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The Smithy is a converted Blacksmith's building in Lynton, North Devon. Available for holiday lets through Sykes Holiday Cottages. Bedroom 2 with 4' Double.

Ideal for both families and couples with special prices for 2 persons out of season

This unique and fascinating cottage, steeped in local history, has been lovingly restored to provide a wonderful holiday retreat. Formerly a working Smithy many of the original features remain. The huge open plan living area with original oak beams and high vaulted ceiling is complemented by contemporary styling.

Comfy sofas surround the fireplace with a log burning stove inviting cosy evenings, and a spacious dining area is ideal for leisurely breakfasts. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with everything you could need and more. A wide wooden staircase rises to the landing and on to the Minstrels Gallery where a half loft, originally used to store the iron, has been transformed into a unique double bedroom, open to the high vaulted ceiling and with a balustrade overlooking the living room below. A second compact double bedroom and a single bedroom with views over the town are found off the landing, together with an attractive bathroom. The Smithy provides guests with an opportunity to step back in time and experience the atmosphere of this genuine forge where Mr Bill Prideaux, working up to the age of 89, claimed to be the oldest blacksmith in the country. Today's visitors of course will be able to relax and enjoy their stay with excellent modern facilities and be ideally located right in the heart of Lynton with a choice of shops, restaurants and village inns nearby. Accommodation:Ground floor: Open plan living room with wood burning stove, flat screen digital TV with freeview, DVD, video and stereo. Kitchen area with electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. First floor: Bedroom 1 with Double (mezzanine style). Bedroom 3 with Single. Bathroom with bath and fitted shower over bath, WC and basin. Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Electric heating. No smoking. 2 Pets welcome. A selection of CDs, DVDs videos, books and games. Toddler bed guard. Stairgate available. Baby bottle steriliser. Parking permit available on request for one car in car park approx 150yds. Short breaks available. Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Friday.

18/12/2025

Christmas greetings from The Smithy! 🐴 🔥 🎄 🎁

04/11/2024

The Village Blacksmith

By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - 1807-1882

Under a spreading chestnut-tree
The village smithy stands;
The smith, a mighty man is he,
With large and sinewy hands,
And the muscles of his brawny arms
Are strong as iron bands.

His hair is crisp, and black, and long;
His face is like the tan;
His brow is wet with honest sweat,
He earns whate'er he can,
And looks the whole world in the face,
For he owes not any man.

Week in, week out, from morn till night,
You can hear his bellows blow;
You can hear him swing his heavy sledge,
With measured beat and slow,
Like a sexton ringing the village bell,
When the evening sun is low.

And children coming home from school
Look in at the open door;
They love to see the flaming forge,
And hear the bellows roar,
And catch the burning sparks that fly
Like chaff from a threshing-floor.

He goes on Sunday to the church,
And sits among his boys;
He hears the parson pray and preach,
He hears his daughter's voice
Singing in the village choir,
And it makes his heart rejoice.

It sounds to him like her mother's voice
Singing in Paradise!
He needs must think of her once more,
How in the grave she lies;
And with his hard, rough hand he wipes
A tear out of his eyes.

Toiling,—rejoicing,—sorrowing,
Onward through life he goes;
Each morning sees some task begin,
Each evening sees it close;
Something attempted, something done,
Has earned a night's repose.

Thanks, thanks to thee, my worthy friend,
For the lesson thou hast taught!
Thus at the flaming forge of life
Our fortunes must be wrought;
Thus on its sounding anvil shaped
Each burning deed and thought.

31/10/2024

07/10/2024

Testing out the new improved stove 🔥 Works a treat! 🐴 🔥 🍷

01/08/2024

Fun evening this week with live music, food and drinks provided by local businesses in Lynton. 🍹 🍺 🕺 🎶

29/07/2024

Just a 35 minute drive from The Smithy - 3 miles of gorgeous golden sand and rolling waves…bliss… ☀️ 🌊 Woolacombe Beach and Putsborough Sands… great for families, surfers or those who want to find a bit of the beach all to themselves.

28/07/2024

Great walking weather today - from Lynton to Lynmouth then up to the coast path towards Countisbury Hill - stop off for lunch at the Blue Ball Inn then down the path to Watersmeet for tea and cake - then back along the river to Lynmouth and Lynton.

19/07/2024

Here is the new listing for The Smithy on the Sykes Holiday Cottages website… 🐴 🌲 🌊 🦌 🪨 ☀️

The Old Smithy - The Old Smithy, a charming, stone-built cottage perched in Lynton, Devon. Characterful. Woodburning stove. In National Park. Open plan. Near beach. Ilfracombe 18.2 miles; Minehead 17.6 miles.

03/07/2024

Just a pleasant 13 minute walk from the Smithy is Nartnapa Thai Kitchen at the Cottage Inn Lynbridge. Highly recommended - great food and service! 😋 And you can often get a table when places in Lynton are full.

Address

Church Hill
Lynton
EX356JA

Website

https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/Somerset-Lyn-Cleave/The-Old-Smithy-1156972.html

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