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The Olde Forge Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find the perfect rural escape at this countryside retreat where a peaceful garden oasis awaits and local flavors bring friends together at the bar.

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The Olde Forge Hotel blends country charm with modern necessities. Guests enjoy a hearty breakfast, relax in the garden, and gather for evening drinks at the bar. WiFi keeps everyone connected, while dry cleaning and laundry services handle practical needs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hailsham, The Olde Forge Hotel is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Downs National Park and Seven Sisters. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arlington Stadium or Priory Lane. Visit our Hailsham travel guide
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Magham Down, Hailsham, England, BN27 1PN

What's nearby

  • High Weald
    High Weald
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Blackstock Farm
    9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Hailsham Pavilion
    10 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Herstmonceux Castle
    10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Gardens & Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle
    11 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Berwick Station
    12 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • The George Hotel (Wetherspoon)
    5 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive
  • The Grenadier
    4 min drive
  • Cricketers Cafe
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Olde Forge Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Olde Forge Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Olde Forge Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Olde Forge Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hellingly Dog Park, High Weald, and Hailsham Pavilion. Blackstock Farm is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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 Olde Forge Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very clean room and Hotel, Staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was lovely and our hostess very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable room and bed. Excellent breakfast! Recommend you must have room at the back as front on quite a busy road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly people, I was early and was invited to check in early, breakfast was very nice, would recommend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff/owners were very polite and helpful. The facilities are excellent and well throughtout. The hotel was clean, parking was easy. Breakfast was good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Our stay was really excellent, the room had everything we needed and more! Our dinner was amazing and the breakfast had so much choice of lovely fruit, cereal, juice and great cooked food. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

clean and comfortable

Nice place, and service was very friendly. Bed was comfortable and had a nice warm shower and tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. We had a lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly, bed, treats and blanket provided which was nice. Very nice breakfast with good choice of home made fare. Friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners with high service level!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hosts

Wonderful hosts. Lovely room with desk so I could work in the evening. Good night’s sleep in very comfortable bed. Variety of drink options in the room. Good selection for breakfast. Definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite simply brilliant!

What an amazing experience it was staying at The Olde Forge Hotel this past weekend. The hotel offered a superb base for our weekend plans, but it was the staff that really stood out as friendly, welcoming and professional throughout. First impressions were strong as upon opening the front door to go and check in, we were greeted by a bowl of chocolate limes at reception, confirming (at least to my mind) the quality of the establishment that we were staying in. The rooms were excellent; spacious, clean and had all of the amenities that you would expect. The private bathroom and shower were brilliant and the heating was delightful throughout our stay. The purpose of our stay was to facilitate a trip to the Observatory Science Centre (https://www.the-observatory.org/) in nearby Herstmonceux and being only 10 minutes away meant that we got to enjoy a wonderful evening there star gazing knowing that we could stay as late as we wanted thanks to us being given a key to get back into the hotel. Breakfast the next day was outstanding and after fulfilling the initial obligation of some fruit and yoghurt, a Full English was on the cards and once again exceeded all expectations. Go for the poached egg option; you won't be disappointed! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would not hesitate to recommend to others nor to return ourselves. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay Well situated for exploring the area All expected amenities provided Excellent food
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome was the best. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfasts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fabulous food. Easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly owners, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was really tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners very friendly, great breakfast ,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

Evening meal and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and welcoming hosts. Lovely bright room and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great one night stay.

Comfortable bright airy room. Polite staff. Tasty breakfast thrown in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely Place to Stay

Made to feel very welcome on arrival. We had a lovely room, very comfortable with plenty of tea, coffee and hot chocolate making facilities. Breakfast and our evening meals were excellent 10/10. Our hosts were very friendly, really nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous cosy hotel stay

Lovely cosy hotel with the friendliest hosts, Phillip and Nicky, who couldn’t have been more helpful for all our needs during our stay. We ate at the hotel one night of our stay and it was delicious. We were at a wedding the second night, otherwise we’d have happily eaten there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Antoher good find

Lovely wlecome, room a little small but the good thing I had a bath. Breakfast plentiful