Nestled in a picturesque setting, The Swan at Forest Row offers an upscale retreat with a charming garden and cozy fireplace. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind with newspapers, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful multilingual staff have left guests feeling right at home.
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 travellers 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 cots (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 on-site 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 reception
Multilingual staff
Bike storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Bike 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 curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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:
Restaurant
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 lifts.
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 that you 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 on-site 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.
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The Swan at Forest Row Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
Quick getaway
Amazing stay, extremely comfortable room, friendly staff, very polite and helpful.
Beautiful food.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Nice pub, friendly staff, comfy room
Robyn
Robyn, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
4 Feb 2025
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
Arabella Williamson
Arabella Williamson, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Feb 2025
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 😒
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Nov 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
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 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
10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2023
The staff were all amazing, great welcome and all round pleasant stay
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2023
Lovely hotel - thank you
Susanna
Susanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 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
10/10 Exceptional
6 Aug 2023
Ideal boutique hotel/pub
Lovely staff, very friendly and welcoming, ideal for an overnight stop.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 Nov 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 trip
8/10 Very good
30 May 2023
Lovely friendly staff, convenient parking, good service.
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2023
Comfy bed, fabulous breakfast.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct 2022
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.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 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
2/10 Poor
4 Jul 2024
Dreadful
Awful place. Avoid
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2023
Lovely Stay.
Lovely stay. Very comfortable rooms. Friendly staff. Great food. Thoroughly recommend
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2023
Highly recommended
Excellent hotel and amazing staff
Jerry
Jerry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2023
March trip
Excellent location for what we wanted to do.
Excellent value for money.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2023
Convenient free parking, very nice pub, great atmosphere, food is very good. Walk to village, convenient Tessco next door. Good value with breakfast included.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Oct 2022
Really enjoyable stay.
Really enjoyable stay in a clean, well maintained hotel. The staff were friendly and the breakfast tasty.
The only downside was that there was no remote for the tv.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Feb 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
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2022
Yet again a wonderful stay I find stuff absolutely fantastic the food fantastic service superb Comfort 10 out of 10 I cannot fault this I cannot for
Francis
Francis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Sep 2023
Nice pub/hotel.
Food was good
Breakfast didn’t start until 8am which wasn’t ideal. Apart from that all ok. Would stay again.