The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast
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9.1Outstanding
(121 Ratings)
"There was a great choice of food on the menu for breakfast. Everything you could want to set you up for the day ."
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Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast offers accommodations with a garden and free Wifi. This 5-star guest house offers room service and daily room service.
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Accessible Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.1Outstanding
(121 Ratings)
"There was a great choice of food on the menu for breakfast. Everything you could want to set you up for the day ."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
There was a great choice of food on the menu for breakfast. Everything you could want to set you up for the day .
There was nothing not to like, it was a great place to stay.
6.0 / 10.0
Light room
Cramped bathroom with a light that came on automatically when entering the bathroom, this was very annoying during the night and could not be switched off! Also bathroom had very low doorway, not good for tall husband!
Also breakfast has to be selected the night before! Really disliked having to decide what you want to eat hours before!
9.0 / 10.0
Great breakfast
And everything you need in the room
10.0 / 10.0
Location, lovely woodland walk into Sidmouth.
Stayed in Heather Suite with our dog which was perfect.
Breakfast was fabulous and the tasting menu at dinner was amazing. Highly recommend.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
perfectly cooked and plenty of choice. Booked evening meal which was do good!
Only small negative - not enough shelving or storage in bathroom
10.0 / 10.0
The location was ideal—excellent walks, especially to Sidmouth. The accommodation suite was warm and comfortable, and, blessed with fine weather, it had a private garden to relax in. (Unfortunately, we were treated to a massive thunderstorm.) The hosts were friendly and welcoming. The food was exceptional - fine dining at its finest! The breakfast obviously did not disappoint. Andrew, host and chef, learned his craft in the UK's finest catering establishments and has tutored trainee chefs at catering colleges.
No complaints!
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent from start to finish. Location is a short walk away for the centre of Sidmouth via a lovely wooded/river walk.
The Heather Suite was clean and we had all we needed for a comfortable stay.
Dog friendly and our Stanley loved the doggy basket of goodies (especially the socks!)
Dinner and breakfast were both excellent and it was lovely the chef came out to check all was ok and of there was anything else we needed.
We will be back next year without a doubt.
Thank you.
Nothing - all good!
8.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable room. Easy access to car park. Within walking distance of lovely pub which saved us taking the car out again in the evening. Great afternoon tea, and plenty of choice for breakfast.
Broken surround on toilet push flush.
10.0 / 10.0
We were very warmly welcomed even though we arrived earlier than the check in time. This was our second stay here.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent place to stay if you want to visit the Jurassic Coast. Great facilities in a historic setting
Better described as "Restaurant with rooms" as the food was incredible!! Fabulous breakfast, and high quality evening menu in the restaurant
Wonderful welcome from Annette and Andy, nothing was too much trouble
Not one thing
10.0 / 10.0
The breakfast was exceptional. Fresh sourdough bread, homemade fruit salad and lots of options.
7.0 / 10.0
The breakfast was very good.
If you wish to sit and relax in a comfy chair in your room, this was unfortunately not the case. There probably wasn't the room available in our room.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and modern
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Everything!
Easy to find
Lots of free safe parking
Wonderful welcome from hosts
Stunning decor
Breakfast was made as requested and included delicious home made bread and jams
Lovely modern and spacious bathroom with great toiletries
Ideal location for walking to the sea and several pubs and restaurants nearby
Having to leave!
10.0 / 10.0
We came to stay at the Salty Monk during the Sidmouth Folk Festival, and really valued coming back to our lovely quiet, relaxing room every evening. The bed was really comfy, the bathroom was spotlessly clean and everything was provided for - fluffy towels, dressing gowns, toiletries, tea/coffee tray with biscuits and fresh milk. Breakfast was amazing!!! We had the fresh fruit and coconut chia poke bowl which we loved, and the smoked salmon with poached eggs was delicious. Annette and Andy are great hosts - we will definitely come back again if we are in the area.
Cannot fault anything!
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, with lovely walk to Sidmouth town and seafront . We enjoyed our breakfasts and were lucky to eat in the restaurant one evening - superb food in relaxed surroundings.
Annette and Andy are super hosts ; friendly and welcoming and good local knowledge. We will be back next year !
10.0 / 10.0
Great food. Great value for money
Lights in the room
9.0 / 10.0
Well run, clean and chilled
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Spotlessly clean, thoughtful touches, great location
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Lavender room is fabulous.. extremely luxurious and comfortable .
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
Great room and amazing breakfast! Very hospitable hosts
9.0 / 10.0
A great welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. High standard of fare.
7.0 / 10.0
Breakfasts were lovely
If providing milk put it in the room about 5pm onwards for the morning . I guess we could have rang the bell and asked for some - that just felt a bit churlish on our part
Avery minor issue though
10.0 / 10.0
We both liked everything about the Salty Monk, this is exceptional quality for a bed and breakfast establishment.
Had a lovely chat with the owners very nice people.
To anyone who is reading this feedback from us, we say to you, stay here you will LOVE IT!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet, well appointed
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Very good, everything you could ask for was supplied.
The Toast selection wasn't what we wanted. Though I understand their reasons for not having fresh bread.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything. The warm and friendly welcome. The rooms were clean and had everything we needed. The breakfast was top notch. Plenty of parking and a very enjoyable stay. We will be staying again for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
It’s so clean, cosy, inviting, comfortable, relaxing, friendly ……
The food is extraordinary. Great location, parking, fabulous hosts.
7.0 / 10.0
Friendly, welcoming host. Very clean room. Very hospitable of dogs, provided a lovely welcome basket with biscuits and poo bags. Good communication with host, easy to park. There are a couple of nice pubs close by and a Spar up the road. Short drive to the beach and a lovely walk there.
The breakfast order form was difficult to understand.
While we appreciated the efforts of our host, the breakfast wasn't to our taste and the portions were incredibly large meaning lots of waste.
Some of the decor was a bit tired and in need of repair in places.
10.0 / 10.0
it is quiet, quirky, warm and inviting.
nothing
7.0 / 10.0
The dinner was Fab. Great chef.
Good service
Nice attentive friendly staff
I think the room could have been more cosy. Can’t say it was cosy. It was functional and clean, but you wouldn’t want to spend time in it.
10.0 / 10.0
The room was spacious, with thortful touches such as homemade biscuits and eco toiletries. And a friendly Teddy bear. The bed was comfy and it was peaceful in the property.
The food was delicious 😋 and particularly great for those of us that are coeliacs...the owners really understand the condition and are very inclusive with there excellent food offering.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
lovely stay, great room and our dog was made especially welcome. super friendly staff, excellent food.
my only suggestion would be a covering for the small glass panel on the door, it was quite light early morning.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely place to stay near the coast, staff were very friendly and accommodating. The bedroom was spotlessly clean and there was a treat for our dog too! We'll definitely be back in the summer when the weather is better.
Nothing. We will try dinner next time too!
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was delicious with a huge selection and gluten free options. Restaurant for evening meal was fantastic. Lovely garden area with plenty of parking space in car park. Great hosts with lovely historical property. Room was private and perfectly suited our needs.
We liked everything - the only small thing was bathroom window does not open to enable ventilation but easily remedied by opening door of room.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast pet friendly?
Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Salty Monk Bed & Breakfast?
We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
