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Monk's House - National Trust

176 Reviews

#5 of 30 things to do in Lewes

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Monks House The Street, Lewes BN7 3HF, England

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“Virginia Woolf’s home”

National Trust property in Rodmell, where author Virgia Woolf Nd her husband Leonard lived. She, of... read more

Reviewed 6 November 2018

E5091EZdavidp

Rodmell, United Kingdom

“Great time”

A truly unique and wonderful place to visit, house delightfully precious,my only gripe would be no... read more

Reviewed 29 September 2018

kellyh712016

Worthing, United Kingdom

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The home of Leonard and Virginia Woolf featuring the writing room where she created some of her best known works. A small 17th century weatherboarded cottage and large garden, Monk's House was a gathering place for many Bloomsbury Group members. Set...more

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Monks House The Street, Lewes BN7 3HF, England

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E5091EZdavidp

Rodmell, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 6 November 2018

Virginia Woolf’s home

National Trust property in Rodmell, where author Virgia Woolf Nd her husband Leonard lived. She, of course, committed suicide by walking into the river Ouse. The house is quite small but well kept, and the gardens are lovely. Well worth a visit. Tea is often...More

Date of experience: December 2017

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kellyh712016

Worthing, United Kingdom

1914

Reviewed 29 September 2018

Great time

A truly unique and wonderful place to visit, house delightfully precious,my only gripe would be no where really to sit as a visitor and take it all in.. wonderful place.great to hear facts from the staff

Date of experience: September 2018

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emuslushy

London, United Kingdom

26592

Reviewed 28 August 2018

Lived in feel to this property

Enjoyed my visit here. Only 4 rooms, plus a conservatory and gardens on show, but well worth a visit. The rooms are charming and have that "lived in" feel to them, as the property was an actual home. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, willing to...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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OldishTraveller

Sussex, England

5633

Reviewed 23 August 2018

Peaceful little place

I always enjoy coming here as we did last weekend. The house is small but full of character and the volunteers are always interesting to talk to. There is a lovely flower garden with lots of colour and smells. Beyond that are large lawns with...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Melanie037

Great Missenden, United Kingdom

6421

Reviewed 15 August 2018

Nice little find on a Sunday afternoon

I visited with my friend and our two children, aged 10 and 11. Knowledgable staff and lovely location. Good car park facilities. The gardens were great and old love to return for the Apple pressing in the autumn. The kids enjoyed playing bowls and running...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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davalew

Poole, United Kingdom

Reviewed 29 July 2018

Bijou National Trust Site

Just a cottage with a very large garden but when you enter it you step back in time into Virginia Woolf's life.

Date of experience: July 2018

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colinsT1437MJ

286

Reviewed 25 July 2018 via mobile

Nice bit of history of Virginia Woolfe

My wife and I visited this site as we are national trust members. This is the former home of 20th century writer Virginia Wolfe the hose has been well preserved and the grounds and gardens are lovely, well worth a visit if you are in...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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ElvisRita

London, United Kingdom

219

Reviewed 20 July 2018

Charming

Charming little place. Far away from the railway station.Best to go by car .Opens lunchtime. If you live in the UK and in the countryside not much to see unless a big massive fan.

Date of experience: June 2018

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MuncherSalisbury

Salisbury

3813

Reviewed 20 July 2018

Beautiful, peaceful place

We visited Monks House on a hot and humid July afternoon - the interior of the house was cool and atmospheric, it was almost as though the Woolfs had just walked out of the door. The NT volunteers were extremely knowledgeable and helpful which helped...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Richard W

Chichester UK

7948

Reviewed 19 July 2018

NT on the top of their game

We were part of a small private party who were shown around by the curator. It was an absorbing and moving visit. We were impressed by our guide's enthusiasm, dedication and love of the house and the Woolfs. It took an hour and a half...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Trctomie1

Where can a visitor stay while visiting?

3 December 2018|

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The Shelly's in Lewes is wonderful

Callie225

I visited today because I love seeing Wisteria at this time of year and the National Trust specifically recommended this property for an article in April's Country Living magazine as one of their most beautiful wisteria-filled gardens. Well, someone needs to tell the National Trust that the plants are all but gone. They appear to have been severely chopped back. As a keen gardener, I am well aware plants eventually die out even with the best of care, but it was not a trip I would have made if not for the Trust's very recent misinformation to a national publication.

30 April 2017|

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You were too early I am afraid. The wisteria was beautiful as always last year and should be so this year. Wisteria needs regular pruning to keep it at its best.