Your Complete Guide to Totnes

Moor to sea, market town, magnificently individual — unlike anywhere else in Devon.

Totnes is unlike anywhere else in Devon — and quite possibly anywhere else in England. Set halfway between Dartmoor and the sea on the banks of the River Dart, this ancient market town has an international reputation for its fiercely independent spirit, extraordinary food scene, brilliant high street and a community that has always done things its own way.

Dating back to 907 AD, Totnes is one of Devon’s oldest towns, with a Norman castle at its summit, a medieval high street climbing steeply below it and the river at its feet. Whether you spend an afternoon or a whole day here, you will find far more than you expect and almost certainly want to come back.

And remember — if you’d like us to arrange river cruises, vineyard visits, restaurant reservations or activity bookings during your stay, just ask. We’re here to make every detail feel effortless.

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