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9.2/10Excellent657 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort9.4/10 9.4
Condition9.0/10 9.0
Location8.8/10 8.8
Neighborhood8.8/10 8.8
Amenities8.6/10 8.6
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About The Blacksmiths Arms
With a small number of only 4, this accomodation is very convenient for a quiet stay. Wi-Fi internet connection is available on public areas. This hotel does not offer 24-hour reception.
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With a stay at The Blacksmiths Arms in Lewes, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park and Lewes Castle. This bed & breakfast is 10 mi (16 km) from Brighton Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Barbican House Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
9:00 PM
Check-out until
10:30 AM
Hotel policies
No elevators
Children not allowed
Caters to adults only
Car recommended
Pets not allowed
Important information
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- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
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Special 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.
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Instructions
- 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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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Lewes Castle
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Barbican House Museum
3 km / 1.8 mi
Southover Grange Gardens
3.2 km / 2 mi
Cliffe High Street
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Malling Down Nature Reserve
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Spring Barn Farm Park
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
South Downs National Park
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Plumpton Racecourse
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Glyndebourne Opera House
8 km / 5 mi
Monk's House
8.2 km / 5.1 mi
American Express Stadium
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
University of Sussex
8.7 km / 5.4 mi
University of Brighton
11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Ditchling Beacon Car Park
12.3 km / 7.6 mi
High Weald
12.6 km / 7.9 mi
Hotel facilities & services
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- Total number of rooms: 4
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- Wi-fi
- Garden
- Bar
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- Meeting room
- Non-smoking establishment
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- STANDARD
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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- STANDARD
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Room code: DBL.ST
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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Room overview
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Blacksmiths Arms
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Janet
Jazz was very welcoming and helpful especially to my husband who had difficulty getting up and down the extremely steep stairs.The room was well serviced and he served a good breakfast.
Simon
We stayed here on a Friday and Saturday night in order to visit Brighton but we didn’t wish to stay in Brighton. Jaz our host was so friendly, he also cooks which has to be the best Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted. Our room was spotless with an enormous bathroom and a marvellously powerful shower. Breakfast was a full English cooked to order absolutely perfect. I have no problem in recommending this as a great place to stay
Ruth
The rooms were upstairs from a skeavy pub. The pub was situated directly on a busy road. The room was hot and stuffy (no fan provided) so the window had to stay open. The traffic seemed to be roaring through my room. I had to beg for help carrying my bags up the stairs. English breakfast was offered but only with fried eggs (I can't digest fried food.). Coffee (no tea) was offered. I can't drink coffee. One of the worst places I stayed in the UK (& not cheap.)
Matthew
Food was cooked to perfection, excellent curry and breakfast.
Richard
Nice room, well cooked breakfast friendly staff Harvey's beer, we will recommend this to our friends if they go to Lewes.
John
I stayed at the Blacksmith Arms for 1 night on the 6th July. I was advised by email the day before to say that there would be no-one there when I arrived via email. They sent instructions to obtain the key, the pub was closed and I was the only person staying there, I have since been advised that the pub was closed on Mondays & Tuesday’s. Had issues sorting the TV out and after a while realised the aerial was unplugged. No breakfast available and via email was advised of somewhere I could get an evening meal. Poor in my opinion and I won’t be staying again.
Andrew
Great place for a short stay, Jazz is a good host. Excellent breakfast. Will be there again
Paul
I hadn't expected a cool reggae B&B with Jamaican menu choices for dinner alongside a full English breakfast before heading off the next morning. All very enjoyable and will definitely consider again.
Jacqueline
Convenient for Glyndebourne
Belinda
We stayed in the hotel for one night in a visit to Glyndebourne. It is a nice pub The rooms were very clean and in very good condition. Good showers. The Full English breakfast was excellent ! We didn’t spend much time in the hotel but willl stay as again on our future visit to Glyndebourne next year.
Louisa
Good location to explore the South Downs from and not too far from Lewes. Room was adequate for our short stay, comfortable bed and nice towels. A fan and fridge in the room would be nice additions. Room and bathroom could have been cleaner though lots of cobwebs spotted!
The breakfast was fine but a little limited, cereals and full English the only offerings.
The breakfast was fine but a little limited, cereals and full English the only offerings.
Philip
When we arrived after hot 120 mile journey we found the Blacksmith Arms closed despite a confirmed booking for that day for two nights!!! We knocked and rang them - no response. Had to sit outside by a busy main rd in 35° heat ringing local hotels. The next day we had an email from them saying they weren’t totally closed and the key was under the mat. Why didn’t we see their mobile no on the side door? We went to three doors and there was no message on any of them. Beware!!!
Claire
The staff and room were lovely. Bathroom fine but maybe would benefit from updating. Quirky pub with Jamaican influence. Great restaurant. Small menu but Jamaican specialities really tasty. Loving the rum infused custard
Marcel
Leuk en gezellig cafe/hotel
Super eigenaar
Gezellig
Super eigenaar
Gezellig
anne
Friendly staff who wanted to help
Florian
Clean room, lovely staff, good breakfast
Julie
Great location and lovely stag. Excellent cooked breakfast by the host. Lovely pub which we will visit again
John
Very noisy room due to proximity to the road and a field full of sheep across the road. Parking can be difficult. Breakfast buffet limited.
Tony
Very pleasantly surprised this is an absolute gem of a find. Easy access to Brighton by bus or car. Clean and comfortable rooms and great food. I’m a pescatarian so don’t eat meat so they are missing a trick with the Jamaican fayre as Mac & Cheese would have gone down well however great price and warm welcome and will come back again probably before the summer is finished.
Stanley
Very nice and clean rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Although I didn’t eat here the Jamaican menu looked very appealing.
Ann-Marie
Very friendly small hotel.
Ross
Check in was quick and easy. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Whole place was clean. Room was clean and tidy, bed comfy and decent bathroom. Evening food is predominately Jamaican/Caribbean themed - very tasty - the Jamaican goat curry was the best goat curry I have had to date. Breakfast is cereals and a cooked English breakfast - we were a bit disappointed by it to be honest, 1 rasher of bacon, 1 sausage, 1 egg, some beans and mushrooms with two slices of thin brown bread (no choice of white given). We also had to ask for tea - it wasn't offered. Given the lovely evening meal we had, we were expecting a slightly better breakfast experience - may be a re-think on breakfast? Grounds could do with a bit of a tidy up. Pls don't let my \"observations\" put you off - it's a lovely pub (B&B) run by lovely staff and wonderful evening food. If we were to go back to Lewes again, we wouldn't not stay there again. Local taxi ride £10 into Lewes. By a busy main road so you do hear a lot of traffic in the evening and early morning.
Susan
Clean,comfortable room and bathroom. Tea,coffee,water and biscuits as well as toiletries provided . Food and service excellent. Given the usual friendly welcome on arrival. Lovely place to sty
Dan
The host was so helpful and lovely place and the very tidy, food was amazing
David
We enjoyed the lovely Jamaican food and there was a good choice of real ales. Nice friendly atmosphere in a welcoming environment. We would stay again.
Alexander
Very good breakfast. Staff service also very good and parking was easy. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Ken
Definitely
stephen
No curb appeal
Looks closed down
Tatty pub
Very dated room
Ok shower at best
Very limited menu if you don’t want Jamaican themed food
Fantastic friendly staff
Very small car park
Limited breakfast time just 8am to 9am
I would not stay here again
Looks closed down
Tatty pub
Very dated room
Ok shower at best
Very limited menu if you don’t want Jamaican themed food
Fantastic friendly staff
Very small car park
Limited breakfast time just 8am to 9am
I would not stay here again
Dhiraj
It was a very comfortable stay
Parking available
Jas was so welcoming
Room was very clean & comfortable
Breakfast was good too
Will definitely stay here next time we are in Lewes & try out the Rum !
Parking available
Jas was so welcoming
Room was very clean & comfortable
Breakfast was good too
Will definitely stay here next time we are in Lewes & try out the Rum !
Briony
Lovely room, super friendly and very kind staff, beautiful location with free parking. Highly recommend! Thank you.
Jillean
It’s about a 45 minute beautiful walk along the river or a 10-15 minute drive/taxi into Lewes. Lovely spot, thank you!
Joe
Parking at the rear of the pub was easy and secure
Keith
Clean room.
David
A very nice little pub. Comfy room. Good cooked breakfast with proper coffee and tea. Friendly and kind host.
Andrew
Room was quite big but cold. Amenities ok. Breakfast was good but limited.
MALCOLM
If you arrive after 4 pm on a sunday no kitchen.pub closed mon/tues..You need to know this before booking…
Cheri
Lovely staff - so thoughtful and accommodating!
I arrived early, coming immediately from a very long & tiring international flight. I was able to check in prior to the normal check in time and have a nice rest that afternoon. I was so grateful for that kind accommodation.
I have some food, allergies and they were able to work within those restrictions, and provide delicious fresh flavorful meals.
This is a small establishment and they provide very personalized thoughtful service.
There are wonderful footpaths; you can easily walk to the nearby towns. It’s very pleasant to enjoy the countryside nearby.
I arrived early, coming immediately from a very long & tiring international flight. I was able to check in prior to the normal check in time and have a nice rest that afternoon. I was so grateful for that kind accommodation.
I have some food, allergies and they were able to work within those restrictions, and provide delicious fresh flavorful meals.
This is a small establishment and they provide very personalized thoughtful service.
There are wonderful footpaths; you can easily walk to the nearby towns. It’s very pleasant to enjoy the countryside nearby.
Rebecca
Friendly and accommodating B&B. The room was toastie warm with a very comfortable bed and lovely white towels. Very clean! Already booked again and would highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet stay in this area
Richard
bedroom very clean and comfortable and staff very friendly and efficient.
Peter
The property was lovely, the staff we're very accommodating. We had a lovely view over looking fields with sheep in. Overall a fabulous weekend,.
Walter
Pleasant stay with friends. Clean room, excellent linnen and towels. Only issue was being unable to turn radiators off.
Will be back next year.
Will be back next year.
Jill
This pub had a good vibe to it. The host were friendly people. The breakfast was quality, the bedrooms was clean and fresh, and over looking picturesque views, We would definitely stay there again. Oh and theirs a bus stop opposite that goes into town £2 pp so no need to drive.
Lucy
Loved the Jamaican vibe, staff friendly and helpful, room good
Jacqueline
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.
Jai
Nice clean room
Excellent friendly owners
Amazing Caribbean food
Lovely cooked breakfast (I’m a veggie as well)
Excellent friendly owners
Amazing Caribbean food
Lovely cooked breakfast (I’m a veggie as well)
Catherine
Great food
Sara
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
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
Roy
Breakfast was cooked fresh and was great.
Philip
Thanks for a nice stay
Patricia
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.
DEREK
overnight stay
check-in was very good, friendly, room was vey clean breakfast was also good with a good choice overall a good stay
Judy
The food was amazing and very friendly people.
Susan
Great stay
Jazz and Drixi were lovely friendly hosts and very helpful. Our room was lovely and very clean.
We really enjoyed our stay
We really enjoyed our stay
Harriet
Seems like a family owned establishment. The team were very welcoming and the room was clean. A lovely stay!
Mark
Great stay
Great stay
Joy
Lovely room. Sparkling white bedding and towels. Clean. Friendly and helpful host. Super food. Will definitely recommend and would have no hesitation booking again if travelling in the area.
Lindsay
We enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, lovely bedroom and a brilliant cooked breakfast in the morning. Would stay again.
Brian
Nice clean room. Breakfast was good.
Mrs S
Very pleasant with plenty of parking. Nice atmosphere.staff very friendly and helpful. Would certainly come back.
David
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.
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.
Pieter
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.
Andy
Nice room and excellent breakfast.
An old pub, rooms are nice and the breakfast was excellent!
David
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.
Bed was extremely comfortable too and good hot water pressure in the bathroom.
David
A nice Jamaican run country pub
Melanie
Blacksmiths arms near Lewes
We only stayed for one night , the room was clean and tidy , nice toiletries in the bathroom and lovely large fluffy towels were provided. Bed was comfy , not too many plug sockets in the room for charging phones etc. It’s an old building so the floors are uneven and everything creaks.
Breakfast was adequate, not a lot of choice if you don’t like a full English.
Breakfast was adequate, not a lot of choice if you don’t like a full English.
Susan
This place is closed on Monday & Tuesday so don’t expect any of the facilities advertised. You may or may not receive an email advising of this when it’s too late to cancel.
James
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.
Patrick
What's not to like.
A real country pub with very comfortable en-suite rooms. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Jazz and Drixi are very friendly and helpful landlord and landlady.15 - 20 minutes easy drive to Glyndebourne.
Pam
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!
Had a really nice stay here and would recommend a visit... We'll be returning!
Paul
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,
nora
Food was absolutely delicious. Really Nice design of room down to the non obtrusive tv. A picturesque detour from the south down ways trail.
Ian
TRAFFIC NOISE LOUD
Lisa
Lovely B&B, room was lovely, bed very comfy and staff friendly.
Madeleine
Helpful, friendly, clean room, excellent breakfast
anne
A very friendly place to stay. Excellent beds.
Verified traveler
Quality and tastefully decorated. Great food.
Julie
Friendly welcome with great room and food.
Stuart
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.
Landlord and staff were friendly and helpful.
Restricted opening hours on Sundays - no evening dining - was a limitation for us.
Tracy
Friendly staff and lovely breakfast
Susan
Run by lovely people. Good food. We have stayed here before and will do so again.
Verified traveler
Lovely comfy bed and excellent food
Mark
Great downland b&b with a lovely room and tasty breakfast. Thank you.
james
Very good. We'll go back again.
Andrew
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
Had a local pub feel with friendly staff.
The Caribbean style food we had was very good. We really enjoyed our meal
Stephen
Lovely Stay
Welcoming, comfortable, nice room, great Caribbean food
Julia
Really love this pub & hotel- such a lovely atmosphere and heartfelt warm welcome by the hosts-graceful and easy going. The rooms are really comfy, good size, good beds and facilities. 5min taxi or car from Lewes.make sure you have dinner or lunch-wonderful Jamaican food - delicious! I have stayed a few times over the years and always look forward to coming back. Super walk up on the Downs right behind the pub.
Ian
Very nice, friendly - some might say quirky - hosts who made us feel very welcome and were great company. They helped us deal with a booking issue with no fuss. The pub itself is a little gem with a great selection of real ales, whiskies, and of course, rum. Appetising food, if you like authentic Caribbean fare. We didn’t find space for the apple crumble and rum custard this time, but we’ll be back. Room was basic but clean and quiet. We slept very well. The area is a great base for walks in the National Park, or into Lewes. We had a lovely time, thanks to Trixie and Jazz.
Ian
Great hosts. The room and standards were what we wanted for a one night stay. Easy to get to Brighton. The breakfast was great
Ian
Clean warm rooms and decent meals
Gareth
Great!
Great place to stay!
Anthony
Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast. Helpful hosts. A lovely stay. Thank you.
Gina
Extremely kind and helpful hosts. Bathroom was missing a few hooks and rails, but clean. Bed very comfortable.
Anthony
Has free car park, but on dangerous bendy main road, tough to navigate in the dark. Friendly welcome. Clean room. Food made there. but beware too much chilli.
Anthony
Comfortable accommodation, excellent food and good service
Jules
Good comfortable room, excellent facilities, friendly staf, would definately stay there again and recommend to friends & family.
Alex
A wonderful place. Great food, beer snd atmosphere, with helpful service from people who care.
Theresa
Loved the towels and bedding and chill pub atmosphere and delish Jamaican dishes. Thought it would be a bit more walkable to Lewes and could be a bit noisy with traffic at night! I would advise earplugs. Great spot if you’re comfortable with a chill and casual vibe and are not expecting hotel like treatment
thomas
Amazing food and alcohol selection. Some of the best Jamaican food I have had in ages! There are more tame options but well worth trying the homemade food as it's clear they put the effort in
Gareth
Great!
Great place to stay
Christopher James
Two of the windows were boarded up in the hotel. Staff were not friendly.
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The Blacksmiths Arms
London Road, Hamsey, United Kingdom
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