Is The Forge dog friendly?

Yes, The Forge welcomes up to two dogs. There's a small enclosed gravel garden for them to use, a welcome pack with doggy extras waiting on arrival, and plenty of hill walking straight from the village door.

Are dogs allowed at The Forge year round?

The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the setup — a wood burner, enclosed garden and easy access to Dorset's hills and coast — suits a dog-friendly stay at any time of year.

What should I know before visiting The Forge with my dog?

Dogs are welcome downstairs only, and the owners provide a stairgate to keep things straightforward — the dogs get the living room and the wood burner, while the bedroom and bathroom are upstairs for the humans. The enclosed garden is compact rather than spacious, so it's best suited to dogs who'll burn off their energy on the surrounding footpaths and come back ready to settle. Two dogs are welcome, and doggy extras are included in the welcome pack.

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The Forge

Thorncombe, Dorset

A barn conversion for two at Thorncombe in the west Dorset hills, with a wood burner, a small enclosed gravel garden and deck, doggy extras and two dogs welcome.

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This part of west Dorset is a designated dark sky area, and The Forge is the sort of place to use it: a small barn conversion for two at Thorncombe, in the hills on the Somerset border, with a wood burner, a king size bed and two dogs welcome. A dog friendly barn for a couple after hills and coast in equal measure.

French doors from the living area open onto a decked patio with furniture and a barbecue, and a few steps lead down from the deck to a small gravelled garden, enclosed all round, which is where the dogs go. It is compact rather than roomy, and suits a pair of dogs who will do their running on the hill paths and come back to sit by the door.

Dogs are allowed downstairs only, and the owners supply a stairgate to make that easy. The bedroom and bathroom are on the first floor, with a P shaped bath under the shower. So the arrangement is simple: the dogs have the living room and the wood burner, the people go up at bedtime, and nobody needs to discuss the duvet. A welcome pack and doggy extras are waiting.

A dog's walking starts in the village, with footpaths out across the Dorset hills, and Forde Abbey and its gardens are close by. The Jurassic Coast is a drive south, with Charmouth and its fossil beach, the climb up Golden Cap from Langdon Hill, and Lyme Regis along the shore. Beaminster, a small market town in the hills, is closer still.

We research every description carefully and believe it to be accurate, but details can change. Please confirm anything important, especially dog rules, with the booking agent or property owner before you book.

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from £343 for 7 nights

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Small, enclosed garden with decked patio, garden furniture and barbecue
Dog Facilities: Dog welcome pack, Stair gate
Sleeps: 2 guests
Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Price: from £343 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 15:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi

The Forge from £343 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Forge dog friendly?
Yes, The Forge welcomes up to two dogs. There's a small enclosed gravel garden for them to use, a welcome pack with doggy extras waiting on arrival, and plenty of hill walking straight from the village door.
Are dogs allowed at The Forge year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. What we can say is that the setup — a wood burner, enclosed garden and easy access to Dorset's hills and coast — suits a dog-friendly stay at any time of year.
What should I know before visiting The Forge with my dog?
Dogs are welcome downstairs only, and the owners provide a stairgate to keep things straightforward — the dogs get the living room and the wood burner, while the bedroom and bathroom are upstairs for the humans. The enclosed garden is compact rather than spacious, so it's best suited to dogs who'll burn off their energy on the surrounding footpaths and come back ready to settle. Two dogs are welcome, and doggy extras are included in the welcome pack.