Blacksmiths Arms Inn - 4-Star Hotel in Scarborough

Blacksmiths Arms Inn offers Classic Double Rooms, Classic Twin Rooms, and Double Rooms with a four-poster bed. Some rooms are located in a separate courtyard annexe with their own entrance lobby. All rooms include an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities.

The oak-beamed restaurant serves homemade specialities for lunch and dinner, including Sunday lunches. A full English breakfast is included in the room rate, cooked to order. The bar features log fires, antique furnishings, and a selection of local craft beers and gins.

The inn sits in Cloughton village, 4 miles from Scarborough and 15 minutes' drive from Robin Hood's Bay. A bus stop outside runs every half hour to Scarborough, Whitby, and Robin Hood's Bay for a fixed £2 fare. On-site activities include hiking, darts, and a Wednesday pub quiz that raises money for the local playgroup.

Free WiFi and free parking are available on-site. The hotel provides luggage storage, express check-in/out, and meeting/banquet facilities for events. Families can request kids' meals, and dogs are welcome in the bar area.

This family-run inn dates back 250 years and retains original period features such as oak beams and antique furnishings. In 2014, the inn hosted a luncheon for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The property is also known for its community atmosphere, with locals and visitors mixing in the bar.

History: 250-year-old inn, hosted Royal luncheon

Dining: Oak-beamed restaurant with log fires

Location: Edge of North York Moors National Park

Rooms: Four-poster bed options available

Activities: On-site darts, hiking, Wednesday quiz

Transport: Bus stop outside to Scarborough & Whitby