Staying on the island

Retreat Accommodation on Caldey

St.Philomenas Retreat re-opened in May 2024 after a major refurbishment

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, particularly those who would like to attend some of the monastic services and experience more fully the spiritual life of the island. We welcome everyone. Children must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

The accommodation is full board and vegetarian. The cost by donation is £75 per person per night. The house is usually open from Easter to October. We regret no pets are allowed. For advanced booking enquiries please contact us as stphilomenas@caldey-island.co.uk

Travel to & from the island for guests is strictly by designated boat only:  - Arrivals please use the last boat of the day from Tenby. Please arrive at the harbour before 2pm and enquire of the boatmen at the harbour kios/or beach tractor as to the exact time of that boat, as it will vary from day to day due to the tides. For departures please leave on the first boat off the island that day (e.g. the early mail boat to give us time to prepare for the next guests.

Monastic Guesthouse:-

There are a small number of rooms available in the Monastic Guesthouse for men interested in making a retreat for a few days up to one week, worshipping with the monks, eating with them in their Refectory and assisting with various daily tasks, such as cleaning and gardening. Payment for the accommodation is by donation. For further information regarding staying at the Monastic Guesthouse only, please write, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope, to: The Guestmaster, Caldey Abbey, Caldey Island, Pembrokeshire SA70 7UJ.