil etc in kitchen (you don’t get these in every cottage) Setting was wonderful as it was deep in the countryside and we could see the cows in the field from the lounge window.”

“The Old Smithy was very clean and new.”

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The property

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About the location

LUPPITT