Guests relax by the lobby fireplace or step outside to enjoy fresh air on the outdoor furniture, with complimentary newspapers and attentive staff nearby
The Swan at Forest Row welcomes visitors with its picturesque garden and inviting fireplace. The property serves a full breakfast and provides in-room WiFi for connectivity. Travelers appreciate the helpful multilingual staff who create a genuine home-away-from-home atmosphere.
Forest Row is home to The Swan at Forest Row. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Forest Way Country Park and High Weald, while Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre and Standen House and Garden are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hanbury Stadium or Broadfield Stadium. Visit our Forest Row travel guide
1 Lewes Road, Forest Row, England, RH18 5ES
What's nearby
High Weald
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Ashdown Forest
6 min drive - 7.0 km
Brighton Beach
49 min drive - 56.7 km
Forest Way Country Park
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
East Grinstead Station
7 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Thai Time
1 min walk
Forest Brasserie
5 min drive
Caffè Nero
6 min drive
The Ship Inn
6 min drive
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 bicycle parking
Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
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
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
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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
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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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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 Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan at Forest Row on Apr 13, 2026 start from P3,553, 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 within 1 mi (2 km) of Forest Way Country Park and Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club. Ashdown Forest and High Weald are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
The Swan at Forest Row Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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.
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.
Comfortable room, good atmosphere, good beers, good food albeit a little small in portion size.
Parking is limited during busy periods.
Breakfast not until 8am
Food available until 9pm
wifi wouldnt allow streaming to netflix etc..
Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Aug 20, 2025
Swan
Helpful and friendly staff. Strange sloping floor in en-suite!
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!
Really easy and friendly check in. Beautiful spacious room with big super comfy bed. Parking okay, not lots but we were okay.
Staff are lovely.
We had an evening meal which was delicious.
Nice touches are nice coffees in the room, nice shower gels and our dogs were welcomed too. Would definitely recommend and stay here again..
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Garry
May 2, 2025
The room was very dated and in need of some TLC, however the bed was comfortable and the bathroom had been recently renovated.
The location was very good- a quick walk to restaurants and shopping.
The rooms are above the Pub so it can be quite noisy, but once the pub closed @ 11 it was very quiet with the exception of the road traffic.
We chose other options for our meals.
Maria's was very good for breakfast and lunch. Jazz & Java had great breakfast and dinners. Service was excellent and a 5 minute walk from The Swan.
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!
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
Amazing stay, extremely comfortable room, friendly staff, very polite and helpful.
Beautiful food.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Martin
Feb 1, 2025
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 😒
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
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Kim
Nov 3, 2024
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!
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.
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.