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!

Great place outside Brampton. Great welcome. Food was excellent with great service. Def recommend. Only not as near Brampton as I thought. Lovely countryside.

Excellent Large comfortable room. Very friendly hosts. Good food. Nice location.

overnight stop excellent choice, overnight stop across England trip

Great place to stay Great place to stay, quiet and off the beaten track. Friendly and homely with an excellent menu. Great shower in our room and a good nights sleep was had by us both.