We have just come back from a truly magical week’s holiday in three of the Cwm Connell cottages. We were three generations (plus dog!) ranging in age from 74 to 3 and we had the best holiday ever.
The cottages were delightful and beautifully restored in a way that combined comfort with practicality and we were all able to eat together in the evenings. We swam every day, walked, explored, surfed, read and played card games, went coasteering and took a boat trip around Skomer Island – truly something for everyone and exactly how a family holiday should be.
The peaceful atmosphere and opportunity to appreciate every moment in nature meant that we all slowed down in a way that is sometimes difficult to achieve in modern life. Masses of butterflies and wild flowers and an extraordinary absence of traffic and uncrowded sandy beaches gave a real sense of tranquility. Thank you, Emma and Alex, for looking after us so well and for making Cwm Connell such a memorable place for a family holiday

Cwm Connell Coastal Cottages has been voted the most Dog-Friendly holiday venue in Wales!!  Treats for your dog, bowls, ample outside space for walkies, easily-cleaned floors and a genuine welcome await you in this remote, beautiful but accessible valley near the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.  Even though it is out of sight of other houses, the pleasant town of Cardigan, with shops, restaurants, cinema and supermarkets is within half an hour’s drive.  Further down the coast there are charming small towns like Newport and Fishguard, with boating and water sports on offer.  There are huge sandy beaches at Poppit and Newport, with not nearly as many people as the ones in Cornwall  or on the south Pembrokeshire coast.   As well as focussing on dog-owners, Alex and Emma are both keen on yoga, and organise classes. Yoga teachers bring groups to retreats who practise in the large yoga room, where it is also possible to have communal meals.  This facility enables them also to cater for all-age family holidays, or for group celebrations where all the cottages have been booked out by friends

We stayed in Fron Haul as part of a big group of friends when we came to celebrate our friend Sophie’s 60th. The set up at Cwm Connell was perfect for the event – staying in the individual buildings within the complex meant we had our privacy amidst all the sociability. The cottage was so nicely converted and a lovely little bolt hole – great shower, comfy beds and plenty of space to relax.

A beautiful haven of peace.  Excellent place to stay and spend time with family and friends. The setting is huge with lots of neighbouring places to explore. Lovely hikes down to the beach. The cottage was so beautifully decorated (make sure to check out all the artwork) and don’t get me started on the beds ( I’m surprised I ever managed to get out). Very sad to leave but hopefully will be back!

We held 3 Retreats back to back at this amazing venue. Stunning finish on the cottages, wonderful location and the hall is such a bonus. Alex & Emma can’t do enough to help. Already booked for next year!

We run retreats all over the world and this is one of the most stunning places we’ve been to. We absolutely loved running our retreat at Cwm Connell.

Alex and Emma have created a beautiful and well thought out retreat centre…. A truly magical location, with 5 star accommodation: beautifully designed cottages with all facilities done to a very high spec (the best showers we’ve come across)… amazing attention to detail and very well equipped.

As hosts, Alex and Emma are wonderfully obliging. Nothing was too much bother and they helped us create our dream retreat. Our clients are eager to return with us. What more could you ask for?

Cwm Connell is a stunning retreat venue, made all the better by the support of hosts Emma & Alex. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. All the spaces are beautifully decorated… there’s plenty of small touches which go a long way. The paddock was perfect for an evening stroll and then sitting by the fire-pit to watch the sunset. The walk through the woods, down to the coast is alive with birdsong and varied landscapes. Those attending loved it – everyone came away raving about what a wonderful and magical place it is. This is always music to my ears and I’ll definitely be booking it again in the future.