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.

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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