Caldey Island, off Tenby
GB- Dyfed SA70 7UH (Pembrokeshire)

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Kontakt / Contact:

Fax.: +44 (1834) 845911

Info: +44 (1834) 842632
abbotcaldey@beeb.net
http://www.caldey-island.co.uk...
 
Lage/How to reach
By Road: M4 West to Junction 49. A48 to Carmarthen. A40 to St Clears. A477 to Kilgetty.
A478 to Tenby. Car/Coach parking in Tenby. 10 mins walk to Tenby Harbour.
By Bus: National Express from London, Birmingham and other cities, to Tenby. 10 mins walk to Tenby Harbour.

By Train: From London Paddington, Birmingham and other cities to Tenby Station. 10 mins walk to Tenby Harbour.

From Ireland, via Rosslaire to Pembroke. A477 to Kilgetty. A478 to Tenby. Car/Coach parking in Tenby. 10 mins walk to Tenby Harbour.

A fleet of boats runs to the island from Tenby Harbour from Easter to October. These boats, which are licensed and strictly supervised by the Marine Coastguard Agency, are owned by local boatmen, many of whom are members of the crew of the Tenby Lifeboat.
 
Allgemeine Informationen/General information
Caldey Abbey was built in 1910 by Anglican Benedictine monks who came to the Island in 1906. Under the direction of Abbot Aelred Carlyle, the building was designed by Penarth architect John Coates-Carter in traditional Italianate style.

Because of its unusual design, Caldey Abbey has received much attention in recent years and is now a grade II* listed building.

The Anglican Community converted to Roman Catholicism in 1913 and sold the Abbey to monks of the Cistercian Order in 1926. They took up residence in 1929 and still occupy Caldey Abbey today.

St Philomena's Guest/Retreat House

For individuals and groups 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 spiriual life of the island.

The accommodation is full board, simple but adequate, and guests are asked to make their own beds and help with washing-up etc. The house is open from Easter to October. Payment for the accommodaton is by donation.

For further information click on the link above,
or write, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope, to:
The Guestmaster, Caldey Abbey, Caldey Island,
Pembrokeshire SA70 7UJ, Wales, UK