The Cumbrian bed and breakfast The Blacksmiths Arms enjoys a pretty village location, less than 25 minutes’ drive from Carlisle. With a restaurant, bar and garden, guests at The Blacksmiths Arms can make use of free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has tea and coffee facilities, a telephone, wardrobe and flat-screen TV. Bathrooms have a bath or shower, complementary toiletries and a hairdryer. A full Cumberland breakfast is served daily, including locally produced Cumberland sausages. A lighter option of cereals, pastries and fresh juices is also available. Downstairs, the pub serves light meals and bar snacks, and a separate restaurant area serves a full menu with daily specials. A pleasant beer garden is a quiet setting to enjoy a drink or meal. The village of Talkin lies 9 miles east of Carlisle, and around 3 miles from the smaller market town of Brampton. The tranquil Talkin Tarn lake is just 5 minutes’ drive from The Blacksmiths Arms, while a trip to Hadrian’s Wall takes around 25 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • Steve
    Canada Canada
    wonderful friendly staff, clean and comfortable food was wonderful lovely atmosphere
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was our second visit having been before as a break in our journey to Scotland. It didn't disappoint with a lovely clean and airy room just off the garden at the back of the property. The staff and locals were great to talk to and made us feel...
  • Davies
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    As always staff excellent and its in an excellent location, breakfast so good, as was evening meals.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Blacksmiths Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Blacksmiths Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB American Express Cash The Blacksmiths Arms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance.

    You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

    A deposit is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies). The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

    The property cannot be reached by public transportation. You are therefore kindly requested to arrive by your own means.

    FAQs about The Blacksmiths Arms

    • The prices at The Blacksmiths Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Blacksmiths Arms is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The Blacksmiths Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Room options at The Blacksmiths Arms include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • The Blacksmiths Arms is 2.6 miles from the center of Brampton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.