Essentials
- City
- Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom
- Population
- 8,500
- Internet Speed
- Average 65 Mbps (Superfast broadband widely available)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 GBP ≈ 1.28 USD. Major banks include Lloyds and Barclays on High St.
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G sockets
- SIM Card
- EE, O2, Vodafone, Three (Available at local post office or nearby Newton Abbot)
- Banking for Expats
- Monzo, Revolut, Starling (Highly recommended for digital nomads)
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, Royal Seven Stars Hotel (£110/night), Dartington Hall
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, almost all shops accept contactless/cards
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, OpenRent, local Facebook groups (Totnes Bedrooms/Housing)
- Budget Accommodation
- Totnes Seymour Terrace (Guesthouse), nearby campsites like Beara Mill (£25/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- High Street / Narrowways (Historic center, near the Castle)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bridgetown (Quieter, residential, easy walk to town center)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The REconomy Centre (High St) - Dedicated space for social entrepreneurs and nomads (£15/day)
- Best Cafe for Work
- The Curator (The Plains) - Excellent coffee, laptop friendly seating upstairs
- Networking Events
- REconomy Centre 'Open Space' meetings and Totnes Business Network
- Social Events for Expats
- Totnes Transition Town events and the 'Totnes Connections' Facebook group
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- No Uber; use local firms like South Hams Cabs or Roadrunner (01803 862020)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Hot Pursuit Cycles (Industrial Estate) - Bike rentals from £30/day
- Best Beach Nearby
- Blackpool Sands (30 mins drive / Bus 92 to Dartmouth then 3)
- Top Regional Airline
- Loganair (Flying from Exeter Airport - EXT)
- Top International Airline
- British Airways, TUI (Exeter Airport or Bristol Airport - BRS)
- Highway Access
- A38 (Devon Expressway) connects to M5 motorway
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Totnes Railway Station (Direct links to London Paddington and Penzance)
- Public Transport Passes
- Stagecoach South West 'DayRider' (£5-£8) for regional bus travel
- Regional Travel
- Great Western Railway (GWR) to Exeter (30 mins) or Plymouth (25 mins)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Totnes Community Hospital (Minor Injuries); Torbay Hospital (A&E, 20 mins away)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- The Alchemists Kitchen / Totnes Yoga Therapy (High St)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Totnes Leisure Centre (Pavilion) - Gym and pool access (~£40/month)
- Laundry Services
- The Totnes Launderette (76 High St)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Very limited UberEats; use local 'Totnes Delivery' or direct restaurant orders
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Devon Cream Tea (Scone, clotted cream, jam) at Anne of Cleves
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- The Willow Vegetarian Restaurant (High St) - Highly rated plant-based meals
- Best Dessert Spots
- Delphini’s Gelato (High St) - Exceptional artisanal Italian ice cream
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Totnes Friday & Saturday Market; Morrisons (near station)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.co.uk, Argos, and ethical local store 'Earth.Food.Love'
- Grocery Delivery
- Riverford Organic Farmers (Local to Totnes), Ocado, Tesco
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- The Bay Horse Inn (Live music focus) and The Bull Inn (Organic pub)
- Local Brewery
- New Lion Brewery (Dartington) - Taproom and local craft beers
- Wine Bars
- Ben's Wine & Tapas (The Plains) - Excellent selection and small plates
- Street Food Stalls
- Totnes Market Square (Fridays/Saturdays) - Mediterranean and Asian options
- Popular International Cuisine
- Rumour (British/European), Pie Street (Traditional British Pies)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Totnes Castle (English Heritage), The Eastgate Arch
- Museums & Art Venues
- Totnes Fashion & Textiles Museum; Elizabeth Hall
- Historical Sites
- The Brutus Stone (Fore St), Guildhall (built in 1553)
- Religious Sites
- St Mary’s Church (Grand 15th-century red sandstone church)
- Annual Events
- Totnes Orange Races (August), Sea Change Festival (Music/Culture)
- Cultural Districts
- Dartington Trust (2 miles away) - Arts, gardens, and progressive education hub
- Theater Venues
- Barn Cinema (Dartington), Totnes Little Theatre
- Local Markets
- Elizabethan Market (Tuesdays in summer), Civic Square Market
- Music Scene
- The Barrel House Ballroom (Live music and DJ sets)
- Street Art
- Local murals in the 'Narrows' section of the High Street
- Cooking Classes
- Manna from Devon Cooking School (nearby Kingswear/Dartmouth)
- Art Galleries
- WhiteSpace Art, Ariel Centre
- Historic Buildings
- Dartington Hall (Medieval manor house and gardens)
- Local Heritage
- Transition Town Totnes (The first transition town in the world)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Dartmoor National Park (15 mins drive north)
- National Parks Nearby
- Dartmoor National Park (Massive moorland, tors, and wild ponies)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Dart Valley Trail (Links Totnes to Dartmouth along the river)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Top of Totnes Castle (Panoramic views of the town and Dart Valley)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Sharpham Estate (River Dart marshes and vineyards)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated areas at nearby beaches like Bantham (requires permission)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Post Office (High St), DPD Pickup (Spar, Bridgetown)
- Tech Repair Services
- South West Computer Care (Industrial Estate)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Totnes Leisure Centre
- Language Classes
- Totnes European School (High St)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Totnes Library (The Terrace) - Quiet study desks and free Wi-Fi
- Community Centers
- Totnes Civic Hall
- Gaming Lounges
- Minimal gaming scene; nearest in Exeter (The Board Game Cafe)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- None (Totnes is an 'anti-corporate' town); Genting Casino in Plymouth
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £4,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = £147,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £3,500 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = £122,500)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £3,800 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = £190,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £3,200 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = £160,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £4,000 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = £300,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £3,400 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = £255,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 25% (Standard UK rate for profits over £250k; 19% small profits rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% (UK generally does not withhold tax on dividends)
- Tax System
- Statutory Residence Test (Worldwide income for residents)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 45% (on income over £125,140)
- VAT
- 20% (Standard rate)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, complex anti-avoidance legislation in place
- Property Tax
- Council Tax (ranges from £1,200 to £4,000+ annually based on property band)
- Property Transaction Tax
- Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - Tiered rates from 0% up to 12%
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; standard UK tax rules apply