The Swan at Forest Row

4.0 star property

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A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, wooden beams on the ceiling, and framed pictures on the walls.
A traditional building with a sign reading "Balfour" and "Hugh Heath Estate." It features outdoor seating with umbrellas and potted plants.
A clear glass table with a bottle of Balfour wine, glasses, cheese, and flowers in a vase.
A stone-walled room with a leather armchair and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A stone building with a bar sign, outdoor seating with wooden chairs and green umbrellas, and potted plants.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1 Lewes Road, Forest Row, England, RH18 5ES
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Forest Way Country Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Cosy Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cosy Double

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Swan at Forest Row

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and free newspapers. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a lobby fireplace, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
The Swan at Forest Row offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 48-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Swan at Forest Row. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a multilingual staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and a few minutes from High Weald
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Swan at Forest Row has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Swan at Forest Row Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 144 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for us as attending a wedding Friendly staff especially Riley very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building has so much history and I loved the vibe. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Big shout for the young lady behind the bar who was always smiling and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRANT A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and locals. Room.was spacious and WiFi was great for work. Bar had a really nice local atmosphere and very welcoming. Assistant manager and lady on her 1st day were super helpful. Guiness was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quiet accommodation. Beautifully presented.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! Can’t fault the accommodation at all. Only thing to note is that breakfast would have been cheaper had we not booked it in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, staff were very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and staff, interesting building and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant hotel for a night’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, spacious and well appointed. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere in the pub.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRANT

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

Great pub with rooms

Great place to stay, very friendly staff, decent food and really comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was advertised on the website but upon arrival we were told that as they had only taken over the pub 2 months previously that they were currently not providing it. This was inconvenient as my husband has poor mobility
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Working away from home for a week. Found a gem of a place. Clean, friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kingsize comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were all amazing, great welcome and all round pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well equipped room on ground floor. Perfect for a dog friendly room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing full English breakfast. Only downside was a bit noisy in the evening, loud music and generatir noise. Ear plugs are thoughtfully provided.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pub, friendly staff, comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

The Swan, Forest Row

The Swan in Forest Row was a great place to stay. Great room, fantastic food, friendly and helpful staff. Thanks to the team, I’ll be back to visit again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

Ideal boutique hotel/pub

Lovely staff, very friendly and welcoming, ideal for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed, fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, convenient parking, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful nights stay. Brilliant breakfast, great facilities and a super comfy bed and in an ideal location. Staff were lovely and very welcoming and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Grace was awesome. Rest of staff a little standoffish and less capable. Room is a little tired with old bedding, lack of sockets (especially near the mirror) and we had a room with a large slope inside the bathroom door which was not very safe so we had to use the non-slip bath mat to safely navigate from room to bathroom. New owners need to spend a few pounds on refreshing the hotel now. Also we booked breakfast and was told that they had stopped serving it under the new owners during the week so we paid for it but had to go out and find elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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