Totnes Guidebook
Good Food
Our favourite places to eat in the area
Another one of our favourites! Located on the Riverford organic farm just outside Totnes. Great dining experience, the restaurant's focus is on using locally sourced, seasonal, and organic ingredients to create a unique dining experience. The menu changes daily based on ingredient availability and includes vegetarian and meat options, desserts, and organic wines and beers. The restaurant has a rustic atmosphere with communal tables and an open kitchen. It also hosts regular events such as food and wine pairing evenings and farm tours. The restaurant promotes sustainable and ethical farming practices and provides customers with a deeper understanding of the farm and its practices. Booking ahead advised.
121 habitants recommandent
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Another one of our favourites! Located on the Riverford organic farm just outside Totnes. Great dining experience, the restaurant's focus is on using locally sourced, seasonal, and organic ingredients to create a unique dining experience. The menu changes daily based on ingredient availability and includes vegetarian and meat options, desserts, and organic wines and beers. The restaurant has a rustic atmosphere with communal tables and an open kitchen. It also hosts regular events such as food and wine pairing evenings and farm tours. The restaurant promotes sustainable and ethical farming practices and provides customers with a deeper understanding of the farm and its practices. Booking ahead advised.
A favourite of ours (when we have a babysitter! No kids in the evening allowed here). Located on Totnes high street, Gather offers a fine dining experience based on their ethos of using locally and ethically sourced ingredients. Between 6and 7pm they offer the early bird menu of 3 courses for £35 or alternately, Half and Full Tasting menus are served later. Always a treat to eat here
11 habitants recommandent
Gather
50 Fore StA favourite of ours (when we have a babysitter! No kids in the evening allowed here). Located on Totnes high street, Gather offers a fine dining experience based on their ethos of using locally and ethically sourced ingredients. Between 6and 7pm they offer the early bird menu of 3 courses for £35 or alternately, Half and Full Tasting menus are served later. Always a treat to eat here
Organic dining in this former pub that recently had a £1.5m facelift to make it a truly stylish, gourmet experience. Locally and ethically sourced food that's a real treat. On the pricey side.
29 habitants recommandent
The Bull Inn
102 RotherfoldOrganic dining in this former pub that recently had a £1.5m facelift to make it a truly stylish, gourmet experience. Locally and ethically sourced food that's a real treat. On the pricey side.
Lovely Indian Street Food in this relaxed and cool restaurant. Very popular so book ahead
Tamarind Tree 87 High St
Lovely Indian Street Food in this relaxed and cool restaurant. Very popular so book ahead
My favourite coffee in Totnes. Situated on The Plains at the bottom of the high street. Lovely coffee and amazing baked goods. Gourmet sandwiches available too.
65 habitants recommandent
The Curator Cafe & Kitchen
2A The PlainsMy favourite coffee in Totnes. Situated on The Plains at the bottom of the high street. Lovely coffee and amazing baked goods. Gourmet sandwiches available too.
The best bakery in the area, amazing sourdough loaves and the most delicioius pastries and baked goods. Main site is in the Industrial Estate in Dartington, which is a popular hang-out. They have recently opened a pop up store in The Albatross opposite The Bull Inn. Check website for opening times (links not allowed on Airbnb unfortunately)
46 habitants recommandent
The Almond Thief
The best bakery in the area, amazing sourdough loaves and the most delicioius pastries and baked goods. Main site is in the Industrial Estate in Dartington, which is a popular hang-out. They have recently opened a pop up store in The Albatross opposite The Bull Inn. Check website for opening times (links not allowed on Airbnb unfortunately)
Rattery is about a 10 minute drive out of Totnes and the Church House Inn has some very good Pub food. Cut above your standard pub grub fare.
31 habitants recommandent
The Church House Inn
Rattery is about a 10 minute drive out of Totnes and the Church House Inn has some very good Pub food. Cut above your standard pub grub fare.
Very popular pub restaurant with lovely outdoor area in Dartington. Has won many awards and has been serving customers since the year 1320! Good food and booking advised
74 habitants recommandent
The Cott Inn
Cott LaneVery popular pub restaurant with lovely outdoor area in Dartington. Has won many awards and has been serving customers since the year 1320! Good food and booking advised
Popular place at the top end of Totnes High Street with good food and cocktails. Cosy place with good pizzas and good all round meals.
66 habitants recommandent
Rumour wine bar and restaurant
30 High StPopular place at the top end of Totnes High Street with good food and cocktails. Cosy place with good pizzas and good all round meals.
Another place we love, right on the river at Stoke Gabriel, 15 minutes up the road. Lovely breakfasts, brunches and lunches as well evening meals. Truly great place. Crabbing nets available in the cafe and lots of fun to be had crabbing by the reservoir and river. Perfect place ot bring your SUP too or you can hire Kayaks in the summer months. We keep a small inflatable dinghy in the boat yard here and there's few other places we enjoy as much.
27 habitants recommandent
The River Shack, Devon
Another place we love, right on the river at Stoke Gabriel, 15 minutes up the road. Lovely breakfasts, brunches and lunches as well evening meals. Truly great place. Crabbing nets available in the cafe and lots of fun to be had crabbing by the reservoir and river. Perfect place ot bring your SUP too or you can hire Kayaks in the summer months. We keep a small inflatable dinghy in the boat yard here and there's few other places we enjoy as much.
Delphini's Gelato Totnes
5B High StSimply the best ice cream!
Best pizzas in the area. Right next to the New Lion Brewery and playpark, making it pretty much a local's favourite place to be at the weekend
Pizzalogica
Best pizzas in the area. Right next to the New Lion Brewery and playpark, making it pretty much a local's favourite place to be at the weekend
Recently located to a larger premises up in the Narrows (top of Totnes High St). Very cool and popular cafe with excellent coffee and really nice vegan/gf cakes. Outside seating at the back and a little play area for little ones too
25 habitants recommandent
The Hairy Barista
82 High StRecently located to a larger premises up in the Narrows (top of Totnes High St). Very cool and popular cafe with excellent coffee and really nice vegan/gf cakes. Outside seating at the back and a little play area for little ones too
Michelin starred restaurant, apparently the cheapest in the country though still not cheap! Excellent food.
The Elephant Restaurant
Michelin starred restaurant, apparently the cheapest in the country though still not cheap! Excellent food.
Sightseeing
If you're heading out to Dartmoor, this is one of the most popular picnic spots in the summer and its easy to see why. Picture perfect location with fun for children in the river and lovely walks in the woods up to Bellever Tor
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Bellever Forest
If you're heading out to Dartmoor, this is one of the most popular picnic spots in the summer and its easy to see why. Picture perfect location with fun for children in the river and lovely walks in the woods up to Bellever Tor
Further into Dartmoor, this is the famous hundreds year old dwarf oak trees, lovely walk to get there from the car park near Two Bridges Hotel, which is the perfect place to finish the day with excellent Cream Teas and Fine Dining
32 habitants recommandent
Wistman's Wood
Further into Dartmoor, this is the famous hundreds year old dwarf oak trees, lovely walk to get there from the car park near Two Bridges Hotel, which is the perfect place to finish the day with excellent Cream Teas and Fine Dining
Salcombe is a very special place. In the summer it can be mobbed with the well-to-do and there is a reaosn why, lovely views and marina, great shops and amazing restaurants. Definetly worth a visit, beach over the harbour accessible by ferry is great too
Salcombe Harbour, Salcombe, Royaume-Uni
Salcombe is a very special place. In the summer it can be mobbed with the well-to-do and there is a reaosn why, lovely views and marina, great shops and amazing restaurants. Definetly worth a visit, beach over the harbour accessible by ferry is great too
Dartmouth is a great place to visit anytime. Highly recommend a boat trip up the Dart or out to sea. Such a lovely town to stroll through especially on a summers day
Dartmouth Royal Regatta Sailing Week
Priory StreetDartmouth is a great place to visit anytime. Highly recommend a boat trip up the Dart or out to sea. Such a lovely town to stroll through especially on a summers day
Popular harbour town and the seafood the best in the UK. Brixham Crab is famous, try and go when the food festival is on
Brixham Harbour
Popular harbour town and the seafood the best in the UK. Brixham Crab is famous, try and go when the food festival is on
One of the most popular Tors to visit on Dartmoor and probably closest to Totnes. Easy parking, great walks and some lovely pubs and hotel restaurants nearby
Haytor Rocks
One of the most popular Tors to visit on Dartmoor and probably closest to Totnes. Easy parking, great walks and some lovely pubs and hotel restaurants nearby
Lovely Dartmoor village and perfect place to have a Cream Tea (where they invented here?) or start a walk. The Rugglestone Inn nearby is a foodie favourite and The Old Inn in the village is a large but cosy old English pub with great food
Widecombe in the Moor
Lovely Dartmoor village and perfect place to have a Cream Tea (where they invented here?) or start a walk. The Rugglestone Inn nearby is a foodie favourite and The Old Inn in the village is a large but cosy old English pub with great food
Ashburton Antiques Trail
Near to Totnes and great for Antiques with some very fine cafes too
Château de Totnes
Castle StreetJust up the road, a slice of Totnes history
15th Century castle, English Heritage site just up the road in Berry Pomeroy.
35 habitants recommandent
Château de Berry Pomeroy
15th Century castle, English Heritage site just up the road in Berry Pomeroy.
Things to do
Drift
103 High StVinyl lovers paradise. Legendary record shop that is a staple of Totnes
The Dartington Estate is a must if you are in the area. The estate was once owned by progressive philanthropists who cultivated the arts and sustainability. Once home to a famous art school too. There are many exciting events hosted here including concerts, theatre and club nights. The Barn Cinema and Green Table Cafe are also popular. About a 20-30 minute walk from the flat up a decent hill but on-site paid parking available if driving.
22 habitants recommandent
Dartington Trust
The Dartington Estate is a must if you are in the area. The estate was once owned by progressive philanthropists who cultivated the arts and sustainability. Once home to a famous art school too. There are many exciting events hosted here including concerts, theatre and club nights. The Barn Cinema and Green Table Cafe are also popular. About a 20-30 minute walk from the flat up a decent hill but on-site paid parking available if driving.
We love this Cinema. Truly independent, showing mainstream as well as art house films. Seating arrangements make you feel like you are in a jazz club when watching a film, with traditional cinema seating upstairs if preferred. Opens as a cafe on an afternoon, which is also a lovely place to relax.
32 habitants recommandent
Totnes Cinema
27A High StWe love this Cinema. Truly independent, showing mainstream as well as art house films. Seating arrangements make you feel like you are in a jazz club when watching a film, with traditional cinema seating upstairs if preferred. Opens as a cafe on an afternoon, which is also a lovely place to relax.
Agatha Christie's house is a National Trust property and well worth a visit. Situated on the River Dart, it includes wonderful walks and views, perfect day out. Please note, Car park needs to be booked in advance
132 habitants recommandent
Greenway House
Agatha Christie's house is a National Trust property and well worth a visit. Situated on the River Dart, it includes wonderful walks and views, perfect day out. Please note, Car park needs to be booked in advance
Totnes Market runs in the market square towards the top of the high street every Friday and Saturday and it's really a special atmosphere. Expect great food stalls, quirky stalls and colourful characters. Town really does come alive on market days.
Food and Craft Market is held every third Sunday of the month
Totnes Market
Totnes Market runs in the market square towards the top of the high street every Friday and Saturday and it's really a special atmosphere. Expect great food stalls, quirky stalls and colourful characters. Town really does come alive on market days.
Food and Craft Market is held every third Sunday of the month
National Trust property with wonderful gardens. Great for a day out
114 habitants recommandent
National Trust - Maison et jardins Coleton Fishacre
Brownstone RoadNational Trust property with wonderful gardens. Great for a day out
Sharpham House hosts many types of mindfulness retreats and therapeutic practices. Check their website for more details. There is a lovely walking route from Totnes to Sharpham House through a well maintained path through the rolling countryside and parallel to the River Dart. Perfect dog walk and takes about an hour to reach there.
The Sharpham Trust
Sharpham House hosts many types of mindfulness retreats and therapeutic practices. Check their website for more details. There is a lovely walking route from Totnes to Sharpham House through a well maintained path through the rolling countryside and parallel to the River Dart. Perfect dog walk and takes about an hour to reach there.
So much to do on the River Dart but my favourite is to Wild Swim. There are precautions that should be taken, especially after heavy rain so if you are inexperienced it is best not to attempt. A great wild swim spot is located a short walk from the flat and is very popular. If you have a SUP, it is also the perfect place to launch and explore up river towards the Dartington Estate. Search maps for 'Totnes - River Dart landing stage' to find or contact us
Dart, Royaume-Uni
So much to do on the River Dart but my favourite is to Wild Swim. There are precautions that should be taken, especially after heavy rain so if you are inexperienced it is best not to attempt. A great wild swim spot is located a short walk from the flat and is very popular. If you have a SUP, it is also the perfect place to launch and explore up river towards the Dartington Estate. Search maps for 'Totnes - River Dart landing stage' to find or contact us
Nkuku Lifestyle Store and Café
Get the cheap Ferry over from Royal William Yard and visit on a nice day. Lovely grounds with lots to do
144 habitants recommandent
Maison et parc de Mount Edgcumbe
Get the cheap Ferry over from Royal William Yard and visit on a nice day. Lovely grounds with lots to do
Lots of cafes and restaurants and a lovely place to wander round. Get the cheap ferry over to Mount Edgcumbe for a perfect day out
150 habitants recommandent
Royal William Yard
Lots of cafes and restaurants and a lovely place to wander round. Get the cheap ferry over to Mount Edgcumbe for a perfect day out
Lovely and relaxing Spa as part of hotel. Day and evening only tickets available, well worth it for a few hours of relaxation. Can be pricey but look for deals.
Gaia Spa
Colebrook RoadLovely and relaxing Spa as part of hotel. Day and evening only tickets available, well worth it for a few hours of relaxation. Can be pricey but look for deals.
Beaches
One of our favourite beaches. National Trust car park means free parking for members and it’s right next to beach. Great for kids as there are no waves and when tide is low, there’s hours of fun to be had on the rock pools. Beach side cafe is wonderful too with great food including amazing seafood in a perfect location. Go late and then have dinner at the cafe on the outdoor picnic benches
34 habitants recommandent
National Trust - South Milton Sands
One of our favourite beaches. National Trust car park means free parking for members and it’s right next to beach. Great for kids as there are no waves and when tide is low, there’s hours of fun to be had on the rock pools. Beach side cafe is wonderful too with great food including amazing seafood in a perfect location. Go late and then have dinner at the cafe on the outdoor picnic benches
One of the best (and only) locations on south Devon coast for surfing. Popular beach with cool food carts by the car park and toilet facilities. Only 25 minutes from Totnes (watch for lengthy queues in the summer down the final single track road!)
183 habitants recommandent
Bantham Beach
One of the best (and only) locations on south Devon coast for surfing. Popular beach with cool food carts by the car park and toilet facilities. Only 25 minutes from Totnes (watch for lengthy queues in the summer down the final single track road!)
Lovely pebble beach with great cafe. Mind the narrow routes on the way (though that applies to most south Devon beaches!)
183 habitants recommandent
Plages de Blackpool
Lovely pebble beach with great cafe. Mind the narrow routes on the way (though that applies to most south Devon beaches!)
Right near Bantham. Great for families and surfing. Feels busy when tide is high and weather good as beach gets quite small
50 habitants recommandent
Bigbury Beach
Right near Bantham. Great for families and surfing. Feels busy when tide is high and weather good as beach gets quite small
Another great beach and this has the very popular School House cafe by the car park with excellent food options
55 habitants recommandent
Mothecombe Beach
Another great beach and this has the very popular School House cafe by the car park with excellent food options
One of the closest beaches to Totnes. Classic British Seaside resort style beach with lots of fun activities nearby
56 habitants recommandent
Goodrington Sands
One of the closest beaches to Totnes. Classic British Seaside resort style beach with lots of fun activities nearby
Pubs
Great pub open late with lots of craft beers. Upstairs is the Barrell House that usually has a club night on most weekends
31 habitants recommandent
Totnes Brewing Company
59a High StGreat pub open late with lots of craft beers. Upstairs is the Barrell House that usually has a club night on most weekends
Bay Horse Totnes
Classic British Pub with lots of live music nights and a fantastic beer garden
A favourite of most locals, situated in Dartington. This is a brewery that sells its own beer as well as from other local breweries. Host many club nights and the bar is great. Playpark outside by its beer garden which is why its the absolute best meeting place for any parent in the area!
(Note: This is now called ‘Things Happen Here’ as New Lion Brewery are closing down operations I believe)
11 habitants recommandent
The New Lion Brewery
A favourite of most locals, situated in Dartington. This is a brewery that sells its own beer as well as from other local breweries. Host many club nights and the bar is great. Playpark outside by its beer garden which is why its the absolute best meeting place for any parent in the area!
(Note: This is now called ‘Things Happen Here’ as New Lion Brewery are closing down operations I believe)
Classic cosy pub just over the bridge with great local ales. Drinkers pub with a friendly atmosphere
The Albert Inn Bridgetown Brewery
32 BridgetownClassic cosy pub just over the bridge with great local ales. Drinkers pub with a friendly atmosphere
Good pub for watching the football and other sports. Classic pub grub and fairly large with good outdoor seating. Can get more rowdy at weekends
The Dartmouth Inn
Good pub for watching the football and other sports. Classic pub grub and fairly large with good outdoor seating. Can get more rowdy at weekends
Things to do with Children
Parc environnemental du zoo de Paignton
Totnes RoadSplashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadParc à thème familial de Woodlands
A3122My young children love being able to pet the farmyard animals. Can be expensive but look for vouchers in local chip shop or pubs.
95 habitants recommandent
Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanMy young children love being able to pet the farmyard animals. Can be expensive but look for vouchers in local chip shop or pubs.
Loads of activities in the summer months including tree surfing, canoeing as well as great water based activities and childrens park. Lots of free play equipment too. Lovely location on Dartmoor
59 habitants recommandent
River Dart Country Park
Loads of activities in the summer months including tree surfing, canoeing as well as great water based activities and childrens park. Lots of free play equipment too. Lovely location on Dartmoor
The Box
Tavistock PlaceFree museum in the City
Steam train trip that can be combined with a boat up the Dart to Dartmouth. Look for special events
57 habitants recommandent
Gare de South Devon Railway
Dartbridge RoadSteam train trip that can be combined with a boat up the Dart to Dartmouth. Look for special events
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueKents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham RdLovely park thats perfect if you have bikes (bike rental on site too), lots of bike tracks with varying difficulties
88 habitants recommandent
Parc forestier de Haldon (Foresterie Angleterre)
Bullers HillLovely park thats perfect if you have bikes (bike rental on site too), lots of bike tracks with varying difficulties
Large theme park near Exeter with lots to do
175 habitants recommandent
Parc d'attractions et complexe hôtelier Crealy
Sidmouth RoadLarge theme park near Exeter with lots to do
Swimming pool with a slide and wave machine (Weekends and holidays only). Small soft play in the cafe too.
9 habitants recommandent
Waves Leisure Pool
Chestnut AvenueSwimming pool with a slide and wave machine (Weekends and holidays only). Small soft play in the cafe too.
Quite a distance with a small selection of rides for children but the beaches on nearby Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve are lovely so over all a good day out.
Funder Park
Quite a distance with a small selection of rides for children but the beaches on nearby Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve are lovely so over all a good day out.
Check the website as Dartington Estate regularly put on great events for children. Great walks, cafe, pub and gardens. Also park at Dartington (paid) and walk down to River for amazing river swimming spots in beautiful countryside location. Take a picnic!
Dartington Hall Estate via Dartington Lane
Check the website as Dartington Estate regularly put on great events for children. Great walks, cafe, pub and gardens. Also park at Dartington (paid) and walk down to River for amazing river swimming spots in beautiful countryside location. Take a picnic!
Free to get in and worth a look around. Nice cafe with outdoor play park means you can while away a few hours. Make sure to watch the live glass blowing too
House Of Marbles
Free to get in and worth a look around. Nice cafe with outdoor play park means you can while away a few hours. Make sure to watch the live glass blowing too