Title: The Forge at Smithy Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=4558&destination=Banbury%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=76503846&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Forge at Smithy Cottage ## Photo gallery for The Forge at Smithy Cottage ![Cottage | Interior - The Forge at Smithy Cottage (Banbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76503900/76503846/aef65bb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Forge at Smithy Cottage (Banbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76503900/76503846/b7090ef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Forge at Smithy Cottage (Banbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76503900/76503846/64a182c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Forge at Smithy Cottage (Banbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76503900/76503846/e6dbc0bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Forge at Smithy Cottage (Banbury)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76510000/76503900/76503846/f2e949fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Forge at Smithy Cottage provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Forge at Smithy Cottage A garden, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features free WiFi and a washing machine, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Banbury cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Location highlights - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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Spiceball Country Park and Burton Dassett Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Woodgreen Leisure Centre and Spiceball Leisure Centre. Fairytale Farm and Chipping Norton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Banbury travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Banbury.dx4558) [View more Cottages in Banbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Banbury-Cottages.d4558-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.00954%2C-1.40050&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GljCer-3RM3OqSEpKPeF1HMdCy4=) Smithy Cottage Horton Lane Milcombe, Banbury, England, OX15 4RG ### What's nearby - ![Broughton Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6219455/4271cdcb-cf0b-4c75-a466-58376095d703.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Broughton Castle 9 min drive \- 9.0 km - ![Blenheim Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094177/26ba71fa-b836-47fe-bb98-16e97740f137.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Blenheim Palace 30 min drive \- 29.8 km - ![Silverstone Circuit](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144681/a4aad4db-a025-4103-b618-d4e9b44195bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Silverstone Circuit 34 min drive \- 40.1 km - ![University of Oxford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186736/08f38e11-1536-4576-b5d4-c97b82767dfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Oxford 39 min drive \- 49.3 km - Rye Hill Golf Club 18 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Banbury Station 16 min drive - Oxford (OXF) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - The Bell Inn 8 min drive - Burrows Cafe 8 min drive - Queensway Fish Saloon 8 min drive - The Sun 7 min drive - The Easington 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Forge at Smithy Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Forge at Smithy Cottage? ### What time is check-out at The Forge at Smithy Cottage? ### Where is The Forge at Smithy Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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