Gellifawr Woodland Retreat

Gellifawr Woodland Retreat, located in the picturesque Gwaun Valley in Pembrokeshire, is a multi-award winning venue that aspires to become the UK's best wedding venue. Surrounded by 12 acres of landscaped gardens, ponds, and woodland, our idyllic wedding village offers a perfect setting for any time of year. Our venue is not just a business; it is a community that provides long-standing jobs for our team and contributes to the local rural area's growth.

At Gellifawr, we pride ourselves on our strong, ambitious, and inspirational team, who share our mission of becoming the UK's top wedding venue. We are not only dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience for our couples but also committed to giving back to our community. We proudly sponsor a young inclusion football team and are dedicated to creating a family atmosphere at our venue.

Our Venue

Our wedding village is a unique and versatile space that can cater to any style or theme. We have a purpose-built indoor ceremony space, Seren Yn Codi, which is perfect for the most important part of the day. Our outdoor spaces are ideal for couples who wish to exchange their vows surrounded by nature. We have a dedicated garden terrace, gorgeous landscaped gardens, woodland, and ponds that create the perfect backdrop for a romantic and memorable wedding ceremony.

We also have two salon spaces, one of which is designed specifically for the wedding party to get ready. Our salon and beauty space is designed to ensure that you enjoy what is an integral part of your wedding day. We understand the importance of feeling and looking your best on your wedding day, and our team is dedicated to helping you achieve that.

Our Services

At Gellifawr, we offer a range of services to ensure that your wedding day is perfect. Our passionate chef and his dedicated in-house team can help you create your perfect seasonal menu, all locally sourced and guaranteed to keep your guests happy. We understand that food is an essential part of any wedding, and we strive to provide delicious dishes that reflect your style and taste.

We also offer accommodation for you and your guests, with 15 cottages and 7 ensuite rooms available. Our Accommodation and Bar Manager, Beth, takes care of organizing a whole team of housekeepers, ensuring the venue's cleanliness is maintained throughout the whole year. Our cottages are perfect for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, and we can cater to groups of any size.

Our venue manager, Rea, has successfully run over 200 weddings since joining our award-winning wedding venue in Pembrokeshire. Rea is an integral part of our sales & marketing team and has played a key role in helping us publicise and promote Gellifawr Woodland Retreat.

Award-Winning Venue

We are proud to announce that our very own Emily Jolly has won 'best wedding coordinator in Wales' at the recent 'Welsh Wedding Awards'! Our team's hard work and dedication have paid off, and we are thrilled to receive recognition for our efforts. Gellifawr Woodland Retreat has also been voted as the best wedding venue by The Welsh National Wedding Awards 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2022. We are committed to providing an unforgettable experience for our couples, and we are thrilled to be recognized for our efforts.

Wedding Styles

We understand that every couple is unique, and we strive to provide a personalized experience that reflects your style and taste. We offer a range of wedding styles, from a summer festival-style weekend wedding with live music and street food to a magical winter wonder wedding with crisp dark nights and fairy lights all glistening with romance. Our team will work with you to create a wedding that is beyond your wildest dreams.

Contact Us

If you are interested in booking Gellifawr Woodland Retreat for your wedding or would like to learn more about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are open for tours of our beautiful venue at a time that is convenient for you. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you create a memorable wedding day.