The Olde Forge Hotel

We had a fabulous stay for two nights, the room was small but really comfy, we had everything we needed and they even catered for our dog. The couple were really welcoming and friendly and our dog was allowed to come to breakfast with us. The breakfast was superb. Nicky even gave me some of her fabulous jam to take home. She certainly should sell jars of this. Would certainly stay again. Thanks xxx

Make sure you don't arrive before 4 o'clock or you will receive a rough reception with the owner. Being a hotel we thought we could have a drink and wait for our room. The owner just annoyed and spoke to us rudely. He was understandbly stressed because of his wife, but there is no need for rudeness.

Thank you for another great stay as always a pleasure to stay and sample excellent food. The highest quality food as always. Also great company with the other guests on this visit. Look forward to seeing you both on my next trip and enjoy both a great hotel and food and your company.

Excellent hosts, evening meals were ordered in advance and cooked to perfection. Rooms have smart tvs that allow you to log in to netflix etc, good wifi in rooms and beds are comfortable. Cosiest little bar downstairs with a good choice of ales will certainly stay again if I'm in the area.

Nicky and Philip gave us a warm welcome and the cooked breakfast was superb. My husband in passing had whilst booking mentioned my milk intolerence and I was so impressed to find oat yoghurt at breakfast I was in seventh heaven. My mother was given a very generous single room, no single supplement, with a bathroom across the corridor, bathrobes were provided. My husband and I were given a room with a balcony and I sat enjoying the fresh air with my coffee made in the room. If you are travelling about East Sussex I can definitely recommend this hotel.

We had a positively wonderful time staying at the Olde Forge Hotel this week as we settled our daughter into her freshman year at the International Campus of Queens University at Bader College/Herstmonceaux Castle. Nicky and Phillip are incredible hosts who are warm and welcoming and give the utmost care and consideration for each of their guests regarding schedules and questions and concerns. We personally enjoyed their lovely sense of humor and the time they took to get to know their guests and they also encouraged traveling guests to meet each other which was lovely as well. The fact that they have a dog friendly hotel is above and beyond generous and they have two sweet and well mannered dogs that helped me with missing my pup who stayed home in the US. Just look at the care they give for those traveling with their furry families! We enjoyed a tasty traditional English breakfast each morning and also had a delicious dinner from Chef Phillip as well. We look forward to staying here again!