Historic Bed and Breakfast in Avebury, Wiltshire

The Old Forge , East Kennett
Avebury
Wiltshire
England
SN8 4EY

Accommodation Description:
The Old Forge is a charming 4 star, Silver Award, bed and breakfast in East Kennett. Formerly a smithy dating back to the 1860?s, it has been extensively renovated and restored.

The Old Forge is a charming 4 star,Silver Award, bed and breakfast in East Kennett, a small village in the heart of Wiltshire?s prehistoric downland countryside. We are only 1 mile from the world heritage sites of the Avebury Stone circle, Silbury Hill and the West Kennett Long barrow. Crop circles can also be discovered during the summer months

The house is a beautifully restored former smithy which has been extensively renovated to an extremely high standard. It's light, airy and spacious and has a wonderful outlook over the River Kennet. The large bedrooms are stylish and tastefully furnished, with ensuite facilities, TV and Wi-Fi and are equipped to a high standard, they all have wonderful countryside views

Guests are served breakfast in the large open plan kitchen. The menu features local and home-made produce and offers a wide choice, including vegetarian.

From: £100.00

Accommodation Rating: 4 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Wireless internet connection
Trouser press
Tea and coffee making facilities
Refrigerator
Pets allowed
Non-smoking
Ironing board
Iron
Internet access
High speed internet connection
Hairdryer
Freeview
Fireplace
Fire alarm with light
Family/oversized room
De

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Porter service
Non-smoking (throughout)
Internet access (wireless) in public areas
BBQ/Picnic area
Baggage store
Airport/Train/Bus pick-up service

Parking
Secure parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (wireless)
Direct dial phone

Dining Facilities
The breakfast room is large and airy, with a pine refractory table running down the centre. In the adjoining kitchen area we prepare a super full english breakfast with all the trimmings, from a range of homemade and local ingredients, lighter alternatives such as kippers or a continental breakfast are also available

Meals
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Breakfast (Continental)

Child Facilities
Cots
Babysitting

Pet Policy
Other small pets
Dogs
Cats

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Avebury Sanctuary - 0.3 miles (Prehistoric Site)

West Kennet Long Barrow - 0.8 miles (Prehistoric Site)

Silbury Hill - 1.2 miles (Prehistoric Site)

West Kennet Avenue - 1.4 miles (Prehistoric Site)

Avebury Stone Circle - 1.8 miles (Prehistoric Site)

Avebury Manor and Garden - 1.8 miles (Historic House)

Alexander Keiller Museum - 1.8 miles (Museum)

Windmill Hill - 2.8 miles (Prehistoric Site)

Alton Priors, All Saints - 3.3 miles (Historic Church)

Berwick Bassett, St Nicholas Church - 3.8 miles (Historic Church)

  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Lacock - 12.3 miles away

Malmesbury - 16.9 miles away

Bradford-on-Avon - 17.8 miles away

Castle Combe - 17.9 miles away

Lechlade - 20.8 miles away

Fairford - 20.9 miles away

Tetbury - 21.1 miles away

Ampney Crucis - 21.3 miles away

+ Heritage Rating +?

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest

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Prehistoric

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Prehistoric (Time Period) - barrow (Historical Reference) - stone circle (Historical Reference) -