Violet's Rest

About this property

Violet’s Rest is a well-located ground-floor apartment in Exeter, Devon, offering a convenient base for couples keen to explore the city and its nearby coastal towns. With local amenities and the city centre within easy reach, it’s a great spot for guests who enjoy dining out, discovering cultural highlights, and making the most of everything Exeter has to offer. Inside, you’ll find a straightforward and comfortable layout. The double bedroom provides a restful place to end the day, while the shower room features a walk-in shower, basin, and WC for ease and convenience. The kitchen/diner has everything you need for preparing meals at home, and the living/dining room offers a relaxed space to put your feet up after a day of sightseeing.

One well-behaved pet is welcome, making it a handy choice for dog owners. Outside, the shared front garden includes a patio, lawn, and a bench where you can enjoy a quiet moment in the fresh air. Shared driveway parking is also available, adding extra convenience for those looking to explore a little further afield. Violet’s Rest sits in a lovely quiet area within the University district, whilst also being a brilliant spot for getting to know Exeter and its surrounding coastline, giving you plenty to see and do throughout your stay. Exeter itself is full of character, start with a visit to Exeter Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece with one of the longest uninterrupted Gothic vaults in the world.

Wander through the historic Cathedral Close before heading to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, where you’ll find everything from ancient artefacts to natural history and contemporary exhibitions. For something more leisurely, enjoy a riverside walk or cycle along the Exe Estuary Trail, stopping at one of the pubs or cafés that line the water. If you’re craving sea air, Teignmouth offers classic seaside charm with its long sandy beach, Victorian pier, and promenade dotted with colourful beach huts. Take a stroll through the arts quarter, explore the town’s independent shops, or follow the South West Coast Path for sweeping views across the bay.

Torquay gives you another flavour of the English Riviera, with its bustling harbour, palm-lined seafront, and attractions such as Torre Abbey, where you can explore the historic house, gardens, and seasonal exhibitions. You can also visit the prehistoric Kents Cavern, home to some of the oldest human remains in Europe, or simply spend an afternoon enjoying the cafés and viewpoints around the marina. With so much variety close at hand, city heritage, cultural hotspots, coastal scenery, and outdoor adventures, Violet’s Rest makes a convenient base for experiencing the best of Devon at your own pace.

Exeter is a lively city in south Devon with a magnificent cathedral, historic quayside area with artisan shops and cafes, guided tours of the maze of underground passages and a wealth of bars, shops and restaurants. There is a good choice of excellent museums tracing the city’s lengthy history including an interesting medieval building The Tucker’s Hall, built for the Company of Weavers, Tuckers and Shearman which houses exceptional carved panelling, rare silver and a 4 feet long pair of fulling shears. Nearby Parliament Street claims to be the world’s narrowest street – less than 25 inches at its narrowest. The gatehouse and tower of Rougemont castle still stand in the city, surrounded by Rougemont gardens with a backdrop of Roman wall ruins - a tranquil haven. Exeter’s one time importance as a port is reflected in the Custom House, now the centrepiece of the Quayside, a fascinating complex of antique shops and cafes. Within a 15 minute drive of the city, there are some fabulous beaches at Sidmouth and Exmouth, and the start of the 95 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, all of which provide ample opportunities for relaxation, sport and exploration. Exeter is an ideal south Devon base from which to explore pretty countryside and Heritage Coast.

Nearby there are some superb attractions to visit. Rousham Hall is very close by and although there are restrictions to visiting etc, it is a beautiful stately home. Oxford,'The city of the Dreaming Spires' and colleges is just 15 mins by car. There are literally hours of things to do there! For the determined shopper, Bicester Village which is a vast outlet centre.

Woodstock has a good range of local pubs, along with restaurants, shops and stores while the famous Blenheim Palace, home to the Duke of Malborough is well worth a day trip.

Accommodation

Ground-floor apartment.

Double.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Living/dining room.

Dining room

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster.

Smart TV and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Shared private driveway parking.

Shared front garden with patio, lawn and bench.

Up to three well-behaved pets welcome (more may be considered, please contact us).

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.5 miles, lake 0.9 miles, river 0.8 miles