The Old Smithy

This is a beautiful old building with a rich history, switched up into cosy, comfortable accommodation.

The Smithy is well appointed, conveniently situated and was perfect for our group of two now well rested adults, three terrible teenagers and two small incredibly well behaved dogs ! We will certainly check availability next year x

Possibilities for this rental are endless, but it would benefit from some improvements, particularly relating to electrical issues.

The outside light and stair light were not operating, and it was not clear where the stair lights were located. Some additional information regarding parking would be helpful, for example around permit availability and timings.

This is our second stay at The Old Smithy, both times have been at Christmas.

Extremely well equipped, with very good quality crookery and sharp knives etc, clean, super comfy mattress and pillows, lovely soft towels, comfy sofa and a nice touch with a Christmas tree and a few decorations.

We have been The Old Smithy several times in the past when it was run by Marsden's.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in November. The only 2 improvements I would suggest: 1. outside light was not working; we often returned after dark from our walk & an outside light would have been good for safety reasons. 2. it would have been nice & welcoming if there was a starter pack of wood, kindling, etc. provided for the first night. We arrived later than expected due to the weather & were unable to get wood, etc. until the next day. The Old Smithy is a lovely place to stay & we would certainly consider returning. Many thanks.

This is our second visit to The Old Smithy the location is fantastic sitting in Lynton’s centre it gives you access to the shops, pubs and restaurants but also walks into Exmoor.

I love the location. The inside is spacious and provides a comfy sofa and the bedrooms are well equipped. I agree with a previous review which highlights certain areas that could be cleaner, it is quite dusty and cobwebs are present, lightbulb not working (the same one as last year) the bed sheets are not the cleanest with some stains and along with the towels have a very bad musty smell. The kitchen could provide some condiments for example salt and pepper. I enjoyed my stay but will be seeking other properties to stay in on my next visit.

The Old Smithy is a lovely, quirky and quiet place to stay.

Well positioned, although no direct parking outside - we bought a weekly ticket for the public car park a short distance away. It is spacious and comfortable with lots of amenities close by and lots of scenic walks and places to visit without having to use a car.

Great location in the centre of Lynton.

Well equipped with good sleeping arrangements. Make sure to visit the Studio or Tourist Information for cheap parking deals. We got 4 days for £20.

We had a great stay at The Old Smithy and the location was perfect.

The house comfortably catered to four adults and the beds were really comfy! We would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.

The Smithy is a lovely property in a very good location.

We have stayed there a few times over the last 12 years, all of which have been through Marsdens. This was our first booking through Sykes. The property is generally clean and welcoming however, it lacked some attention to detail. For example, the towels were musty (as if they had been folded up whilst damp) and there were some very dusty cobwebbed beams. Whilst the latter is to be expected in a property of this age and character, the handprint on one of the beams highlighted the level of dust and perhaps a more thorough clean could be conducted on a periodic basis. The kitchen is a good size and fully equipped but there is no cupboard to store food at all. There is a plastic storage box above the bins but this is also dirty and I don’t want to store food above bins. There is so much crockery (15 mugs, 8 person crockery set plus additional pieces for a cottage that accommodates 5, and a very small dishwasher) that there would have been ample room for a food cupboard. Additionally, we were informed prior to our stay that the washing machine wasn’t working; while we came to a resolution before arriving it’s still not ideal. Overall, the Smithy is a great place to spend a holiday, its character and setting are fantastic but as a property we felt that it needed a refresh. Having been coming here regularly for the last 12 years it’s highly likely we would return - however we felt you should be aware of our thoughts.

Lovely, historic place in a great location in a beautiful village.

Near to shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Well equipped kitchen and dog friendly. If we were to nitpick, some salt and pepper would have been welcome as would a dishwasher tablet since we forgot to bring these with us. It is very open plan with the main bed on a mezzanine, little sound insulation between the rooms - this was fine for us so we could hear our baby. Would stay again as lots still to explore in North Devon.

Great location for being right amongst everything Lynton has to offer, including the cliff train to/from Lynmouth.

Views are amazing from Lynton and loads of restaurants, shops and cafes. There isn't parking for the property but we found plenty nearby - a large carpark just two min walk if you can't get on the road.

Fantastic property, instant favorite for us and hope to be able to visit again in the future.

Lots of space and great location.

We had a lovely stay until the freezing weather came when the place was cold although we didn't find the fan heaters until we were packing up to leave!

The Smithy is quaint, in an excellent position in Lynton and very well equipped. We really enjoyed it and they had provided blankets etc. and throws as well as extra heating.