Totnes Holidays - Self Catering Totnes

Totnes is noteably one of the older boroughs in Devon. Although the history of Totnes dates back to AD900, it’s most famous Totnes landmark is the Totnes Castle which dates back to the Norman era. Most of the shops in the high street are dated from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Steeped in history, Totnes was notoriously a place for exporting and importing goods during the Elizabethan times. You can even see Totnes’ Eastgate - this is an arch which spans across the main shopping street which was built in the 16th century.

Totnes has a museum that is open all year round, and a visit to Totnes Watermill is also a must! There you can see a watermill still working in all of its glory.

Totnes was built on the banks of the River Dart, and it is from here that you can catch a relaxing boat trip down the river to neighbouring Dartmouth.

To arrive in Totnes by car is easy as it’s only about 25 minutes from the M5 motorway exit. Totnes is also in the main London to South West trainline, and a train from London to Totnes can be completed in under 3 hours.

During the more recent years, Totnes has become known as a place which is renowned for bohemia. Many artists live in the area. Totnes has a twice weekly market which sells many fresh local and organic produce. There are plenty of shops and boutiques in Totnes too.

 

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