Guests say
Upper Forge in Kingsbridge is a spacious and homely cottage, praised for its modern interior, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy atmosphere. Guests found it an excellent base for exploring nearby beaches and appreciated its suitability for families and groups. While the property is generally clean and comfortable, some guests noted that the carpets could benefit from a deep clean or replacement, and minor maintenance issues were mentioned. The location is highly convenient, though parking information could be clearer. Overall, Upper Forge offers a welcoming and enjoyable stay in a beautiful part of the world.
Most guests found the property clean and cosy, but several mentioned that the carpets needed cleaning or replacing, and the shower required regrouting.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to beaches and local attractions, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. Some guests noted a lack of parking information on arrival.
Guests consistently described the cottage as homely, spacious, and cosy, with comfortable beds and a welcoming atmosphere.
The kitchen is described as extremely well equipped, and the living spaces are appreciated. Minor issues such as a faulty kitchen tap and unclear waste disposal instructions were noted.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Upper Forge is a comfortable, two-bedroom property set over the first and second floor, sleeping up to four guests in total. It’s situated in Higher Town, Malborough..
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Dishwasher
Hallway: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. On road parking; additional public car parking. No smoking.. Malborough is a beautiful small village nestled in the South Hams in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and only a stone’s throw (2 miles) from the holiday town of Salcombe and a handful of sandy beaches including North Sands, South Sands, Soar Mill Cove, Hope Cove, Thurlstone and South Milton.
Upper Forge is equally perfectly located for easy access to the South West Coast Path which offers fantastic coastal walks with stunning views over the rolling countryside and coast alike.
The village of Malborough itself has two pubs, which serve food. There is also a B&B which serves breakfast and holds tapas nights. The village has a supermarket (petrol station) and post office (with farm shop) for any amenities you may need to pick up for your stay. There are village playing fields which have tennis courts, a football pitch as well as a children’s playground and outside gym.
There’s also a cycle/footpath from Malbrough to Salcombe which has some stunning views of the surrounding countryside and can be found on the Sustrans cycle network.
Parking is available at the public car park located at the village hall or outside the post office a short walk from the property, both free of charge. There is also on road parking available in much of the village. Once parked, Upper Forge is accessed via the front door which opens onto a staircase which leads up to the first floor.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Cold water tap in kitchen needs looking at. Faulty washer?
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Graham
Thank you for a lovely holiday .Weather was not at its best but the accommodation made up for that .It was cosy clean and warm .Everything we hoped for .One very minor point : the instructions for removing general waste were incorrect as there was no outside(seagull proof sack )or bin to put our black bag into .
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Elizabeth
Needed more info about parking, as no where to park on arrival Carpet through out did need a good clean