About Forge Cottage

Forge Cottage is a detached stone cottage in Hemswell, Lincolnshire. This lovingly refurbished property was originally used as a forge. Now it offers a stylish holiday home with exposed beams and feature stone walls. The cottage sleeps up to 5 guests across three bedrooms.

The small village setting provides peace and quiet. Rolling countryside views surround the property. Quiet roads make exploring by car easy. Walks start right from the doorstep. Hemswell Antiques Centre sits next door and is the largest in Europe.

Accommodation includes one ground floor double bedroom, one first floor double bedroom and a single bed on the mezzanine level. The ground floor bathroom has a bath with shower over. The open-plan kitchen and dining area comes fully equipped with electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine. A sitting room features a woodburning stove.

Gainsborough Old Hall (11.3 miles, 20 minutes) showcases a 15th century medieval manor. Lincoln Castle (16 miles, 30 minutes) offers historical tours. The Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides walking and cycling trails. Clumber Park (25 miles, 35 minutes) features woodland walks and a lake.

Forge Cottage suits families and friends wanting a peaceful countryside base. The ground floor bedroom works well for guests with limited mobility. The enclosed garden is perfect for dogs.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating, woodburning stove
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, washing machine, tv, dvd player, a selection of books and dvds and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot, highchair and stairgate
✓Off-road parking is available for two cars
✓Enclosed lawned garden and patio area with wood-fired pizza oven, barbecue, and furniture
✓Two well-behaved pets are welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.5 miles and pub 2.1 miles
✓For flexibility there is a camp bed that can be used on the mezzanine level
✓Note: the cottage is in a shared garden and the owner is sometimes in residence
✓Note: property does not accept commercial work bookings

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Forge Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Forge Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Lincolnshire's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Hemswell Antiques Centre

Distance: Next door

DN21 5TJ

Gainsborough Old Hall

Distance: 11.3 miles

DN21 2NB

Lincoln Castle

Distance: 16 miles

LN1 3AA

Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

Distance: 18 miles

LN11 0QY

Willingham Woods

Distance: 12 miles

DN21 5SF

Clumber Park

Distance: 25 miles

S80 3AZ

Gainsborough Town Centre

Distance: 11.3 miles

DN21 2DP

Scunthorpe Town Centre

Distance: 9.6 miles

DN15 6QX

Lincoln City Centre

Distance: 16 miles

LN1 1YL

Gainsborough Lea Road Station

Distance: 11 miles

DN21 1JZ

Local Shop

Distance: 1.5 miles

DN21 5UP

Local Pub

Distance: 2.1 miles

DN21 5UE

Hemswell Antiques Centre

Distance: Next door

DN21 5TJ

Gainsborough Old Hall

Distance: 11.3 miles

DN21 2NB

Lincoln Castle

Distance: 16 miles

LN1 3AA

Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

Distance: 18 miles

LN11 0QY

Willingham Woods

Distance: 12 miles

DN21 5SF

Clumber Park

Distance: 25 miles

S80 3AZ

Gainsborough Town Centre

Distance: 11.3 miles

DN21 2DP

Scunthorpe Town Centre

Distance: 9.6 miles

DN15 6QX

Lincoln City Centre

Distance: 16 miles

LN1 1YL

Gainsborough Lea Road Station

Distance: 11 miles

DN21 1JZ

Local Shop

Distance: 1.5 miles

DN21 5UP

Local Pub

Distance: 2.1 miles

DN21 5UE

Is Forge Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Forge Cottage offers a secure enclosed garden where children can play safely. A small play park is a very short walk from the property. The ground floor layout allows easy supervision. A travel cot, highchair and stairgate are provided. Toys are available for toddlers. The wood-fired pizza oven provides fun family cooking activities. Nearby attractions include Hemswell Antiques Centre next door and Lincoln Castle 16 miles away.

For Couples

Couples enjoy the peaceful village setting with countryside walks from the doorstep. The woodburning stove creates cosy evenings with plenty of fuel supplied. The enclosed garden features covered outdoor seating and a wood-fired pizza oven for romantic outdoor dining. The comfortable first floor double bedroom offers privacy. WiFi is available but the quiet location encourages relaxation. The property provides a home-from-home atmosphere perfect for unwinding together.

Pet Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Forge Cottage. The garden is fully enclosed and secure, mentioned repeatedly by guests as excellent for dogs. Owner's friendly black Labrador Jasper lives next door and often visits to play with guest dogs. Walks start from the doorstep through quiet village roads. The ground floor layout means dogs don't need to manage stairs. Lincolnshire countryside offers excellent walking opportunities nearby.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Forge Cottage

The Stirrup Inn

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DN21 5UE

The Blacksmiths Arms

Located 5.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DN21 5TL

Gainsborough Cafes

Located 11.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DN21 2DP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Forge Cottage

Does Forge Cottage have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. However, it does feature a wood-fired pizza oven and barbecue in the enclosed garden for outdoor entertainment.

Is Forge Cottage pet friendly?

Yes, two well-behaved pets are welcome at Forge Cottage. The garden is fully enclosed and secure, making it ideal for dogs to play safely.

How many people does Forge Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps up to 5 guests across three bedrooms. There is one ground floor double, one first floor double and a single bed on the mezzanine level.

Is there parking at Forge Cottage?

Yes, off-road parking for two cars is available. The parking area is very close to the cottage entrance for convenient access.

What facilities are included at Forge Cottage?

The cottage includes oil central heating, a woodburning stove, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, WiFi and TV with DVD player. Bed linen, towels, fuel and power are all included in the rent.

Is Forge Cottage suitable for guests with limited mobility?

Yes, the ground floor double bedroom and ground floor bathroom make it accessible. The property offers a practical option for those who cannot manage stairs easily.

What is provided in the kitchen at Forge Cottage?

The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle and washing machine. There is an excellent supply of utensils and plenty of fridge and freezer space.

What outdoor facilities does Forge Cottage have?

The enclosed lawned garden features a patio area with covered outdoor seating. A wood-fired pizza oven and barbecue are available with wood supplied, plus outdoor furniture and loungers.

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Forge Cottage Reviews

Forge Cottage and its garden was a wonderful sight. We spent a lot of time outside, the pizza oven was a hit, relaxing in the garden or playing cards around the table was an added bonus. The cottage had everything we needed. Plenty of parking either on the drive or outside on the quiet road . There are plenty of places to visit by car and the pub is a 40 minutes walk. Our host John lives on site too and was happy to help and give advice re the pizza oven. His dog Jasper likes to make friends with everyone and wanders around. All in all we had a fantastic week at Forge Cottage and if possible would gladly return.

We stayed at Forge cottage for a long weekend break with family. We were after a nice quite retreat where we could all relax, go on walks with the dog and just simply chill. Both the cottage and the garden are just perfectly set up for this! The cottage is spacious and packed with all the essentials you'll need for your stay and more! The garden is stunningly maintained and the private outdoor area, equipped with pizza oven and BBQ, are perfect to relax in the evening. John is so kind and friendly, and more than happy to take the time to ensure you have a brilliant stay talking us through exactly how to use the pizza oven. We all couldn't recommend this place enough and i'm sure we will be back soon! Thanks John!

We had a short break in Forge Cottage in November and found it extremely warm, comfortable and full of character. The kitchen had a great supply of utensils and the outdoor eating area with pizza oven looked lovely for use in the summertime. John, our host was very friendly and was on hand if we needed anything. Welcome pack was much appreciated, thank you. The gardens were delightful and secure for our dogs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our visits to the surrounding areas. Would definitely recommend. Thank you.

We enjoyed a great stay at Forge Cottage. A very comfortable and characterful property. The facilities, equipment and extras provided by the owners were really appreciated. Lovely village location.

Lovely clean, warm property with everything you could need. Good WiFi, comfortable bed. Pretty garden which our dogs loved and great outdoor dining and barbecue area. The log burner was great with plenty of fuel. Being November we made good use of it.

Adrian

Lovely cottage John owner next door also very helpful

We had a very enjoyable and comfortable holiday at Forge Cottage. Very good facilities and very well equipped kitchen. The garden was beautiful and secure for our two dogs to roam around safely. John the owner was very friendly and ensured we had everything we needed and his local knowledge was great. We enjoyed our holiday enhanced by the comfort and welcome we received at Forge Cottage. Very happy to recommend this accommodation.

Stephen

An excellent cottage in a lovely, quiet village, and a good base for touring round the area. We had a really good stay.

We had a nice stay at forge cottage this was our 2nd visit to the property, the cottage is always in excellent condition and the very tidy garden. The cottage is very well equipped for all your needs. Off road parking very close to cottage. Overall a great place to stay. Thanks k

Fabulous cottage home from home

Philip

Wonderful cottage in a quiet location. The cottage has character and is perfectly comfortable with modern amenities. The hospitality we received from the owners was excellent. We used the cottage as a base for exploring north and central Lincolnshire and the location was perfect for us. We would love to return.

A wonderful cottage full of charm and history, nestled in a lovely, tranquil village with walks from the doorstep or just a short drive away. Our hosts John, Sue and Jasper the very friendly black labrador were brilliant hosts and made us feel very welcome. The cottage is extremely comfortable, with a well equipt kitchen, plenty of fridge and freezer space and extremely comfy beds for a peaceful night's sleep. The outdoor space is wonderful to sit out and watch the red kites circle and enjoy some sunshine by day and at night, watch the sunset whilst enjoying a beer and glass of wine before your evening BBQ or homemade pizza. We had a fabulous week and would highly recommend.

A great property set in a calm and welcoming, beautifully kept garden. My 80yr old Dad did not want to come home. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. John, the host, was wonderful. We will definitely be back!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Forge Cottage. Everything we needed was provided and the cottage is comfortable and clean. We all really enjoyed cooking with the pizza oven and the sitting out area was a real bonus. We would love to go again and would recommend to anybody.

An absolute hidden gem spacious, very well equipped and John was so helpful and friendly it made our little mini break a delight. The outdoor area and the addition of Jasper the friendly Labrador made this a particularly great stay. The property was spotless on arrival and well stocked, including a little welcome gift which was a lovely touch. Thank you John and Jasper for giving us a great base camp as we explored the wider area.

Jiameng

Our 5th stay. Great as always.

Our recent visit to Forge cottage was absolutely lovely. Everything in the cottage was as defined in the listing. It was clean with everything provided, we had lots of kitchen utensils not just the basics. The weather was amazing so we made use of the beautiful garden for outdoor sitting and eating. The owner who lived next door with his dog Jasper was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend.

William

Would love to go back. what a lovely place to stay. bring relatives next time. our host was great and our little conversations a lovely counterpoint. we enjoyed the peace and quiet a great break from the madness of this world.

Victoria

This was a wonderful stay, every eventuality was thought of, and John was a very welcoming host. We all said this was our favourite place that we stayed at.

The old forge was a great place to stay I can't recommend it enough , it had everything you would need , very clean & tidy . The grounds were well maintained to have a little wonder. The village was very plesent with stone built cottages & church. The owner john was very friendly & helpful . Overall a great place to stay

Love this cottage, been there a few times and have another stay scheduled in June. The owner John is lovely and his dog Jasper is around also. Very peaceful location in a small village but central to numerous places to visit.

Beautiful property in the charming Lincolnshire country side with many local wildlife reserves. Very welcoming hosts in John and Sue. Ideally placed for Gainsborough. My wife commented that it was the best cottage we had stayed in. I noticed it was the best provisioned holiday let I have stayed in. There was even packaged toothbrushes in case you had forgotten your own. Fantastic stay.

Elizabeth

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!

Jiameng

This is our 4th stay at Forge Cottage. A fantastic experience as always.

Our family group of five felt right at home in this lovely restoredmodernized accommodation. Any questionrequest was promptly fulfilled. One felt immediately included in the community with the owner and his friendly dog so close by. The landscapinggarden is outstanding. One truly feels at home there.

Laurie

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.

Isabel

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

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.

Amanda

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.

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.

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.

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 lifeactivities, it's a good choice.

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.

Matthew

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.

Sophie

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.

Five star all the way

Amanda

Outstanding , comfortable property equipped with everything you could need. .. spotlessly clean.

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!

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 its 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 dont have an outdoor pizza oven and bbq . Highly recommend.

Lovely and charming place for a family holiday . Host very welcoming and very friendly.

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Forge Cottage, Hemswell

About Forge Cottage

Need To Know

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Forge Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Is Forge Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Stirrup Inn

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Gainsborough Cafes

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

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Forge Cottage Reviews