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
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (5)
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Outdoor tennis court
Multilingual staff
Playground
Feel at home (4)
Playground on site
Flat-panel TV
Free self parking
Kids' menu
The current price is CNY926
CNY926
CNY1,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Room options
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Woodlands Family Theme Park - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Paignton Zoo - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
Royal Naval College - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
Paignton Beach - 20 min drive - 17.6 km
Blackpool Sands - 22 min drive - 20.7 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive
Totnes Station - 10 min drive
Staverton Station - 16 min drive
Paignton Station - 26 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
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 travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Irish, Italian
More about this property
VISIBILITY
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 onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling 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
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Electric kettle
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Fees & policies
Policies
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 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?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Watermans Arms?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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The Watermans Arms Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Food
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Room
Family friendly
Beer garden
River
Parking
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, superb, and 5-star quality. (16 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
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
Peter, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 10, 2025
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
Amanda, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 19, 2025
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
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 30, 2025
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
Glynn, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 23, 2024
We love staying here
This is an amazing place - beautiful situation, wonderful food, wonderful service, great family rooms
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2024
Comfortable bed lovely position friendly staff
Excellent food
H B
H B, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 10, 2024
Lovely location, delightful staff and comfortable rooms. Our second stay!
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 14, 2023
Friendly family run inn in a beautiful setting with an excellent breakfast
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 13, 2024
Lovely location very nice room friendly and helpful family running pub
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 5, 2025
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
joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 11, 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
10/10 Excellent
Dec 18, 2024
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
Alison, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 31, 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
10/10 Excellent
Apr 29, 2023
Comfortable accommodation
Very pleasant stay at this quaint local inn.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 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
10/10 Excellent
Feb 12, 2025
Super service
Travelling alone for business can sometimes be uncomfortable but the great service here made me feel relaxed and at ease
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 20, 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
10/10 Excellent
Mar 16, 2025
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
Barry, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 27, 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
10/10 Excellent
May 17, 2025
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
Valerie, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 4, 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
Clive
Clive, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 25, 2023
Everyone should go there.
Friendly family run business in a beautiful setting. Excellent food and service. Good clean rooms and easy parking.
Jeff
Jeff, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 8, 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
8/10 Good
Sep 13, 2024
Breakfast was superb service excellent
The bedroom was very cold
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 25, 2023
Watermans Arms
Beautiful location, excellent friendly service and delicious breakfast