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.
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.
Located in Hailsham, The Olde Forge Hotel is in a rural area. Wellshurst Golf Club and Horam Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore High Weald and South Downs National Park. 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
Magham Down, Hailsham, England, BN27 1PN
What's nearby
Eastbourne Beach
18 min drive - 18.9 km
Eastbourne Pier
19 min drive - 20.9 km
Beachy Head
23 min drive - 24.1 km
Hellingly Dog Park
7 min drive - 4.7 km
Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club
20 min drive - 19.3 km
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
Diplocks cafe
5 min drive
Cricketers Cafe
5 min drive
King's Head
4 min drive
About this property
The Olde Forge Hotel
Hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at The Olde Forge Hotel and take advantage of free breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop
Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Olde Forge Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi, free bottled water, and room service.
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
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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
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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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Guests who wish to book dinner are encouraged to contact the property before arrival to pre-book it.
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
Property is 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
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 does it cost to stay at The Olde Forge Hotel?
As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Olde Forge Hotel on 2026/3/11 start from NT$3,364, 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 Olde Forge Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.
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
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Alex
2025/10/26
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.
Alex
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen
2025/4/17
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was lovely and our hostess very friendly
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
This property is unique, it is a very old property with all mod cons and some contemporary styling. Loved the facilities and I am a lover of lots of milk in my strong tea, I always have to ask for extra milk … not here, extras for all your tea and coffee making was on the landing.
The room itself and the beds were comfortable, we travelled as a family of three with me and my husband in a double and our little one on a put me up. We had a tv and lots of storage space for clothes etc.
A little balcony off of our room to make the most of the light evening, The place is situated on a main busy road and the balcony did over look this but after 10pm the traffic died down considerably.
The owners/hosts were very lovely and attentive, Breakfast was a 10/10 and some. The hosts specifically catered for a 5 year old on top of the extensive breakfast options they offered.
We had no issues during our stay apart from the room got very warm (even with the blind down durning the day as suggested) and a fan provided in the room.
Would stay here again.