Dartington Trust - Totnes

Dartington Trust is a renowned institution located at Dartington Hall, Totnes TQ9 6EL, United Kingdom. This organization is well-known for its diverse range of offerings, including charity work, cafes, event venues, gardens, historical landmarks, hotels, learning centers, movie theaters, restaurants, and tourist attractions. With such a wide array of activities and facilities, Dartington Trust has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

Phone: 1803847000

Website: dartington.org

Specialties: Charity, Cafe, Event venue, Garden, Historical landmark, Hotel, Learning center, Movie theater, Restaurant, Tourist attraction.

Other points of interest: On-site services, Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Opinions: This company has 70 reviews on Google My Business.

Average opinion: 2.7/5.

The Dartington Trust is a unique and vibrant charity that aims to inspire and engage people through a diverse range of activities and experiences. The trust's commitment to providing high-quality services in various fields has earned it a strong reputation in the local community and beyond.

One of the key attractions at Dartington Trust is its stunning gardens, which feature a wide variety of flora and fauna. These gardens are perfect for those who love nature and want to spend a peaceful day exploring the natural beauty of the area. Additionally, the trust also offers a range of learning opportunities, including workshops, courses, and events, catering to people of all ages and interests.

For those looking to enjoy a meal or a drink, Dartington Trust's cafe offers a range of options to suit every taste. The cafe is known for its excellent coffee and delicious food, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. In addition to the cafe, the trust also operates a hotel, which provides comfortable accommodation for those who wish to stay in the area.

Dartington Trust is also home to a movie theater, which showcases a range of films, from independent productions to mainstream releases. The theater is a great way to spend an evening, and the trust often hosts special events and screenings to add to the excitement.

The trust's commitment to accessibility is evident in the various wheelchair-accessible facilities available on-site, including parking, entrance, seating, and toilets. This ensures that everyone can enjoy the facilities and activities offered by Dartington Trust, regardless of their mobility needs.

👍 Reviews of Dartington Trust

Matthew P.

Well I've never looked out my hotel bedroom window and seen this. Absolutely amazing. Great room, amazing shower and even a living room downstairs. Had free access to the grade 2 listed gardens which was a such a joy to literally have on my doorstep. Green cafe across the road was by far the best food in the whole of Totnes (and I ate out everyday). I honestly can't find a fault in staying here, would gladly come again and recommend it to family and friends.

Sue S.

Such a beautiful place to stay! On the Dartington Estate. So peaceful and quiet. It had the feel of an old college - how I imagine an Oxford Uni college house to be. My room was huge with a queen size bed, tea and coffee making facilities, toiletries, lovely towels and robes. It wasn’t en suite - too old for that! But I had my own lovely bathroom (shower only) directly across the little corridor. Great pub and restaurant at the White Hart across the little quadrangle through beautiful gardens. Great breakfast and friendly staff. Definitely staying here again! Did I mention incredible value for money?

Andy G.

Sadly I have no idea what has happened to this hotel but it is now terrible. We stayed 3 nights. I booked a ensuite the first night and third night but not the second due to availability. We did not get an ensuite the first night but a room with a separate bathroom. Both Booking.com and I have complained and tried to raise the issue but nobody seems to care or acknowledge my booking even though I sent emails and photos to prove it. There was also a blood stain on the pillow case which was pointed out to the new head of the hotel who acknowledged the problem. There were laundry bags and dirty laundry left in the top floor corridor for two days. Towels had holes in them and were torn. Bathrooms were mouldy with peeling paint, and one room was dirty. Some of the reception staff made us feel like the hotel would be better without paying customers. Moral seemed really low. I have been coming to this hotel for a long time, usually about once or twice a year. It is stunning place. Great little cinema, cafes and beautiful gardens. Loads of historical buildings but the hotel has lost its way. It was very sad to see. The staff in the Great Hall dining room are good but it is the hotel that is poor. My father had just died after I had cared for him over the last 6 years. I wanted to come somewhere that meant a great deal to my dad and me. Sadly, I would now say, visit the facilities but do not stay at the hotel until it improves. I stayed at another hotel in Totnes on Friday called The Seven Stars. This was good and had lovely, polite staff, clean rooms and laundry. Very, very sad to see Dartington Hall hotel struggling.

peter A.

1/5

Such a terrible decision to shut the wonderful forest garden that has been there for decades and has helped so many learn about growing resilient food gardens. This type of project must be protected.

Mrs W.

Only stayed 1 night & arrived late but we had a really lovely room in East House. It was immaculately clean & quiet. |Room was small but well equipped & warm. |It’s a beautiful estate & looking at other reviews we were very lucky with our allocated room.

Richard S.

We stayed at Dartington Hall on August Bank Holiday, travelling down on the Monday and staying until the Friday. We used our stay as a base for trips into Devon and Cornwall, so it was the perfect spot for us. ||We had a very pleasant stay in this lovely old Hall and enjoyed the beautiful gardens with so much history to them. We ate at night in The White Hart Resturant. The food was excellent and thoroughly enjoyable. The Chef is a master of their craft. We had many enjoyable conversations with Elliott, the Dupty Manager and nothing was too much, just excellent service.... First Class.||There was entertainment in the gardens and a BBQ most nights, which was very nice. We had a lovely time and want to thank everyone at Dartington Hall, especially Elliott. 'Thank You'.||RS

Emma H.

I don't know where to start really. This hotel is definitely not 4 star. It is missing all of the services and amenities that make a 4 star. ||Im rating it one star but i gave an extra star because the grounds and exterior are beautiful. ||We had booked into a restaurant in the village at 7.30pm so we decided to arrive at Dartington at 5pm to give us a couple hours to relax and freshen up. ||Guests services weren't open when we arrived (even though advertised until 6pm) so had to collect key from the pub. Given the key and poor instructions.|Arrived at room and our bathroom was up the hall in shared hallway. Dartington do 3 double room types: Cosy double; double; double with private external bathroom.| I specifically booked the double room with ensuite bathroom (as in picture) and not the double room with private external bathroom (as per other image) so we went back to the pub to sort out.||The barman offered us a drink with a 10% discount while we waited and was told the hospitality manager had gone home and he would try and sort out. ||Half an hour later we get a new key. Go to the room and it hasnt been changed since the last people. Poo in toilet. Sheets slept in. Shower and sink filthy. Old soap on the side. ||I then head back to the pub. We then get offered a free drink while they sort. No one in the pub has access to the booking system so can't offer a different room. They then decide to call the hospitality manager to come back. ||45 minutes later she arrives. Isn't that apologetic and starts blaming the booking system. She goes off to sort a new room. Comes back with a key and off we go. ||I open the new room and realise immediately it is tiny and actually one of their cosy rooms advertised which is quite a bit cheaper than the room I booked. By this point I'm obviously annoyed so go back to the pub to catch her before she heads off.|She isn't that apologetic and I tell her it's now 7.10pm and I've been here for 2 hours and I just want the room I paid for and it to be clean. ||She then states the only room she has is superior and costs more!!! We end up in the superior (this room costs more) it was clean but if I had paid the extra money for this room I would have been really annoyed. ||It wasn't superior. Tiny tv in the corner hidden behind a beam. No comfort.|The whole place reminds me of a place children go to stay with their school. ||So after 4 rooms we actually get in a room at about 7.20pm. I have time to just quickly change out of my work gear and get to our meal late.||On to breakfast... quality of the actual food was great but terrible buffet and limited choice for a 4 star hotel. Actually better breakfast at a Premier Inn!||All in all a terrible experience and I would say with the lack of the services that a 4 star should be, the hotel is really a 2 or 3 star at most.||- No 24 hour reception service|- no one who can actually help out of hours|- dirty dated rooms|- unhelpful hospitality manager||

Rachel A.

1/5

Unethical and amoral decision to end lease for the food forest. We should all be supporting projects that encourage nature and spaces that can be enjoyed for generations to come not destroying them for greed!