Blacksmiths Head
Newchapel Road, Lingfield RH7 6LE England
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We are a local newly refurbished Lingfield Pub and are proud of our new restaurant. We have five spacious B&B rooms ideal for a weekend getaway or the night before flying from Gatwick, as well as those wanting to get out of London to have a bit of space and country. We are a free house pub and have run things since November 2008, we pride ourselves on providing you with a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere that we hope you will find welcoming. During the good weather we are very proud of our beer garden at the rear of the pub which Lawrence maintains himself, you won't find better in Surrey.Pets are welcome both in the pub area and in the B&B rooms.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free breakfast
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Wine / champagne
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
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Newchapel Road, Lingfield RH7 6LE England
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Fabulous little pub . Food freshly cooked and great value. Regards guys sat at bar always friendly and polite . Service alway very friendly and efficient. Lovers little garden out back . Part more can you ask for . Thanks ladies .
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Date of stay: May 2019
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We were in the area after visiting the British Wildlife Centre and decided to have something to eat in this pub/restaurant. The overall first impression was that it was more like a local pub than a restaurant but we decided to give it a go. The menu was very limited but we both found something to suit us. The restaurant was very basic and the room was cold. We ordered a cup of tea and a coffee (they only serve straight coffee). My coffee was lukewarm but I persevered but my partner's tea had a hair in it. This was replaced. When the food arrived, mine was ok but my partner had the Sunday roast. The vegetables looked very unappetising; the red cabbage was a pale pink colour and the carrots were a very, very pale orange. The roast potatoes looked as though they had been cooked several days before and the outside of them was a leathery texture. This was all served on a cold plate. When my partner tried the chicken, she found that it was undercooked and inedible. My partner is a trained chef. We immediately sent the food back and by this time my partner was so put off that she did not want anything else. When I went to pay the bill, I noticed that the returned meal was still included. I pointed this out to the waitress/barmaid who said that the owner had told her to take off the price of one of the drinks. I advised that I was not going to pay for a meal that had not been eaten and the lady went to speak to the owner. The owner came out to speak to me and advised that there had been nothing wrong with the food. When I explained what was wrong, she said that we should have sent it straight back so I informed her that we had done this. She was most unpleasant and said that there was nothing wrong with the chicken. I advised that my partner was a trained chef and she said that it was under cooked. When I said that he vegetables were unappetising, she said "a vegetable is a vegetable". I also advised that in the 10 years that we had been together and eating in restaurants, this was the first time that we had ever returned a meal. She then said that the plate was not cold but my partner had been so shocked about this that she had asked me to touch the plate, which I did and it was stone cold. I advised that I was not paying for a meal that I had returned but was happy to pay for the meal that I had eaten and the drinks. The owner said that she didn't have any choice and walked off into the bar area. She then made a ridiculous drama of approaching another table and asking the couple in a very loud voice, how they were enjoying their meal and how the chicken was. In the many reviews that I have written, I think that this is only the second negative review that I have left and my decision to write it was as a result of the attitude and total lack of customer care displayed by the owner. Our experience was regrettable but I noticed that this establishment offers catering for weddings etc. Good luck with that!…
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The restaurant was cold - no radiators on. Staff tried to light the woodburners but smoked us out! The interior of the place was dark and unwelcoming. The staff were not very helpful. The food was unpleasant. The coffee was cold. I don't know why we stayed! We should have walked out. Won't ever go back.
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: This is not a hotel - just a pub.
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I'd driven past the Blacksmiths Head many time and decided to visit with a friend at about 7.30pm one evening. Parking was easy and I though the exterior portrayed a warm venue where we could spend the evening. However, inside, I was so disappointed. It probably didn't help that the only the customers were a couple of large groups of rather loud men whose language was more than colourful. By the time we sat down after ordering our drinks, the music was ramped up and my friend and I could barely hear each other. And we've loud voices! Hard to explain but, apart from the decorated walls, it just felt rather cold in there with little thought to having tables and chairs that were comfortable to sit at. However, the lady behind the bar seemed very friendly. Ended up going onto another pub in Lingfield which had a much nicer feel and rather saved our evening.…
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Home cooked food , Brie burger yummy , Sunday roast good too . Estrella on tap. Garden out the back quiet and ideal for dogs . Staff very friendly too . Good to see a small independent doing so well. Thanks guys
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had roast lunch at back garden. Nice weather in the garden with view of many planes taking off from Gatwick. Its a little noisy but still Ok. The table we choose actually a bit dirty as it made from stone ( if i m not wrong) Chilli chicken taste perfect but the roast luch not really good. The vegies are good, roast potatoes are ok but beef and gravy wasnt really nice. Gravy just tasteless. I didnt took picture as food presentation wasnt good.
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The room had a dirty carpet, debris on the window sills, mould on the wall and also in the shower, a split in the toilet seat and just generally dirty...probably one of the worst rooms I have stayed and I am well travelled. It was also one of the hottest days of the year so I called at lunchtime asking if they had a fan and that one would be put in my room but nothing. I would strongly urge anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Lingfield to avoid this place completely. My quest to speak to the owners who have completely refused to call me back despite several attempts continues as there is no way rooms like this should be let.
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Date of stay: June 2017Trip type: Travelled on business
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I booked a king size room well in advance and was told on arrival that the room I had been booked was being used by a staff member so was not available for me. I asked why we had not been advised of this prior to our arrival as we had specifically wanted a large bed, and was told that there was no record of my request. I asked if we could go to the room that we were being given as we had driven all morning and were tired, and I was told that we "were early" so the room was not available. I said that we were told that check in was from 1pm onwards and it was now well after that time. We got a shrug and were told to wait. When we were shown to our room I could not believe it when I saw the filthy carpet covered in debris. We were offered a discount to our rate. I asked if the carpet could be vacuumed and said we would go out again so that this could be done. I did a quick check of the room before we left and saw that the toilet was filthy. On our way out I asked the waitress at the bar if she could request that it be cleaned whilst we were out. When I returned to the room around 5pm the carpet had been vacuumed but was still looked dirty and the toilet had not been touched. I went downstairs to ask again for the toilet to be cleaned and was told it had been, and that any stains left were rust. I insisted it had not been cleaned and the waitress said she would follow me up to have a look. In the bathroom I wet a piece of tissue and easily wiped away some of the marks on the toilet. The waitress gave the outside of the toilet a quick wipe, removed a stray hair and squirted some bleach into the inside and left with the inner stains still intact. I still don't know what they were. When I then pulled back the bedroom curtains I discovered that the walls were covered in mould and everything else was covered in dust. Too exhausted to start looking for alternative accommodation we decided to go to bed, as the sheets were actually clean. At least we would get a good night's sleep as when I had booked the room I had asked about possible noise from the bar and was told that no bar sounds could be heard in the rooms. WRONG!! We lay awake until after midnight waiting for the pounding music, and scraping and bumping of I don't know what, to abate, and the cigarette smoke to stop wafting up to our windows. By this time we realised that the mattress was totally shot and we could feel every lump. About 6.30 am we gave up and decided to get ready to leave. Imagine my surprise (not), when I wanted to take a shower and found mould and grime around its inner edges. We hurriedly left, having to find our own way out, as everything was locked up and there was nobody in sight. (After seeing the state of the rooms I could not have eaten the food sold, as I did not believe that the kitchen would be much cleaner than the rest of the building, and was not going to pay £15 for a hamburger). Without a doubt, the worst room I have every seen!!!…
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Don't stay in the hotel
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Went here for lunch and as it was Tuesday took advantage of the half price burger deal,had not visited the pub before despite it being fairly local,my wife and I were made very welcome and as the weather was great we sat in what is a very nice pub garden ,our food was excellent and plenty of it ,I would recommend trying this pub if you like a proper pub with proper pub meals (not like so many gastro pubs)we will definitely return Steve p
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We come to the UK for our annual holidays to visit family and friends and we stopped here again for a local pub meal. Service is good and friendly and food burgers are nice and generous portions. The Blacksmith pie is also a great selection (huge portion). We like the hand cut chips that go with the chutney. Also a nice pub atmosphere. We'll be back again for sure.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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What are some of the property amenities at Blacksmiths Head?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Blacksmiths Head?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Blacksmiths Head?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Is Blacksmiths Head accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.