I stayed for 2 weeks in the Olde Forge Hotel & Restaurant and was quite simply sad to leave. Nothing I can write here will adequately describe the pure homeliness and friendliness of the Hotel or the hosts. The building itself is beautiful with oak beams and touching decor throughout. Whilst being compact, guests are certainly not left wanting. The... More

My wife and I arrived without warning at 5pm on a Saturday night looking for somewhere to stay after being let down by a nearby hotel, the owner was only too happy to drop what he was doing and make a room up for us. For the rest of our 3 night stay he and his wife were so friendly... More

We stayed at the Forge for an Easter weekend break.We arrived to a warm welcome by both owners (an unusual touch nowadays) We were given a choice of rooms which were all very clean and comfortable. Food at the Forge is excellent as was the service.As this is a small establishment it is quite intimate so it didnt take long... More

My husband booked a surprise couple of nights away at the Old Forge Hotel, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The hotel was clean, warm and inviting but what made it so special was Phillip and Nicky. They were amazing hosts that took a genuine interest in you and your day. As we stayed two nights on... More

The owners were warm, welcoming and very accommodating towards us and our dogs. It is a small hotel (really more of a guest house) converted from an old building so it is not spacious but is comfortable. It could do with some updating. A very acceptable place to stay in the area.

I wanted to treat my partner on valentines day and found this little gem on google. On arrival we were welcomed by they owners, a married couple, who were very friendly and couldn't be more helpful. We were shown to our room (along with a bottle of bubbly and a box of choccys) which was as described and very cute.... More

First, let's deal with the negatives. If you have never been to the Olde Forge Hotel and arrive in the dark you may, like us, miss it and drive past and have to find a place to turn around! Right, that's that out of the way! We booked for one night B&B for the Valentine's Day dinner. We were greeted... More

My girlfriend picked the Olde Forge for a birthday treat for me and boy what treat it was. If you are the type of person that likes 5 star hotels with all the mod cons and cold souless atmosphere (and I've stayed in a few) then don't come here. However if you like to be treated like a true 'guest'... More

I celebrated my 50th birthday in may2011 at Olde Forge Restaurant & Hotel with friends (locals of Herstmonceux). I enjoyed the meal immensely, and the staff is fantastic. They treat you like family (in a good way). Philip and Nicky could not make you feel more welcome. I enjoyed the whole experience so much, that I insisted we eat there... More