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The Watermans Arms

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Totnes with a restaurant and a bar

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Bow Bridge, Ashprington, Totnes, England, TQ9 7EG
  • Paignton Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Royal Naval College
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Blackpool Sands
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower only, no bath)

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower only, no bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Totnes

The Watermans Arms places you within a few miles (5 km) of Historic Buildings and Berry Pomeroy. This 15-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Woodlands Family Theme Park - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Paignton Zoo - 18 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Royal Naval College - 18 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Paignton Beach - 20 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Blackpool Sands - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Royal Seven Stars Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Steam Packet Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Watermans Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Watermans Arms

Bed & breakfast in Totnes with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Watermans Arms enjoy karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and wardrobes or closets. Housekeeping is not available.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around The Watermans Arms?

This bed & breakfast is located in Totnes, close to Woodlands Family Theme Park, Greenway House and Garden, and Paignton Zoo. You'll also find Totnes Castle and Historic Buildings within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Watermans Arms?

As of Sep 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watermans Arms on Sep 11, 2025 start from $140.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at The Watermans Arms?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Watermans Arms feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Watermans Arms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Watermans Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Watermans Arms good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include river views.

Are there hot tubs at The Watermans Arms?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Watermans Arms have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Watermans Arms serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Watermans Arms allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at The Watermans Arms.

Does The Watermans Arms have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Watermans Arms?

The closest major airport to The Watermans Arms is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is about 25.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Watermans Arms?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Watermans Arms.

The Watermans Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 240 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Lovely situation but scruffy grounds, could do with a tidy up. No complaints about delux room on inside,very clean & comfortable, even thought to put summer duvet on bed, which had a comfortable memory foam mattress. However extractor not working in bathroom & would have preferred a walk in shower, but not given the choice. BUT pub’s outside covered terrace was hard up against the window of these first floor rooms with people eating, drinking & smoking & children playing table tennis (even at 8.30 am) so unable to move around in room unless fully dressed or to have the window open (in summer) unless prepared to put up with the noise & smell of smoke. This is not suitable for a delux room at £185 a night! Also no view due to the obstruction, see photo. The food was very good, but small eating areas & very crowded due to a 2 for 1 offer on pizzas. Not suitable for a restaurant type meal. Overall disappointed. Would not come again.
View from delux room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness
Really lovely place to stay for a night . Great location . Good breakfast,I’m not so keen on most being fried . The sausages are frozen 8’s. Not my taste. Staff very friendly and efficient. A lovely traditional pub and served us a fabulous Irish coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay on way down south

Room smelt a little musty and the bed slightly soft but everything else was lovely - no complaints really
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pub opposite a babbling brook. So pretty. Made welcome from the start. Lovely double room with all you need. Great breakfast that sets you up for the day and ate there each of our four evenings. Food very good. Would highly recommend so long as you are happy to drive down very narrow country lanes and reversing back every so often as they are one vehicle roads. Part of being in the country as is being woken by the bleating sheep, quaking ducks and flying geese. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb accommodation in an old Inn. Wonderful location. Will definitely recommend to persons looking for a quiet, relaxed and authentic stay in the countryside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay & beautiful spot beside the river

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, we were made very welcome, another room was found with less stairs for my elderly aunt I was travelling with, everything we needed, home from home, very comfortable bed, wide range of food served within the inn, delicious I can recommend the seafood bisque! We will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Glynn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location to stay very picturesque

Room was too hot and had a distinct wet dog smell and the shower cubicle was too small to get in properly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunny and by the river!

What a superb location and setting! A delightful place. On arrival I was shown to my room and informed about meal times. The service at dinner was great, I was warmly welcomed. Unfortunately, in the room next to mine, there was a snorer- all night I was unable to sleep properly. This was very unfortunate as I had a physically demanding day ahead. All in all I would recommend this place and would like to visit again, next time, bring the dogs!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub in a beautiful part of South Devon right next to the river with a friendly team behind the bar. The room was warm and cosy with a great breakfast. Evening dining was also good and the pizza was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Was a pleasant stay , the room was comfortable but just needed a spruce up a few cobwebs here and there ,the room we had was next to a seating area straight outside window ,so could probably be noisy in the warmer months as people would drink outside more ,also had to keep curtains closed for privacy,the staff were excellent and breakfast nice but only served from 8-30 till 9-45am so if you wanted a early start you might be disappointed,had meal in restaurant was very nice but not a big choice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Idyllic setting! Very good food. Friendly staff. I had a budget room which was about adequate. TV was so small it couldn’t be watched from bed. There was a motor running intermittently during the night and that was more disturbing because of the otherwise rural silence perhaps with the chuckle of the tributary of the Dart outside my window.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice place with lovely lady owner and great staff who were keen to help at every stage. Food was excellent. Pizza great. Room basic but clean and functional and all in all a good place to stay - would happily go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality like it should be,from beginning to end. Well done all at The Waterman's Arms. A memorable birthday surprise for my wife. Thank you again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super service

Travelling alone for business can sometimes be uncomfortable but the great service here made me feel relaxed and at ease
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay but...

Pretty location. Pleasant stay in a nice room in the annexe. Good breakfast and decent food in the evening. The only issue really is access. It's in the middle of nowhere with steep narrow single track roads that are pretty treacherous and stressful in the dark and bad weasther.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Watermans arms

Lovely old building full of charm but modern fittings very well heated, clean,comfortable,quiet and excellent breakfast ten out of ten.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful. They made me feel so welcome and nothing was too my trouble. Breakfast was superb and the room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Totnes area

Fabulous hotel. Lovely rooms, delicious breakfast and super friendly staff. We would not stay anywhere else in the Totnes area. We have returned several times already.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very relaxing stay, the food was excellent and the staff were really friendly. We will definitely make a return journey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was superb service excellent The bedroom was very cold
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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