The Retreat Nails and Skincare

★★★★★5.0(14 reviews)

11 Godolphin Cl, Exeter EX5 5BZ

What customers say

10 most helpful reviews

★★★★★

If you want healthy & beautiful nails, come and visit Jess! I really look forward to my appointments, having a lovely relaxing time in the salon and leaving with gorgeous nails. After seeing Jess for a while now, my nails are in the best condition after years of being bitten. Always needed extensions before but now my own nails grow beautifully and Jess always has great ideas for my next set!
March 2025
★★★★★

Jess does such wonderful nails, I always love coming to see her. They last really well and she's always willing to try new ideas and designs. Plus she's so lovely I always feel so much better leaving than I did arriving!
March 2025
★★★★★

I would highly recommend The Retreat Nails and Skincare. Jess has the most beautiful little salon, with lots of choice for my nails. She is full of ideas when I'm being indecisive. I never used to like my nails, as they felt weak and would always break, but with her advice and visiting her regularly my nails have grown really long and strong, which I never thought was possible! She also offers treatments like facials, which always feels like such a treat, and you just feel so relaxed after visiting her and her salon.
March 2025
★★★★★

I can't stop looking at my hands! For the first time, I have lush manicured nails that look amazing and feel strong. Not only am I thrilled with the results, but relish the time spent in Jess' gorgeous salon with wonderful company. She is a true professional with loads of knowledge and passion. I highly recommend her and will be returning.
March 2025
★★★★★

I always enjoy visiting Jess and getting my nails done. She's very attentive to what style and the colours I like and I love the way my nails look at the end of my visit. It's a great service!
March 2025
★★★★★

Jess is welcoming and has a beautiful, clean and uplifting studio. She helped me decide on colour and style, and gave expert advice on aftercare. My hands and nails felt fabulous and were much admired!
March 2025
★★★★★

I have been going to Jess for over a year now for monthly pedicures and she does a fantastic job has lots of lovely colours which makes it hard to choose. Jess has also done my daughter's nail and they have lasted for over 2 weeks.
March 2025
★★★★★

I had a delightful nail experience with Jess. The Retreat is lovely and relaxing, Jess put me right at ease when treating my nails. I highly recommend!
March 2025
★★★★★

Thoroughly enjoyed my facial with Jess, very relaxing. Great products used and lovely little neck and shoulder massage to complete the treatment. Never long enough!
March 2025
★★★★★

Jess has been treating my nails for a while now and not only do they always look gorgeous they are in the best condition they have ever been in. Thank you Jess.
March 2025

About The Retreat Nails and Skincare

The Retreat Nails and Skincare is a nail and skincare salon based in Exeter, holding a perfect 5.0 rating from many customer reviews. The consistent score across a range of customers points to a reliably positive experience for those who visit. Reviewers frequently highlight the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere of the studio, describing it as clean and well-appointed. A recurring theme is nail health improvement — several customers mention arriving with weak, brittle, or previously bitten nails and finding noticeable strengthening over regular visits. The salon is noted for offering guidance on colour and style choices, which customers with indecisive tendencies particularly appreciate, as well as thorough aftercare advice. Designs are said to last well, with gel work reportedly holding for over two weeks. The overall tone across reviews suggests a calm, attentive approach rather than a high-turnover environment. The salon offers nail treatments and skincare services, including manicures and pedicures. The studio operates Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 8pm, Friday from 9am to 6pm, and Saturday from 9am to 3pm, with Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday closed. Booking in advance is advisable given the focused, appointment-based nature of the salon.