Lingfield Park Racecourse and Golf Club - 13 min drive
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 25 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 101 min drive
East Grinstead Station - 7 min drive
Dormans Station - 12 min drive
Cowden Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Dorset Arms - 6 min drive
The Foresters Arms - 3 min walk
The Swan - 2 min walk
The Old Mill - 7 min drive
Tablehurst Farm - 13 min walk
About this property
The Swan at Forest Row
When visiting Forest Row, The Swan at Forest Row is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Free newspapers in lobby
Multilingual staff
Bike storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Bicycle parking
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
48-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
Dining venue(s)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
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
Does The Swan at Forest Row offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Swan at Forest Row does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Swan at Forest Row?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Swan at Forest Row?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Swan at Forest Row?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Swan at Forest Row and nearby?
The Swan at Forest Row has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Swan at Forest Row?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Swan at Forest Row like?
The Swan at Forest Row is a short 17-minute walk from Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and 6 minutes' walk from Forest Way Country Park.
The Swan at Forest Row Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Dec 27, 2024
John
John, 4-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 29, 2024
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
Matt
Matt, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 24, 2024
Hugo
Hugo, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 5, 2024
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.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 3, 2024
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!
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 24, 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 21, 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
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.
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Amelia
Amelia, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 10, 2024
Jim
Jim, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 4, 2024
Dreadful
Awful place. Avoid
Brian
Brian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 20, 2024
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 6, 2024
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 25, 2024
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
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.
Hannah
Hannah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2024
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.
Nadia
Nadia, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2024
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2024
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2024
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 1, 2024
Great room, but service not so good
Very nice, spacious room, and bathroom.
A bit disturbing at first was the kitchen fan outside the door, but one got used to the humming, and it was off after the kitchen had closed.
During our 2 night stay there was no room cleaning or replenishing of tea/coffee etc.
Dinner in the restaurant was excellent but pricey. They would not let us book breakfast with the room on arrival, so make sure if you want it to book with the room. Otherwise breakfast menu is more expensive. But there are lovely places in the village to have breakfast.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 28, 2024
A nice dog friendly pub
We stayed in a double room with an extra bed for our adult daughter, plus our dog, which was amply big enough. It was clean and comfortable, although there were signs of wear in the decor.
We had dinner which was OK but nothing particularly special. We ate in the bar because we had our dog with us so it was good they allowed dogs in the bar area. We marked it as 4 star because when we came to pay, it wasn't pointed out to us that they had already added a service charge so we automatically added another 10% and only noticed after we'd paid. Technically, our fault for not checking but it was obvious that we hadn't noticed so it would have been better if they'd said something.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 21, 2024
michael
michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 27, 2024
Great find at a great price
Lovely room underneath the pub. Really easy parking and check in. Room very spacious, large TV, good sized shower cubicle. Bed extremely comfortable.
Tea/coffee available in room, more oat milk than cows milk sachets would be great but plentiful even for a couple.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2024
Stayed at the Swan for one night as I was on a course nearby the following day. Great choice of venue, very welcoming, clean and comfortable and spacious room. All the staff were very friendly, no complaints!
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 8, 2024
Not deep cleaned
We understand the hotel is pet friendly but we were unable to stay in room due to allergies. Not a deep clean as stated by staff. Cobweb over shower head dust around skirting . Room also smelt damp and black mould on grouting in shower.
We couldn't stay the night so choose to drive home. I had emailed hotel next day but had no response .