Goodrington Sands Beach - 21 min drive - 11.0 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
Totnes Steamer Quay - 9 min drive
Bay Horse Inn - 6 min drive
The Dartmouth Inn - 7 min drive
The Curator Cafe - 7 min drive
About this property
The Watermans Arms
Property highlights
Take advantage of a playground, a bar, and a restaurant at The Watermans 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
Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Wardrobes/closets and electric kettles
Languages
English, Irish, Italian
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
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Policies
Check-in
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Property is also known as
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The Watermans Arms Bed & breakfast
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Watermans Arms pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Watermans Arms?
Self parking is free at this property.
Where is The Watermans Arms located?
Situated in Totnes, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Historic Buildings, Sharpham Wine & Cheese, and Berry Pomeroy. Totnes Castle is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
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The Watermans Arms Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 221 reviews
10 - Excellent
115
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 221 reviews
8 - Good
71
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 221 reviews
6 - Okay
25
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 221 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 221 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Superb accommodation in an old Inn.
Wonderful location.
Will definitely recommend to persons looking for a quiet, relaxed and authentic stay in the countryside.
David
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
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!
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
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.
paul
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
This is an amazing place - beautiful situation, wonderful food, wonderful service, great family rooms
Fiona
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Comfortable bed lovely position friendly staff
Excellent food
H B
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
Lovely location, delightful staff and comfortable rooms. Our second stay!
Christine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10
Lovely location very nice room friendly and helpful family running pub
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10
Friendly family run inn in a beautiful setting with an excellent breakfast
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
We had a very relaxing stay, the food was excellent and the staff were really friendly. We will definitely make a return journey.
Kay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Really lovely location, friendly staff and beautiful room. The food is reasonably priced and very tasty.
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
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.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
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.
Valerie
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Travelling alone for business can sometimes be uncomfortable but the great service here made me feel relaxed and at ease
Hannah
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
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
Barry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Stayed for a couple of nights over August bank holiday (with our dog). Great pub grub, lovely staff and spacious room.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Lovely old building full of charm but modern fittings very well heated, clean,comfortable,quiet and excellent breakfast ten out of ten.
nigel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
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.
Austen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Beautiful tables next to river Dart.
Cosy pub.
Rooms clean and staff very helpful.
Dr C M
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
Very pleasant stay at this quaint local inn.
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Breakfast was superb service excellent
The bedroom was very cold
John
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10
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 traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
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
Clive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
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