About this property
A single-storey 17th-century brick and flint holiday home located in Melton, The Old Forge is ideal for a family looking to explore the countryside of Suffolk. Take a step back in time as you enter into a beautiful open-plan living area where tiled flooring stretches throughout and bare brick walls complement tall ceilings with wooden beams, giving this property a real sense of character. There is a selection of sofas for you to relax in and the walls here are decorated with items and paintings relevant to countryside living, and from here you can cook up a storm in the kitchen where ample amenities cater to your culinary needs, dining at the central wooden table or outside in the quaint courtyard. The Old Forge has two bedrooms, a double with homely décor and lots of storage and a twin with countryside décor, and there is a shower room for your refreshment. Melton is a quaint village that offers countryside walks as well as its own pub, The Wilford Bridge, Foxburrow Nature Reserve and Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf, and you will find walks along the Riven Deben. A short distance away the market town of Woodbridge boasts a selection of eateries, as well as a convenience store where you can stock up on essentials. Further from the property, a day trip can be taken to the historic village of Orford, with the magnificent Orford castle, or visit the seaside town of Aldeburgh where there is a fantastic beach, selection of shops, eateries and a town museum. Make a countryside holiday to remember with a stay at The Old Forge.
Melton is a rural village resting between Ipswich and Lowestoft within Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is served by Melton railway station and is just a mile from the historic market town of Woodbridge. The village has a small selection of independent shops and a couple of popular pubs so is a great place to stop off to stock up on a few essentials and have a drink while enjoying the captivating surrounding countryside. There are a number of attractions on the doorstep including some fantastic golf courses for the grown-ups and Congo Rapids Adventure Golf for the not so grown-up, as well as the rural idyll that is Foxburrow Nature Reserve. Towns such as Woodbridge, Ipswich and Lowestoft are within a short drive and offer a great range of attractions and amenities.
Accommodation
Single storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Heating.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, small box freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
TV, Freeview, WiFi, selection of books.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear courtyard garden with furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Note: If you wish to bring a dog it must be mentioned at the time of booking.
Note: Guests receive a welcome gift on arrival
Reviews (8)
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Andrew
As out dated TV's weren't fit for purpose...sorry to be so blunt. Good job we had our laptops. Well eguipped kitchen though freezer needs a complete defrost and dishwasher needs replacing as rusty in the inside. But beds were comfortable. Could do with good outside lighting and trimming up the bushes in the garden. Our dog loved the the vast outdoor space Would stay here again if these issues were put right
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Lisa
Great location for exploring the area. We loved the safe and secure enclosed courtyard. Good to have parking provided and WiFi worked well, although the joining instructions in the book need updating with the new BT link. For a last minute booking, we were pleasantly surprised. The double mattress was very hard and uncomfortable and one of the singles we used was lumpy and both need replacing. There are no instructions in the cottage on what you can recycle and which bins to use - we had to Google Suffolk council to check. We found out that you canât recycle glass as you have to take to a glass recycling centre- this type of info should be provided. There are also no instructions on what to do when leaving the property, ie where to leave used bedding, etc. No leaflets provided on places to visit. Could also do with providing some wine glasses. It would be nice if there was an outside light by the seating area in the courtyard so you didnât have to sit in the dark.
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Teresa
Ideal location for visiting Sutton Hoo, the Deben with all its attractions such as the Tide Mill and the reconstruction of the Saxon Burial ship, the Suffolk coast etc and great river views just a short walk away.