The Old Forge, Seymour Place, Totnes, TQ9 5AY, United Kingdom
#3 of 12 B&Bs and inns in Totnes
Guests' ChoiceBased on 272 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 9, 2025
John
United KingdomNothing.
Julie the owner very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast room and garden. Quaint old building. Loads of hot water. Small room but big enough for our short stay.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 8, 2025
Ivan
ArgentinaI don't think there was anything that I didn't like.
Had an excellent time at The Old Forge and Julie was absolutely lovely. The garden is beautiful, as is the building. Breakfast was good, too, though I only had a light one once.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Max
United KingdomEverything was wonderful!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Andrew
United KingdomBreakfast was not included in price
Comfortable stay, great location, very clean room and helpful and friendly staff, namely Julie.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Sally
United KingdomSize of room. Bathroom could do with a shelf or somewhere to put toiletries.
Hostess is lovely and the hotel is ideally placed for visiting our son.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Garrod
United KingdomWe liked everything. 👍
Everything was perfect. It was a lovely, relaxing, and comfortable room with a view of the beautiful garden. Julie was warm, welcoming, and very friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Sue
AustraliaIt was lovely, no complaints from us
Breakfast was amazing! Location was perfect
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Ewen
United KingdomSeems petty but we couldn't get the tap under the sink tap to fill it or fill it from the bath without getting in due to the fixed shower screen!!!! The shower jet wasn't very strong while the pressure in the basin taps was very good. We were only there 2 nights and should have done more investigating before we arrived as both restaurants fully booked. However the pub and bistro were good.
The Forge was nice and central. Breakfast excellent served in pretty conservatory looking out over the garden, Julie was very attentive. The bed was very comfortable and our balcony a bonus.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 21, 2025
Jemma
United KingdomNothing, wonderful stay!
Lovely cute building, clean room, comfy bed, lovely bathroom products. Gorgeous garden and conservatory for breakfast. Wonderful host
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 10, 2025
Rita
United KingdomThe hosts were lovely and helped with lots of advice about Totnes. We could not have found a better place. There is nothing we did not like.
Breakfasts were excellent and in a very nice environment. Only a short walk to the town and there were many walks to be had near the river. We went on several trips out of Totnes and found it an excellent base. There was even a bookshelf for us to borrow books for our evening read.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: June 4, 2025
Richard
Australia5 mins to town great bed great host lovely breakfast and conservatory to have it in -no hesitation in recommending this quiet little hotel
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Kevin
United KingdomCharming hotel, beautifully furnished with a friendly hostess.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Madeline
United KingdomNothing
Excellent all around
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 12, 2025
Paul
United KingdomWe were met with a warm welcome from our host. The room was light and spacious and spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was served to order with a good choice available. The location is ideal for the town centre and surrounding area
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Stephen
AustraliaGreat breakfast with plenty of choice. The location is good with just a short walk to the town centre. Julie was super helpful and a lovely host.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Philip
United KingdomExcellent host cannot fault outstanding and walking distance to Totnes
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 12, 2025
Sarah
United KingdomLovely host who always makes you feel welcome. Gorgeous part of Totnes and brilliant location, including on site parking which is a bonus. Breakfast is wonderful and caters to your needs. Small but perfectly formed room including a lovely shower room.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 12, 2025
Deborah
United KingdomHot water took an age to come through and the water flow was weak for both the shower and the bath
We loved the Old Forge, which is full of character with a beautiful conservatory, terrace and garden. Every detail was carefully curated, from the fresh milk and flowers in the room and the lovely toiletries to the full English breakfast. We would stay again. A lovely walk into town
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 6, 2025
Will
United KingdomN/a
Clean and perfect for my travels
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Bernadette
United KingdomWell, the weather was unexpectedly great so all memories are happy
Food was really good. Perfectly presented with only the best local ingredients
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Olivia
United KingdomNothing
The room was spotless, and the bnb is in a quiet area, right next to town. The host very keen to make your stay as comfortable as possible and will sort out any issues you may have. Breakfast was beautiful. The building felt very cosy to come back to after a chilly day out.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 16, 2025
Beverly
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely, everything was cooked fresh. The owner was very accommodating and considerate.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Brenda
United KingdomWe have had a superb stay at The Old Forge! The room was well equipped and comfy and we would happily have stayed longer 😄. The proximity to the town meant that we could park the car and walk in the evening for our dinner. No noise from traffic though. Thanks to Julie for her hospitality...we loved the breakfasts too. Would love to return in the Summer and experience the garden setting.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Jane
United KingdomNear to town Very comfortable Very welcoming
Stayed in March 2025
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