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 31 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterman's Arms on 3 Nov, 2025 start from S$196.66, including 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 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Totnes Castle. Woodlands Family Theme Park and South Devon are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Waterman's Arms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

15 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Food was excellent and lots of choice. Staff were friendly and nothing too much trouble An excellent stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

14 Aug, 2025

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

25 May, 2025

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

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

9 Jun, 2025

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

joseph

5 Aug, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 Jun, 2024

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

Lovely location very nice room friendly and helpful family running pub

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

11 Oct, 2024

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

31 Aug, 2024

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

Great spot

Stayed for a couple of nights over August bank holiday (with our dog). Great pub grub, lovely staff and spacious room.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

4 Jan, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

29 Jun, 2024

Really welcoming, lovely food, great nights sleep, absolutely beautiful setting. Will be back . Thank you

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

16 Jul, 2024

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

Absolutely wonderful stay. Warm welcome from the friendly family run establishment. We had 2 days of complete peace and calm. Food was great and breakfast sublime. Sitting on the garden terrace was a real treat listening to the babbling brook and sounds of the wildlife. Definitely one for those who want to slow down and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gillian

19 Aug, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful setting by the river, but everything else was terrible! Filthy dirty and untidy reception desk (photo available) ,sticky floors and surfaces throughout upstairs and down, Musty smelling bedroom with view from window of stacked rubbish, scaffolding structure? and generally a neglected outlook which was the theme throughout the premises inside and out - neglect and unclean. An alternative room was offered with views of the river, but again was musty smelling and we were told that if we chose that room it was above the front door of the bar below so potentially would be banging shut throughout the evening. Not ideal. I couldn’t access the internet or get a phone signal which apparently was available although I tried and it didn’t work at all, as was discussed with the person at the bar who was not at all helpful. The ‘Reception’ person booking us in, was very abrupt in fact stating she was too busy and was serving in the bar as they couldn’t afford a receptionist… We weren’t prepared to stay somewhere so dirty so walked away and had to locate another place to stay subsequently No refund, part or otherwise has been given and no apology was offered. It is nothing like what is advertised , we have stayed in many places but never experienced anywhere as awful as this place! I find it hard to believe all the positive feedback left….based on our experience.

Reception desk, not the most welcoming. Dirty and untidy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

23 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This B&B is in a really stunning spot, with a lovely beer garden out front. Was very serene. Check in, check out and service was always efficient and good. Breakfast was good maybe 7/10 but again the service in the breakfast room was great. The room itself was nice, very clean and using large bottles of soap etc is more sustaianble than miniatures. The shower was quite difficult to get the right temperature and the walls are a little thin.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

suzanne

19 Aug, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Nice stay in a beautiful location but frlt accomodation needed a bit of TLC. Staff very nice but no one around when we arrived to check us in and we waited in the empty bar for 15 mins. Likewise coming down for breakfast and check out there was no one around. Rooms were clean but were very dated and areas felt like they needed a good clean. Our room was ok but smelt like someone had been smoking in it. Wifi was dreadful. It disconnected around 8pm so we couldnt use phone or watch TV. Didnt come back on. Wifi only worked in bar area. Food was really lovely though. Tea and coffee in room was nice. There were bathrobes but i wouldnt want to wear them.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

10 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Nette Bedienung, Zimmer ausreichend groß, Sauber, leider sehr hellhörig. Frühstücksauswahl; schöne Terrasse am Bach. Gebäude mit Zimmern muffig. Ì

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

10 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

30 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Lovely situation but scruffy grounds, could do with a tidy up. No complaints about delux room on inside,very clean & comfortable, even thought to put summer duvet on bed, which had a comfortable memory foam mattress. However extractor not working in bathroom & would have preferred a walk in shower, but not given the choice. BUT pub’s outside covered terrace was hard up against the window of these first floor rooms with people eating, drinking & smoking & children playing table tennis (even at 8.30 am) so unable to move around in room unless fully dressed or to have the window open (in summer) unless prepared to put up with the noise & smell of smoke. This is not suitable for a delux room at £185 a night! Also no view due to the obstruction, see photo. The food was very good, but small eating areas & very crowded due to a 2 for 1 offer on pizzas. Not suitable for a restaurant type meal. Overall disappointed. Would not come again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

17 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

12 May, 2025

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

Superb accommodation in an old Inn. Wonderful location. Will definitely recommend to persons looking for a quiet, relaxed and authentic stay in the countryside.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

10 May, 2025

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Glynn

30 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzannah

26 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunny and by the river!

What a superb location and setting! A delightful place. On arrival I was shown to my room and informed about meal times. The service at dinner was great, I was warmly welcomed. Unfortunately, in the room next to mine, there was a snorer- all night I was unable to sleep properly. This was very unfortunate as I had a physically demanding day ahead. All in all I would recommend this place and would like to visit again, next time, bring the dogs!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

19 Apr, 2025

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

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!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

18 Apr, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Was a pleasant stay , the room was comfortable but just needed a spruce up a few cobwebs here and there ,the room we had was next to a seating area straight outside window ,so could probably be noisy in the warmer months as people would drink outside more ,also had to keep curtains closed for privacy,the staff were excellent and breakfast nice but only served from 8-30 till 9-45am so if you wanted a early start you might be disappointed,had meal in restaurant was very nice but not a big choice

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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