The Blacksmiths Arms

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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 .

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.

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