In the heart of rural tranquility, Blacksmiths Arms Inn welcomes you with a warm breakfast and cozy bar. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind with newspapers, or store your luggage securely. Helpful staff has made a lasting impression on previous guests.
Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
North Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Peasholm Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Scarborough Spa - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
South Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 95 min drive
Scarborough Station - 9 min drive
Ruswarp Station - 17 min drive
Filey Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Three Jolly Sailors - 19 min walk
Tunny Catch Scarborough - 6 min drive
The Albert - 8 min drive
Taylor’s North Bay - 7 min drive
Old Scalby Mills - 7 min drive
About this property
Blacksmiths Arms Inn
When you stay at Blacksmiths Arms Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Scarborough Open Air Theatre. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Dining Room, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, this inn is within a short drive of South Bay Beach. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1763
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
The Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Blacksmiths Arms Inn
Blacksmiths Arms Inn Scarborough
Blacksmiths Arms Scarborough
Blacksmiths Arms Inn Inn
Blacksmiths Arms Inn Scarborough
Blacksmiths Arms Inn Inn Scarborough
Frequently asked questions
Does Blacksmiths Arms Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blacksmiths Arms Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Blacksmiths Arms Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Blacksmiths Arms Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blacksmiths Arms Inn?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Blacksmiths Arms Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (9-min drive) and Opera House Casino (9-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Blacksmiths Arms Inn?
Yes, The Dining Room offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Blacksmiths Arms Inn like?
Blacksmiths Arms Inn is located a short 5-minute walk from North York Moors National Park.
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Blacksmiths Arms Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and of good standard. (24 reviews)
The restaurant served excellent food, with many guests praising the quality and quantity of their meals. (10 reviews)
Free parking was available and convenient, with some guests even opting not to use their cars due to the nearby bus stop. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
12 April 2025
1 night stay
Great check in, parking great, staff very accommodating, evening meal very pleasant eaten in restaurant part of pub.
Room very comfy, breakfast was really good quality with nice coffee.
Would recommend and stay again.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 January 2025
Very good staff its one of our favourite spots to go to on east coast
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2024
Very pleasant staff and stay
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2025
Friendly and welcoming!
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!
Luke
Luke, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 December 2024
Traditional property, amazing food, great location and comfortable beds. Staff very friendly
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
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
peter
peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
Perfect weekend
The place was immaculate clean, staff and service was great. I will definitely stay there again.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2024
Staff brilliant food great overall excellent
Darrel
Darrel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2024
Excellent property, clean, tidy, very good staff. The bar and dinning were great, dinner and breakfast were both excellent meals.
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 August 2024
stayed 1 night Room clean and comfortable, food very good and staff were friendly and helpful
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
Nice place.
Lovely pub, restaurant, accommodation, some parts a little dated such as the shower and lighting. Excellent food and very friendly.
Allan
Allan, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Ideal place to explore Yorkshire !
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 .
Howard
Howard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Ideal place to explore Yorkshire !
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 .
Howard
Howard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 April 2024
Nice stay.
Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, comfortable bed in clean pleasant room.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2023
Great stay.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2024
Excellent food and helpful friendly staff.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
A very friendly and unspoilt traditional pub
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
what a gem - not for everyone as it is not fancy, but absolutely welcoming and a perfect spot to stay in yorkshire - found the locals friendly and lively and stayed in the pub on the grounds long past midnight swapping stories dinner was excellent and breakfast was included
would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone looking for a quiet country inn stay
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2024
We had a really great stay at The Blacksmith Arms. The room was excellent so was the meals.We will be returning in the summer. :)