The Blacksmiths Arms

Hotels
8.8 (149 reviews)
Talkin , Brampton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable stay
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Limited vegetarian options
Food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
Specific sentiment from text, or 'Standard quality for this hotel tier' if not mentioned.
Service
9.16
Staff were friendly and accommodating, going out of their way to meet guests' needs.
Location
9.2
Lovely location in the center of the village, very pretty.
Room Quality
8.65
Comfortable stay in a clean room.
Amenities
8.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Good breakfast and well-cooked dinner, though limited vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall enjoyable and restful stay with positive highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:51

Property Description

Charming Bed and Breakfast at The Blacksmiths Arms

Cozy Accommodation: Each room at The Blacksmiths Arms features tea/coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable bedding for a relaxing stay.

Delicious Dining: Enjoy a hearty Cumberland breakfast or opt for lighter fare with cereals and pastries. The on-site pub offers light meals and daily specials in a cozy atmosphere.

Scenic Surroundings: Located in a picturesque village near Carlisle, guests can explore Talkin Tarn lake and Hadrian’s Wall just a short drive away.

Experience comfort, great food, and beautiful surroundings at The Blacksmiths Arms. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 149 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
J
Julian solo_traveller gb
7
Given the price of the property, I felt slightly let down
Pros:

Nice village location and received an excellent welcome from the manager. The room was so-so (the bathroom was much bigger than the bedroom) and contrary to what was advertised there was no view. They did look after my bike for me which is a big plus

Cons:

At dinner, I felt ignored by certain serving staff and in all honesty my choice of chicken turned out not to be a great idea as it was too tough.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

A tremendous spot in a beautiful small town. A great selection of local beers and a pretty decent dinner as well.

Cons:

Could probably use a refresh on the interior.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
8
Everything you expect a country inn to be
Pros:

Everything you expect a country inn to be.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
S
Sonia couple gb
9
Lovely one night stay
Pros:

Excellent evening meal,lovely and friendly staff,fantastic accommodation

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
K
Kousemaker solo_traveller nl
8
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Niets. Een beetje gedateerd dat wel

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
K
Kevin couple gb
5
.The staff were great. But the bed spoilt the stay
Pros:

Lovely village and great atmosphere

Cons:

The bed was terrible and unfortunately had no sleep due to this . The shower pump was intermittent.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
H
Hoath extended_group gb
9
Good country pub with great food. good value for money
Pros:

food good. staff very helpful and friendly. accommodation good although floor not level (very old building). location good and quiet. and we were visited by a male peacock outside our window!

Cons:

i got used to the non level floors.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
10
Very nice
Pros:

Quiet area very clean and comfortable and good food

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
H
Holloway solo_traveller gb
9
Friendly traditional pub
Pros:

Friendly staff great food, beer and accommodation

Cons:

No negatives

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
7
Cosy with friendly, welcoming staff. Very comfortable stay.
Pros:

Cosy with friendly, welcoming staff. Very comfortable stay.

Cons:

The strong smell of stale grease on our arrival. Needs to improve fume extraction.
Needs hooks around the en-suite and on the en-suite door.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
Brampton hiker
Pros:

Very clean, decent size room and breakfast is also included. Nice breakfast with local Cumberland sausage from local butchers.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Great friendly staff. It was nice to have a quiet pint and then go upstairs and sleep soundly in a quiet neighbourhood. The bathroom facilities all modern and very clean. Breakfast was one of the better ones I've had on this trip.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
9
9101ec451426738521deb669576d4ae7 solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
P
Penny solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
6
Pros:

Clean and helpful staff

Cons:

The bed in room 3 was very uncomfortable

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
A
Angie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
George couple gb
10
Perfect!
Pros:

The staff were very helpful, couldn’t do enough
The location is perfect if you enjoy walking and a great pint at the end

Cons:

Lovely food and a great selection on the menu

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth extended_group gb
10
We were made very welcome despite our unusual requests whilst competing on the RAC rally
Pros:

We were competing on the Roger Albert Clark rally and as we had to leave too early to have breakfast on the first two days bacon sandwiches were made for our party of eight to take with us.

On our final evening when were celebrating finishing the event we had an excellent meal and staff stayed late to serve us.

2025-12-01 via Nuitee
J
Jerry solo_traveller gb
9
2025-11-28 via Nuitee
E
Edward extended_group gb
10
Lovely people, great location and a nice fire and pint
Pros:

Helpful, great location, nice people and great breakfast. Highly recommend

2025-11-25 via Nuitee