The Old Forge - an "Heritage' house

Great location. The fires are great and lots of firewood which was much needed during a cold snap. Such a quirky old house, loved the history and the decor.

It’s an interesting place with many old amenities. The host was very friendly, sharing all the needed information before check-in, and also put a folder in the house to introduce the history of this place.

There was no ac in the toilet, a bit cold in the morning.

It was an authentic experience of how the original owners (working people) would have lived. The old ice box was still attached to the side of the house. The wash tubs were metal although they reminded me of the concrete ones my parents used in the laundry. We shut the doors to the childrens' bedrooms to conserve heat and Tom lit both fireplaces with wood for the shed out the back. There were some concessions to modern ideas of comfort: a refrigerator, a large hot water tank (hidden in a cupboard), air conditioning and TVs. The wooden, floor-to-ceiling cupboard in the kitchen was like I remember from my childhood. We re-lived the cold mornings we woke up to in our 1950s childhood in Australia, waiting for the fire to get lit and using two taps to get the water temperature just right. It was nostalgic to see a piano in the dinning room and a pull-string light switch in the toilet. We had forgotten all that.

Re-living the cold mornings we woke up to in our 1950s childhood.

Beautiful exterior. Loved the fireplace and vintage furniture. Extremely comfy beds and linen.

Interior is in need for urgent reno. Cold even with heat pump on. Bathroom floor sagging. No offense meant but heritage trust must take it easy on owners.