Cote Lane retirement village - St Monica Trust

27/10/2025

The Annual Christmas Craft Fayre at our Cote Lane retirement village was hosted earlier this month by our very talented resident-led craft group. The event featured an array of different stalls, including woodcrafts, handmade decorations, ceramics, cards, gifts, and a raffle full of prizes — not to mention the delicious homemade cakes, what a treat! It really was a fantastic day, successfully raising over £1,600 for charity. A big thank you to all those involved in the organising, setting up and delivery of the event. Let the countdown to Christmas begin!

27/10/2025

Some of our residents had the great pleasure of being able to contribute to this lovely poem!
Have a listen below now👇

20/10/2025

01/09/2025

After a whole season of play, the ultimate winner of the Cote Lane Resident’s Croquet Tournament came down to a thrilling tie breaker, with an extra hoop played in front of an enthusiastic audience.

Under stunning sunshine, the event was eventually won by Richard, who managed to defeat Frank with a spectacular finishing shot to the gathered crowd’s hearty approval.

Celebratory drinks all around were the order of the day, along with some good-natured rivalry over what might have been.

Here’s to next year!

28/08/2025

✨ Host your next event in timeless surroundings ✨

Enjoying an enviable location overlooking Durdham Down, Cote Lane retirement village offers historic charm and modern flexibility with a unique selection of rooms and areas available for hire.

From the serene beauty of St Augustine’s Chapel and the spacious Oatley Hall and Stage, to our elegant Cote Café and Mezzanine, our Grade II listed buildings provide the perfect setting for:

✔️ Conferences and presentations
✔️ Concerts
✔️ Private functions

👉 Find out more about venue hire at Cote Lane here: https://www.stmonicatrust.org.uk/retirement-villages/cote-lane/venue-hire

📧 Or email Hannah Bradley at hannah.bradley@stmonicatrust.org.uk for more information.

21/08/2025

What a week it’s been for residents at Cote Lane - Monday started with a wonderful evening performance by Bristol Brass Consort in aid of St Peters Hospice with donations totalling £315 received from those attending, so a big thank you.

Last night we were thrilled to have Pete Yelding (sitar) and Dhyan Singh (tabla drums), both local performers, playing live for residents at our Indian evening. The amazing food provided by our Catering Team, scene setting foliage from our Gardening Team, and just a little splash of colour all added to make an enjoyable evening.

Tonight, we are finishing the week with some more Indian influences, in this case a Sound Bath session in our beautiful Chapel, provided by Emma (Piccha Yoga and Sound) in case it was all too much in one week!
St Peter's Hospice Piccha Yoga & Sound

13/08/2025

What an amazing day out yesterday when residents from four of our St Monica Trust villages met up for a memorable trip on the canal!

One of the last remaining horse-drawn barges in the country, the Tiverton Canal Company is an award-winning family-run attraction and proved to be a big hit on the day, and one we will be looking to revisit soon.

We enjoyed stunning weather and the day was completed for Cote Lane residents who had worked up a healthy appetite with a lunch stop at a nice café, near Tiverton.

Thank you to everyone who came along — and especially to Peter, our minibus driver, who stood watch and took these lovely pictures.

Monica Wills House retirement village Westbury Fields retirement village Sandford Station retirement village

31/07/2025

Members from our Resident Innovators Group are getting to grips with new technology and sharing their thoughts and expertise on new developments that we hope will contribute to shaping the lives of older people in the future.

On this occasion, our group will be testing a piece of equipment that examines patterns and quality of sleep over a 3-month period before reporting back on their findings.

It’s wonderful to have our residents working with our Centre of Innovation and contributing to making a real difference!

18/07/2025

Yesterday, some of our residents gathered in our beautiful Rose Garden and conservatory for a Summer Supper Party. The evening was filled with good food, refreshing drinks, and lively conversation among friends and neighbours—a perfect end to the day at Cote Lane.