The Swan at Forest Row

Property class: 4

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Consider a stay at The Swan at Forest Row and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is SAR 188
SAR 226 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Cosy Double

A bedroom with a bed, a glass coffee table with a bottle and glass, a chair, and a brick fireplace.

Cosy Double

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table with a wine bottle and flowers, and a brick wall.

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Forest Row is home to The Swan at Forest Row. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Surrey Hills and South Downs National Park, while Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre and Standen House and Garden are cultural highlights. Bluebell Railway - East Grinstead Station and Heaven Farm are also worth visiting. Visit our Forest Row travel guide
Map
1 Lewes Road, Forest Row, England, RH18 5ES

What's nearby

  • A Tudor-style building with a steeply pitched roof, large windows, and a symmetrical facade.
    High Weald
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A sunset over a forested landscape with the sun low on the horizon.
    Ashdown Forest
    7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Forest Way Country Park
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tablehurst Farm
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Ounce & Ivy Bush
    7 min drive
  • Sushi Co
    7 min drive
  • The Engine Room Bar
    7 min drive
  • The Swan
    1 min walk
  • The Old Dunnings Mill
    7 min drive

About this property

The Swan at Forest Row

  • Upscale hotel
  • Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Swan at Forest Row. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
    • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and secured bicycle storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
    • 48-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Swan at Forest Row pet-friendly?

Yes, The Swan at Forest Row allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 26 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan at Forest Row on 4 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 188, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Swan at Forest Row?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Swan at Forest Row?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Swan at Forest Row located?

Situated in Forest Row, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ashdown Forest and High Weald. Standen House and Garden and Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Swan at Forest Row Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast poor lack of choice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The guy that checked us in and out was very friendly and helpful but rest of staff weren’t, any questions we asked were answered with don’t know! The room was ok the carpet smelt and the blinds on the windows didn’t work. The shower gel was empty and didn’t get filled up while we were there. Our room was right next to the fan for the kitchen so there was a horrible smell and was noisy. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was excellent. Big and comfortable with everything you’d need. The pub itself is quite run down and they don’t serve breakfast midweek which wasn’t confirmed at booking. Forest Row itself has a few places to eat but it’s not a place for more than a night. That being said I think I’d take another single night there in the future for the good location for travel in the area, comfy room and cheap price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No Breakfast available It was in the hot period of our summer, there is no air conditioning just a fan that was pointless, with the windows open it was very noisy, although they did supply ear plugs which was a giveaway.. I only got 3 hours sleep…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My wife stayed here for two nights and it was awful. No food being served in the restaurant as there was a local food festival on. Yet no prior information given prior to arrival that food was unavailable. Very loud music until 11.30 at night…so both hungry and unable to sleep. Staff downstairs at the bar too busy/uninterested to provide any help. Room was fairly grotty although the linen was at least clean. The place does not seem to be at all well set up to run as a pub with rooms that are pleasant to stay in. It was a very busy noisy pub and those staying in rooms are an afterthought. Awful…best avoided
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its a pub with rooms, bit tired around the edges. Good food in bar. Not great if you are unsready on your feet as old building and uneven floors in the rooms. Access out of pub hours not easy via a very hard to open fire exit to a rear yard and down a narrow set of metal stairs, wouldnt fancy it in the dark. Need to take more care cleaning as trod on glass in the bathroom. As i started its pub with rooms and overpriced for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very good but at times a little pushed to see to everything. Our room was roomy but not particularly clean, cobwebs on windows, dirt and dusty skirting and all areas upon high had a good layer of dust. One bulb out at bedside and marks on wall and skirting that could be wiped off. Bed linen and towels were clean and soft. Shower and sink clean but toilet was not!!! Passage way to and from dining room smelt of cooking grease all the time that would suggest extractor filters needed a deep clean. Pictures when booked did not meet reality on arrival. Bar area and staff very good on arrival, lunch not as described on menu but edible which put us off having dinner that night in the pub but to be fair not that hungry. Restaurant area was bare, no tables set out when we came through it to go out in the evening and later that evening two tables left uncleared from that evening. To summarise our stay, we booked and paid for two nights but left after one, as sadly, it did not live upto expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As we arrived to check in the lady was lovely and took us to our room and explained if we needed anything to let her know, which was a lovely. The room was unique as it is in a pub and it did have an en-suite with a shower. The only down side is the sink is low down and you can hit your head on the shelf that is attached to the mirror. We did not try the breakfast But overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
My 89 year old Mum and I stayed for 2 nights. They did not respond to my special requests, e.g. possibility of twin beds. The rooms are not suitable for those with mobility issues as there are uneven floors and stairs - we do accept it is an old inn and that is part of its charm. The bar area is untidy with a delivery that stayed by the tills during all of our stay. The manager checked us in - initially under a different name until I pointed out his error. He did at least carry Mum's case up for us. The room (The Red Miller) was okay. The bed was comfortable; good quality sheets and towels. Quite a dangerous and sloping step in the bathroom though. I was impressed that there were oat milk sachets on the hospitality tray - but no ordinary tea bags. Thankfully there was a fan in the room as we were in a heatwave. Friends were dining with us that evening. Mum went to ask if the meal could be placed on our room. The manager said 'we don't do that'. Strange as he had asked for card details when we checked in. The highlight and star of our stay was the exceptional service given by the young waitress, Cosima. What a star! Even though she was run off her feet, as both inside and outside were very busy, she approached our table with such warmth and willingness. We were upset to see her bullied by the manager when he physically grabbed her to leave our table when she was simply spending a few seconds being friendly. It's okay .. and could be so much better if the manager cared more
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized room and bathroom. Surprisingly quiet as it is on the main road. Only problem was that they have stopped serving breakfast - only brunch after 12 noon. The local cafes were OK but only offered cooked breakfast items; for yoghurt, croissants etc it had to be Tesco next door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jättefina rum och personalen var både hjälpsam och trevlig. Dock är frukosten först kl 10 i form av en brunch meny och det ställde till det lite. Hade varit önskvärt och det gick att erbjuda en mindre frukost tidigare på morgonen. Annars var hotellet väldigt bra och mysigt, för det finns bara 6 rum.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, quiet accommodation. Beautifully presented.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, staff were very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My experience at this hotel was extremely disappointing. The staff were very rude and made judgmental comments toward me, even telling me that I “look anxious.” I’m not sure how anyone is supposed to “look,” but being spoken to like that made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome from the start. On top of that, the room itself was not clean. The bathroom was infested with small flies, and the overall condition of the room was far below what I expected. It’s hard to feel relaxed in a place that doesn’t seem properly maintained. Because of the unfriendly staff and the poor cleanliness, I would never return here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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