Gellifawr Woodland Retreat is a multi-award winning wedding venue based in the Gwaun Valley, Pembrokeshire.
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Discover the magic, fall in love & begin your fairytale with us… Each of our individually decorated rooms offers a unique stay. The nineteenth century stone farmhouse has been lovingly restored and comfortably furnished ensuring a warm welcome to this tranquil and relaxing family run hotel. Our seven hotel rooms are all non smoking, ensuite and designed for comfort. With our local butcher selectin
g the best Lamb, Beef and Poultry bred within the County of Pembrokeshire, cheese lovingly produced by Pant Mawr in Rosebush and locally grown seasonal vegetables give a true taste and reflection of West Wales. Due to the flexible nature of our menus, most dishes can be adapted to suit people with allergies or our skilled chefs can prepare a meal suitable for your needs. Gellifawr lends itself beautifully to your wedding day. Gellifawr is licensed for civil weddings for up to 150 people. Our spacious function room can accommodate up to 150 people for a sit down meal and 200 for an evening buffet. Gellifawr is set in the majestic beauty of Pembrokeshire. The hotel and landscaped gardens make a wonderful setting, for your wedding, party, function or reunion.
14/11/2024
Kiss me under the mistletoe…✨🎄
Christmas is around the corner which means one thing. Christmas engagements are also around the corner…✨
If you’re recently engaged and wanting to book your wedding with us why not miss the Christmas rush and book your tour for this weekend between 11 & 3pm?
Get in touch with us today & book your tour💌
14/11/2024
Champagne Kisses🥂✨
Misty mornings, champagne kisses, and saying ‘I do’ at Gellifawr…
Discover more of our magical Woodland Wonderland by sending us a message💌
Join us for our next wedding showcase, this Sunday between 11 & 3pm. Tour our exclusive grounds, meet our team & fall in love with our multi-award winning wedding venue…💍
Whether you’re dreaming of an outdoor laid-back wedding day beneath our festoon-lit tipi or more of a classic indoor affair - we have both🌿✨
Get in touch to book your tour by sending us a message💌
angharadthomasphotography
12/11/2024
It’s all in the details…🌿✨
Throwing it back to Zoe & Gareth’s Disney themed wedding in 2023 as we are still obsessed over the florals by thedancingdaffodil 😍
100s of candles, lots of greenery, and Disney themed name placements. We just loved it all🫶🏻
Fancying a Spring wedding? Get in touch to reserve your date today // send us a message💌
taylaandcophotography
11/11/2024
✨Searching for your dream wedding venue?
✨ Dreaming of getting the wedding planning started?
Book your private tour & meet our dedicated wedding team at Gellifawr on Sunday 17th November between 11 & 3pm…
Enjoy a glass of complementary bubbly on arrival, view our magical grounds, and you’ll fall in love all over again 🫶🏻
Send us a message to book your tour💌
11/11/2024
Thrilled to announce that we have won Best Wedding Venue West Wales 2024 ✨♥️
Thank you to everyone for all your support as always, our team are over the moon. Here’s to another year of making your wedding dreams come true at Gellifawr Woodland Retreat🫶🏻
Gellifawr Wedding Team x
10/11/2024
Autumn vibes🍂✨
Nia & Liam had the most beautiful Autumn vibey wedding with us in October😍
Loving the mixed matched bridesmaids & bright confetti…will you be setting the date for an Autumn wedding? Think pumpkin spice lattes, cold but crisp mornings, and that low setting sun☀️✨
Next showcase: Sunday 17th Nov 11-3pm
marywtphoto
09/11/2024
A Romantic Christmas Wedding✨💍
It’s nearly time for our December weddings to commence. Popping the bubbly by the tree, sipping on our Chef’s homemade mulled wine, and singing along to Christmas carols, we can’t wait🎄
Have you ever considered tying the knot in December? Or could you be getting engaged this Christmas?💍
Get in touch now to book your tour for tomorrow between 11 & 3pm and find out more about our Christmas packages💌
Are you thinking of booking your 2026 Summer wedding?☀️✨
It’s not too early to get your dream date with us booked. Fall in love beneath our towering trees at our magical outdoor ceremony area and start planning your Spring/Summer wedding🌾🤍
Come see for yourself this Sunday between 11 & 3pm and we promise it’ll be everything you’ve ever dreamed of☁️🤍
Get in touch today - send us a message
07/11/2024
Winter Wedding Bliss…
December is only around the corner and we cannot wait to see the Winter wedding vibes this year❄️✨
From sparkling fairy-lights, Christmas choirs, and fragrant mulled wine, what more could you want at your December wedding?🎄✨
Get in touch to find out more about our exclusive Christmas package today. Send us a message💌
michellehugglestonphotography
06/11/2024
Ever wondered what it’s like to choose a venue where your guests are guaranteed to have a good time?
Here’s the photo evidence👀✨
At Gellifawr we have both indoor & outdoor bars meaning wherever you choose to spend your day it’s only a short distance to a chilled glass of bubbly…
Find out more about our multi-award winning wedding venue - send us a message💌
angharadthomasphotography
05/11/2024
Golden Hour✨
Fall in love with the Autumn/Winter sun and sneak off to the Preseli Mountains for some sunset moments…
The Preselis are only a 5 minute drive away from Gellifawr, it’s the perfect sundown backdrop after a day of chatting to guests - so take some time away together🌾✨
PS you may be lucky enough to catch some wild horses too…
angharadthomasphotography
04/11/2024
Get ready in style…✨
Did you know at Gellifawr we don’t just have the one salon? We have two. Making sure we have thought about both sides of the wedding party!
Fully equipped with a record player, mirrors & barber chairs, an Xbox, log burner for those Autumn/Winter weddings & the bar is just a short walk away…🥃
Exclusively yours when you choose to tie the knot with us at Gellifawr Woodland Retreat. Find out more, send us a message💌
angharadthomasphotography
03/11/2024
POV - the love of your life is about to meet you at the end of the aisle…🤍✨
Those ceremony emotions🥹!! Reminiscing on Millie & Aaron’s special day and we just love to see a Groom who knows what he’s got👏🏻
Say ‘I do’ in our beautiful ceremony room, Seren Yn Codi, elevated from the ground with a glass balcony, Italian stone tiles, rustic wooden beams, and magical chandeliers…
Send a message now to book your tour for Sunday💌
tiasandryphotography
03/11/2024
‘Yeah, I got my girls’🫶🏻✨
Nothing we love more than seeing the girl gangs come together on your wedding day…
From first looks, to bathroom breaks, to getting tipsy before the ceremony, it’s all part of the process. 💖
Your besties are desperate for you to book your wedding so this is your sign to make sure you get your tour booked // send us a message💌
angharadthomasphotography
ymor_photography
02/11/2024
Did someone say P**n star Martini?🍸
Throwing it back to Neil & Kyle’s wedding day in August because we are still not over the endless disco balls, tequila shots on arrival, and p**n star martinis instead of Prosecco of course?!✨
Did you know that we have a festoon-lit tipi where you can say ‘I do’, hold your drinks reception, enjoy your wedding breakfast, AND even dance the night away?🪩
PS we have indoor options too so always have a plan B.
Get in touch now to book your tour of our Woodland Retreat💍
Happy 10 whole years of hard work at Gelli to Charlie Edge🥳🎉
You probably heard about it before Facebook because he’s been wanting us all to know for the last 6 months😉
All jokes aside, Charlie quite literally lives & breathes Gellifawr and works in every. single. department. as well as getting married there to a coordinator who he met at Gellifawr🤣🙈
We all love you Charles! Happy 10 years♥️👏🏻
01/11/2024
It’s November 1st, will you be getting engaged this month?✨
Fall in love with our multi-award winning wedding venue, Gellifawr Woodland Retreat.
If you’re thinking of tying the knot with us then this is your sign to get your tour booked. Don’t let your dream date slip away…🫶🏻
Next showcase: Sunday 3rd November 11-3pm / send us a message to book your appointment✨
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Neil & Kyle✨🌈
We could tell that the wedding of Neil & Kyle was going to be extra magical🌈✨
Porn Star Martinis for toast drinks anyone?
Congratulations to the new Mr & Mr Govier-Dunkley we can’t wait to see what your future holds. Only Love Can Do That…✨
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Gellifawr Woodland Retreat is an award winning rustic wedding venue in the woodlands of West Wales. Your wedding, your memories, your magical adventure - come and fall in love with Gellifawr Woodland Retreat.
Often described as Pembrokeshire’s ‘wedding village’, Gellifawr is a unique setting for your special day. With 15 acres of national park land, 15 cottages holding 80+ guests overnight & a country house steeped in history & charm, in Gellifawr Woodland Retreat you really have found what you've been looking for.
Stroll by our lakeside, take in the views on our tree swing, run off into our woods on the start of your adventure - Gellifawr is your perfect wedding escape.
Hear it from our lovely guests
“A little piece of heaven in Pembrokeshire.” - Michelle Dix Rooney
“We'd recommend Gellifawr to anyone looking to find their wedding location!” - Mr & Mrs Evans
“Fabulous location for this superb old farmhouse and stone cottages.” - Gareth Thomas
“What a fantastic place! Lovely setting in the countryside with great views. Idyllic is a good word to sum it up.” - Michael Mills
Find out more about us
We’re not just a wedding venue - we’re a hub of activity for West Wales.
Whether you need a starting point for your walking holiday or a secluded piece of rural luxury away from city life, Gellifawr is the beginning of your journey.
Explore Pembrokeshire and take in the sights from the heart of the national park - our log fires and home cooked menus will be waiting when you get back.
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Visit our website to find out more & see our menus and accommodation. Want to jump straight to booking your next stay? Book now.