Coastal Bliss Seasonal Yoga Retreat in Pembrokeshire
Next retreat:
Autumn Colours & Wildlife Seasonal Yoga Retreat Friday 9th to Monday 12th October 2026 – bookings are now open
Join me for a long weekend of pure coastal bliss!
In 2025 I found a gem of a place to host retreats, at the beautiful North Pembrokeshire coast (near Cardigan). I hosted 2 retreats at Cwm Connell in 2025 and in 2026 there will be a very special autumn retreat with nature and wildife connection.
This retreat is for you if you:
- want to stay in a stunning private cottage (these are terraced cottages – see descriptions for more detail) with your own bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and seating area
- love walking on a coastal path with stunning seaviews
- enjoy exploring coastal coves, beaches and wild swimming
- have a passion for wildlife, nature and conservation
- thrive being near the calming sea
- enjoy a mix of yoga, connecting with other like minded people while having space for yourself
- like relaxing by indulging in a sauna and/or hot tub/jacuzzi
If this spoke to you, read more below!
Our home during the retreat
Your home for the long weekend is the stunning Cwm Connell Coastal Cottages.
Perfectly located in The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s most unspoilt corner. Tucked away from roads, in a wonderfully quiet and peaceful location Cwm Connell is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
With stunning views of Cardigan Bay as well as the magnificent Preseli Hills (where the stones for Stonehenge came from!), you’ll find yourself quickly immersed in nature. From your cottage you can choose to follow the stream down through the woods to the little pebbly cove of Ceibwr Bay, or perhaps head along the coast path to the magnificent cliffs of Cemaes Head.
There is a mini spa with beautiful views with a marquis hot tub and hot coals sauna which is available for your use during the retreat.
The oak floored yoga space looks to the coastline to the north and is a very special place to practice. All our joint meals are at the hay loft, which is perfect for connecting with others and chilling out.
There is ample outdoor space for relaxing or wandering in the woodland nearby with benches and paths to explore and do some forest bathing.
Your team on the retreat
I have a very lovely trusted team behind me when I run retreats.
- Anja (me) hosting and sharing all yoga sessions and workshops during the retreat
- My husband Chris or Rosie of Rosie’s real good foods, your chef preparing delicious homemade meals
- Phoebe, a local reflexologist offering additional treatments
- Additional massage therapists on some retreats
About the yoga on this retreat
I’m a senior yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals with over 30 yoga practice years behind me, a decade of teaching and over 600 training hours. I will guide you safely through seasonal practices which are complimentary for your health and wellbeing.
All my retreats include a mix of yoga&qigong and we have a seasonal focus during the retreat. I am passionate about seasonal living and living in harmony with nature, therefore a lot of my teaching is inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Celtic celebrations. The practices during the retreat include flow yoga, qigong, yin yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, yoga nidra and pranayama practices. I call yoga my support system without which I wouldn’t function. It extends beyond the mat and so much beyond asana (postures).
There is no requirement to have previous experience, everything is invitational and optional. You are welcome as you are – bendy or not! At the heart of the practice is connection with self and moving in a way that honours you.
About the food
The food on this retreat is prepared by my husband and retreat chef, Chris or Rosie from Rosies Real Good Foods.. All food is freshly prepared and seasonal. We provide vegetarian food with vegan options during the retreat. You will receive a form to fill about a month prior to the retreat asking about any allergies or dietary requirements. Please note, we can’t cater for severe nut allergies, coeliac disease or other serious allergies, but we can cater for gluten free. If you have a serious food allergy and would like to join the retreat, please get in touch as you can prepare your own food in your cottage.
Food included on your retreat:
- Luxury breakfast hamper in your cottage to enjoy your breakfast when you wish including coffee&tea, milk, homemade granola, berries&fruit, youghurt, fresh bread, local eggs, butter, cheese, jam and honey
- Seasonal fresh lunch which can be eaten on site or taken away as picnic for the beach or a walk depending on season
- Seasonal wholesome dinner shared together in the evening
- Cake in the afternoons on the full days
- Refreshments and snacks available throughout the retreat
Retreat programme
My aim is to create a relaxing atmosphere for you to have a lovely time without the need to rush or a day packed full of activity. Everything during the retreat is truly optional so it is your choice how much or little you choose to take part in.
Please note, the timings are approximate and can change depending on group preferences or weather. Thus programme is a guideline and gives you an idea about the pace of the retreat.
Friday – Arrive
- Arrivals from 16:00 and settle in your cottage
- Optional walk to Ceibwr Bay for a wild dip
- Welcome ease&release yoga 18:00-19:00
- Dinner from 19:00
Saturday – Explore
- Breakfast at your chosen time
- Morning wake up yoga&qigong 08:00-09:30
- Coastal path walk or wildlife walk depending on type of retreat approximately 10:30-13:00 or stay at the cottages for a massage and relax. The walk is gentle and mindful embracing the season and nature around us.
- Lunch 13:00 or taken as picnic from 10:30
- Free time for massages, wild swim, time to relax, explore the local woods, enjoy the sauna and hot tub
- Evening yin and restorative yoga 17:00-18:30
- Dinner from 18:30
- Fireside circle and marshmallows (weather permitting)
Sunday – Relax
- Breakfast at your chosen time
- Sunday stretch & energise 09:00-10:30
- Free time for massages, walk, wild swim, time to relax, explore the local woods, enjoy the sauna and hot tub or other optional extras like boat trip
- Lunch 13:00 or taken as a picnic from 10:30
- Seasonal living workshop and yoga 16:30-18:30
- Dinner from 18:30
- Yoga Nidra 20:30
Monday – Until next time
- Breakfast at your chosen time
- Morning yoga&closing circle 8:00-9:00
- Check out by 10
Cottage descriptions and prices for 2026
Please see below the cottages available on the retreat with direct links to full details. The prices are pp and all inclusive. I’m aiming to offer competitive and fair prices for retreats – these retreats average at £200 per night all inclusive of cottage, all food, whole retreat programme and use of mini spa facilities.
Please note, only 2 cottages are for single occupancy so if you are travelling alone, select one of these cottages or there might be a bed available in a shared cottage. If you are travelling alone, but would not like your own cottage, get in touch and I will put you on the list in case there is someone else in a similar position to share a cottage or a bed left in a shared cottage. Email retreats@anjayoga.co.uk
Ger y Llyn: 1 bedroom cottage with a bath and shower, kitchen and seating area (both indoor and outdoor). Perfect for 2 friends or a couple. Superking bed or twin if sharing with a friend. Minimum occupancy 2. £625 pp based on 2 sharing. Must be booked for 2 at the time of booking.
Yr Ydlan: the most spacious 2 bedroom 5 star cottage with a bath and shower, kitchen and sitting area (both indoor and outdoor). Perfect for either group of 3 or 4 or for sharing with others. Superking bed or twin in each room. Minimum occupancy 2, maximum 4. £725 pp based on 2 sharing the whole cottage or £670 pp based on 3+sharing. Must be booked for 2 at the time of booking as a minimum.
Fron Haul: 2 bedroom cottage with a shower, kitchen and sitting area (both indoor and outdoor). One double and one twin room. Minimum occupancy 2, maximum 4 (double bed to share). £680 pp based on 2 sharing the whole cottage or £625 pp based on 3+sharing. Must be booked for 2 at the time of booking as a minimum.
Yr Ffald: 2 bedroom cottage with a shower, kitchen and sitting area (both indoor and outdoor). One super king and one twin room. Super king can be split into twin. Minimum occupancy 2, maximum 4. £680 pp based on 2 sharing the whole cottage or £625 pp based on 3+sharing. Must be booked for 2 at the time of booking as a minimum.
Bron y Felin: A large 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with large indoor and outdoor sitting areas. One super king and two twin rooms. Minimum occupancy 3, maximum 6. £625 pp based on minimum 3 sharing the whole cottage. Must be booked for 3 at the time of booking as a minimum.
Ty Twt: A private 1 bedroom cottage with a shower, kitchen and sitting area (both indoor and outdoor). Perfect for a couple, friends or a single person. Superking bed or twin if sharing with a friend. Minimum occupancy 1. £625 pp based on 2 sharing. £775 single occupancy of whole cottage.
Ty Cwtch: Smallest but a very cosy studio cottage with a king size bed, shower room and a sitting area. This is a perfect cottage for a single person. Minimum occupancy 1 (can be for a couple but please note this is a studio without a private outdoor seated area. I would recommend Ty Twt or Ger Y Llyn for a couple instead). £680 for the cottage for 1 person. Please enquire for price separately if you want to share with a partner.
Non refundable deposit of £200 is payable on booking, a balance of £200 is payable 60 days before the retreat and final balance is due 30 days before the retreat. Please see full terms and conditions.
What is included in the price
- 3 nights in your choice of cottage
- All homecooked food: luxury breakfast hamper provided in your cottage, homecooked lunch and dinner by retreat chef. Snacks, homemade cake, selection of teas and other refreshments available throughout the retreat.
- Seasonal yoga sessions daily (check the timetable for details), workshops and one to one support.
- Unlimited use of mini spa with sauna and hot tub
- Guided walk with a walk guide or wildlife expert depending on retreat
What is not included
- Travel to and from retreat
- Travel insurance – I thoroughly recommend getting travel insurance
- Massages
Dates and Booking
Autumn Colours & Wildlife Seasonal Yoga Retreat
09 – 12 October 2026