Escape to the countryside at The Olde Forge Hotel, where rustic charm meets modern comforts. Savor a breakfast feast, unwind in the garden, or connect with friends over drinks at the bar. With in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services on hand.
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club - 31 min drive - 24.6 km
Beachy Head - 38 min drive - 31.2 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 67 min drive
Berwick Station - 12 min drive
Polegate Station - 13 min drive
Pevensey Bay Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
The George Hotel (Wetherspoon) - 5 min drive
Cricketers Cafe - 5 min drive
King's Head - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
About this property
The Olde Forge Hotel
When you stay at The Olde Forge Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of South Downs National Park. Guests will have free perks like breakfast, WiFi, and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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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
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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 18
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Room service
Services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Olde Forge Hotel Hailsham
Olde Forge Hotel
Olde Forge Hailsham
The Olde Forge Hotel Hotel
The Olde Forge Hotel Hailsham
The Olde Forge Hotel Hotel Hailsham
Frequently asked questions
Does The Olde Forge Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Olde Forge Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Olde Forge Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. A pet fee will be charged. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Olde Forge Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Olde Forge Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Olde Forge Hotel and nearby?
The Olde Forge Hotel has a garden.
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Reviews
The Olde Forge Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as outstanding, excellent, and 10/10 with a wide variety of options. (21 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2026
Easy parking , very clean . Older property but loads of character. Best pieces for me was the warm welcome and the couple could not have helped me more and the food is absolutely fantastic. Family run very personable , would definitely stay again
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
very clean room and Hotel, Staff excellent
geoff
geoff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Breakfast was lovely and our hostess very friendly
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Comfortable room and bed. Excellent breakfast! Recommend you must have room at the back as front on quite a busy road.
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Very friendly people, I was early and was invited to check in early, breakfast was very nice, would recommend to everyone
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
The owners were friendly and accommodating.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
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.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
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
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2025
clean and comfortable
Nice place, and service was very friendly. Bed was comfortable and had a nice warm shower and tasty breakfast
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2023
Room was very clean and comfortable. We had a lovely breakfast.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Friendly owners with high service level!
Marco
Marco, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
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!
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2023
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!
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N, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Dog friendly, bed, treats and blanket provided which was nice. Very nice breakfast with good choice of home made fare. Friendly owners.
PETER
PETER, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Excellent breakfasts!
Lesley
Lesley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
Fabulous food. Easy to find.
Sarah
Sarah, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 10, 2025
Very friendly owners, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was really tasty.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2023
The owners very friendly, great breakfast ,
Halina
Halina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Review
Evening meal and breakfast excellent.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2023
Very helpful and welcoming hosts. Lovely bright room and an excellent breakfast.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
Great one night stay.
Comfortable bright airy room. Polite staff. Tasty breakfast thrown in.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2023
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.
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2022
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!
J
J, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2018
Antoher good find
Lovely wlecome, room a little small but the good thing I had a bath. Breakfast plentiful
Angela
Verified
6/10 Good
May 27, 2025
Not again
Not very personal for a small individual hotel. Will not revisit.