The Blacksmiths Arms

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lunch and dinner served
Double Room
Family Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

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Talkin Village, Brampton, England, CA8 1LE
  • Place, Talkin Tarn Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hadrian's Wall
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Brampton

At The Blacksmiths Arms you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Talkin Tarn Country Park and 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from RSPB Geltsdale. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Old Forge serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 9 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Brampton inn include New Mills Trout Farm & Fishery and New Mills Trout Fishing Park.

What's nearby

  • Talkin Tarn Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlisle Castle - 27 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Hadrian's Wall - 33 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall - 42 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Ullswater - 46 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Brampton Station - 12 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queens - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fantails - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Honesty Snack Shed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sally - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Blacksmiths Arms

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Brampton inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Blacksmiths Arms offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Old Forge

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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, debit cards and cash
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Blacksmiths Arms Brampton
Blacksmiths Arms Inn Brampton
The Blacksmiths Arms Inn
The Blacksmiths Arms Inn
The Blacksmiths Arms Brampton
The Blacksmiths Arms Inn Brampton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blacksmiths Arms serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary English brekkie is offered daily between 8 AM and 9 AM.

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

As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blacksmiths Arms on 22 June 2026 start from AU$213, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Blacksmiths Arms?

No, The Blacksmiths Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Blacksmiths Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Blacksmiths Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Blacksmiths Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Blacksmiths Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly accommodation. Tasty home made food . I would definitely recommend x
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing family run pub, friendly staff, good food and good value. Room was comfortable and a good size. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IAN

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

Ideal location for exploring the wall

The evening meal was superb, all home cooked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ceirion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff and good food in a very handy location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff, amazing food for a pub … very good and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, clean room and excellent food What more could you want, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly pub very quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely local pub. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything a good pub should be,good beer,good food and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, quiet and off the beaten track. Friendly and homely with an excellent menu. Great shower in our room and a good nights sleep was had by us both.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful welcome - great food, fantastic beers and very good pricing . Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Homely

A very warm and cheery welcome. Good food, good rooms and good humour. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Enjoyable stay

Really enjoyed my stay. Good home made food, great hosts and a friendly environment . Had a really good night's sleep too.👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, absolutely lovely pint of "Black Sheep" and a comfortable bed. It was a great place to spend time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a lovely pub with lovely staff and fab food. Breakfast was excellent. Just a bit out of Brampton than I realised but saying that, the surrounding area was really scenic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A W

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

A fine stay away from it all

A great family run pub/hotel. Great room, excellent food - tasty and filling.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R

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

overnight stop

excellent choice, overnight stop across England trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Blacksmiths Arms is abit of a hidden gem , our rooms were spacious and clean , dinner was delicious, my son especially enjoyed the haggis Bon Bon . Breakfast was good , freshly cooked and enough . Was a great place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

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

Visit to Cumbria

We had a very pleasant two day stay at The Blacksmiths Arms. The staff were friendly and kind and we had some delicious food, particularly the breakfasts which were delicious and very large plates full.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

safe and friendly stay in beautiful location

Beautiful location (on way to Scotland) in wonderful countryside with great walks nearby. Food at hotel was very good. Covid safe and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub full of character. Evening meal and breakfast very good. Room very clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Good old fashioned pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Excellent

Large comfortable room. Very friendly hosts. Good food. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022