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Reviews of The Swan at Forest Row 4 stars

1 Lewes Road Forest Row, Forest Row, RH18 5ER, United Kingdom

#1 of 5 hotels in Forest Row

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 578 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    10
    Lovely Village Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The car park is small so sometimes difficult to find a space. But not a major problem.

    The Swan was comfortable and the staff were friendly. Good location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    10
    Awesome Guesthouse with Authentic British Charm
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Super cute little bed and breakfast. Great food. Staff was charming and very helpful. You must check this spot out!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    Unique hotel with loads of history
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be cleaner. Main entry door to the rooms dirty and other areas could do with a deep clean, sink very slow draining clearly needed some attention. Would have liked some more dishes on the menu

    Great building with loads of history. Comfortable bed, staff attentive and friendly. Pub downstairs busy and great mix of people, food was a big step up from pub food and very nice presented.. beats any modern hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous venue
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was clean and fresh The staff excellent

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    We booked the hotel as a stop off on the way home and it was ideal for that.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom had lots of cobwebs in corners and down the wall - no one had looked up! The bathroom floor was very sticky. Otherwise it was clean.

    The breakfast was excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very hot in the room, so we had to try to sleep with the windows open. Church opposite bells ring every hour. There was also a strange banging coming from the locked cupboard in the room. So, it was not a good nights sleep.

    Staff were lovey. The Swan is in a central location. The shower was powerful. The room was clean with good facilities.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed at the front of the pub, which was very noisy Thank god for ear plugs!

    Great location. Food very good. Staff were lovely. Great place to take your dog.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The church bells going off on the hour

    The bed was very comfortable the staff very friendly and the food was lovely

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    9.0
    Friendly pub in England 's garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is historical and so there are some odd staircases and doors to negotiate with luggage. Remember to put the blind down in the bathroom as it overlooks the beer garden! We worried that a pub might be noisy but we had zero problems and the customers seemed like a nice crowd.

    Friendly staff, a generous room, updated bathroom, convenient location for the gardens we wanted to visit, comfortable beds, space to spread out.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sunday morning breakfast staff, not focused. We had to ask for everything and it look them an hour from when we came down to finishing our meal from their standard menu. This was stressful and very different from our experience with the Saturday breakfast staff and those on Friday and Saturday evening. We had family to meet and a train to catch so this was a problem.

    Location and room. Helpful staff at check-in, Saturday breakfast and restaurant staff on Friday and Saturday evening.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay here which is surrounded by lovely countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is on quite a busy junction that could get quite busy.

    We had a lovely couple of nights at the Swan with friendly staff. It was well kept and up to date.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    10
    Great hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Best hotel I have stayed at in a long while, great room and breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    10
    chilled
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    cobwebs all round the window sills , quite off putting ,

    atmosphere , comfortable, food lovely , staff where very nice , but one staff member man was very grumpy , the other male staff member wore glasses , was exceptionally happy , polite, checked us in , seemed to work 24/7 …. lovely man yes would stay again

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed here on our way to Cornwall. The room was on the smaller side, but very comfortable. Good access to the town but also nice walks with our dog.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very friendly. The rooms were charming.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    Excellent pub and great food and staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out the location before booking

    Great product but no where near the location I met at the following day with a 40 minute journey and fortunately not in a taxi

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly staff, great food and peaceful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bedroom window couldn't be opened more than a couple of inches and, with a winter duvet, the room was very hot throughout the night. That was the only downside to our stay

    Breakfast and evening meals were absolutely superb. Great choice on the menus and cooked to perfection. Lovely bar to have a few drinks before the evening meal and super friendly staff throughout. Room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    8.0
    Stayed with friends and enjoyed a lovely overnight stay, Staff very efficient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Lovely breakfast

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay and eat near Hever castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the property is done out nicely, it was a shame to see it was in desperate need of a lick of paint in many places…

    Fantastic to be able to stay and have lovely drinks and dinner, and the breakfast was very good! Loved the bedrooms, nice decor and very very comfy beds! Our Bernedoodle Mr Darcy felt at home with the doggy menu available at the bar. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    9.0
    Dog friendly place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t realise the road was so busy at night

    Good location near Ashdown Forest

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    7.0
    Good property. Value for money
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location. Comfy. Pleasant staff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    9.0
    Clean and quirky
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Church bell chiming every hour through the night

    Convenience to our friends and availability of refreshments

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no staff available until 8am which I think is too late for a hotel. We were told that we could exit and re-enter the hotel via a back door with a key provided. The key didn't work!

    Location was practical for our work trip.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Lovely
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom could do with being painted

    The staff were fantastic and the chef produced fabulous food.

    Stayed in June 2024

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