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The Blacksmiths Arms

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Firle - Four Poster)
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

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
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite (Cissbury)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
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/bath combination
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Cuckmere - Bedstead)

Double Room, Ensuite (Cuckmere - Bedstead)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room

Double Room, Ensuite (Stoke)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Lewes

At The Blacksmiths Arms you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Lewes Castle and 3 km (1.8 mi) from Barbican House Museum. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and wedding services. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Lewes B&B, attractions include American Express Stadium and Brighton Marina.
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What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hamsey Island Plague Church - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • American Express Stadium - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Glyndebourne Opera House - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Brighton Beach - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brewers Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taith - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lewes Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Blacksmiths Arms

Adults-only bed & breakfast with restaurant and bar/lounge
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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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.

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Blacksmiths Arms?

The Blacksmiths Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blacksmiths Arms on 19 Dec 2025 start from AU$231.66, 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 parking available at The Blacksmiths Arms?

Yep, The Blacksmiths Arms has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Blacksmiths Arms?

The closest beach to The Blacksmiths Arms is Brighton Beach (11.5 km).

Is The Blacksmiths Arms family-friendly?

No, The Blacksmiths Arms is an adults-only property.

Does The Blacksmiths Arms serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors adore the free cooked-to-order breakfast here! It's the ideal place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

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.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Blacksmiths Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Blacksmiths Arms Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 599 reviews

Reviews

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

Judy

Travelled with partner
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

Susan

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

Great stay

Jazz and Drixi were lovely friendly hosts and very helpful. Our room was lovely and very clean. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Johallan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs S

Travelled with partner
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

Rosemary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Jekaterina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
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

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice Jamaican run country pub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025