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The Blacksmiths Arms

4.0 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast with a restaurant and a bar

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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

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Double Room, Ensuite (Cissbury)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Firle - Four Poster)

Double Room, Ensuite (Firle - Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Stoke)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Cuckmere - Bedstead)

Double Room, Ensuite (Cuckmere - Bedstead)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 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.
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London Road, Lewes, England, BN7 3QD

What's nearby

  • Lewes Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • American Express Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • University of Sussex - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Plumpton Racecourse - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Depot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Abyss Brewing + Tap - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Lounge - ‬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

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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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 at The Blacksmiths Arms?

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. South Downs National Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Lewes Cooksbridge Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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The Blacksmiths Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 575 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, lovely bedroom and a brilliant cooked breakfast in the morning. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant with plenty of parking. Nice atmosphere.staff very friendly and helpful. Would certainly come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice Jamaican run country pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Madeleine

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

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

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

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very friendly place to stay. Excellent beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Cally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Jamaican food and very friendly owners! Beautiful surroundings in the South Downs!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We realy enjoyed our stay. The proprietor, Jazz, couldn't have been more helpful or friendly, arranging check-in time at our convenience. It is a little noisy on a busy road, but has good double glazing, was quiet between 11pm and 6 am, and with ear-plugs we slept very well and uninterrupted. Highly reccommended.
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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Caribbean food was excellent, as was the full English breakfast. Room was large enough and comfortable. Landlord and staff were friendly and helpful. Restricted opening hours on Sundays - no evening dining - was a limitation for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downland b&b with a lovely room and tasty breakfast. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

Great!

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed an overnight stop near Lewes, this being a mile or so north. Though on a main road (A275) it is a quiet, unpretentious and old country pub between a couple of other houses (one a former smithy) with convenient parking and an outside sitting/eating area behind, as well as 'bistro' style eating in the large downstairs bar, with a good selection of beers etc. The room and bathroom were simple and spotless,with fine quality towels and bed linen. The eating menu is also simple with a Jamaican twist (the cook being Jamaican) but including excellent traditional fish and chips and the English breakfast included in the B&B cost also excellent. It overlooks green open country and a church on the other side of the road with a chalky track down through the woods towards Hamsey for a summer evening post-supper walk (at least in dry weather). It is too far out of Lewes to walk, though on a bus route in, but about 10 mins by car to parking in the town. A lucky find to which we would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean warm rooms and decent meals
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. We'll go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts. The room and standards were what we wanted for a one night stay. Easy to get to Brighton. The breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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