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The Blacksmiths Arms

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning at The Blacksmiths Arms, where the beautiful garden provides a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring.

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The Blacksmiths Arms offers an upscale bed & breakfast in a charming setting. Guests enjoy a made-to-order breakfast, relax in the garden, and access a welcoming bar. WiFi is available in common areas, and free self-parking is provided.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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(7 reviews)

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Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Stoke)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lewes is home to The Blacksmiths Arms. While the natural beauty of South Downs National Park and Brighton Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Brighton Marina. Check out an event or a game at American Express Stadium, and consider making time for Brighton Pier, a top attraction not to be missed. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Lewes travel guide
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London Road, Lewes, England, BN7 3QD

What's nearby

  • Beachy Head featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse
    South Downs National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Reading FC take on BHAFC in the FACup
    American Express Stadium
    8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Brighton Beach which includes general coastal views
    Brighton Beach
    18 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Hamsey Island Plague Church
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Glyndebourne Opera House
    10 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lewes Cooksbridge Station
    16 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Brewers Arms
    4 min drive
  • The Lansdown Arms
    5 min drive
  • The Black Horse
    3 min drive
  • Caffè Nero
    4 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    4 min drive

About this property

The Blacksmiths Arms

Upscale bed & breakfast near South Downs National Park
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Blacksmiths Arms. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours for this property are 2 PM - 11 PM Monday to Saturday, and 2 PM - 10:30 PM Sunday.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

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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
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This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Blacksmiths Arms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Blacksmiths Arms?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blacksmiths Arms?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Blacksmiths Arms located?

Situated in Lewes, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lewes Castle, Barbican House Museum, and Southover Grange Gardens. Malling Down Nature Reserve and South Downs National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Lewes Cooksbridge Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Blacksmiths Arms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 600 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 600 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 600 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 600 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 600 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Jamaican vibe, staff friendly and helpful, room good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was amazing and very friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was cooked fresh and was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room Excellent friendly owners Amazing Caribbean food Lovely cooked breakfast (I’m a veggie as well)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overnight stay

check-in was very good, friendly, room was vey clean breakfast was also good with a good choice overall a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems like a family owned establishment. The team were very welcoming and the room was clean. A lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room and excellent breakfast.

An old pub, rooms are nice and the breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good, but a little early (8 -9am). Would be nice to have other options than just cooked breakfast, but was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Fabulous!

Really great stay during a short walking trip to the South Downs. Lovely, comfortable room and en-suite bathroom, and the evening meal was absolutely fabulous! Big portions, tasty, and the Caribbean cuisine is exceptional. Great breakfast, as well, and lovely, friendly hosts. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome with great room and food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B, room was lovely, bed very comfy and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly, clean room, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The blacksmith arms is laid back and friendly , the bed was comfortable and the ensuite had a bath ( yippee ) Jazz was friendly , and I am sad I didn’t get to eat there or have a shot of his great rum selection ( I was attending a wedding ) parking is available , although I used public transport and understand there is a lovely walk into Lewes town along the river . BSA delivered just what was needed xx
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfy bed and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, easy check-in with friendly and very helpful staff. Lovely rooms and the beds are super comfy! Had a really nice stay here and would recommend a visit... We'll be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quality and tastefully decorated. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

Welcoming, comfortable, nice room, great Caribbean food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family run business. Love the Jamaican vibe, unfortunately they didn’t do food on a Monday or Tuesday so didn’t get chance to sample. Bed was extremely comfortable too and good hot water pressure in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Proper small pub, quite basic, room however was quite nice, lovely bed with wonderful cotton bed linen, Soft bath towels as big as Africa, bathroom quite small but adequate, breakfast quite nice,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run by lovely people. Good food. We have stayed here before and will do so again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was absolutely delicious. Really Nice design of room down to the non obtrusive tv. A picturesque detour from the south down ways trail.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight in East Sussex (Counties Challenge)

Really enjoyed our stay. Had a local pub feel with friendly staff. The Caribbean style food we had was very good. We really enjoyed our meal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Pub/Hotel near Lewes

A lovely slightly quirky pub/hotel with a Jamaican feel and menu. Very comfortable accommodation and a great breakfast with a friendly and welcoming staff team A little bit of bar noise from the pub if you are an early to bed type, and you are staying on a main road so there is some traffic noise if you want the window open. Having said that, we would definitely stay again when in the area. 5 minutes drive into Lewes. The main road isn't walking friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable accommodation, excellent food and good service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024