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The Waterman's Arms

3.5 star property

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A bar with multiple beer taps and a variety of bottles.
Exterior
Suite, Ensuite
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a wooden chair, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bow Bridge, Ashprington, Totnes, England, TQ9 7EG
  • Place, Ama Menec Sculpture
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Naval College
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackpool Sands
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

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

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A cozy bedroom with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wall, a painting, and a view of greenery through the window.

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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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A bedroom with two beds, each with a bedside table and lamp. The walls have a floral pattern.

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Shower only, no bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Totnes

The Waterman's Arms places you within a few miles (5 km) of Totnes Elizabethan House Museum and Totnes Castle. 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

  • Ama Menec Sculpture - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dartmoor National Park - 20 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Royal Naval College - 26 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Paignton Beach - 28 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Blackpool Sands - 29 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 14 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Totnes Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Waterman's Arms

Guests staying at The Waterman's 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.
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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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

  • High chair
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

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:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around The Waterman's Arms?

This bed & breakfast is located in Totnes, close to Woodlands Family Theme Park, Paignton Zoo, and Splashdown Quaywest. You'll also find Totnes Castle and Totnes Elizabethan House Museum within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterman's Arms?

As of Jul 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterman's Arms on Jul 29, 2026 start from $144, including 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 Waterman's Arms?

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

Does The Waterman's Arms feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Waterman's Arms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Waterman's Arms?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Waterman's Arms?

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

Does The Waterman's Arms have a hot tub?

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

Does The Waterman's Arms have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Waterman's Arms serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Waterman's Arms allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does The Waterman's Arms have connecting rooms available?

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

How far is the airport from The Waterman's Arms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at The Waterman's Arms?

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

The Waterman's Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 278 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome, great people and a wonderful location, food wasn't bad either.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent location, beautiful surroundings and great food and friendly staff. We had a lovely breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here beautiful lovely pub, great food, staff were all really friendly, would definitely go back. Hiking Mike
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and rooms were great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, so picturesque by the river. Room was very clean and pleasant. Staff lovely, very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. If looking for a break in a beautiful Devon pub, strongly recommend The Watermans Arms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Incredibly gorgeous and cosy welcome - log fire burning! Lights twinkling. Friendly staff. Room was good for a family - but chilly but staff offered to turn up heating! Lovely pub and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent and lots of choice. Staff were friendly and nothing too much trouble An excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was excellent 👌 and the staff were very friendly and very polite the food was excellent and cooked fresh the surrounding area was very picturesque and serene well recommended stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly family run inn in a beautiful setting with an excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

We love staying here

This is an amazing place - beautiful situation, wonderful food, wonderful service, great family rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed lovely position friendly staff Excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, delightful staff and comfortable rooms. Our second stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location very nice room friendly and helpful family running pub
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Amazing location

We have stayed in better superior rooms. There was also an undercover area directly outside our room and if that had been busy, the noise would have been unacceptable. Breakfast and location was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely stay in a proper pub.staff helpful and friendly.no wifi but people talked to each other.good food and beer.fabulous surroundings Great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Excellent riverside, country inn, friendly staff.

Really lovely location, friendly staff and beautiful room. The food is reasonably priced and very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only one night stay as working in the area Great position by the river Foodies would love the menu also pizza bar available which was very popular on the Tuesday night I stayed. Dogs loved playing in the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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
Verified

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
Verified

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