Blacksmiths Arms Inn
$134
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Avg. for September
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$134
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Blacksmiths Arms Inn average $99 in January, the cheapest month, and $153 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $99 |
| February | $102 |
| March | $107 |
| April | $121 |
| May | $132 |
| June | $148 |
| July | $153 |
| August | $136 |
| September | $134 |
| October | $132 |
| November | $111 |
| December | $107 |
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Most expensive: July (~$153)
Cheapest: January (~$99)
About this property
This smoke-free inn was built in 1763.
Amenities
This smoke-free inn was built in 1763.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Dining Room, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.
Location
Located in Scarborough, Blacksmiths Arms Inn is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from North York Moors National Park and 6 minutes from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. This inn is 15 mi (24.2 km) from Whitby Harbour and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from alpamare.
What's nearby
North York Moors National Park(0.3 miles)
Scarborough Open Air Theatre(3.4 miles)
Alpamare(3.4 miles)
Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club(3.4 miles)
North Bay Beach(3.5 miles)
North Bay Railway(3.7 miles)
Peasholm Park(3.8 miles)
Scarborough Cricket Club(4.1 miles)
Dean Road & Manor Road Cemetery(4.4 miles)
YMCA Theatre(4.5 miles)
Grave of Anne Brontë(4.6 miles)
Opera House Casino(4.7 miles)
St Mary's Church(4.7 miles)
Scarborough Castle(4.7 miles)
Stephen Joseph Theatre(4.7 miles)
The preferred airport for Blacksmiths Arms Inn is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)(75.2 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Banquet Facilities
Hiking
Packed Lunches
Location
High Street, Cloughton, Cloughton, England, United Kingdom
North York Moors National Park (0.3 miles)
Scarborough Open Air Theatre (3.4 miles)
Alpamare (3.4 miles)
Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club (3.4 miles)
North Bay Beach (3.5 miles)
North Bay Railway (3.7 miles)
Guest reviews
9
Fabulous
Based on 460 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
27%
Couple
72%
What guests think
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Across reviews of Blacksmiths Arms Inn, guests consistently praise the friendly staff, excellent pub food, and clean, comfortable rooms, with many appreciating the traditional atmosphere and convenient base for exploring Scarborough, Whitby, nearby cliffs, and coastal walking routes.
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What guests think
Across reviews of Blacksmiths Arms Inn, guests consistently praise the friendly staff, excellent pub food, and clean, comfortable rooms, with many appreciating the traditional atmosphere and convenient base for exploring Scarborough, Whitby, nearby cliffs, and coastal walking routes.
Recurring drawbacks include dated bathrooms with low water pressure or fiddly showers, plus occasional noise in front rooms or from early-morning operations. Some diners wanted more breakfast variety, and the 8:30 a.m. start can be late for early departures; a few reports mention brusque service. Overall, expect a traditional country inn experience focused on warm hospitality and location rather than modern frills.
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Facilities
Traditional pub with a cosy bar/restaurant and plenty of on-site parking; some rooms are in outside cottages or an annexe near the car park.
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Mark
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was self contained and part of an annexe close to the inn. Therefore we enjoyed privacy as well as easy access to food and drink. Our evening meal was of very good quality, as were the ales. A full breakfast was included, and yes, it did set us up for the day. We walked off the effects of the car journey by going on the Cleveland Way, with dramatic views of the sea. Scarborough was a mixed bag, but well worth a visit. The Golden Grid restaurant did not disappoint. Our room was comfortable and well equipped, and everyone at the inn friendly and helpful
Our room was self contained and part of an annexe close to the inn. Therefore we enjoyed privacy as well as easy access to food and drink. Our evening meal was of very good quality, as were the ales. A full breakfast was included, and yes, it did set us up for the day. We walked off the effects of the car journey by going on the Cleveland Way, with dramatic views of the sea. Scarborough was a mixed bag, but well worth a visit. The Golden Grid restaurant did not disappoint. Our room was comfortable and well equipped, and everyone at the inn friendly and helpful
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Paul
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed in a ‘cottage’ by the car park which was very good. Parking spaces were plenty and afforded easy access to the room. Comfortable bar/lounge and restaurant area that served an excellent breakfast.
Stayed in a ‘cottage’ by the car park which was very good. Parking spaces were plenty and afforded easy access to the room. Comfortable bar/lounge and restaurant area that served an excellent breakfast.
10
Michael
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A very friendly and unspoilt traditional pub
A very friendly and unspoilt traditional pub
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Jamie
Mar 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Blacksmiths Arms is a lovely place to stay, staff very friendly and welcoming. Lovely bar area and food is excellent.
Blacksmiths Arms is a lovely place to stay, staff very friendly and welcoming. Lovely bar area and food is excellent.
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Jayne
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were really good. Location great for catching bus to Scarborough. On site car parking.
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were really good. Location great for catching bus to Scarborough. On site car parking.
10
Shirley
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely welcoming and friendly owners and staff. Great parking. Lovely rooms, clean, very comfy bed with good bedding and pillows. Great breakfast and food in the evening was excellent. Good choice of beers and wine. Not often I say this, but we couldn't fault anything!
Extremely welcoming and friendly owners and staff. Great parking. Lovely rooms, clean, very comfy bed with good bedding and pillows. Great breakfast and food in the evening was excellent. Good choice of beers and wine. Not often I say this, but we couldn't fault anything!
10
Raymond
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice friendly hotel, good breakfast each morning, also used the restaurant each evening, and excellent menu choices, reasonable priced, we really enjoyed all meals we had. Bedroom, room 4 at front of hotel, was clean bright, and clean, with plenty of drawers large wardrobe, with ensuite. Slight noise from main road but window had double glazing. Plenty free parking in car park at rear of hotel, we did not use our car for the three day stay, as bus stop right outside hotel in both directions for Scarborough 10min and Whity 20 min straight fair of £2 each way, so no parking costs which are expensive at £4.40 for two hours. Would definitely recommend staying here if on the area.
Very nice friendly hotel, good breakfast each morning, also used the restaurant each evening, and excellent menu choices, reasonable priced, we really enjoyed all meals we had. Bedroom, room 4 at front of hotel, was clean bright, and clean, with plenty of drawers large wardrobe, with ensuite. Slight noise from main road but window had double glazing. Plenty free parking in car park at rear of hotel, we did not use our car for the three day stay, as bus stop right outside hotel in both directions for Scarborough 10min and Whity 20 min straight fair of £2 each way, so no parking costs which are expensive at £4.40 for two hours. Would definitely recommend staying here if on the area.
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Howard
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great pub — super service —ideal place to explore Scarborough and also a great place to stay for the Bangers and Cash event at Scampston Hall .
Great pub — super service —ideal place to explore Scarborough and also a great place to stay for the Bangers and Cash event at Scampston Hall .
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john
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect stay in every respect.Friendly staff and good food in the evening and breakfast. We stayed in one of the outside cottages which was to a very high standard. Highlu recomended😃
Perfect stay in every respect.Friendly staff and good food in the evening and breakfast. We stayed in one of the outside cottages which was to a very high standard. Highlu recomended😃
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ian
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic overnight stay at Blacksmiths Arms Inn. Large car park , lovely bar and dining area and superb staff. Was made to feel at home from the minute we arrived until we checked out. Room was of good quality and the food at dinner and breakfast was great. All staff were chatty as were the locals in the bar area. Definitely will stay again if in the area in future.
Fantastic overnight stay at Blacksmiths Arms Inn. Large car park , lovely bar and dining area and superb staff. Was made to feel at home from the minute we arrived until we checked out. Room was of good quality and the food at dinner and breakfast was great. All staff were chatty as were the locals in the bar area. Definitely will stay again if in the area in future.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are consistently clean and often described as spotless, with housekeeping praised. An occasional lapse was noted (e.g., cobwebs in one room).
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Charles
Aug 14, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A great short break of 3 nights at the Blacksmiths Arms. Spotlessly clean rooms, excellent food and friendly staff, which can't be said for all accommodation. The only small negative was the road noise at night but if your room is at the back of the building it should be fine. However, this didn't spoil our stay. Hopefully, we will visit again.
A great short break of 3 nights at the Blacksmiths Arms. Spotlessly clean rooms, excellent food and friendly staff, which can't be said for all accommodation. The only small negative was the road noise at night but if your room is at the back of the building it should be fine. However, this didn't spoil our stay. Hopefully, we will visit again.
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Luke
Jan 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely little country inn. Really friendly staff and rooms were lovely and clean. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the bar and the food is great!
Lovely little country inn. Really friendly staff and rooms were lovely and clean. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the bar and the food is great!
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Chris
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hosts could not have been any more friendly and helpful. Room & towels etc were clean. Dinner and breakfast was good and fairly priced. Parts of the room are starting to show their age but Notting that put me off. I would definitely use again. Thanks for a comfortable and convenient stay.
Hosts could not have been any more friendly and helpful. Room & towels etc were clean. Dinner and breakfast was good and fairly priced. Parts of the room are starting to show their age but Notting that put me off. I would definitely use again. Thanks for a comfortable and convenient stay.
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Stephen
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, delicious food and breakfast. Comfortable bed, hot shower with plenty of fresh towels and immaculately clean room. Great location as only half an hour from Whitby. Stayed here twice now and would definitely stay again.
Friendly staff, delicious food and breakfast. Comfortable bed, hot shower with plenty of fresh towels and immaculately clean room. Great location as only half an hour from Whitby. Stayed here twice now and would definitely stay again.
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Louis
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The food was excellent especially the full English breakfast, superb. Our room ( 11 ) was poor, cramped, with only room for a 4’ 6” bed of poor quality. It had old fashioned furniture and very little floor area. It had long standing cobwebs above eye level.
The food was excellent especially the full English breakfast, superb. Our room ( 11 ) was poor, cramped, with only room for a 4’ 6” bed of poor quality. It had old fashioned furniture and very little floor area. It had long standing cobwebs above eye level.
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Judy
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean
Very clean
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Julie
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is absolutely wonderful, we had a lovely welcome, the room is so beautiful, spotless and clean. We loved the four poster bed and the spaciousness of the rooms. We would definitely recommend it.
The hotel is absolutely wonderful, we had a lovely welcome, the room is so beautiful, spotless and clean. We loved the four poster bed and the spaciousness of the rooms. We would definitely recommend it.
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David
Jan 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very clean with a comfortable bed and all the amenities needed. Breakfast was delicious and staff were welcoming friendly and helpful. Ideal location for beach and country walks. Would definitely stay again.
The room was very clean with a comfortable bed and all the amenities needed. Breakfast was delicious and staff were welcoming friendly and helpful. Ideal location for beach and country walks. Would definitely stay again.
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Daniel
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place was immaculate clean, staff and service was great. I will definitely stay there again.
The place was immaculate clean, staff and service was great. I will definitely stay there again.
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Nigel
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, comfortable bed in clean pleasant room.
Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, comfortable bed in clean pleasant room.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, with some situated in rear cottages; decor can be a little dated and a few bathrooms have weak or awkward showers. Some guests mention minor road or early-morning noise in front rooms.
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Louis
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The food was excellent especially the full English breakfast, superb. Our room ( 11 ) was poor, cramped, with only room for a 4’ 6” bed of poor quality. It had old fashioned furniture and very little floor area. It had long standing cobwebs above eye level.
The food was excellent especially the full English breakfast, superb. Our room ( 11 ) was poor, cramped, with only room for a 4’ 6” bed of poor quality. It had old fashioned furniture and very little floor area. It had long standing cobwebs above eye level.
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Helen
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really nice place to stay. Comfortable bed and nice and clean. Some aspects of the decor were a little dated but it didn't affect anything. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The food was good but a little more variety of choice both in the breakfast and evening menu's would have been nice. Overall though, no complaints.
Really nice place to stay. Comfortable bed and nice and clean. Some aspects of the decor were a little dated but it didn't affect anything. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The food was good but a little more variety of choice both in the breakfast and evening menu's would have been nice. Overall though, no complaints.
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Joy
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our second visit to the Blacksmiths Arms. Stayed in room 11 which was one of the little cottages at the rear of the property. Very comfortable room with full length shower in the bathroom. The food was outstanding with a good breakfast selection and delicious evening meals. The staff are very helpful and friendly. There is a bus stop on the main road every half hour to Whitby (via Robin Hood’s bay) and Scarborough in the opposite direction so we were able to leave the car and travel by bus. Would definitely stay again.
Our second visit to the Blacksmiths Arms. Stayed in room 11 which was one of the little cottages at the rear of the property. Very comfortable room with full length shower in the bathroom. The food was outstanding with a good breakfast selection and delicious evening meals. The staff are very helpful and friendly. There is a bus stop on the main road every half hour to Whitby (via Robin Hood’s bay) and Scarborough in the opposite direction so we were able to leave the car and travel by bus. Would definitely stay again.
10
Martin
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room. Comfy bed. TV reception not great but weather was poor so could be the reason. Room was cold but on searching found a heater in the wardrobe. Lovely staff and great food in the evening. Good breakfast and they accommodated us for an early breakfast as we had a 6 hour drive home and wanted to leave early.
Very nice room. Comfy bed. TV reception not great but weather was poor so could be the reason. Room was cold but on searching found a heater in the wardrobe. Lovely staff and great food in the evening. Good breakfast and they accommodated us for an early breakfast as we had a 6 hour drive home and wanted to leave early.
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qadir
Mar 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very lovely pub, lots of character and charm, great welcoming staff, easy parking , good breakfast. Issue's was a bit noisy in room 3 in the morning ( cleaning, staff, emptying bottles ) and the saniflow system in the bathroom gets annoying after a while. Stayed for 3 nts and over all very good.
Very lovely pub, lots of character and charm, great welcoming staff, easy parking , good breakfast. Issue's was a bit noisy in room 3 in the morning ( cleaning, staff, emptying bottles ) and the saniflow system in the bathroom gets annoying after a while. Stayed for 3 nts and over all very good.
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Julia
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed in room 8 which was not in the main house but in a building behind next to the car park. The room was small but clean with comfortable beds. The wifi was very poor. We couldn't connect to our room wifi so the landlord gave us the password for the room next door. This cut out every evening which was frustrating. Breakfast was a choice of full English, cereals and yogurt with tea/coffee/juice.
Stayed in room 8 which was not in the main house but in a building behind next to the car park. The room was small but clean with comfortable beds. The wifi was very poor. We couldn't connect to our room wifi so the landlord gave us the password for the room next door. This cut out every evening which was frustrating. Breakfast was a choice of full English, cereals and yogurt with tea/coffee/juice.
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Raymond
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice friendly hotel, good breakfast each morning, also used the restaurant each evening, and excellent menu choices, reasonable priced, we really enjoyed all meals we had. Bedroom, room 4 at front of hotel, was clean bright, and clean, with plenty of drawers large wardrobe, with ensuite. Slight noise from main road but window had double glazing. Plenty free parking in car park at rear of hotel, we did not use our car for the three day stay, as bus stop right outside hotel in both directions for Scarborough 10min and Whity 20 min straight fair of £2 each way, so no parking costs which are expensive at £4.40 for two hours. Would definitely recommend staying here if on the area.
Very nice friendly hotel, good breakfast each morning, also used the restaurant each evening, and excellent menu choices, reasonable priced, we really enjoyed all meals we had. Bedroom, room 4 at front of hotel, was clean bright, and clean, with plenty of drawers large wardrobe, with ensuite. Slight noise from main road but window had double glazing. Plenty free parking in car park at rear of hotel, we did not use our car for the three day stay, as bus stop right outside hotel in both directions for Scarborough 10min and Whity 20 min straight fair of £2 each way, so no parking costs which are expensive at £4.40 for two hours. Would definitely recommend staying here if on the area.
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carol
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A traditional pub with rooms-fabulous food,all the staff are really friendly and welcoming. The room was a decent size with a small but adequate bathroom. Furnished in keeping with the age and style of an old pub but all very clean. My only suggestion for improvement would be to have a larger and more comfortable bed. Breakfast cooked to order which was delicious. Free parking. Bus stop outside to go to either Whitby or Scarborough for £2! Cheaper than town centre parking. The B & B rate is great value for money. I would have no hesitation in returning or recommending.
A traditional pub with rooms-fabulous food,all the staff are really friendly and welcoming. The room was a decent size with a small but adequate bathroom. Furnished in keeping with the age and style of an old pub but all very clean. My only suggestion for improvement would be to have a larger and more comfortable bed. Breakfast cooked to order which was delicious. Free parking. Bus stop outside to go to either Whitby or Scarborough for £2! Cheaper than town centre parking. The B & B rate is great value for money. I would have no hesitation in returning or recommending.
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Joy
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed for 3 nights in room 9 which is a ground floor room at the rear of the property, next to the car park. The room consisted of a lobby area with a bathroom and bedroom off the lobby. The room was very comfortable, clean and tidy and met our needs as my husband has mobility problems and cannot manage stairs. We booked bed and breakfast but also dined in every evening. The food was outstanding and the staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. The inside of the inn is very characteristic and well presented. There are bus stops close by with a service to both Whitby and Scarborough every 30 minutes which meant we didn’t have to use the car. Found this by chance but would definitely stay again.
We stayed for 3 nights in room 9 which is a ground floor room at the rear of the property, next to the car park. The room consisted of a lobby area with a bathroom and bedroom off the lobby. The room was very comfortable, clean and tidy and met our needs as my husband has mobility problems and cannot manage stairs. We booked bed and breakfast but also dined in every evening. The food was outstanding and the staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. The inside of the inn is very characteristic and well presented. There are bus stops close by with a service to both Whitby and Scarborough every 30 minutes which meant we didn’t have to use the car. Found this by chance but would definitely stay again.
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David
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Weekend break. This seemed the perfect location from all three main destinations + no issues or hassle with parking. Service was excellent, from bar to breakfast. Don't eat here apart from breakfast which was better than most. Really nice! Room a little dated, but clean and perfect for what we needed it for.
Weekend break. This seemed the perfect location from all three main destinations + no issues or hassle with parking. Service was excellent, from bar to breakfast. Don't eat here apart from breakfast which was better than most. Really nice! Room a little dated, but clean and perfect for what we needed it for.
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Service
Staff and owners are warmly welcoming, helpful, and efficient, with several reports of thoughtful accommodation for requests. A few guests experienced brusque or uncooperative service.
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Indranil
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff and superb service.
Great staff and superb service.
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john
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Well run with very knowledgable staff
Well run with very knowledgable staff
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Geoffrey
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent food and helpful friendly staff.
Excellent food and helpful friendly staff.
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Paul
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property had warm & friendly staff, shall be visiting again
Property had warm & friendly staff, shall be visiting again
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Robert
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming and went out if their way to make us feel comfortable and squeezed us in for dinner without a booling when they were fully booked. Food delicious and room very comfortable. Great value .
Very welcoming and went out if their way to make us feel comfortable and squeezed us in for dinner without a booling when they were fully booked. Food delicious and room very comfortable. Great value .
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Kay
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was cold, wardrobe door didn’t close, one waitress was unco-operative when I requested cheese and biscuits instead of dessert then later served them to the next table. When my husband quietly questioned her about this in the bar when paying the bill, she denied knowing anything about it. We stayed there before COVID for several days and enjoyed our visit but now would neither return nor recommend it to others The food was good and breakfast staff excellent. Pity about the evening!
Room was cold, wardrobe door didn’t close, one waitress was unco-operative when I requested cheese and biscuits instead of dessert then later served them to the next table. When my husband quietly questioned her about this in the bar when paying the bill, she denied knowing anything about it. We stayed there before COVID for several days and enjoyed our visit but now would neither return nor recommend it to others The food was good and breakfast staff excellent. Pity about the evening!
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Martin
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room. Comfy bed. TV reception not great but weather was poor so could be the reason. Room was cold but on searching found a heater in the wardrobe. Lovely staff and great food in the evening. Good breakfast and they accommodated us for an early breakfast as we had a 6 hour drive home and wanted to leave early.
Very nice room. Comfy bed. TV reception not great but weather was poor so could be the reason. Room was cold but on searching found a heater in the wardrobe. Lovely staff and great food in the evening. Good breakfast and they accommodated us for an early breakfast as we had a 6 hour drive home and wanted to leave early.
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Jayne
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were really good. Location great for catching bus to Scarborough. On site car parking.
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were really good. Location great for catching bus to Scarborough. On site car parking.
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Shirley
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely welcoming and friendly owners and staff. Great parking. Lovely rooms, clean, very comfy bed with good bedding and pillows. Great breakfast and food in the evening was excellent. Good choice of beers and wine. Not often I say this, but we couldn't fault anything!
Extremely welcoming and friendly owners and staff. Great parking. Lovely rooms, clean, very comfy bed with good bedding and pillows. Great breakfast and food in the evening was excellent. Good choice of beers and wine. Not often I say this, but we couldn't fault anything!
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ian
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic overnight stay at Blacksmiths Arms Inn. Large car park , lovely bar and dining area and superb staff. Was made to feel at home from the minute we arrived until we checked out. Room was of good quality and the food at dinner and breakfast was great. All staff were chatty as were the locals in the bar area. Definitely will stay again if in the area in future.
Fantastic overnight stay at Blacksmiths Arms Inn. Large car park , lovely bar and dining area and superb staff. Was made to feel at home from the minute we arrived until we checked out. Room was of good quality and the food at dinner and breakfast was great. All staff were chatty as were the locals in the bar area. Definitely will stay again if in the area in future.
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Location
Convenient base for Scarborough, Whitby, coastal paths, and the Cleveland Way, with bus stops nearby for easy travel. Many appreciate the quaint village setting close to cliffs and countryside.
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Christopher
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place for a stay over, food is excellent and reasonably priced, breakfasts are lovely and a great location for hikers.
Lovely place for a stay over, food is excellent and reasonably priced, breakfasts are lovely and a great location for hikers.
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Stephen
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, delicious food and breakfast. Comfortable bed, hot shower with plenty of fresh towels and immaculately clean room. Great location as only half an hour from Whitby. Stayed here twice now and would definitely stay again.
Friendly staff, delicious food and breakfast. Comfortable bed, hot shower with plenty of fresh towels and immaculately clean room. Great location as only half an hour from Whitby. Stayed here twice now and would definitely stay again.
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Lynda
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay, we liked the walk into Scarborough, and on the bus route to come back. Good meals and friendly staff
Great place to stay, we liked the walk into Scarborough, and on the bus route to come back. Good meals and friendly staff
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Joy
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our second visit to the Blacksmiths Arms. Stayed in room 11 which was one of the little cottages at the rear of the property. Very comfortable room with full length shower in the bathroom. The food was outstanding with a good breakfast selection and delicious evening meals. The staff are very helpful and friendly. There is a bus stop on the main road every half hour to Whitby (via Robin Hood’s bay) and Scarborough in the opposite direction so we were able to leave the car and travel by bus. Would definitely stay again.
Our second visit to the Blacksmiths Arms. Stayed in room 11 which was one of the little cottages at the rear of the property. Very comfortable room with full length shower in the bathroom. The food was outstanding with a good breakfast selection and delicious evening meals. The staff are very helpful and friendly. There is a bus stop on the main road every half hour to Whitby (via Robin Hood’s bay) and Scarborough in the opposite direction so we were able to leave the car and travel by bus. Would definitely stay again.
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peter
Oct 28, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location for visiting the area ,the property was excellent in all respects I would fully recommend it and I will definitely be visiting it again
Excellent location for visiting the area ,the property was excellent in all respects I would fully recommend it and I will definitely be visiting it again
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Jayne
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were really good. Location great for catching bus to Scarborough. On site car parking.
Enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast were really good. Location great for catching bus to Scarborough. On site car parking.
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Howard
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great pub — super service —ideal place to explore Scarborough and also a great place to stay for the Bangers and Cash event at Scampston Hall .
Great pub — super service —ideal place to explore Scarborough and also a great place to stay for the Bangers and Cash event at Scampston Hall .
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Rebecca
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This is such a lovely little find. A great village pub with character. Close to the coast for the Cleveland Way or the Cinder Track cycle way. Close to Scarborough, Ravenscar and Whitby. The North Yorkshire Moors national park is right on the doorstep so the perfect spot if you want to spend time hiking, cycling or exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire. The staff are superb and cant do enough for you. The rooms are spotless and comfortable. We have stayed before and will be back.
This is such a lovely little find. A great village pub with character. Close to the coast for the Cleveland Way or the Cinder Track cycle way. Close to Scarborough, Ravenscar and Whitby. The North Yorkshire Moors national park is right on the doorstep so the perfect spot if you want to spend time hiking, cycling or exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire. The staff are superb and cant do enough for you. The rooms are spotless and comfortable. We have stayed before and will be back.
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M
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location just outside Scarborough perfect for the outside concerts. Just 5-10mins drive. We had one of the outside little rooms at the back of pub with double bed and ensuite. 2 nights there and loved the pub the staff and food. Great location for Whitby, Robin Hood bay and Scarborough all in less than 30min drive.
Perfect location just outside Scarborough perfect for the outside concerts. Just 5-10mins drive. We had one of the outside little rooms at the back of pub with double bed and ensuite. 2 nights there and loved the pub the staff and food. Great location for Whitby, Robin Hood bay and Scarborough all in less than 30min drive.
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Benjamin
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely cosy and traditional pub / B&B. Staff are really friendly, food (dinner and breakfast) were great. Set in a quaint village and just a 20 min walk to the cliffs and an idyllic spot.
Lovely cosy and traditional pub / B&B. Staff are really friendly, food (dinner and breakfast) were great. Set in a quaint village and just a 20 min walk to the cliffs and an idyllic spot.
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Food is frequently praised at dinner and breakfast for quality, portions, and value. Some guests wanted more variety, noted an average breakfast, or found the 8:30 a.m. breakfast start too late for early departures.
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Christopher
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place for a stay over, food is excellent and reasonably priced, breakfasts are lovely and a great location for hikers.
Lovely place for a stay over, food is excellent and reasonably priced, breakfasts are lovely and a great location for hikers.
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Stephen
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, delicious food and breakfast. Comfortable bed, hot shower with plenty of fresh towels and immaculately clean room. Great location as only half an hour from Whitby. Stayed here twice now and would definitely stay again.
Friendly staff, delicious food and breakfast. Comfortable bed, hot shower with plenty of fresh towels and immaculately clean room. Great location as only half an hour from Whitby. Stayed here twice now and would definitely stay again.
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Helen
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really nice place to stay. Comfortable bed and nice and clean. Some aspects of the decor were a little dated but it didn't affect anything. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The food was good but a little more variety of choice both in the breakfast and evening menu's would have been nice. Overall though, no complaints.
Really nice place to stay. Comfortable bed and nice and clean. Some aspects of the decor were a little dated but it didn't affect anything. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The food was good but a little more variety of choice both in the breakfast and evening menu's would have been nice. Overall though, no complaints.
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paul
Jan 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and friendly breakfast served at 08:30 a bit late if you are working
Very nice and friendly breakfast served at 08:30 a bit late if you are working
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Martin
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room. Comfy bed. TV reception not great but weather was poor so could be the reason. Room was cold but on searching found a heater in the wardrobe. Lovely staff and great food in the evening. Good breakfast and they accommodated us for an early breakfast as we had a 6 hour drive home and wanted to leave early.
Very nice room. Comfy bed. TV reception not great but weather was poor so could be the reason. Room was cold but on searching found a heater in the wardrobe. Lovely staff and great food in the evening. Good breakfast and they accommodated us for an early breakfast as we had a 6 hour drive home and wanted to leave early.
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Shirley
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Extremely welcoming and friendly owners and staff. Great parking. Lovely rooms, clean, very comfy bed with good bedding and pillows. Great breakfast and food in the evening was excellent. Good choice of beers and wine. Not often I say this, but we couldn't fault anything!
Extremely welcoming and friendly owners and staff. Great parking. Lovely rooms, clean, very comfy bed with good bedding and pillows. Great breakfast and food in the evening was excellent. Good choice of beers and wine. Not often I say this, but we couldn't fault anything!
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Raymond
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice friendly hotel, good breakfast each morning, also used the restaurant each evening, and excellent menu choices, reasonable priced, we really enjoyed all meals we had. Bedroom, room 4 at front of hotel, was clean bright, and clean, with plenty of drawers large wardrobe, with ensuite. Slight noise from main road but window had double glazing. Plenty free parking in car park at rear of hotel, we did not use our car for the three day stay, as bus stop right outside hotel in both directions for Scarborough 10min and Whity 20 min straight fair of £2 each way, so no parking costs which are expensive at £4.40 for two hours. Would definitely recommend staying here if on the area.
Very nice friendly hotel, good breakfast each morning, also used the restaurant each evening, and excellent menu choices, reasonable priced, we really enjoyed all meals we had. Bedroom, room 4 at front of hotel, was clean bright, and clean, with plenty of drawers large wardrobe, with ensuite. Slight noise from main road but window had double glazing. Plenty free parking in car park at rear of hotel, we did not use our car for the three day stay, as bus stop right outside hotel in both directions for Scarborough 10min and Whity 20 min straight fair of £2 each way, so no parking costs which are expensive at £4.40 for two hours. Would definitely recommend staying here if on the area.
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Rachel
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were clean and comfortable but super hot, even with fully opened windows. There’s a radiator in the wardrobe but no fans. The heat was the same throughout the building, noted by other guests in the breakfast room. There’s a sign in the bathroom re. lack of water pressure due to “age & layout” of the property. There must be something that could be done to improve that. After a very warm night’s sleep a trickle of water in the shower was not what was needed. Breakfast was average with brusque service. Bacon burnt and tomato ketchup that I have tasted nothing like before (and mot in a good way)
Rooms were clean and comfortable but super hot, even with fully opened windows. There’s a radiator in the wardrobe but no fans. The heat was the same throughout the building, noted by other guests in the breakfast room. There’s a sign in the bathroom re. lack of water pressure due to “age & layout” of the property. There must be something that could be done to improve that. After a very warm night’s sleep a trickle of water in the shower was not what was needed. Breakfast was average with brusque service. Bacon burnt and tomato ketchup that I have tasted nothing like before (and mot in a good way)
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Dave
Oct 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Liked property in general and had superior room spoiled by antiquated shower which was very difficult to control. Food at dinner was excellent but breakfast spoiled by unavailability of marmalade, a basic requirement for such a meal, although i assume this was an oversight in stocking and not a common occurrence
Liked property in general and had superior room spoiled by antiquated shower which was very difficult to control. Food at dinner was excellent but breakfast spoiled by unavailability of marmalade, a basic requirement for such a meal, although i assume this was an oversight in stocking and not a common occurrence
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Benjamin
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely cosy and traditional pub / B&B. Staff are really friendly, food (dinner and breakfast) were great. Set in a quaint village and just a 20 min walk to the cliffs and an idyllic spot.
Lovely cosy and traditional pub / B&B. Staff are really friendly, food (dinner and breakfast) were great. Set in a quaint village and just a 20 min walk to the cliffs and an idyllic spot.
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Gillian
Jul 21, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Everything about our stay was perfect, the food is excellent the room was spacious and well equipped and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. Their Timothy Taylor’s bitter cannot be bettered- the best we’ve ever had! Thank you for having us, we hope to return.
Everything about our stay was perfect, the food is excellent the room was spacious and well equipped and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming. Their Timothy Taylor’s bitter cannot be bettered- the best we’ve ever had! Thank you for having us, we hope to return.
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Mel
Jun 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
A really nice stay just outside of Scarborough!. Great room, great service
A really nice stay just outside of Scarborough!. Great room, great service
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Graham
Jun 3, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean Room Very Tasty Breakfast and hot plates convient for Buses Evening meals very good quality and would return no promblem we really enjoyed our stay Staff and hosts are very thoughtful and always willing to help
Clean Room Very Tasty Breakfast and hot plates convient for Buses Evening meals very good quality and would return no promblem we really enjoyed our stay Staff and hosts are very thoughtful and always willing to help
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William
May 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good pub located in a small town not too far from Scarborough. We had an upstairs room - very steep stairs! Room was good, but shower diffucult to operate at a steady temperature. Food in the restaueant was good. Lots of on site free parking
Good pub located in a small town not too far from Scarborough. We had an upstairs room - very steep stairs! Room was good, but shower diffucult to operate at a steady temperature. Food in the restaueant was good. Lots of on site free parking
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kathleen
May 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Hand soap at bathroom sink would be useful and some hanging hooks in vestibule and bathroom. Spotless clean, great food and staff.
Hand soap at bathroom sink would be useful and some hanging hooks in vestibule and bathroom. Spotless clean, great food and staff.
FAQs about Blacksmiths Arms Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available onsite.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:30, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Scarborough, just a 1-minute drive from North York Moors National Park and 6 minutes from Scarborough Open Air Theatre. It is approximately 15 miles from Whitby Harbour and 3.4 miles from Alpamare.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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There is no front desk at this property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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