The Watermans Arms, in a picturesque setting, has multilingual staff who make everyone feel welcome. Visitors enjoy WiFi in public areas, meals at the restaurant, karaoke nights, and the outdoor tennis court.
Totnes is home to The Waterman's Arms. Totnes Castle and Palace Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Paignton Ferry Terminal and Cayman Golf. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Paignton Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking. Visit our Totnes travel guide
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Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Waterman's Arms pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Waterman's Arms?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterman's Arms on 9 Mar 2026 start from ฿4,067, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Waterman's Arms?
Self-parking is free at this property.
Where is The Waterman's Arms located?
Situated in Totnes, this bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Totnes Castle and within 9 miles (15 km) of Woodlands Family Theme Park and South Devon. Paignton Zoo and Royal Naval College are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Reviews
The Waterman's Arms Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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
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.
Superb accommodation in an old Inn.
Wonderful location.
Will definitely recommend to persons looking for a quiet, relaxed and authentic stay in the countryside.
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.
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!
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,
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.
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.
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
8/10 Good
Annie
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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.
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.
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
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