Location: Totnes
Top Things to do in Totnes
Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Totnes, England
Totnes (/ˈtɒtnɪs/ or /tɒtˈnɛs/) is a market town and civil parish at the head of the estuary of the River Dart in Devon, England within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is about 22 miles (35 km) south-west of Exeter and is the administrative centre of the South Hams District Council.
Restaurants in Totnes
1. South Hams
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By JaneP855 - Northampton, United Kingdom
This could be my favourite corner of the world. Where could be more perfect for rock pooling than Hope Cove? And Salcombe... messing about in boats, people watching and eating the best ice cream...
2. Canoe Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 111 reviews
Guided river adventures on the River Dart Estuary, one of England's most beautiful rivers. Hire your own 8 or 12-seat 'Longbow' canoe, or join a 'by-the-seat' specials trip. Adventures normally begin at the Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay, and Stoke Gabriel, between the historic towns of Dartmouth and Totnes - with pubs, secret places, campfires, shipwrecks, wildlife and stories along the way. Ideal for groups of all ages and abilities - private parties; club trips; team-building; hen, stag and birthdays; youth development and study trips; pub-to-pub; wine tasting, and evening paddles. Trips are scheduled round the tide so times change daily and booking is essential. Beautiful River. Big Canoes. Great Fun.
3. The Timehouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 481 reviews
The Timehouse is due to re-open 21 June 2021 subject to the Covid situation. Check here and elsewhere online for updates.
4. Be You Spa & Gym at Beyond Escapes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By daleo402 - Devon, United Kingdom
Went for a day spa for my wife’s birthday. This place is a gem in the middle of nowhere. Nicely tucked away from the busy towns. Beautifully laid out in the rolling hills of Devon. The amenities were fantastic! I have never had a massage before being very ticklish but the staff were very kind and gentle. Steph was very professional and truly fantastic in what she does. My wife had a facial and Sophie made her feel really special. She was equally professional and very good at what she does. Out afternoon tea was absolutely scrumptous. We werent keen on the salmon sandwich but everything else was ace! We are already planning on our next visit! Keep up the good work guys. Thank you.
5. Devon Gin School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Established in 2013 Devon Distillery started by being the only Grappa Producers in the UK. Since then Devon Distillery has grown in its produce and offerings and in 2018 launched the Devon Gin School, where you can use your inGinuinty to create your own bespoke gin!
Reviewed By catherineb721 - Southampton, United Kingdom
A brilliant day at Gin school, learnt a lot and well worth the visit. Mowenna was very informative and kept us on the straight and narrow. Take a taxi and do not drive, they offer Gin tasters and you need to try.
6. Berry Pomeroy Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 411 reviews
Tucked away in a deep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin with a colourful history of intrigue. Within the 15th-century defences of the Pomeroy family castle, looms the dramatic ruined shell of its successor, the great Elizabethan mansion of the Seymours. Begun in around 1560 and ambitiously enlarged from around 1600, their mansion was intended to become the most spectacular house in Devon, a match for Longleat and Audley End. Never completed, and abandoned by 1700, it became the focus of blood-curdling ghost stories, recounted in the audio tour. The location of the castle makes it ideal for walkers who can explore the nearby beautiful woodland or you can enjoy a light lunch, home made cake or restorative cup of tea in the cafe. Within a short drive are Totnes Castle and Dartmouth Castle, making it an ideal day out for families.
Reviewed By 236traceya - Havant, United Kingdom
A scenic & peaceful area with the stunning ruins of the famously haunted Berry Pomeroy Castle that is steeped in a turbulent & colourful history between the Pomeroy & Seymour families, that is lovingly maintained by the English Heritage Society, there is a small on-site cafe & a limited amount of parking in the carpark nearby that has some marked disabled bays, but be careful of the narrow bendy lanes to get there, as I found it quite dangerous with people driving far too fast in the opposite direction when the roads were muddy & the sun was glaring, nevertheless it was well worth the visit, just don't forget to book online before visiting.
7. Church House Inn, Harberton
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By 78marki
Staying nearby, we stumbled upon this lovely 13th century pub. Sunday lunch was absolutely fantastic. Very nice local beef, with perfectly cooked veg, roast potatoes and Yorkshire puds, all topped off with some of the tastiest gravy we’ve had. A lovely collection of parsnip crisps lifted these lunches above your everyday Sunday lunch. Vegetarian, vegan options were also available on the menu. Staff were very friendly, easy going and attentive to our group. Only minor let down is the toilets, but these are just about to be fully refurbished. Can’t recommend enough.
8. The Pig & Whistle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Mine64 - London, United Kingdom
We were staying locally for the week, and decided to try this place as a result of the pre-lockdown reviews. Well, I can say that we were so pleased that we did!! We must've passed this place hundreds of times during holidays in the area 15-20 years ago, but for some reason never went in. Inside it's a cosy traditional country pub, and the menu offering is very extensive. I opted for the Pork Belly, and my wife had the Cajun Chicken, and both were sublime. We agreed that this was probably the best meal we had all week. Portion sizings were generous, the staff accomodated my requests to pick and mix additional items from the specials board, and the service was excellent. The young waitress actually came from London too, having now settled in Totnes, and she was delightful. We would absolutely recommend the Pig & Whistle!
9. Totnes Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 671gillianc
"so you like cinema" a friend said to me, "let's go tonight". We had gone to see a recent release. I was so taken back by what i saw. tickets had been paid for by my friend so we walked into the auditorium, in front of me where tables and chairs set out, sofas and even a chaise lounge and in front of us a beautiful Art Deco shaped bar just in front of the cinema screen. We got drinks then decided to go up to the balcony seats to wait for the film to start. Really the coolest cinema i have been to. So if you find yourself in the area on a cold night and wonder what to do in Totnes, go and check out their lovely originally laid out auditorium and enjoy a drink and a movie.
10. The Waterman's Arms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 91 reviews
Under New Management since November 2013! A quintessential 17th Century Inn, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, at the bottom of a steep valley next to Bow Creek and bridge. The Inn has been used as a smithy, a brew house, petrol station, a prison and a haunt for the feared press gangs. The area was recorded in the doomsday book. Built in the 17th-century, Waterman's Arms overlooks tinkling Bow Creek, near Tuckenhay. We have fifteen beautiful, well appointed en-suite rooms with large bathrooms and powerful showers in the Annexe and spacious powerful shower rooms in the Inn. Direct dial telephones and free Wi-Fi equipped throughout. With riverside sitting across from the Inn, The Waterman's is the ideal place for a relaxing drink or a delicious meal by the river. We also have newly refurbished sitting to the side of the Inn on the patio. We have two separate dining rooms, on three different levels, seating no more than 35 people in each, they have been recently updated and are now bright, airy and as modern as a 17th century inn can be!
Reviewed By Wanderer781870 - London, United Kingdom
We had the most delicious meal here on our walk and would highly recommend! Home made grub and the loveliest landlord this side of Dublin!
