The Cott Inn

Cott Lane, Dartington, Totnes, United Kingdom View Map

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Nestled in the village of Dartington between the Dartmoor National Park and the spectacular South Devon coastline, The Cott Inn has been serving since the 1300’s. One of the oldest thatched inns in Britain, the inn has modern bedrooms with attached bathroom upstairs and a rustic pub atmosphere downstairs. Each bedroom comes with Freeview TV and free Wi-Fi, and feature original wooden beamed ceilings. The light and airy rooms have a boutique style, and all come with complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Cott Inn has a picturesque garden with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees and shrubs. There is live music played in the bar every Sunday, where guests can enjoy a range of drinks as well as daily food specials prepared using locally-sourced produce. Just a mile from Totnes and Totnes Castle, the Cott Inn also has Dainton Park Golf Club 5 miles away and is a 20-minute drive from Torquay.

218 Reviews

9.3Exceptional

What Guests Say

  • “Very friendly staff, great breakfast, beautiful setting/hotel”
  • “Friendly staff, superb room, wonderful service, excellent welcome”
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  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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183 sqft • 1 King

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227 sqft • 1 King

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    What Guests Loved

    9.3
    Exceptional

    Based on 218 reviews

    Pros +

    • Very friendly staff, great breakfast, beautiful setting/hotel
    • Friendly staff, superb room, wonderful service, excellent welcome
    • This place is an absolute gem! We were a group of 7 people and 3 dogs who had some bad luck with a non dog friendly air bnb, and after some stress, we last minute found the Cott Inn on booking.com and saw they had some rooms available and accepted pets. Booked us all in for the night across 4 rooms, furry friends and all. We had the warmest welcome which was such a relief after the Airbnb situation, everyone was absolutely lovely and made us (and the dogs) feel at home. Rooms were perfect and cosy, with ridiculously comfortable beds. Dinner was amazing, so delicious and a great menu offering. The staff even made me a lovely surprise birthday cocktail! We wished we’d never even bothered with the Airbnb and now we know the perfect pub/inn to stay at in the future! Thank you so much Cott team, you’re the absolute best and we’ll definitely be back!

    Cons -

    • Old building so low ceilings & steep stairs so may not be suitable for some
    • Nothing - it was all great
    • Extremely light sleeper so a room above a bar was not ideal. But that's my problem and choosing of accommodation. It was extremely warm in the room and wasn't able to open the windows they were so old and stiff.
    10JonathanPosted on: 8-22-2017

    Very friendly staff, great breakfast, beautiful setting/hotel

    Old building so low ceilings & steep stairs so may not be suitable for some

    10MrsPosted on: 6-19-2023

    Friendly staff, superb room, wonderful service, excellent welcome

    10LaraPosted on: 4-17-2025

    This place is an absolute gem! We were a group of 7 people and 3 dogs who had some bad luck with a non dog friendly air bnb, and after some stress, we last minute found the Cott Inn on booking.com and saw they had some rooms available and accepted pets. Booked us all in for the night across 4 rooms, furry friends and all. We had the warmest welcome which was such a relief after the Airbnb situation, everyone was absolutely lovely and made us (and the dogs) feel at home. Rooms were perfect and cosy, with ridiculously comfortable beds. Dinner was amazing, so delicious and a great menu offering. The staff even made me a lovely surprise birthday cocktail! We wished we’d never even bothered with the Airbnb and now we know the perfect pub/inn to stay at in the future! Thank you so much Cott team, you’re the absolute best and we’ll definitely be back!

    10GillianPosted on: 4-6-2025

    It was perfect for the sad occasion that took me to The Cott Inn as I was there to say goodbye to my dear friend Helen. The wholexteam at the Cott looked after all the guests superbly.

    9CarolynPosted on: 3-24-2025

    Beautiful and very old! Lovely room. Very attentive and friendly staff. Good food. Excellent ?

    Nothing - it was all great

    8AmberPosted on: 3-15-2025

    Staff were so friendly, welcoming and accommodating! The room was exceptional, a cosy space, well decorated. Very good price

    Extremely light sleeper so a room above a bar was not ideal. But that's my problem and choosing of accommodation. It was extremely warm in the room and wasn't able to open the windows they were so old and stiff.

    10GillianPosted on: 3-9-2025

    There is nothing to dislike. The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, our room was very comfortable, and the food was excellent and well-priced. The owners, Mark and Mel, are very hands-on and run a great team!

    10DenePosted on: 2-20-2025

    The bed was comfortable, the room was very clean and had all that I needed for a night stay. The staff were lovely and the food was impeccable!!

    It was quite cold in my room. The heating was on but there was a draft coming from the window near the far corner. In winter months this is the only negative, otherwise it was a perfect stay.

    9NatashaPosted on: 2-9-2025

    It was very warm and cosy, clean and the staff were so helpful and friendly and the food was excellent

    10SandraPosted on: 2-3-2025

    exceptional quality for food and drink.The location was perfect for visiting the area.Very good attentive staff and service.

    9JackiePosted on: 1-18-2025

    Beautiful thatched Inn, lovely staff and serving excellent food

    Nothing to dislike

    10GordonPosted on: 1-13-2025

    The Food was Excellent, the staff were very attentive & friendly, the accommodation was very comfortable & clean.Will definitely be back also will recommend to friends & family

    What is there not to like!

    8KatharinePosted on: 1-10-2025

    Beautiful, very historical building, lovely room, great quality breakfast, friendly staff.

    Bathroom was cold.

    9GeoffreyPosted on: 12-22-2024

    Great pub food, great staff and comfortable rooms.

    8KevinPosted on: 12-16-2024

    Breakfast was fine, with generous servings and a good selection

    No sound insulation between rooms or from the bar/restaurant downstairs.

    10NicciPosted on: 11-11-2024

    The team were exceptionally attentive. A lovely room, with complimentary port in the room.Lovely and warm. Great food. Lovely fire.

    10RobertPosted on: 11-7-2024

    The main asset of The Cott Inn is its staff, Anton and Poppy in particular but everyone whom we met went above an beyond to make our stay a very pleasant one. Breakfast and dinner both days were fab. Met the owner and his wife this morning and their enthusiasm shone through for their business and their employees. Lovely people committed to what they do and it shows.

    It's a very old thatched building so quite steep narrow stairways but you have to expect this in old properties. The room was spacious but the bathroom quite cramped but once again it is a very old building.

    8YvonnePosted on: 11-4-2024

    Excellent location, lovely staff, great food!!Clean comfortable

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    10LauraPosted on: 11-3-2024

    Lovely staff, good food and sweet room

    10JudithPosted on: 10-30-2024

    The Cott Inn is a first rate establishment, full of character & charm. We stayed for one night & enjoyed an amazing evening meal. The staff were friendly & attentive, making our stay such good fun. Breakfast was delicious served in a charming room, nothing was too much trouble! Thank you to everyone.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Aerobics
    • Squash

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:30 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 17 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. Children of age 0 to 16 stay free with extra bed.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Bar is closed from 2026-12-26 until 2026-12-24

    Location

    The Cott Inn

    Cott Lane, Dartington, Totnes

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