See all properties

The Great Grubb

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near Totnes Castle

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Great Grubb

Garden
R7 Double En suite Room (Pet friendly)
Garden
Point of interest
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
Fallowfields, Plymouth Road, Totnes, England, TQ9 5LX
  • Place, Totnes Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Totnes Elizabethan House Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for R1 Single En-suite Room

A bedroom with a single bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

R1 Single En-suite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

A bed with a floral duvet, a purple pillow, and a wall-mounted artwork of a rabbit.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for R5 Double En-suite Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a red lamp, a window with a view of buildings, and a wall-mounted picture.

R5 Double En-suite Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for R4 Double En-suite Room (Pet friendly)

R4 Double En-suite Room (Pet friendly)

R4 Double En-suite Room (Pet friendly)

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for R7 Double En suite Room (Pet friendly)

R7 Double En suite Room (Pet friendly)

R7 Double En suite Room (Pet friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Totnes

Totnes retreat .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Totnes Castle and 6 miles (10 km) of Paignton Zoo with a stay here. Goodrington Sands Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Babbacombe Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
View more B&B in TotnesOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Totnes Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Totnes Elizabethan House Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 29 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 36 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 13 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Silver Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Totnes Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Great Grubb

4-star B&B near Totnes Castle
As a guest of The Great Grubb, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Totnes bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Great Grubb offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Totnes bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

View from property
The Waterman's Arms
Totnes
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Tennis court
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 271 reviews
The price is CA $182
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
The Waterman's Arms

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 21 and January 3.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Great Grubb Hotel Totnes
Great Grubb Hotel
Great Grubb Totnes
Great Grubb
The Great Grubb Bed And Breakfast Totnes, Devon
Great Grubb B&B Totnes
Great Grubb B&B
The Great Grubb Bed And Breakfast Totnes
The Great Grubb Totnes
The Great Grubb Bed & breakfast
The Great Grubb Bed & breakfast Totnes

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Great Grubb to the airport?

The Great Grubb is 35.3 mi (47-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Great Grubb have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Great Grubb.

How close is The Great Grubb to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 7.2 mi (23-min drive) from Goodrington Sands Beach and 11 mi (21-min drive) from Babbacombe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Great Grubb offer free breakfast?

The Great Grubb does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Great Grubb?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Great Grubb?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Great Grubb?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Great Grubb have a pool?

The Great Grubb does not have a pool.

Does The Great Grubb have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Great Grubb to downtown Totnes?

The Great Grubb is 0.6 mi away from Totnes.

The Great Grubb Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly B&B within easy walking distance of Totnes. Staff very helpful and room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Izzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable room on the ground floor with a tasty breakfast served by the friendly & understanding owner on the first floor in the breakfast room/ conservatory area. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was run by a delightful lady and her young assistant Emma. The breakfasts were good The location convenient for the interesting town of Totnes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at The Great Grubb! The host was very accommodating and I appreciated her flexibility!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Enjoyed my stay

I really enjoyed the hospitality offered by the couple. Its a nice small B&B, comfy and friendly, 10 minutes walk from totnes high street
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication. Room was spotless and warm for my arrival. Oat milk provided, so I could enjoy a cup of tea! Lovely bathroom, bed is super comfortable and I slept really well. Quiet location only a 15 minute walk from the centre of Totnes. Would definitely stay ahain on a future visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Friendly owner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Very welcoming and comfortable

A lovely welcome and a really comfortable stay. On site parking a real bonus. Great breakfast selection. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property just outside the town centre. Comfortable on suite room. The host is friendly and helpful. Breakfast in the sun lounge is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable stay. Staff stayed in touch although we didnot meet them personally but were available if we needed anything. Amenities were adequate. Please clean the sign at the ringside!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Walking distance to Totnes centre

Booking was easy, directions were spot on and great welcome when I arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was excellent right outside room 7 . Text messages with welcome and instructions great. Clean room ,comfy bed and underfloor heating . Lovely owner was always on hand and we had a brilliant stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

One night business stay

Excellent small family run B&B , clean and comfortable, great shower and comfortable bed, breakfast was supposed to be at 8am , but as I was on business, o asked if I could have an earlier breakfast, which the owner did me an earlier breakfast , thank you đź‘Ź
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room lovely and real coffee a treat. breakfast catered for veggie needs and oat milk etc. parking. short walk town. very informative had meal at resturant recommended. very friendly people would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Very friendly

This is run by the nicest, friendly people you could wish to meet. Nothing was too much trouble. We will certainly go back to the Great Grubb soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Cleanliness

A bed and no breakfast

After I arrived I was informed that my payment did not cover breakfast. This came as a shock and left me disappointed. It spoiled my stay. Room was clean and comfortable but tired. Parking was good. Access to town centre was good. Host was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Awful would nt recommend this property to anyone including the dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely room, breakfast was enjoyable and I felt well looked after. I was disappointed though that I was unable to watch TV as was told there was something wrong with the remote control. They were unable to rectify this during my 3 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful warm welcome from John when we arrived. Lovely garden to sit in. Not only were the breakfasts great but we were welcomed back from our day out with home baked cake. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

Fabulous B&B

Nothing was too much trouble and breakfast is fantastic with lots of choice. We had a quiet room at the back but it is very cramped, my only reason for not giving 5 for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd certainly stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Why wouldn’t you stay here? Recommend.

Lovely hosts, comfortable room and fantastic breakfast (only gripe 9pm latest serving) - the accommodation is walking distance from anything we needed (no more than 20 mins). I would certainly return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night recently. The team at the Great Grubb are great, very welcoming and hospitable. Lovely breakfast and a nice garden to admire as we ate :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent. Our room was big enough with room for storage. Bathroom was clean, shower was always hot. Breakfast was cooked to order and excellent choice, quantity and quality. Walk into Totnes was 10 mins to the edge of the town and 20 mins into the middle. Friendly hosts and highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021