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The Blacksmiths Arms

Property class: 4
4-star adults-only B&B with free parking

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A traditional pub with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a signboard.
A rural landscape with rolling hills, fields, and scattered trees.
A bathroom with a shower, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A bed with white linens, a floral pillow, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with shutters, and wall-mounted lights.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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London Road, Lewes, England, BN7 3QD
  • Place, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamsey Island Plague Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Glyndebourne Opera House
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Cissbury)

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and wall-mounted lights.

Double Room, Ensuite (Cissbury)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Firle - Four Poster)

A four-poster bed with a headboard, a bedside table, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Double Room, Ensuite (Firle - Four Poster)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Cuckmere - Bedstead)

A bed with a metal frame, two wall-mounted lights, and a door in the background.

Double Room, Ensuite (Cuckmere - Bedstead)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Stoke)

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with shutters, and wall-mounted lights.

Double Room, Ensuite (Stoke)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lewes

In Lewes .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Lewes B&B, you'll find Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum. Southover Grange Gardens and Cliffe High Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hamsey Island Plague Church - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Plumpton Racecourse - 19 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Brighton Beach - 23 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lansdown Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dorset - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Blacksmiths Arms

4-star adults-only B&B with free parking
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Lewes bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Blacksmiths Arms offers 4 accommodations.

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  • Parking included
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Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Blacksmiths Arms to the airport?

The Blacksmiths Arms is 35.6 mi (43-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blacksmiths Arms?

As of Sep 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blacksmiths Arms on Sep 30, 2026 start from $155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Blacksmiths Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Blacksmiths Arms.

How close is The Blacksmiths Arms to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 10 mi (27-min drive) from Brighton Beach and 10.4 mi (22-min drive) from Seaford Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Blacksmiths Arms offer free breakfast?

The Blacksmiths Arms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Blacksmiths Arms?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Blacksmiths Arms?

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

Is there free parking at The Blacksmiths Arms?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Blacksmiths Arms have a pool?

The Blacksmiths Arms does not have a pool.

Does The Blacksmiths Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Blacksmiths Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Blacksmiths Arms to downtown Lewes?

The Blacksmiths Arms is 0.6 mi away from Hamsey.

The Blacksmiths Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 652 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely stag. Excellent cooked breakfast by the host. Lovely pub which we will visit again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly small hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The host was so helpful and lovely place and the very tidy, food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Although I didn’t eat here the Jamaican menu looked very appealing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dhiraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Very good breakfast. Staff service also very good and parking was easy. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking at the rear of the pub was easy and secure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jillean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s about a 45 minute beautiful walk along the river or a 10-15 minute drive/taxi into Lewes. Lovely spot, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Briony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, super friendly and very kind staff, beautiful location with free parking. Highly recommend! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice little pub. Comfy room. Good cooked breakfast with proper coffee and tea. Friendly and kind host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Definitely
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was quite big but cold. Amenities ok. Breakfast was good but limited.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
bedroom very clean and comfortable and staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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