When visiting Totnes, The Watermans Arms is a great choice to consider. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the outdoor tennis courts for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Irish, Italian
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Early check-in subject to availability
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Playground
Children's menu
What to do
Karaoke
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Outdoor tennis court
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Watermans Arms?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Watermans Arms?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What is there to do at The Watermans Arms and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Watermans Arms?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
The Watermans Arms Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
24 Dec 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2024
Watermans arms
Lovely old building full of charm but modern fittings very well heated, clean,comfortable,quiet and excellent breakfast ten out of ten.
nigel
nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
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.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2024
We had a very relaxing stay, the food was excellent and the staff were really friendly. We will definitely make a return journey.
Kay
Kay, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Sept 2024
Breakfast was superb service excellent
The bedroom was very cold
John
John, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Aug 2024
Great spot
Stayed for a couple of nights over August bank holiday (with our dog). Great pub grub, lovely staff and spacious room.
David
David, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
25 Aug 2024
The room looked tried and in need of an update and the bed mattress was too soft and had a dip in the middle which made it uncomfortable.
The bathroom had an unpleasant smell, however on a positive the staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.
sonia
sonia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
We love staying here
This is an amazing place - beautiful situation, wonderful food, wonderful service, great family rooms
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
19 Aug 2024
Woukd not stay again nothing else around our room smelt damp not good for your breathing my husband did struggle
Colin
Colin, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Aug 2024
Lovely location, delightful staff and comfortable rooms. Our second stay!
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
DAVID
DAVID, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Comfortable bed lovely position friendly staff
Excellent food
H B
H B, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2024
Absolutely wonderful stay. Warm welcome from the friendly family run establishment.
We had 2 days of complete peace and calm. Food was great and breakfast sublime.
Sitting on the garden terrace was a real treat listening to the babbling brook and sounds of the wildlife.
Definitely one for those who want to slow down and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Really welcoming, lovely food, great nights sleep, absolutely beautiful setting. Will be back . Thank you
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Brilliant location and caring staff.
A stunning location and the staff were fantastic. My wife was ill and they specially made scrambled eggs for her on the evening. We had to come home early due to a recall from our doctor and they couldn't have been more concerned it checking that we were fit to travel. Highly recommended and we are planning to return once my wife is better.
Glynis
Glynis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Jun 2024
A night away
Location good, outside spaces as in by the river, the open sided barn and the front of the pub very nice. Breakfast adequate, staff very friendly.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Excellent
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Jun 2024
Lovely location very nice room friendly and helpful family running pub
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2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2024
Peace at last.
Restaurant first class but small. Food 5 star. Breakfast lovely and plentiful. Room quiet and large with good array of furniture. Bathroom a little tired needs overhaul. Staff amazing and attentive. Expect poor internet but that’s location.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2024
Idyllic picturesque property 1st class host and staff beautiful room and good food
Only downside is internet access but really if you stay in a location like this ‘who cares”
Very difficult to fault
TIMOTHY
TIMOTHY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2024
Excellent riverside, country inn, friendly staff.
Really lovely location, friendly staff and beautiful room. The food is reasonably priced and very tasty.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2024
Ben
Ben, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Great pub and nice hotel
Beautiful tables next to river Dart.
Cosy pub.
Rooms clean and staff very helpful.
Dr C M
Dr C M, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Watermans Arma
We had an amazing stay. Everyone made us feel so welcome.
Ian
Ian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2024
When a wonderful pub and staff, absolutely outstanding, we were well looked after from the time we arrived until we departed, room and meals superb no complaints whatsoever, would we stay again, most definitely, we love the place