The Cumbrian bed and breakfast The Blacksmiths Arms enjoys a pretty village location, less than 25 minutes drive from Carlisle With a restaurant, bar and garden, guests at The Blacksmiths Arms can make use of free parking and Wi-Fi Each room has tea and coffee facilities, a telephone, wardrobe and flat-screen TV Bathrooms have a bath or shower, complementary toiletries and a hairdryer A full Cumberland breakfast is served daily, including locally produced Cumberland sausages A lighter option of cereals, pastries and fresh juices is also available Downstairs, the pub serves light meals and bar snacks, and a separate restaurant area serves a full menu with daily specials A pleasant beer garden is a quiet setting to enjoy a drink or meal The village of Talkin lies 9 miles east of Carlisle, and around 3 miles from the smaller market town of Brampton The tranquil Talkin Tarn lake is just 5 minutes drive from The Blacksmiths Arms, while a trip to Hadrians Wall takes around 25 minutes