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The Great Grubb

4.0 star property
Travelers find scenic castle views and peaceful garden strolls just steps from their accommodations, creating that perfect balance of comfort and tranquility

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The Great Grubb sits near Totnes Castle, offering a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Guests can explore the property's beautiful garden, relax on the sun-drenched terrace, or stay connected with the in-room WiFi service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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R4 Double En-suite Room (Pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

R4 Double En-suite Room (Pet friendly)

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

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R7 Double En suite Room (Pet friendly) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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
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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. Visit our Totnes travel guide
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TQ9 5LX, England, Totnes, Fallowfields, Plymouth Road

What's nearby

  • A rocky landscape with a view of rolling hills and distant mountains under a clear sky.
    Dartmoor National Park
    11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • A coastal village with houses on a hillside, a rocky shoreline, and calm sea.
    Babbacombe Beach
    29 min drive - 20.9 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a calm sea, and a green hillside with trees.
    Blackpool Sands
    36 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Totnes Castle
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Totnes Elizabethan House Museum
    17 min walk - 1.5 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

  • 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

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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

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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

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
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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Grubb pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Great Grubb Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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
Verified

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
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

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

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 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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