The Blacksmiths Arms

Guests praise the comfortable, clean rooms and beautiful amenities. The friendly staff provides exceptional service. Its peaceful location near Black Cap hill is perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities.

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.

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