Forge Cottage

74 Customer Reviews

• "We loved our stay at Forge Cottage!"

  The house was home from home warm and comfortable. We loved the log burner! John was kind and knowledgable, Jasper the dog was very friendly! The village was gorgeous and the villagers really friendly. Josh loved his village walk and very day! We will be back!

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Nov 2024

• "This is our 4th stay at Forge Cottage."

  A fantastic experience as always.

  Reviewed by Jiameng4.7★Oct 2024

• "Our family group of five felt right at home in this lovely restored/modernized accommodation."

  Any question/request was promptly fulfilled. One felt immediately included in the community with the owner and his friendly dog so close by. The landscaping/garden is outstanding. One truly feels "at home" there.

  Reviewed by James4.4★Oct 2024

• "Our second stay at Forge Cottage."

  Lovely village location, good dog walking. John is incredibly friendly and helpful if needed. Lots of privacy. Cottage and garden excellent if you have a dog.

  Reviewed by Laurie3.8★Sep 2024

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"

  ,Gardens are stunning , such a peaceful village and we didn't want to leave. Jonh the owner is such a interesting person .we loved hearing about he's life.. some beautiful walks , used both bbq and pizza oven with some tips from john.. highly recommended

  Reviewed by Isabel4.7★Jun 2024

• "We found this a very comfortable property, the outside space, especially the barbecue area for relaxing and reading, the whole property was very peaceful."

  highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

• "We loved our stay at this beautiful cottage."

  The kitchen and outdoor facilities were great. Using the wood fired pizza oven was a highlight for us all. We are a large family and although not ideal we made the bedroom layout work for us. The cottage is well equipped and well maintained and the owner, John, is very helpful and lives just across from the property. Jasper , the lovely Labrador, was also very neighbourly and played in the garden with the children and visited us on occasion. We did a fair bit of driving to visit places during our stay and enjoyed them all; Whisby Reserve, The Wolds, Belton Estate, Lincoln Castle, Clumber Park and Willingham Woods.

  Reviewed by Amanda4.7★May 2024

• "Forge Cottage in Hemswell village is a very pretty cottage."

  The gardens are gorgeous and are even lovely in the rain. The host John gave us a warm welcome as did Jasper the dog. Definitely five stars.

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2024

• "We had a lovely stay this week at Forge Cottage, John and Jasper gave us a warm welcome."

  The property is lovely, clean, has everything you need, we all had comfy beds and pillows which is nice as we usually struggle with this when we hire cottages. We were fortunate to have nice weather, so we took full advantage of the outdoor area. The garden is fully secure, our two dogs loved it, they also liked Jasper the lab. Would love to go back and would recommend this cottage to stay in.

  Reviewed by Martine5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely stay."

  Cottage is in a good position. Safe village with walks on the doorstep for my dog. John the owner is very accommodating nothing was too much trouble. Sue was also very helpful. If you want a peaceful break, but not too far from bigger towns if you want a bit more life/activities, it's a good choice.

  Reviewed by Jean3.8★Apr 2024

• "Lovely holiday cottage, spacious, well equipped, clean."

  Really nice renovation, interesting building. Great garden area with covered patio. Wood burner with wood supplied in living room. Close to Lincoln. Nice little village with a playground. Owner was helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Mar 2024

• "Great location in the quiet village of Hemswell, well positioned for enjoying the countryside of North Lincolnshire, the Wolds and The Viking Way national trail."

  Forge cottage is spacious, comfortable and well equipped, set in a beautiful garden with a covered outdoor area outside the back door. We very much enjoyed our week and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for peace and quiet in a fog friendly location.

  Reviewed by M5.0★Feb 2024

• "We had a brilliant stay at Forge Cottage to celebrate Christmas and New Year with family and two dogs."

  John was very helpful and the log fire made the evenings very cosy. The cottage is well equipped with everything that we needed. Thank you very much.

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Dec 2023

• "Five star all the way"

  Reviewed by Edna5.0★Dec 2023

• "Outstanding , comfortable property equipped with everything you could need."

  .. spotlessly clean.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Nov 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at Forge Cottage, very comfortable and clean!"

  Kitchen was well equipped, lots of fire wood for the burner, we would love to stay again in warmer seasons to make use of the pizza oven and bbq aswel! Kids loved the beautiful garden and the play area which was a very short walk away. Thank you for having us!

  Reviewed by Jade5.0★Oct 2023

• "I have used Sykes for a few years now and always look for dog friendly !"

  This is by far the best dog friendly property I have been to to date ! They let you have complete run and it’s a shared garden so I was a bit apprehensive as I have a rescue who can be very scared in new situations ,the understanding of the owner to her barking at his dog made me feel at ease. Lovely place to stay very much home from home , well I would say you get more than at home as I don’t have an outdoor pizza oven and bbq . Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely and charming place for a family holiday ."

  Host very welcoming and very friendly.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely cottage John is a very friendly man who makes you feel very welcome and at home"

  Reviewed by Sammantha4.4★Aug 2023

• "We had a wonderful time at Forge Cottage which is charming, well appointed and spotless."

  From the warm welcome on arrival to saying goodbye it was great. The “Sitoutery” was especially enjoyed as it allowed us to spend time in the peace of the lovely garden despite the weather. In general a great position, lots to do locally and very comfortable. Very accessible for mum (86). Just what the Dr ordered.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2023

• "We enjoyed our first stay at Forge Cottage so much that we returned for a second stay in 3 months!"

  The cottage is cosy, extremely well equipped and one of the most child friendly I have ever seen. The friendly and accommodating host live on site which is great. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Jiameng5.0★Jul 2023

• "Fantastic property, John (the owner) was on site during our stay and was very helpful."

  Jasper the black lab made friends with myself and wife and also got on very well with Lucy our black lab. The gardens are immaculate and very well tended. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Forge cottage and hopefully we will book another break there soon. An ideal base to explore Lincolnshire.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a lovely stay in the cottage, the gardens are beautiful and relaxing."

  Had a family gathering there and had great fun using the pizza oven and the bug zapper kept us free from pesky mossies, One small point, would be nice to have a dishwasher for when there is a lot of you.

  Hi Ken, I was disappointed to see your feedback. No one else has ever suggested a dishwasher but then most guests don't have such a large family gathering with twelve folk. I am surprised you came a second time if the facilities weren't up to your expectations. John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ken3.4★May 2023

• "We had a really great stay beautiful place would recommend to anyone who need peace and rest ."

  The owner John was a lovely guy to talk to and very pleasant anything wasn't too much trouble for him .would definitely go bk many thanks for a wonderful stay John & sue xx

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Apr 2023

• "A fantastic stay."

  Friendly and thoughtful host. Very cosy cottage. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Jiameng5.0★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely adored this cottage, and our stay was very memorable."

  Perfectly equipped and cosy. Homely and festive touches were very much appreciated. Location and garden are stunning, with great walks in the area (especially with Jasper, the charming and remarkably uncomplicated canine companion). John is the perfect gentleman, and a considerate, flexible host. Thoroughly recommend this property for those in need of a country jaunt, and I would certainly book again. Thanks again John!

  Reviewed by Iain5.0★Dec 2022

• "This is a fabulous place to stay."

  It is an attractive building in a lovely village setting. The beds and furniture are very comfy and there is a modern, well-provisioned kitchen with dining table and breakfast table. The bathroom is a good size and the over-bath shower worked very well. Forge Cottage is a credit to the property owner.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Nov 2022

• "Lovely property with everything we needed."

  Beautiful gardens and outdoor space.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2022

• "Loved the cottage the outside space John the owner was really nice and helpful ..."

  Loved the cottage the outside space John the owner was really nice and helpful most definitely would recommend this holiday let

  Reviewed by Steph5.0★Oct 2022

• "Loved the outdoor seating and the wood-fired pizza oven - we made some great pizzas."

  John's garden was beautiful, and he very kindly said we could pick herbs and fresh vegetables, and was generally delightful and very welcoming. The village is very quiet and peaceful - no traffic noise. We soon learnt to avoid the squeekiest floorboards outside the bathroom in the middle of the night, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay - thank you!

  Reviewed by Julie4.4★Aug 2022

• "Really lovely cottage in a great location."

  John, Sue and Jasper very welcoming. We had a great holiday here its a great location to explore Lincolnshire which we did finding some great places to eat and beaches for the children. Highly recommend this property!

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Aug 2022

• "Highly recommended."

  This is a spacious and well equipped cottage in a beautiful, perhaps overlooked, part of the country. John is a very generous and hospitable host. The pizza oven was a highlight, a large amount of wood was provided free of charge to bring the oven up to temperature; delicious pizza cooked in no time. Jasper, the black Labrador, is a very friendly dog, who made frequent visits for a pat. This area of Lincolnshire is gently undulating with lots of public footpaths through beautiful countryside. The roads are quiet so exploring further afield by car is enjoyable.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely break in this beautiful cottage."

  The lovely secure garden was excellent for our two dogs who enjoyed playing with the owner's labrador. Thanks to the owner for making us so welcome. We will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a really good time at Forge Cottage."

  My Mom has limited mobility, so the downstairs bedroom was ideal for her. The beautiful garden was perfect for the dogs and enjoyed by all of us. Jasper the resident dog gave us a great welcome and was immediately happy to join our pack - we wanted to take him home with us and I think my dog missed him once we got home! We didn’t go out and about much, as we enjoyed relaxing at the cottage and using the wood fired pizza oven - I need one! John, the owner, is a fabulous chap - really friendly, easy going and interesting to chat with. He didn’t turn a hair when my car wouldn’t start as we came to leave, happily gave me a jump start and waved us off. Lovely time had, lovely place, lovey bloke with a lovely dog!

  Reviewed by Nina4.7★Jul 2022

• "A superb cottage with everything supplied, the teapot was much appreciated (I'm not a dunk in the cup person!"

  ). A large, secure, garden where my two dogs were welcomed by Jasper the Labrador.

  Reviewed by Candice5.0★Jul 2022

• "The cottage is lovely."

  John was very helpful, generous with his time and friendly and Jasper was adorable (watch out for your shoes). We had a lovely week exploring Lincolnshire and relaxing in the cottage. A few niggles stops it from being top marks. The main issue for us was that the mezzanine bedroom is basically a landing with a bed. This wasn't really suitable for my 15 year old, next to 18 year olds in the adjoining room as they had to walk through to go down to the toilet, a privacy screen might be an idea. The extension lead wasn't working meaning she had no electricity to charge phone, use hairdryer or put a fan on due to heatwave. This isnt really clear in the description and photos. We were excited by the beautiful outdoor area but due to the design of the glass roof it traps flies and wasps meaning you have dead ones falling in your food. This stopped us using the area. John is aware and apologised as said he's going to try to resolve in future. If it was marks for being a lovely person and being friendly it would be top marks. There wasn't a baking tray so we bought one and left it behind. Other than these niggles it was quiet, tranquil and beautiful. Thank you to John for your generosity in letting us use the garden, loungers etc.

  Reviewed by Cheryl3.8★Jul 2022

• "We have a wonderful stay at The Forge."

  The accommodation is perfect, comfortable and the minute you walk through the door you relax. The garden is beautiful and adds to the sense of relaxation. The standard of the accommodation, attention to detail and location within the village was perfect. John is very friendly and is on hand for any queries or just a chat. Their lovely dog Jasper is a welcome addition.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2022

• "Had a great stay at Forge Cottage John & Jasper very welcoming and friendly."

  Cottage and garden were fantastic, weather wasn't the best but because of the great layout of the Forge we were still able to make full use of the pizza oven and BBQ. Would definitely book again

  Reviewed by Wayne5.0★May 2022

• "This has been by far the best cottage experience it was fantastic everything you could need was available."

  The host was second to none nothing was too much trouble particularly with the clay pizza oven. Jasper the black Labrador was an added bonus as he got on great with our Jack Russell. Do not be put off by the shared garden. We all had a wonderful time and everyone we meet was super friendly. We will definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★May 2022

• "A lovely place to stay."

  The owner was so friendly and helpful, and the cottage really clean and tidy. The garden was secure for the dogs who had a great time. We had great fun using the pizza oven. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★May 2022

• "Considering our holiday was very last minute due to a previous booking being cancelled last minute, everything at this cottage was perfect."

  John the owner was such a lovely host and person and made us feel very welcome. The garden was beautiful and great to relax in and Jasper his Labrador was so sweet and friendly and tolerable of our barking scared little dog. I would definitely recommend this cottage for exploring Lincolnshire. Thank you John and Jasper.

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful accommodation with a host to match."

  Was a home from home experience with everything needed to support our stay. John was on hand to give recommendations in the area and all round great guy. Our dogs also had a great time exploring the fabulous garden and grounds. We will certainly be revisiting and couldn’t recommend this place enough.

  Reviewed by Rhianne5.0★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful cottage in a beautiful Lincolnshire unspoiled village Hemswell ..."

  Wonderful cottage in a beautiful Lincolnshire unspoiled village Hemswell Antique Centre just next door Lovely owner John A great escape

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely quite accommodation in a small village surrounded by rolling views virtually on the doorstep."

  John was a fantastic host and full of usfull info for things to do locally and very aimiable to any other needs should we have them. Would love to visit again

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Mar 2022

• "Brilliant place to unwind and de stress."

  A well appointed cottage within the heart of Lincolnshire...The facilities that the cottage allows a home from home instantly..... Thank you for looking after this gem..... The spacious cottage easily sleeps upto 5.. The large and well equipped kitchen allows you to cook the whole range of dishes to feed upto 5.... The lounge... Brilliant log burner...... Bathroom a great size bath and shower..... Plenty of local walks, pubs and restaurants, historic places of interest.... What's not to like. We're really glad we booked it...

  Reviewed by Steve4.4★Feb 2022

• "Had a great time owner was very friendly and accommodating of our two lively labradors, cottage was lovely very clean and comfortable and set in a beautiful area."

  Lovely guests, John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jan 2022

• "The owner was very helpful."

  The welcome pack was lovely touch. The cottage was gorgeous, cosy and enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back

  Reviewed by Elaine4.4★Dec 2021

• "Had an absolutely wonderful stay at Forge Cottage."

  Very comfortable, lovely village, superb hosts. Many cosy nights in front of the fire. We will be back. Thank you xx

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Oct 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Forge cottage."

  John was delightful and very friendly; he made us and our dog feel very welcome. We would certainly recommend.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Oct 2021

• "Charming well appointed cottage."

  This was our second stay there and we would highly recommend the property. The owner John is very friendly as well as Jasper his dog. If we holidayed again in that area we would definitely look to go back to Forge cottage

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Oct 2021

• "A beautiful cottage in a lovely location, ideal for driving out to explore the surrounding area."

  Everything in the cottage was well thought out and the owner was very hospitable. A wonderful place to stay.

  Reviewed by Sara-jane5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful cottage in a lovely village."

  Owner was on hand if needed. Perfect for exploring the Lincolnshire countryside.

  Reviewed by Julie4.4★Sep 2021

• "Forge Cottage is a beautiful renovated property the gardens are in immaculate condition and perfect for a chilled afternoon in the sun."

  John, Sue and Jasper (labrador) are always on hand to help, with great locL advice to how to use the Pizzza oven, the village of Hemswell is very quite with a lovely 5k circular walk to "The Stirrup Inn" (recommended) for refreshments. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and a great base to explore Lincolnshire Wolds and coast line.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2021

• "Great second stay."

  Everything was perfect. We highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jun 2021

• "Second visit to Forge Cottage and excellent as ever."

  John the owner was very helpful and accommodating. Lovely garden to relax in and the surrounding* village is exceptionally peaceful.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jun 2021

• "On arrival, the owner John was extremely friendly, and said just to let him know if we required any assistance or local information."

  The property and fully enclosed garden is exceptional and the cottage had been cleaned to a very high standard. John's dog Jasper is also very friendly, and obedient. Unfortunately one of my dogs was trying to be dominant, so I had to supervise him when the two dogs met. For information, there is no mobile phone 'Virgin' signal in the village. Positive feedback - Perhaps a dishwasher could be added, mattresses could be upgraded to memory foam, as currently mattresses very soft and springy which is no good for a back sufferer like me, or similarly others, and the 3 piece suite is tired and one armchair in particular has a sunken seat. I certainly recommend this cottage and the superb dog friendly enclosed garden.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Jun 2021

• "We had an extended stay at the Forge due to house sale."

  Everything was perfect for us and our two big dogs. The cottage was lovely, very clean and comfortable and the garden was beautiful and fully enclosed. John, the owner, was great and went out of his way to make our stay a good one. Our dogs integrated well with the owners dog, Jasper, and they all became the best of friends. The village is a lovely spot and all the villagers we met made us and our dogs very welcome. We highly recommend this cottage and looking forward to coming back.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2021

• "I would definitely recommend this cottage."

  The facilities include everything you need and the host John, is extremely welcoming and generous, along with his dog, Jasper!

  Reviewed by Stephanie4.7★Oct 2020

• "It was a lovely relaxing place to stay and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday"

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Oct 2020

• "A well presented and maintained cottage everything you could ever wish for in a cottage,owner made us feel so welcome ,so sad to leave we have booked this cottage for the last to years ,we will book in the furniture."

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  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Oct 2020

• "Such a lovely cottage, fabulous gardens and fully equipped with everything you could need."

  Just loved sitting outside whatever the weather and enjoying the peace and quiet. We had a couple of visits from Jasper the black lab who belonged to John the owner of the cottage, he’d have a treat and then be on his way! The cottage is brilliant for anyone with a dog, totally secure, our dog just wondered around the garden and found a nice place to sit in the sun. As for the cottage it’s self it has everything! We used the downstairs bedroom and the bed was so comfy. Fully equipped kitchen, everything was spotless and very well organised. A very spacious cottage which could definitely accommodate a family of 4 or 5 and still not be under each other’s feet especially with the outdoor seating area! We just loved it, there was even a pizza oven & BBQ but we didn’t use them. We had such a great time and didn’t want to leave on Friday morning but Sue arrived at 10am to get the cottage ready for the next lucky people to come and stay! Thanks John, Sue and Jasper for our lovely holiday and hope to be back soon!

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Sep 2020

• "Forge Cottage was exactly what we had hoped for , perfect for a relaxing break and extremely dog friendly."

  I would happily recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a quiet break in a very nice, well kept location . Sue and John were both very helpful and everything we needed was there .

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Sep 2020

• "Great cottage in a quiet village setting."

  The picture are exactly how you find the cottage, beautifully clean and a home from home feel. Enjoy making your own pizza and BBQ under cover in the beautiful garden setting where your dog is free to wonder making the most of everyday. There is a small play park just around the corner giving younger members of your party space too. Would definitely reccomemd this cottage as a base for exploring the local area.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Aug 2020

• "The amazing outdoor spaces made our stay."

  Host is brilliant.

  Reviewed by Daniel4.7★Aug 2020

• "Lovely cottage in peaceful surroundings."

  Owner made us feel so welcome and we were so sad to leave. Washing machine came in handy as well. Thanks for a lovely week and looking forward to staying again in future.

  Reviewed by Damien5.0★Aug 2020

• "A beautiful cottage, a real home from home in a wonderful location for us to ..."

  A beautiful cottage, a real home from home in a wonderful location for us to visit family (and Hemswell Antique Centre and Lincoln

  Reviewed by Jenni5.0★Jul 2020

• "What a well presented and maintained cottage!"

  We booked this cottage for a week to get away from it all and relax together with the dog. The cottage its self is well prepared, the kitchen has all the essentials. So we never found ourselves searching for something when cooking during our stay. The BBQ outside has it's own tools and was supplied with coals. The bedrooms were all exceptionally clean and comfortable. The owner advises that dogs don't go onto the furniture or beds without a throw over them first. (Which I understand completely.) At night we left our dog in the kitchen and corridor, closing the doors to the living room and bedrooms. We got out on several walks around the local countryside and enjoyed coming back to the cottage afterward every time. With the guest book is a photo album showing the renovation work undertaken by the owner which is great to see the transformation. Overall would highly recommend we will certainly look to come back here again another time.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Jul 2020

• "A lovely weeks break - beautiful English country garden with lots of quiet and peace and amazing fish pond, the BBQ and Pizza oven were good fun."

  The cottage is friendly, comfortable with some qwerky features - as we expected for a converted building - real fire for a cozy evening. Great toys for the toddler and zoomy space for our dogs. Some reduced equipment due to covid - but easily managed everything we wanted. Owner was away but Sue was very helpful and quick to help. Very handy for Lincoln, small farm and zoo/rescue centre (1/2 days visits) - you do have to drive to the pub as the roads between hamlets were not pushchair friendly.

  Reviewed by Diane4.7★Jul 2020

• "We would highly recommend this cottage."

  The accommodation is beautiful. The host is very helpful.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Dec 2019

• "Fantastic place to stay."

  Everything you could ever wish for home from home. First time we had taken our two jack russles on holiday, they loved it. Great location 10 minute drive from our son and family, grandchildren loved coming over to visit for tea. Would highly recommend and John the owner goes above and beyond to help and make your stay a great experience thank you. Theresa & John.

  Reviewed by Theresa5.0★Oct 2019

• "The owner and his dog made us all feel very welcome,beautiful setting quiet ..."

  The owner and his dog made us all feel very welcome,beautiful setting quiet location , pet friendly and very secure,everything was first class,will return to forge cottage agian

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Oct 2019

• "Wow! What a beautiful cottage, so clean and everything there we could need."

  The garden is stunning and dog friendly. The owner and his dog made us all feel very welcome. Just sorry my dog can be a bit too grumpy to play. Had a lovely relaxing break, thank you!!

  Reviewed by Janis5.0★Sep 2019

• "Large property and comfy beds."

  Excellent location with modern kitchen and well equipped. Especially liked the hot water. Situated in a pleasant garden area.

  Reviewed by Peter3.8★Jun 2019

• "The cottage is in a beautiful setting in a quiet location and really is pet friendly and secure."

  There is a terrace and outdoor dining area with a BBQ and a wood fired oven (with a generous supply of fuel) and access to the relaxing garden, which is beautifully presented. Nothing disturbed the tranquility. The host lives in an adjacent cottage and he was very helpful and friendly. At the end of our stay we left with a heavy heart and the feeling that we'd certainly pay a return visit.

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Jun 2019

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