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Reviews of The Swan at Forest Row

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

#1 of 6 hotels in Forest Row

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Review score

Based on 591 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

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

    Room faced the main street - so a little noisy plus bright street lighting. Toast with breakfast would have been nice.

    Location is by a traffic island so room was not quiet but earplugs were thoughtfully provided. The traffic noise did not disturb me but did my partner. Comfy bed - lovely bathroom. Ambience of pub good. Breakfast good. Would stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

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

    Location good. Comfortable room. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff and food were brilliant. Location was perfect for our purposes that was going to Ashdown Forest.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Madfe us and our little dog feel very welcome - and fabulous food!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Really nothing to improve on. Despit it being the end of a busy bank holiday Monday we still got a great service with friendly energy and great food.

    We brought out little dog Rupert and he was welcomed by everyone. There was a cute little doggie pack with some lovely treats and a ball in it which he loved. The food was fabulous, the bed large and comfy, and breakfast was fantastic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    A short duration, overnight, but the staff were delightfully friendly throughout.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Full of character and the room was very well prepared.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Loveley hotel with great staff and rooms only let down by the evening meal choice.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Evening meal choice was not great and fish and chips was not good.

    Fantastic room and great breakfast from attentive staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    A great place to stay - we'll be back !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A very pleasant 2 night stay in a lovely room (Balfour Suite), large comfortable bed, and good facilities. Staff extremely friendly and welcoming. Food good, especially the full English breakfast that beat us.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    A great weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable, a good bar and food excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

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

    Very good full English breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Lovely stay, highly recommend
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pub is located by a busy road and roundabout so there is some street noise and noise from the pub below until closing time. This was only really noticeable in the first room we stayed in which overlooked the front. The 2nd room (we extended the original booking) was at the back and much quieter. But it didn't stop either of us from sleeping so only a minor point.

    Large TV in the first room we stayed (overlooking the front). Staff friendly. They were happy to bring meals up to our room. Good breakfast. Lovely Sunday roast. We had to leave a day early and they were happy to refund the extra day even though we'd gone past the checkout time.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed the Swan and very relaxed, efficient and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    more variety with breakfast menu.

    didn't take breakfast as only a cooked breakfast was offered. I eat fruit, muesli and yogurt for breakfast with toas

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    Great night in a comfortable modern room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Service in the restaurant was a little slow

    Really comfortable bed. Great bathroom; shower with good water pressure. Good breakfast. Modern room, with good power options - mains sockets with USB-A and USB-C charging on both sides of the bed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed room and location although noisy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old draughty windows, single glazed so didn’t help keep traffic noise out. No uncooked breakfast choice.

    Clean large room with comfortable bed, large tv and very good bathroom. Welcome dog pack

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Room was spacious

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    great people working at the hotel, good food and comfortable bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No spare toilet roll in bathroom, sink plug stuck in.

    Clean, friendly staff, good shower.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    10
    Perfect location, lovely accommodations, and friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed over Christmas and Boxing Day and the staff was absolutely fantastic! The cook order breakfast was a huge bonus. The location was perfect as we were visiting friends in Nutley. We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Just fantastic
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was fantastic, The Staff, the room, the food

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

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

    The staff were exceptional 👏 Jack is a legend!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    10
    Beautiful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cosy, homely, staff are very friendly! Food was great! Room was cost warm and comfortable and me and my partner just wanted a nice night get away and this was perfect!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    great value for money in this beautiful country side
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    very nice room with good staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    A very nice, dog friendly pub with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice to have had some cold breakfast options, such as granola, yoghurt and fruit, as we were staying for four nights and we didn’t really want a cooked breakfast every day. There were no clues regarding any room service. None was offered - which was fair enough over Christmas, but it would have been nice to have been offered fresh towels, more teas, coffees etc. We had to ask for replenishments

    Room quite basic but very comfy bed and surprisingly quiet, given the location. Breakfasts were very tasty. Staff were super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    10
    Historic dog friendly village pub with style, a warm welcome and good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to fault. Perhaps the dog charges were a bit high, but the welcome packs were excellent.

    Historic building, full of character and tastefully furnished - right at the heart of the village. Ample parking, warm welcome from lovely hosts and really dog friendly. The doggy welcome packs were well received! Lovely large bedroom with comfy bed and smart bathroom. Dinner in the bar and breakfast were good quality. Overall a great place to stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was delicious, lot of choices, bed very comfortable, all staff very friendly happy to help checking all was ok

    Stayed in December 2023

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