Well run pub, limited choice at breakfast.

A really nice overnight stay at The Blacksmiths Arms. We received a friendly welcome and was shown to our room. Bed was really comfortable and the bathroom was lovely and clean with the whitest fluffiest towels! Breakfast was amazing! Would definitely recommend!

This place was a great find—a true gem. The rooms were beautiful, clean, and quiet. The food was delicious, featuring a Jamaican-inspired menu crafted by the wonderful hosts, Jazz and Drixie, who went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. The rum punch was delightful, and the breakfast included one of the best English breakfasts we've ever tasted. It's definitely worth a visit, if not for an overnight stay, then at least to dine at the restaurant. The hosts were friendly and welcoming, making the experience even more memorable.

What a beautiful place in the middle of a beautiful place. Would definitely recommend and I would definitely stay again

Friendly staff. Lovely breakfast despite being an early one. Only thing to make it better would be a bigger bed.

Staff not really friendly. Poor breakfast. Had to ask for tea, toast etc. unfortunately would not stay there again.

Great pub and rooms. The proprietor is lovely. Didn’t eat but the menu looked great.

Friendly clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the gentle Caribbean atmosphere and were disappointed we did not stay long enough for an evening meal. The only downside is noise from the road, especially in the early morning

Great breakfast. Friendly flexible staff.

A bit noisy on a main road. Frioendly and helpful staff.

Really lovely pub with Jamaican quirky edge. Room perfect, breakfast top drawer. Only issue …on a busy road with miserable right turn back on to it.

Everything worked

Pleasant stay, lovely room, very welcoming with Jazz as the owner.....restaurant not to be missed - Jamaican Chicken curry with Spinach and coconut wow washed down with an lovely pint of Harvey's.

We loved our stay at the blacksmiths Arms they were so friendly. Everything was perfect for us. One of the best hotels without atmosphere that we have stayed in.

Friendly run pub offered great service when we arrived late friday evening. Explained we wouldnt need breakfast the saturday morning as we were leaving early to particiapte in the south downs challenge. Suggested a breakfast tray they would leave outside our room. They did and included fruit, cereal and yogurts. Stayed in the Firle room. 4 poster bed very clean and bed was really comfy. Drinks in the bar reasonable priced and lovely welcome. Breakfast on sunday was full english. Options of cereal too orange juice and fresh coffee Breakfast was freshly cooked and perfect. Car park at rear of pub. Sign at front recommends to turn left when left when leaving and use turning circle 100 yards down the road. Very useful as cars speee past

Very friendly and hospitable. Spotless room with very nice linen and towels. Excellent breakfast and exciting Carribean menu in the restuarant. Well worth another visit.

Nice spacious room and en suite with views over to fields and church. Comfortable bed and impeccable bed linen and towels. Excellent food and interesting cuisine with friendly service. A good base for the local area.

great place to stop over before or after a ferry crossing. Food is really good. Rooms are good. The place has a nice feel to it.

The landlord, Jaz, and the rest of his team could not have been more friendly and helpful. The food was excellent with a Caribbean twist. 5 Star stay

A welcoming country pub with an eclectic mix of accomodation, food and music. We were made to feel very welcome from start to finish and would highly recommend. Although the menu is limited, what is offered is very good and of a high standard. Rooms were very clean and comfortable with quality towels and bed linen.

Stayed in Cissbury room, very clean and comfortable. Breakfast served by Jazz was delicious. Pub closed Monday & Tuesday so didn’t have dinner but hope to stay again to try the Caribbean food.

Was made to feel very welcome during our short stay. I would highly recommend.

Really lovely hotel and pub. The food is delicious. Lovely walks and views. In the countryside but easy transport to get to nearest town, Lewes.

Beautiful room and delicious breakfast at a very reasonable price.

We arrived on a busy Sunday lunchtime. The place was buzzing & obviously very popular with local folk, but we were made to feel welcome & were soon tucking into a tasty roast. Our room was clean &: comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.

Great food.

We were a little wary drawing up in the car park as the outside area is a bit rough and ready . Once inside we found a lovely traditional old inn and received a warm welcome , especially later when the fire was lit! The hallways and corridor are a bit shabby but our room was newly decorated , vey clean and warm . The bed was comfy with quality bed linens and huge fluffy towels . Tea and coffee making facilities , Wi-Fi code etc. We didn’t eat in the pretty blue and white restaurant which specialised in Jamaican fare but the menu looked good and prices reasonable. Breakfast was served in the restaurant :tea, coffee , cereals ,juice and a full English with real tomatoes and mushrooms ( not tinned )! It was served well presented and hot . All in all for our overnight stay The Blacksmiths Arms provided clean , warm, comfortable value for money .

Made to feel very welcome and look forward to returning again soon.

Lovely room and really fab comfy bed so slept really well. lovely atmosphere and food was excellent so glad we decided to stay for dinner in the evening. Excellent stay - thank you.

1. The pub is shut on Mondays&Tuesdays completely! This is not clear at all on booking. I stayed on a Tuesday. I talked to the female owner after I learnt this much later in checkin details. She immediately threatened to cancel my booking as I "was obviously a difficult customer!" No understanding that the reason people book a B&B in a pub is that they want the pub experience and not just a Travelodge/ room experience. 2. Having calmed her down and established that I'd still like to stay, I asked for a small compromise. Our breakfast at 7.40 instead of in the very narrow window of 8 to 9. She agreed. 3. On arrival the male owner greeted me with what at best can be described as neutrality. When he told me that breakfast was served between 8 and 9 I then told him that his colleague had agreed 7.40. He then stated that he cooked breakfast and didnt like cooking that early. I reaffirmed that that was the agreement. He begrudgingly agreed.. with a grunt! So.. this was a management that could really "do enough for you".. no "not" at the beginning. 4. The room was stiflingly hot. no amount of opening windows solved. As if a challenge to the radiators! 5 In the night/early a.m. much noise in car park and through fire door. 6. Breakfast was good and well cooked but greeting by same male unfriendly and monosyllabic. My partner said he was glowering at me behind my back even though I thanked him for starting early. The room was nice but the attitude of both managers...oh dear!

We stayed at The Blacksmiths Arms one weekend night. We were able to check in earlier than expected and were made to feel very welcome. The room was large and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. The pub itself is classically styled with wonderfully fresh cask beer. The owners were very hands-on and friendly. We'd happily stay at The Blacksmiths Arms again.

Great team at the Blacksmiths, everyone made us feel really welcome. Room was spotless and the breakfast was perfectly cooked to our liking. We didn't get chance to sample Jazz's Jamaican food, but we will definately return! Thank you