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The Great Grubb

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, near Totnes Castle

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R6 Double En-suite Room | Terrace/patio
R1 Single En-suite Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Point of interest
Breakfast area
Garden
Near Totnes Castle, The Great Grubb offers a warm and inviting stay. Enjoy the beautiful garden, unwind on the sunny terrace or connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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R7 Double En suite Room (Pet friendly) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

R7 Double En suite Room (Pet friendly)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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R4 Double En-suite Room (Pet friendly) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

R4 Double En-suite Room (Pet friendly)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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R5 Double En-suite Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

R5 Double En-suite Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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R6 Double En-suite Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

R6 Double En-suite Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon OR 2 Twin Beds

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R1 Single En-suite Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

R1 Single En-suite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Totnes, The Great Grubb is near a train station. Paignton Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Goodrington Sands Beach and Babbacombe Beach. Totnes Castle and Berry Head are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
Fallowfields, Plymouth Road, Totnes, England, TQ9 5LX

What's nearby

  • Totnes Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Berry Pomeroy - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Totnes Brewing Co - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Royal Seven Stars Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Curator Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Watermans Arms - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Great Grubb

Upscale bed & breakfast near Totnes Castle
Located close to Paignton Zoo and Goodrington Sands Beach, The Great Grubb provides a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

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 parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 21 and January 3.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Great Grubb pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Great Grubb?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Grubb?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great Grubb?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Great Grubb located?

Situated in Totnes, this bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Totnes Castle and within 9 mi (15 km) of Paignton Zoo and Goodrington Sands Beach. Babbacombe Beach and Berry Head are also within 12 mi (20 km). Totnes Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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The Great Grubb Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 👏
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexei

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naresh

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

Comfortable with personal service touch.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

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

2/10 Terrible

Vicky

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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