The Swan at Forest Row

4.0 star property
Hotel in Forest Row with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June

Explore the area

Map
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

Cosy Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Forest Row

At The Swan at Forest Row you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and Forest Way Country Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find free newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff and a fireplace in the lobby. Full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Forest Row hotel include Hever Castle and Gardens and Surrey Hills.

What's nearby

  • Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ashdown Forest - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Queen Victoria Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Enchanted Place - Winnie the Pooh - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Standen House and Garden - 9 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dorset Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tablehurst Farm - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Forest Row

Hotel in Forest Row with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Swan at Forest Row. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Forest Row hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Swan at Forest Row offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 48-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Swan at Forest Row?

The Swan at Forest Row offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swan at Forest Row?

As of 11 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan at Forest Row on 12 June 2025 start from AU$198.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Swan at Forest Row?

Yep, The Swan at Forest Row has a free self car park.

What makes The Swan at Forest Row a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Swan at Forest Row.

Does The Swan at Forest Row serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Swan at Forest Row?

No, The Swan at Forest Row does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Swan at Forest Row?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Swan at Forest Row?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Swan at Forest Row?

Dogs are welcome at The Swan at Forest Row, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at The Swan at Forest Row?

There isn't one on site, but Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

The Swan at Forest Row Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 98 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Matt

Business traveller
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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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 traveller
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 traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Business traveller
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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

Great pub.

Very friendly pub, great food. Room clean and comfy. Only down was the church clock chiming on the the hour every hour throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024