About this property
Nestled in the village of Dartington between the Dartmoor National Park and the spectacular South Devon coastline, The Cott Inn has been serving since the 1300’s. One of the oldest thatched inns in Britain, the inn has modern en suite bedrooms upstairs and a rustic pub atmosphere downstairs. Each bedroom comes with Freeview TV and free Wi-Fi, and feature original wooden beamed ceilings. The light and airy rooms have a boutique style, and all come with complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Cott Inn has a picturesque garden with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees and shrubs. There is live music played in the bar every Sunday, where guests can enjoy a range of drinks as well as daily food specials prepared using locally-sourced produce. Just a mile from Totnes and Totnes Castle, the Cott Inn also has Dainton Park Golf Club 5 miles away and is a 20-minute drive from Torquay.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Christine
United Kingdom
“Quirky but still with all original features, rooms well designed, very comfortable bed Staff incredibly friendly & passionate about all aspects of their work. Dog friendly & delicious food!!” - Roberta
United Kingdom
“This is a fascinating historic building. We had a splendid room with a delicious breakfast. The staff were delightful, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay enormously.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Very well-appointed room in spite of the challenges through being such an old building. Excellent dinner and breakfast. Very welcoming staff.” - Venetia
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, friendly staff, clean modern room, my favourite place to stay in Totnes” - Dylan
Japan
“Very cozy and the service was amazing they really made us feel at home.” - Emily
United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful stay at The Cott. Anton and co went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The room was very comfortable, with a good-sized bed. It's a perfect location for visiting Totnes and the surrounding area. Breakfast was excellent...” - Roger
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, really good food, lovely old building, made to feel very welcome” - Brian
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was freshly cooked, (not kept warm in containers) and was delicious.” - Eve
Australia
“Very friendly people. Delicious food. A very relaxing and happy time. Thank you!” - Aylish
United Kingdom
“The accommodation was idylllic. Above all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Great value for money and a delicious breakfast”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Mediterranean • Local • International • European
- Dietary optionsKosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



