Monk's House
East Sussex, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
Rodmell, Lewes BN7 3HF
Telephone 01273 474760
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:30 – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Monk's House in Rodmell, East Sussex, was the country home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf, and reviewers describe walking the same path Virginia Woolf took to her writing room as a genuinely moving experience, with views across the hills from where she sat. The garden is rated highly regardless of the literary connection, described as domestic in scale and full of ideas for visitors' own gardens. There's no cafe on site, though free performances have run there at times.
Worth the trip
Virginia Woolf's writing room and the path leading to it, which reviewers describe as an unforgettable experience for anyone familiar with her work.
Before you go
Booking in advance is now required, which some reviewers find restrictive, and there's no cafe on site - bring your own refreshments or a picnic.
Reviewers consistently praise Monk's House for its small, domestic-scale garden and the strong sense of Virginia Woolf's presence, with several describing the walk to her writing room and the view of the surrounding hills as memorable. The house itself is called sweet and well decorated, though modest in size. A recurring practical note is the lack of any cafe or refreshments on site, with visitors advised to bring a picnic, and one review mentions the need to book in advance, which can be inconvenient for those combining a visit with nearby Charleston. Staff and volunteers are repeatedly described as friendly and knowledgeable about the Bloomsbury connections.
Weatherboarded cottage in Rodmell that was the country home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf
“Wonderful garden and small house. But you do have to book in advance now which is annoying and restrictive if you’re coming a distance via Charleston. Nevertheless it’s a wonderful reachable domestic scale garden loads…”- Vanessa IW, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “There are no refreshments at the house but you could take a picnic and then play bowls.” - Judith Barnett
Common questions about Monk's House
Where is Monk's House?
Monk's House is in East Sussex, England, at Rodmell, Lewes BN7 3HF.
Do you need a ticket to visit Monk's House?
Yes - Monk's House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Monk's House?
Virginia Woolf's writing room and the path leading to it, which reviewers describe as an unforgettable experience for anyone familiar with her work.
Is Monk's House a ruin or still intact?
Monk's House is largely intact - Weatherboarded cottage in Rodmell that was the country home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf.
