Name: Monkton Wyld Court
Address: Elsdon’s Lane Charmouth, Bridport, Bridport, Bridport, DT6 6DQ, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

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I visited Monkton Wyld Court for a few days for a personal writing retreat. The bookings coordinator was incredibly helpful and accommodating, allowing me to stay in the wooden cabin in the grounds, as the rooms in the main house were fully booked for the dates I wanted. It is a quirky but stunning place (beautiful old vicarage and grounds). The views were breathtaking and it is very quiet and peaceful. The staff were lovely and invited me to eat dinner with them. I would thoroughly recommend this place for people wanting to get away from the busyness of life for a few days whether to write, or just take a break. I came home refreshed and rested and having done lots of writing!

Beautiful and peaceful

This two star rating is mainly due to the poor food offering and kitchen area. We ate one evening meal and did not eat there again. The meal was a mixture of tinned tomatoes, tinned beans and a bit of carrot mixed together. This was served with some very dry pizza style bread and white overcooked pasta. The elements of this meal weren’t served at the same time. The pudding was apple cake. We were told there would be custard but it never came. £15 pounds!  Breakfast was a loaf left on the side with butter and various spreads. Some muesli or cornflakes. The toaster smoked as it had not been cleaned and maintained. I could go on but I think I have said enough.
No one was around to ask.
This was not the whole food promise from the website.
On the positive side the beds and bedrooms were lovely, clean and comfortable. The shared toilets and bathrooms were very clean.
Interesting place but a strange atmosphere. I was left feeling that something wasn’t right.

Nice place shame about the food.

It looked lovely but there is a very peculiar atmosphere. I was glad to leave, a day early.  Uncomfortable — spooky.  and somewhat scruffy. Staff seem uninterested in guests. Cannot recommend for solo lady travellers. 

A spooky place

This is my second review for the end of my stay at this site. 

Do not hesitate to book. I cannot commend this place enough. 

My pup Eddie and I would like to thank all the staff for the wonderful welcome throughout the whole stay. We shall be back albeit Eddie will be a tad bigger no doubt. 

Once again thanks.

Darren and Eddie the Rottie.

Thanks

I stayed for a week to finish a draft of my novel, and the environment was perfect for this. The residents are friendly, and the other guests were as well - but not so much so that it distracted me. There is a tiny pub where you can have a drink and chat at the end of the day, the beds are comfortable, and they gave me a massive room with a sofa and armchair, which meant I could write in various locations around the room all day. 

The writer's retreat is full board (self-service breakfast, plus cooked lunch and dinner), and the food is incredible - vegetarian (often vegan) and delicious. It was a perfect environment, and I'm hoping to come back again. 

This isn't a luxury place, but it is perfect to get some work done, meet interesting people, and hear about sustainable agricultural and lifestyle practices. The other guests while I was there were mostly walkers or other people on writing retreats, or people there for courses/events. It has a great community feel as a result.

The other thing to know is that it's not very near cities/towns, and I don't drive. It was fine, as I was able to walk (a couple hours) to Lyme Regis, and got a taxi from the nearby station (you can also get a bus, I think). Just something to know - for me it was good, as it meant there were even fewer distractions! 

Tea is provided but I recommend you bring your own coffee and snacks for during the day. The pub is mostly beer and cider.

Fantastic writer's retreat and great food

Amazing place run by lovely people. We had a really easygoing short break staying here.  It's got so much character and the area is fantastic.  It would have been nice to have hung around a bit more for the atmosphere/social interaction but we had little time and a few plans.  It is a hostel (and I think they're clear about that up front) so don't expect hotel-style service but it had everything we needed and more. I've stayed in quite a few hostels and this was very pleasant and comfortable

Monkton Wyld Court is great!

we were are Monkton Court for a course - unfortunately the weather caused a few problems - however that aside we really enjoyed staying there for two nights. Lovely food and very relaxing place to be. Only thing I wasn't so keen on was not having an en suite toilet - however that didn't really detract from the lovely atmosphere and incredibly friendly people/community that live there

lovely relaxing place to stay

Monkton Wyld Court primarily runs eco friendly courses but also runs B&B/camping. Not a place I would usually stay however I stayed in the B&B and  I absolutely loved the atmosphere, the setting and the experience. It was simple, clean and very very charming. There was a tiny bar in the English country garden selling beer in the evening with guests sat around a fire pit roasting marshmallows. No TV but there is WiFi. Vegetarian Breakfast was simple - but great and you have to wash up your own dishes. It was as like going back in time - lovely  atmosphere. There were numerous shared bathrooms - all very clean. The rooms were basic but comfortable. I absolutely loved it there and will go back again. Only regret is that we didn’t have supper there! It smelt delicious.

Monkton Wyld Court - old fashioned charm

Great place to stay. Clean, light and warm rooms and great value. I booked for a hostel but it felt more like a b and b than a hostel. Bedding was provided no need to bring a sleeping bag. Good free wifi.

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