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The Waterman's Arms

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Visitors frequently praise the Waterman's Arms for its friendly and welcoming staff, good food, and lovely riverside location. Some guests note that while the pub itself is great, the rural country lanes leading to it can be a bit challenging to navigate.

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Address
Bow Bridge, Ashprington, Totnes TQ9 7EG, UK
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Phone
01803 732214
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Website
www.the-watermans-arms.co.uk

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About this place The Waterman's Arms

The Waterman's Arms is a country pub with rooms at Bow Bridge, near Ashprington, about 4 km south of Totnes. It is a mainstream pub, not a gay venue, and it suits people who want a rural base in the Dart valley rather than a room in town. Google rates it 4.5 from about 660 reviews. Its own website was not reachable when we checked in November 2026, so confirm room availability and food times by phone (01803 732214) before you travel. Without a car, Totnes is a taxi ride away; the lanes are narrow and unlit at night.

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Reservation required Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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4.5
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663 reviews

Based on 663 Google reviews.

Pip Tait Jul 2026
★★★★★

Had a great lunch here , lovely staff. Caesar salad was really good nice croutons anchovies, moist chicken and nice dressing

David G Jul 2026
★★★★★

The Watermans Arms is a great place to stay. The welcome, the food, the accommodation were all really good. Four of us stayed here prior to catching the Plymouth ferry to Santander. Recommended!

N T Jul 2026
★★★★★

Didn’t stay the night but always pop down for a drink by the river when visiting Totnes. Very welcoming pub and the staff are friendly.

Karl Cocklin Jul 2026
★★★★★

Lovely venue, great staff, good food, well worth a visit if you are in the area.... Thank you for making us SO welcome..👍

Ray Jones Jul 2026
★★★★★

We stayed for a week. Outstanding! 4 stars for location only because there's country lanes to navigate to the place. You have a choice of 2 country lanes: one is wider than the other. Don't let the lanes put you off visiting! The pub itself is lovely, as are the staff: welcoming and friendly. One day, my health conditions prevented me from having breakfast. Staff said if I needed anything, to just ask. Later that day, they enquired how I was (I've never experienced this with other places we stayed at). 3 places to eat/drink: inside, undercover outside and across a quite road, right next to a lovely stream (see attached photos). Stream was shallow, but still watch little ones! Food served was breakfast (for guests staying at the place), dinner and evening times. Good size portions and very hot. Food was a little limited for vegetarians but I managed ok. The bed was comfy, room service was spot on. Our room was spacious. Despite it being a pub, it was so relaxing and quiet all of the time. We would stay again.

Steve C Jul 2026
★★★★☆

Lovely riverside rural pub, food is decent but not quite worthy of 5 stars, front of house guys on point, friendly and accomodating. We only stopped off for food and didn't stay over.

Jordan Sayers Jul 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 13 November 2026

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