The Blacksmiths Arms

We'd walked past The Blacksmiths Arms last summer when exploring Talkin village and thought we would love to stay there, given the chance. We were in the area again at the end of the Easter holidays and remembered this little gem. It was reasonably busy in the pub when we arrived but we were immediately greeted with a smile and 'hello's from the staff - that made us feel very welcome. The Blacksmiths, as one would imagine, is a lovely old traditional pub with an open fire - very cosy. We booked in for dinner that evening, which was of an excellent standard, but breakfast the following morning was an even bigger treat - and the nicest Cumberland sausages we've had in a long while. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We had a decent night's sleep after walking off dinner with an evening stroll along the lane to Farlam village. We absolutely loved it here and can't wait for an opportunity to come back.

Choose your meal very carefully ! Called for lunch but steak meal very disaopointing- dry and tough! Did comment to server but still charged full price. Not the response to encourage a return visit! Spoilt the day after a lovely walk at Talkin Tarn!

Comfortable accommodation with good food in a lovely rural setting. We only stayed one night - room was basic but clean and comfortable. We had dinner in the restaurant area - varied menu and food was well prepared, tasty and good value. I would rate it as much better than average 'pub fare'. Breakfast in the morning was good. Staff throughout were attentive and friendly. Overall, very good value and something of a find.

Went for a meal booked a table for 7.45 ( was offered 8pm) arrived got a few drinks at the bar sat down given menus read them pick the food waiter arrived to take our order at 7.59 for us to be told no starter cause the kitchen closed at 8 I was a little shocked he then went on to say you can have a starter but it will come with your main so at 8.10 mains arrived then starter a few minutes later the price things are now a days would it of been that bad for the kitchen staff just to of waited a few minute till we had eaten out starter the delivered our mains (the kitchen staff were still there at 9 when we left) felt very rushed and unwelcome

What a lovely place this is. I have just returned from a Golfing break with 7 friends and everything was faultless. Anne is a lovely pleasant host who ensures everything runs shipshape. The breakfast is first class and passed my sausage test with flying colours (obviously sourced from a local butcher) I can definitely recommend The Blacksmiths Arms and I plan to return next year.

My husband and I stayed for four nights in this lovely traditional British pub. From start to finish of our break we were welcomed into the premises by the lovely owners, staff and locals. We were very comfortable in room three which was very clean, warm and cosy. The food was excellent and we ate there all four nights particularly enjoying the sticky toffee pudding and custard. It proved an excellent location to visit Hadrians wall, in particular the Roman Army Museum which was fascinating, Gretna Green and The Lakes. We also found a dark night location close by where you could access Hadrians wall very easily. We would definitely make a return visit to this charming and very welcoming venue. The Smiths. XX