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The Swan at Forest Row

4.0 star property
Hotel in Forest Row with a restaurant and a bar

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Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Interior
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Lewes Road, Forest Row, England, RH18 5ES
  • Ashdown Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Queen Victoria Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cosy Double

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Forest Row

The Swan at Forest Row places you within a short walk of Forest Way Country Park and within a mile (2 km) of Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. This 4-star hotel has 6 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ashdown Forest - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Queen Victoria Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Standen House and Garden - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Lingfield Park Racecourse and Golf Club - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • East Grinstead Station - 7 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Swan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hatch Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Foresters Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flint Owl Bakery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Forest Row

Hotel in Forest Row with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Swan at Forest Row enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. There's free parking if you drive. A multilingual staff is on hand to help secure valuables, and offer sightseeing advice. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a fireplace in the lobby and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 48-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, portable fans, and ironing boards.

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Exterior

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 524 reviews
$163 nightly
The price is $195
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Swan
The Swan at Forest Row Hotel
The Swan at Forest Row Forest Row
The Swan at Forest Row Hotel Forest Row

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Swan at Forest Row?

The Swan at Forest Row offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of The Swan at Forest Row?

This hotel is located in Forest Row, a short 17-minute walk from Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and also 6 minutes on foot from Forest Way Country Park. You'll also find High Weald and Ashdown Forest within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Swan at Forest Row?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does The Swan at Forest Row feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Swan at Forest Row doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Swan at Forest Row?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Swan at Forest Row good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and Netflix as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at The Swan at Forest Row?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Swan at Forest Row have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Swan at Forest Row serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Swan at Forest Row allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Swan at Forest Row for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Swan at Forest Row?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Swan at Forest Row?

The closest major airport to The Swan at Forest Row is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is 14.2 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is London City Airport (LCY), which is around 28 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Swan at Forest Row?

No, at The Swan at Forest Row, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Swan at Forest Row Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 107 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely, comfy and welcoming

Really easy and friendly check in. Beautiful spacious room with big super comfy bed. Parking okay, not lots but we were okay. Staff are lovely. We had an evening meal which was delicious. Nice touches are nice coffees in the room, nice shower gels and our dogs were welcomed too. Would definitely recommend and stay here again..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Traveled with partner
The room was very dated and in need of some TLC, however the bed was comfortable and the bathroom had been recently renovated. The location was very good- a quick walk to restaurants and shopping. The rooms are above the Pub so it can be quite noisy, but once the pub closed @ 11 it was very quiet with the exception of the road traffic. We chose other options for our meals. Maria's was very good for breakfast and lunch. Jazz & Java had great breakfast and dinners. Service was excellent and a 5 minute walk from The Swan.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old English Pub and Inn, clean and well kept. The food was great and the rooms clean. We stayed the week and found the staff to be friendly and accommodating. Just what you'd imagine a village Pub should be! So happy to have found The Swan, we'll be back to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Arabella Williamson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our bed was very comfortable. Once I turned the radiator on it the room warmed up. We had a frosty welcome. We would have appreciated an offer of help with our luggage. We are elderly and my husband struggled with the case on the stairs. The young man who was working in the morning was delightful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick getaway

Amazing stay, extremely comfortable room, friendly staff, very polite and helpful. Beautiful food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Forest Row

Room was compact but comfortable. Windows only single glazed, so a but cold and misted up. Had to keep blinds shut as the view was right onto the High Street, with no net curtain. So lack of privacy 😒
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ear plugs supplied next to the bed for a reason.

Beautiful room, with a comfortable bed and very clean. The food was great and service very good. However, fundamental to staying in a hotel is getting a good night's sleep. I appreciate it's a 16th century building and probably heavily controlled in terms of building / planning regulations but my colleague in the next room and I were both kept awake most of the night by the street noise, and church bell opposite. Every hour on the hour. Every conversation you could hear from outside, every moped buzzing around and even normal conversations from passers by. We stayed at similarly aged hotels on our business trip who all had internal double glazing (not changing the exterior frames etc. If you wonder why there are two jars of ear plugs next to the bed...that's why. Shame as a lovely property and great food. Just don't expect to get alot of sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn, Burgess Hill

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pub, friendly staff, comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The welcome was warm and I was shown to my room - a large well appointed room with an immaculate bathroom. All good so far. Unfortunately, it wasn't until I went to bed I realised the constant noise of traffic on the A22 that carried on until the early hours of the morning. This coupled with the Town Hall clock that chimed every hour resulted in a night of poor sleep. I should have realised that the noise would be excessive as the Swan had provided ear plugs by the bed. In the morning, I came down for breakfast and was quickly greeted with 'breakfast is extra'. This wasn't a problem but the price of £18.98 was excessive and I felt that being charged extra for coffee was unreasonable. The breakfast itself was fairly average and certainly didn't warrant the cost. In places the Swan is a bit tatty and, I would suggest that the tired single glazed windows could do with being replaced to counter the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight stay

Clean and comfortable room. We had a meal in the pub and the food was very good. Church bell was chiming through the night, hotel had thoughtfully supplied earplugs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forest Row

Really nice little pub/hotel which provides great services, food, beer and the room was perfectly formed. Loved the stay and would definitetly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dreadful

Awful place. Avoid
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very dirty and noisy!

Very dirty and noisy. The accommodation rooms are located by the busy kitchen entrance door and all i could smell was the kitchen and cooking all of the time (not ideal) My room was at the front of the pub/ hotel and could hear the busy road and roundabout throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah, Fancott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what you want from a nice pub with rooms. Clean, comfortable and a large bed. Nice toiletries provided, nice bedding and fluffy towels. Easy to go downstairs for breakfast or dinner or go out to the walkable options. We stayed here to enjoy 100 acre wood which is a short drive or walk away. Friendly staff at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024