You know a place is special when you breathe a long exhale as you turn the bend and see that first view of the sea and Cardigan Island.  It is from there, driving down to Cwm Connell, you can feel the tension begin to drop from your shoulders, your hearts slow and your minds let go of the noise. The peace and tranquility, the isolation without loneliness and the sheer beauty of the surroundings and the cottages, weaves its magic every time we stay. I sell out every time I hold a retreat at Cwm Connell and it is not hard to see while. Alex and Emma are so welcoming and there for us whenever we need them. The attention to detail is both reassuring as a retreat host and noticed by my guests. Each cottage is exquisite – similar feel and colour but all unique, immaculately clean and so well laid out with everything you would want. The private decks overlooking the rolling meadows and gardens are wonderful. The yoga shala is light and spacious with a view over the meadow and sea. The communal lounge / dining room is cosy and relaxed. It’s the perfect set up with shared meals and space but also cosy cottages with kitchens and lounges where guests can retreat to have some me time. The guests love spending time in the spa, or reading in the gardens or wandering down to the sea. The location and facilities are perfect for adding on extras to my retreats – sea kayaking, river canoeing, painting workshops, pottery or dance being some of the things we have done. And a cacao ceremony around the stunning fire pit watching the sun set over the sea is pretty unmatched anywhere.  I keep thinking I should look elsewhere for a new place to hold my retreats but I honestly don’t think I would find anything even close in facilities, quality and surroundings. And so I don’t. I return each summer with many yogi’s returning with me but also some new guests – for our annual recharge and reset.

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.