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The Waterman's Arms

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

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The Watermans Arms, in a picturesque setting, has multilingual staff who make everyone feel welcome. Visitors enjoy WiFi in public areas, meals at the restaurant, karaoke nights, and the outdoor tennis court.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Highchair
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

Superior Suite, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Highchair
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Bow Bridge, Ashprington, Totnes, England, TQ9 7EG

What's nearby

  • Ama Menec Sculpture - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dartmoor National Park - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Royal Naval College - 18 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Blackpool Sands - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 23 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖThe Albert Inn - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Curator Cafe & Kitchen - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Bull Inn - ā€¬6 min drive
  • ā€ŖRoyal Seven Stars Hotel - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Lord Nelson - ā€¬7 min drive

About this property

The Waterman's Arms

Property highlights
Take advantage of a playground, a bar, and a restaurant at The Waterman's Arms. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and karaoke
  • Multilingual staff and smoke-free premises

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  • Free WiFi
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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 351 reviews
$94 nightly
The price is $113
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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

  • 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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Waterman's Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

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

As of Dec 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterman's Arms on Dec 9, 2025 start from $127.72, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

Where is The Waterman's Arms located?

Situated in Totnes, this bed & breakfast is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Totnes Castle. Woodlands Family Theme Park and South Devon are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Waterman's Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 249 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was excellent šŸ‘Œ 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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

A well-hidden little reverside gem

A somewhat quirky place with super helpful staff, great rooms (fabulous en suite) and an interesting menu. The food was absolutely first class - well presented and very tasty. It was just a one night stay for me after a few days' camping but I'll certainly look to return for a longer visit next time I'm in the area. Brekkie was pretty good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Georgia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs a refurbish in the en-suite

Staff very welcoming and friendly, on going into our family room deluxe I found a nightie hanging on the back of the bathroom door, Who ever supposedly cleaned that room obviously needā€™s a refresher course, the bathroom itself could do with a very good clean even a refurbishment, Breakfast was lovely good choice of food and again very attentive staff,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, comfortable bed, and room was very clean. Beautiful location by the river, lovely to sit outside with a drink. I was surprised how quiet it was on a Friday night. I had a good night's sleep. Breakfast was average.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glynn

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

8/10 Good

paul

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

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

4/10 Poor

joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Flaky paint generally tired ,an old English country pub very pretty from the outside in a scenic spot .Inside remnants of old drinking establishment smell of old beer and cigarette smoke with a general stickiness to most surfaces .staff were pleasant ,pizza was ok but stake was mostly fat . The bed had a spring poking out or it and the sofa bed had a small piece of foam for a mattress
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness
Really lovely place to stay for a night . Great location . Good breakfast,Iā€™m not so keen on most being fried . The sausages are frozen 8ā€™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

Christine

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

8/10 Good

David

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

Great spot

Stayed for a couple of nights over August bank holiday (with our dog). Great pub grub, lovely staff and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024