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Solstice 2026 · 20–22 June
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Old Pound Smithy
Old Pound Smithy is a place shaped by making, landscape, and time.
Tucked into the North Devon countryside, it offers a slower rhythm — one where days are lived more deliberately and evenings arrive quietly. Whether guests come to work with fire and hand tools in the forge, or simply to stay and rest, the experience is grounded in the same values: care, craft, and an unhurried way of being. This is not about escape or indulgence, but about spending time well — noticing texture, effort, stillness, and the simple satisfaction of things done properly.
Where time, craft, and quiet meet.
Stay
A slower way of spending time together.
Private, warm places to stay, designed for quiet evenings and unhurried mornings.
Learn
Experience traditional blacksmithing by hand.
A teaching forge using fire, bellows, and hand tools — welcoming beginners of all kinds.
Why people come back
“Private and peaceful”
“Warm and cosy, even in winter”
“Thoughtfully set up, with everything you need”
“Traditional tools, taught patiently”
“Beginner friendly and unhurried”
“Proud of what we made”
A thoughtful gift, not a thing
Old Pound Smithy experiences are often given as gifts — for birthdays, anniversaries, or moments that matter. Vouchers are flexible, beginner friendly, and exactly as described, allowing the recipient to choose how and when they use them.