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The Waterman's Arms

3.5 star property
Totnes B&B with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located in a picturesque setting, The Watermans Arms offers a warm welcome with WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, sing your heart out at karaoke night or challenge friends to an outdoor tennis match. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Multilingual staff
  • Playground
The current price is CNY903
CNY1,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026

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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 - 1.8 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Royal Naval College - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 23 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Princess Theatre - 23 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 57 min drive
  • Totnes Station - 14 min drive
  • Staverton Station - 20 min drive
  • Ivybridge Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Seven Stars Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Waterman's Arms

The Waterman's Arms is a great choice for a stay in Totnes. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Early check-in subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Playground

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

Food and drink

  • Highchair

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Waterman's Arms?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Waterman's Arms?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What is there to do at The Waterman's Arms and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

Are there restaurants at or near The Waterman's Arms?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

The Waterman's Arms Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, superb, and 5-star quality. (16 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Food
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Room
Family friendly
River
Parking
Beer garden

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Jodie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Food was excellent and lots of choice. Staff were friendly and nothing too much trouble An excellent stay
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
john, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Peter, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Arthur, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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 need’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,
Georgia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Glynn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lindsay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We love staying here

This is an amazing place - beautiful situation, wonderful food, wonderful service, great family rooms
Fiona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed lovely position friendly staff Excellent food
H B, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely location, delightful staff and comfortable rooms. Our second stay!
Christine, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly family run inn in a beautiful setting with an excellent breakfast
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really lovely place to stay for a night . Great location . Good breakfast,I’m not so keen on most being fried . The sausages are frozen 8’s. Not my taste. Staff very friendly and efficient. A lovely traditional pub and served us a fabulous Irish coffee.
Annie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely location very nice room friendly and helpful family running pub
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a very relaxing stay, the food was excellent and the staff were really friendly. We will definitely make a return journey.
Kay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent riverside, country inn, friendly staff.

Really lovely location, friendly staff and beautiful room. The food is reasonably priced and very tasty.
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip