About
This 250 year-old traditional English inn is set in the attractive village of Cloughton, 4 miles from Scarborough. This family-run property offers cozy rooms with free Wi-Fi and a charming restaurant with classic British cuisine and roaring log fires. The restored Blacksmiths Arms Inn still retains its charming period features. Rooms are attractively decorated and equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. Some rooms also boast a luxurious four-poster bed. A full English breakfast is available and the intimate, oak-beamed Blacksmiths Arms restaurant serves homemade specialties for lunch and dinner, as well as Sunday lunches. The well preserved bar areas feature antique furnishings and cozy log fires, offering an authentic English inn experience. Set on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, the inn has free parking. Scenic Robin Hood’s Bay is only 15 minutes’ drive away, while Whitby is 14 miles away.
293 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.5
- Staff
- 9.6
- Location
- 9.1
What Guests Say
- “Excellent full cooked breakfast included in price of room, set us up for the day.”
- “Very clean ,warm and comfortable”
Room Options
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1/2Classic Twin
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- City view
- Closet
1/4Classic Double
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- City view
- Closet
1/4Double Room with Four Poster Bed
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- City view
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What Guests Loved
Based on 293 reviews
Pros +
- Excellent full cooked breakfast included in price of room, set us up for the day.
- Very clean ,warm and comfortable
- Lovely, cozy and very friendly staff. Excellent food.
Cons -
- No slip mat for the bath/shower
- Poor shower.
- Only negative’s would be no beans with the fry up in the morning & slightly slower waitresses in the evening. Toilet wouldn’t flush great but not a massive problem.
Excellent full cooked breakfast included in price of room, set us up for the day.
No slip mat for the bath/shower
Very clean ,warm and comfortable
Lovely, cozy and very friendly staff. Excellent food.
Poor shower.
Lovely little pub & stay. Warm & friendly , rooms were very cute and the perfection location for us to do some visiting of the area.
Only negative’s would be no beans with the fry up in the morning & slightly slower waitresses in the evening. Toilet wouldn’t flush great but not a massive problem.
Character. Staff friendly. Central location
Noisy road . Windows not closing properly
A friendly welcoming pub with a good variety of food cooked to a very good standard. Good location only a short drive to Scarborough and in the other direction Hayburn Wyke well worth a visit to see the waterfall.
No complaints
This a typical local country pub like they used to be open all day very friendly and good choice of beers, food was exceptional and dining area good plenty of parking
The only dislike was the shower in our room 6 , the flow was inadequate for a decent shower but it did the job
Breakfast
Shower ,room
Location, friendly staff, clean room, good breakfast
Shower.
Third time staying here, best asset is the excellent staff. Quite dated property but very clean and good food. Room five had a barely functioning shower which was a little inconvenient. Staff are helpful, friendly, efficient and nothing was too much trouble for them. Liked the new outside seating area and having stayed previously in the newer accommodation block I would recommend staying in those rooms. We will certainly return as location is great for coastal resorts.
Breakfast - could not fault it.All staff friendly and good service.Nice feel about the bar.Two evening meals, good quality and generous portions.Big car park.
Really enjoyed our stay in this welcoming inn. The bed was really comfortable in our clean and spacious room. We had a delicious dinner as well as breakfast. Within easy reach of Scarborough, Whitby, and the moors.
Love the feel of the place, old world charm but keeps modernising.
Shower in room 6 was very weak, water hot but no power.
Staff all very friendly, helpful, and approachable. Meals were extremely well cooked, well presented and served at appropriate temperature, i.e., hot food was hot.
The friendly atmosphere the cleanliness, the staff were very helpful and nice.
The bathroom the shower was not good , slippery and very weak power, the toilet was noisy and hard to flush
Lovely small country inn, great cosy atmosphere. Food very good and rooms comfy, great stay
Lovely room. Very comfortable and spacious. Staff welcoming. Great breakfast
Nice food, although the restaurant was bit quiet and awkward to eat in, we could hear the next couple chat maybe a little louder music would help. Drinks felt a little on the expensive side
Excellent location for walking the coastal path to Robin Hood's Bay. Outstanding breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff. Gorgeous, old building with a rich history. Tastefully decorated bedroom with a comfortable 4 poster bed..Well done, Blacksmiths Arms team!
Good food and staff
A bit of traffic noise at night
lovely pub with open fire and delicious freshly cooked food. comfy bed and great car parking
bedroom was a bit cold
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:30 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children are not allowed. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that from Monday to Thursday, no check-in is possible from 14:30 to 17:00 without prior arrangement.Managed by a private host
Location
High Street, Cloughton,, Scarborough
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