Staying on Caldey

What to expect

Sunset over rocky beach with colorful sky, water, and cliffs in the distance.
A large white castle-like building with towers and spires, surrounded by green trees and a well-maintained lawn, under a clear blue sky.
A group of horses grazing on a grassy hillside at sunset, with a cloudy sky overhead and a stone wall in the foreground.

Staying on Caldey Island is a uniquely peaceful experience. Its historic buildings and timeless architecture gently transport you to another, slower-paced world where quiet rhythms prevail.

You can savour the island’s sights at sunrise and sunset, moments that feel far more vivid and memorable than on a brief day trip.

A stay on Caldey is ideal for unwinding—whether in quiet prayer and reflection, slowly soaking up the island’s natural beauty, or gently sampling the steady, comforting rhythms of year‑round island life.

Stone house with turret and red-tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with green grass and plants, under a blue sky.

Retreat Options

01 / St Philomena’s

St Philomena's is a retreat house for organised groups and individuals wishing to spend a few days of quiet and reflection. Full Board catering included.

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A blue house with a steep roof and white-framed windows, surrounded by green bushes and trees, with a dirt pathway in front.

02 / St Teilo’s

St Teilo's is a charming cottage located near Abbey Church and rising above the village of Caldey. In total, the self-catering cottage can accommodate up to four people.

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Aerial view of historical buildings with red tile roofs and chimneys, a church steeple, a green lawn, trees, and a lake in the background.

03 / Monastic Guesthouse

Being part of the Abbey, this guesthouse is only open to men wishing to spend a few days or weeks living alongside the Monastic community, worshipping with the monks, eating with them in their Refectory and assisting with various daily tasks.

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