The Blacksmiths Arms

We booked at a short notice. The host was away due to his doctor’s appointment but left a note on the door and we managed to get in. Overall, we liked our stay and will book again.

The room and en suite bathroom were excellent with comfortable bed The cooked breakfast was delicious The Blacksmith Arms is a welcoming pub with rooms upstairs We had a nice lunch on arrival An unusual feature is the menu includes well cooked Jamaican items All in all strongly recommended and we intend to return

Friendly staff and lovely breakfast

No where on booking website we used, did it state pub/restaurant closed Monday and Tuesday. Owner wouldn't let us cancel, when she phoned evening before. Room clean, we were upgraded, tv about 10inches. Tea/coffee poor only 2 milk sachets. Breakfast poor, cereal and juice, or cooked breakfast. If like me I dont eat full english no pastries, fruit, yogurt. The worst was first night 2am fire alarm goes off, no staff on site, we are standing in freezing car park for 1 hour, we call fire brigade. The neighbour of the pub called the owner who reluctantly arrived. Next night 12.30am fire alarm goes off again, so in car park again. Absolutely shattered. We asked for a reduction off the bill as no sleep, there was no apology instead she complained SHE hadn't had any sleep for 2 nights. Wow thought we were the customers. Eventually she discounted £27 !! We have come home for a good sleep and will avoid at all costs.

Lovely comfy bed and excellent food

Great downland b&b with a lovely room and tasty breakfast. Thank you.