The Old Forge

  • ROOMS AVAILABLE DUE TO CANCELLATIONS FOR THURSFORD SHOW

    Give us a call as we have had some cancellations for The Thursford Christmas Spectacular so we have some rooms available.  Try us again if you were not lucky first time around.

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  • AA UNDERCOVER INSPECTION

    Just had an undercover inspection from an AA inspector who stayed the night and ate an evening meal.  We are delighted as we have retained our 4 stars for accommodation and our AA rosettes for culinary excellence.  We cherish these inspections as they are the real thing!!  An AA inspector knows his job.  The general…

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  • How can people tell such terrible lies?

    Yet again we have been slandered by someone on Tripadvisor.  We are absolutely stunned by what this person has said about our lovely little restaurant.  They stated that there was uncooked bread on the table with flies crawling all over it – why?  What have we done to this person to upset them so much…

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  • What’s happened to French Food!!

    Just been to France on holiday in Normandy.  We had a terrible time!!!  The food was appalling and the service was just as bad.  Where is all the lovely french food, we could not find one good restaurant to visit.  The places we did eat were very ordinary and all the menus were the same. …

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  • WE ARE NOT EXPENSIVE!!!!

    Where else can you get a three course set menu of all fresh food served in a proper fashion with nice english waitresses in a proper restaurant with linen napkins and classical music playing in the background for £17.50.  Our set menu at the moment is home made lobster soup made with fresh lobster, cream…

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  • 2012 WINNERS

    We have just been awarded a winners certificate from Tripadvisor for being consistently excellent in our restaurant and Bed and Breakfast.  This is quite unique and has to be judged on how many stars our customers are awarding us.  We are thrilled that so many people are enjoying our food and accommodation.  Thank you to…

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  • A SPECIAL DIAMOND JUBILEE DISH WITH A FEEL OF FRANCE IN THE RESTAURANT

    We are making a special Diamond Jubilee Dish which is one of Colin’s own special creations.  Strips of fillet steak with prawns in a lobster and brandy sauce, yum, yum.  A dish fit for a queen.  Come in and give it a try.  We are also doing a special of baked clams for a starter,…

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  • 5 STARS AGAIN!

    We have just had our inspection from the District Council Health Inspector and we have received 5 stars again for cleanliness.  This is almost impossible to achieve in a kitchen so we are all very pleased.  We have also been inspected by the Fire Service and have received a certificate of excellence for safety in…

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  • SUPPORT FLOODS IN FROM BELGIUM, SWITZERLAND AND HOLLAND

    Our documentary was aired recently in Belgium, Switzerland and Holland.  The feedback was amazing.  People all across Europe do not agree with the way Tripadvisor works and how unfair it can be.  Recently Tripadvisor put on their website a new way of reviewing, basically you do not have to review, just put in a rating.  I…

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  • SPRING IS IN THE AIR

    The clocks are going back and the weather is getting better.  Easter is around the corner.  There are many lovely things to do in Norfolk.  Bluebell woods are plentiful in North Norfolk and there are many lovely walks to enjoy.  The Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path starts in Suffolk at Knettishall Heath Country Park…

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