Title: Violet May's Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Violet May's Retreat Holiday home in Exeter ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72107200/72107158/w1920h865x0y108-2646a84f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72107200/72107158/w1608h1080x155y0-0d1039bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72107200/72107158/w1608h1080x156y0-38da0fa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72107200/72107158/w1554h1080x183y0-98307f2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72107200/72107158/bb706300.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Violet May's Retreat, nestled in a secluded setting with views of the Exe estuary. Explore the nearby coastal and estuary walks, visit one of two village pubs at Cockwood harbour for excellent food or unwind on an acre of land. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Violet May's Retreat Violet May's Retreat is the perfect place to relax and unwind in a secluded setting with stunning and extensive views of the beautiful Exe estuary. It is situated within a short walking distance of two village pubs at Cockwood harbour, both of which are very popular with excellent food ratings. There is easy access to coastal and estuary walks and cycle routes, including the South West Coastal Path. The space Although set back from the parking area, 'Daisy May, a self-drive buggy,' is available to transport you to the Retreat. Guest access From the paddock drive to the Retreat about an acre of land Other things to note The nearest village is Starcross which has a railway station and general stores plus a small golf course ( no membership required).Dawlish Warren beach and golf club is five minute drive away. The holiday town of Dawlish is just three miles away. The local bus service from Exeter Dawlish Teignmouth Newton Abbot and Torquay is a five minute walk to the bus stop. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72050000/72047100/72047021/85996f90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Violet Mays Haven (flatlet) Exeter - Pool - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available 6.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=72047021&PinnedHotelID=72047021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Preferably under 18 months ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.610027,-3.451509&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ws%7CsH%7CbaT%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%3FW%40W%40W%40Y%40WBW%40W%40WBWBWBWBWBWDWBWDUDWBUDWDUFUDWFUFUDUFSFUFUFSHSFSHUFQHSHSHQHSHQHQJQJQHQJOJQHOLOHOLMJOJMJMLMJMLMLKLMJKLKLILKLINILILILGNILGLGNGLENENELENELCNENCNCLANCNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLDNBLDNDNDLDNDLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNHJJLHLJLJLLJJLLLLJLLLJLJNJLJNJNJPJNJNHPJPHPHPHPJRHPHRFRHRFRHRFRFTHRFTFRDTFTDTFVDTDTDVDTDVBTDVBVDV%40VBVBVBVBV%40V%40V%40VBX%3FV%40V%40V%3FX%40V%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FXAV%3FVAXAV%3FVCVAXAVAVCVCVCVCVAVEVCVETCVEVETEVETETGTETGTETGTGTIRGTGRIRGRIRGRIRIPKRIPIPIPKPINKPKNKNKNKNKNKNKLMLKLMLMLKJMJMJMJMJKJOHMHMHMHOFMHMFOFMDOFMDODODMDOBMBODO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOEMEOEOEMGOEMGMGOIMGMIMIOIMIMKMKMKKKMKMKMMKMMMKMKMKOMOIMMOIQKOKQIOKQKQIQIQISIQISISGSISGSISGUGSGUGUEUGUGUEUGUEUEWCUEWEUCWEWCWCWCWCWCWAWAWCWAYAWAWAW%3FYAW%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E3bsoFY7R8j01BJEjWGc4d4jOFs=) Cockwood, England #### What's nearby - Dawlish Warren Beach - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles - Dawlish Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Powderham Castle - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles - Exmouth Beach - 29 min drive - 16.2 miles - Devon Cliffs Beach - 32 min drive - 22.1 miles #### Getting around - Starcross Station - 3 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Boathouse Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Driftwood inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪China Garden - ‬29 min drive - ‪The Beach Pub - ‬29 min drive - ‪The Grove - ‬29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Violet May's Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Violet May's Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Violet May's Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Violet May's Retreat located? > Situated in Exeter, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dawlish Warren Beach, Red Rock Beach and Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve. River Exe and Dawlish Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Starcross Station is 23 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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