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The Bull Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Paignton Zoo

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The Bull Inn, steps from Paignton Beach, offers hearty cooked-to-order breakfasts to fuel beach days or cycling. Enjoy in-room WiFi to stay connected, and unwind in the cozy bar and restaurant after exploring the area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
Travel crib
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
Travel crib
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
Travel crib
Highchair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
High St, Totnes, England, TQ9 5SN

What's nearby

  • Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Totnes Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Totnes Elizabethan House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dartmoor National Park - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Royal Seven Stars Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Horse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bull Inn

Hotel near Paignton Zoo
Located close to Paignton Beach, The Bull Inn provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Smoke-free premises and bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bull Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and bathtubs
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

the bull inn Hotel
the bull inn Totnes
the bull inn Hotel Totnes

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bull Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Bull Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bull Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bull Inn located?

Situated in Totnes, this hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Paignton Zoo and within 12 mi (20 km) of Paignton Beach and Princess Theatre. Meadfoot Beach and Babbacombe Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km). Totnes Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the vintage feel and the green practices of the inn. The staff were all welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here 2-3x per year as not only is The Bull one of the finest pub restaurants in England but the rooms are comfy with several dog-friendly. We find the price point to be excellent value.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place but busy

The place is cosy and have good staff, but due to the many external guests in the restaurant, we felt rather busy, at choose to have dinner and lunch in other restaurants. Could have been fine to be asked whether we would like to reserve table for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was fantastic, staff were super friendly and overall ambience was very cosy and welcoming. I loved the focus on organic produce and sustainable living at the Inn. Would highly recommend the Bull Inn for any visit to Totnes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing beats The Bull / incredible food, ethically sourced including great breakfast options. Rooms are comfy and a couple of them allow dogs. Staff are never short of exceptional. Plenty of other great food locations nearby for variety. However once you eat at The Bull once you will be back time and time again. It’s is that good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful stay can highly recommend the atmosphere, the food, the staff absolutely delightful we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building. All in room items ethically sourced. However, I thought The Bull was expensive for rooms above a pub. There was the smell of food cooking and I could hear the hand dryer from the pub loo from the room. I could also only open one window out of two and that was also overlooked by the room next door's balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Enjoyable short stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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