Reviews of The Bull Inn
102 High Street Rotherfold Square, Totnes, TQ9 5SN, United Kingdom
#1 of 5 hotels in Totnes
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 256 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.6
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Patrick
Canada4 reviews10“An absolute gem for a family gathering!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Terrace
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fabulous apartment at the top of High St. Photos don’t do it justice. Plenty of room for our whole family, big kitchen and beautiful outdoor patio with a long table for summer evenings. We also really appreciated their commitment to eco-conscious products and operations - bravo! Our dinner at the Inn was fantastic as well. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Chris
United Kingdom52 reviews10“Perfect for my needs (business trip).”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Being on the high street there was inevitably quite a lot of street noise at times.
Great location, lovely vibe/style, friendly, comfortable, cool/shabby chic, excellent dinners and breakfasts.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Sergio
Germany14 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
At the hotel everything was great. In summer you can expect though drunk people passing by (and shouting) in the night or bar guests staying outside after closing hours. Therefore, it might not be a good choice for light / normal sleepers.
Quite nice rooms with really comfortable beds made our stay here excellent. Not only the included breakfast was delicious, but also the options for lunch, dinner and the drinks selection were great. There is something for every taste. The location within Totnes is also good, with the train station not far away and within walkable distance.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Jean
United Kingdom26 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Relaxed, friendly, enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking… you can only park outside for free from 6pm-9pm or car parks are 5 minutes walk away. So you have to be mindful to either go and pay or move your car.
Friendly staff. Clean and in a great location. Eco friendly all sustainable where possible.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Davinia
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0“Lovely stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was necessary to use earplugs due to people in the square outside until very late so next time I shall request a room facing a different way.
Excellent location, lovely homely room and decor with thoughtful touches, excellent restaurant downstairs with a well considered and sourced menu. Good ethical and sustainability practices were clearly at the forefront of their concept and I felt that very positive and inspiring.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Gareth
United Kingdom23 reviews2 helpful votes10“Unique experience, great location and wonderful food. The staff were all friendly and welcoming!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good!
The breakfasts were amazing and worth getting out of bed for. The food generally was exceptional!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Elaine
United Kingdom13 reviews10“Fabulous”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great ambiance in the pub/hotel & very friendly, helpful staff. Loved the decor of the rooms - reclaimed furniture, antiques & locally sourced tiles, flooring etc. Loved the simple, yet elegant style e.g. the lime plastered walls. The bed was super comfy! Liked the tea making facilities - choice of loose leaf teas to use with compostable tea bags. A lot of thought has gone into everything about this hotel.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Anthony
United Kingdom16 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room was never made up. Very little space to hang clothes.
Good food. Good location. Friendly staff. Delightful town.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Janet
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Loved it !!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
It’s was unique , welcoming and had a excellent ethos
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Dorothy
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Excellent and friendly Hotel and Staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The location and the aesthetic look of the Hotel.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Josephine
Isle of Man6 reviews10“Perfect for groups or families”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment with Terrace
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Beautiful apartment with private terrace. Very beautifully decorated. Lots of space. Clean and comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Becky
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
- Only thing to be aware of is that there's no parking so you need to pay £10 a day to park in a public car park a short walk away. No biggie but helpful to know ahead of time or if you have reduced mobility etc.
- Beautiful, comfortable and quiet rooms. - Warm, welcoming and helpful staff - The most delicious food and drink - Superb location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Andrew
United Kingdom178 reviews23 helpful votes10“As always a great place to stay after a long journey”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The food served at the Bull was really good quality and fresh. The staff were able to assist when I asked for advice. The breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Mark
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote10“Shhhh! Don't tell everyone.....top location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Can't be negative about anything! All good.
Everything! The hotel had a wonderful village atmosphere with a good vibe. Excellent food, service, surroundings, comfort. the food was exceptional and changed daily with availability. Greta selection of beverage's too.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Jane
United Kingdom6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great food, lovely staff and fab location. Highly recommend
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 28 April 2025
John
United Kingdom31 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Inclusive Breakfast is good quality but choices are limited. Considering the room pricing, charging extra for toast and/or fruit with a cooked breakfast dish (albeit in line with a zero waste sustainable ethos) is a bit mean and may impact repeat business.
An upmarket / boutique clean and comfortable room with good facilities in a good location. Good if rather expensive restaurant.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Sam
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely stylish apartment in a great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Terrace
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We have a bunch of teenagers so TV’s would have been good, the projector and screen were great - once we’d bought the cable to connect to a laptop. Parking is a bit annoying- remembering to call up at 8am - a parking permit or prepayment option to cover the duration of stay would be good.
Great location, spacious apartment over two floors with beautiful simple stylish interiors. Lovely west facing terrace .
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 12 April 2025
Ronan
United Kingdom57 reviews10“Beautiful food and rooms, very friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything perfect
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Rachael1967
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0“The Bull Inn will reach ALL expectations.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilet not thoroughly clean on our arrival.
Lovely relaxed casual atmosphere and friendly staff. Food and drink outstanding. Very quiet at night.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 20 March 2025
Mike
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Great place, shame about the bed”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was as hard as rock and lumpy. We spoke to the team about a topper but the mattress was just old and needs replacing . Not a good night sleep for either of us for two nights and woke up with aching backs
The food and staff were very good
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 18 March 2025
George
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Best place to stay in Totnes”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were incredible and the food was too. Tasteful decor and really comfortable bed!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 18 March 2025
Neil
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Would recommend a stay at The Bull you will not be disappointed”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Parking
Lovely breakfast , helpful staff , tastefully decorated , great location
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Susan
United Kingdom80 reviews4 helpful votes10“A lovely, all organic experience.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Bedroom was small but well appointed, clean, warm & comfortable. Great bathroom & communal areas. Friendly, helpful staff. Huge choice for breakfast, lunch & dinner both on the premises & close by. Well situated at the top of town, within walking distance of the station.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Glyn
United Kingdom19 reviews10“Perfect in every way”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing I didn’t like to be honest
My whole stay was perfect, the room was comfortable and had everything I needed for my stay , I was attended by a wedding. The staff were really pleasant and helpful .
Stayed in February 2025
