5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel
The Usk Valley, Caerleon
Newport, South Wales NP18 1HQ M4 J24, 15mins from Severn Bridge, Bristol.
The stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales is the perfect venue to host our ‘everything under one roof’ Weekend Break with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
Host of the Ryder Cup, this award-winning 5* resort is set in 2000 acres of parkland. This world-class destination features the award-winning Forum Spa, as well as 6 restaurants and 3 championship golf courses
– you’re sure to enjoy the 5* luxury and seamless service at the Celtic Manor Resort hotel.
Celtic Manor’s stunning Air Conditioned Caernarfon Suite Ballroom, at nearly 9,000sq ft, will offer us an amazing 5,000sq ft pro championship sprung wooden dance floor – one of the largest dance floors in the country.
Located just 15mins from The Severn Bridge in Bristol, The Celtic Manor Resort is easy to reach and has fabulous event facilities, just perfect to host our 5* Dancing With The Stars Weekend.
5* Weekend Breaks at Celtic Manor Resort
Fri 19th – Sun 21st April 2024
5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel
Newport, South Wales
Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at the stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales.
Join NTA Judge Of The Year Anton Du Beke, Erin Boag, Kai Widdrington, Nadiya Bychkova, Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Katya Jones, Strictly Argentine Tango Choreographers Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani, British, European & World 10 Dance Champions Glenn Richard Boyce & Caroly Janes, Former World Professional Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce, Strictly Vocalist Lance Ellington plus The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band.
Fri 19th – Sun 21st July 2024
5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel
Newport, South Wales
Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at the stunning 5* Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales
Join Gorka Marquez, Karen Hauer, Kai Widdrington, Nadiya Bychkova, Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Strictly Argentine Tango Choreographers Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani, British, European & World 10 Dance Champions Glenn Richard Boyce & Caroly Janes, Former World Professional Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band
As well as the non-stop dancing there’s plenty on offer to keep you entertained at this fabulous resort; You could pamper yourselves at the Hotels Luxury award-winning Forum Spa, book a hair salon or nail bar appointment, or choose your very own custom spa treatment?
Celtic Manor Resort scoops Best UK Hotel award again!
The Celtic Manor Resort has been named the UK’s Best Hotel 2019 at the prestigious Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards in London.
The five-star venue in South Wales has been voted the UK’s Best Hotel eight times.
As well as winning the hotel award, Celtic Manor was also a finalist in the Best UK Conference Venue category.
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel Tour
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel – Superior Guest Bedrooms
All Donahey’s guests will enjoy Celtic Manor Resorts newly refurbished Superior Bedrooms.
Superior Bedrooms are beautifully appointed and decorated with distinctive design and traditional luxury to create a calm and relaxing environment. All bedrooms feature;
Luxury toiletries, hairdryer, iron and board
Laundry, pressing and dry cleaning service
Complimentary telephone calls to national landlines
Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
Speakerphone with voicemail service
Large writing desk with reading light
Secure, electronic locking in-room safe
Satellite TV
Minibar
24-hour room service and an ice-maker on each floor
Air-conditioning with personal room controls
Heated towel rail
Safety deposit box service
Complimentary tea/coffee facilities
110 volt shaver sockets
The Signature Collection
Situated on the sixth floor, Celtic Manor’s stylish new Signature Lounge, rooms and suites come with a host of ‘Little Luxuries’ and added services to ensure you relax and unwind from the moment you arrive.
The spacious Signature Collection rooms are designed to the highest standard with a calming, light and modern feel. Designed for adults only, each room features a 6ft king-size double bed, sitting area, marble bathroom with a large vanity unit, bath and a separate shower with a host of Elemis amenities and balcony with stunning views out over the golf course.
Signature guests have unlimited access to the exclusive adults-only* Signature Lounge, situated on the sixth floor, where throughout the day you can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee, newspapers and magazines.
Signature Collection guests also enjoy further premium services:
Concierge Bag Drop – your luggage will be delivered straight to your bedroom.
Exclusive Signature check-in on the sixth floor
Guaranteed early check-in from 3pm
Evening turn-down service
Complimentary bottle of Prosecco and Welsh Cakes in your bedroom upon arrival
Exclusive ‘Welsh Breakfast’ in Celtic Manor’s ‘Steak On Six’ restaurant
Unlimited access to the exclusive adults-only* Signature Lounge
Following a restful night’s sleep, Signature Collection guests will be served ‘Full Welsh Breakfast’ in the exclusive surroundings of Celtic Manor’s new sixth floor restaurant ‘Steak On Six’ – overlooking the beautiful Welsh woodlands.
Breakfast is served in the Signature restaurant from 7.00am to 10.30am daily and is for adults only. We recommend that you book in advance with Celtic Manor’s Reservations Team to ensure a relaxing breakfast experience.
Signature bedrooms are available from a £65pp upgrade supplement.
Dance weekend was truly exceptional and the organisation was brilliant. Everything ran very smoothly and Celtic Manor was a great venue. The Strictly stars were brilliant as were all the amateur dancers. The Saturday night black tie ball was great. Very well done to all the Donaheys team.
We’ve just returned from our fourth Dancing with the Stars weekend at Celtic Manor and it was just brilliant - the best one so far! The organisation was amazing, especially given the number of people attending. Everything ran like clockwork from check in to departure. We have already booked again for next year. The first time we went we were amazed to discover that this is a totally family-run event. Paul Donahey and his team are fantastic and their love of ballroom shines through. So professional and the programme was just brilliant. Their evident hard work made for a wonderful weekend for us. The hotel is a lovely venue and we didn’t stop smiling all weekend. There was a perfect balance of lessons, shows and time to dance. So many highlights but especially Kristi Boyce’s lesson and Glenn and Caroly’s performance. All the shows were fantastic but it was great to see Alijaz and Janette together again - they are a great double act. We absolutely can’t wait to do it again!
Response from the owner: Tracy, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Jowita & Michael, Ian Waite, Nancy & Nikita and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul & the team
An absolutely amazing experience. Very well organised with a friendly and welcoming team. 5* and more, hotel, facilities just fabulous. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for an amazing, unforgettable experience!! I loved every minute of the weekend from learning to dance with the professionals to watching the fantastic shows! The Celtic Manor is a stunning hotel with lovely staff too. I definitely would recommend this to any other beginners out there it's so nice to learn some dancing and have great fun doing it 😀 Thank you so much Donaheys and team and all the professionals for their enthusiasm to teach and wonderful shows! Love From a Rowdy Red 😄
Had a wonderful weekend, a real oasis of fun. Such a professional and approachable bunch, including the celebrity dance teachers…you really get the feeling they want you to enjoy dancing as much as they do.
Response from the owner: Thanks Ian for your 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to here you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars, Paul & the team.
This was our first Donaheys event and wow, what an amazing experience. Great workshops, great dance floor, great fun and well organised. These guys know how to put on an event. We will definitely be back! Highly recommended.
We’ve just returned from a weekend at Celtic Manor resort. The hotel was beautiful. The weekend was well organised, we thoroughly enjoyed all the workshops and it was a real treat to have some workshops delivered by the strictly pros. The full team were amazing and helpful and with everyone having dance floor seating the showcases felt really intimate and were incredible to watch. We have already booked to return next April
Celtic Manor weekend April 24 - what an amazing weekend - fantastic from start to finish. The Donaheys team put on a superb, professional, extremely well organised event. Meeting the Strictly stars, other professionals & world champions and having them teach us and talk to us between dances about their experiences & life was very special. You really do feel like they love that part of their job, it was such fun. The hotel was lovely with really good choices in the restaurant, nice rooms and 2 wonderful ballrooms. What an experience! As fairly beginner level dancers who've never done anything like this before, we never expected to be so eager to rebook for next year, but now we can't wait! Well done Donaheys, see you in 2025 !!
Absolutely fantastic weekend from start to finish! Everyone was so friendly. The strictly stars were fantastic with teaching us and going through the steps. I am so greatful! In the mean time I’m going to keeeeeeeep dancing!
A spectacularly well choreographed weekend full of Strictly Stars! Not only were they teaching us in workshops tailored to different levels of dance experience, but then they demonstrated almost inhuman skills with their professional routines in front of a enraptured audience.Organisation from start to finish was faultless with everything running to time. Everyone, hotel staff, the Donaheys team, our fellow guests and the Strictly Stars themselves, were absolutely delightful. Fab-u-lous in fact.If you're thinking of going - stop thinking - just book. We've already reserved our spot for 2025.Thank you Paul, Amy, Shirley and the rest of your team of superstars!
We have just returned from a wonderful weekend break ‘dancing with the stars’ at Celtic Manor. A really lovely experience with taught dance classes from the likes of Anton&Erin, Nadia&Kai, Katya, Aljaz&Janette of Strictly fame, not forgetting Kristi&Glenn, Leandro&Maria for the Argentine Tango and Tony for the Jive.It’s a fair cost but really worthwhile if you like watching or want a chance to learn from the best and Paul, Amy, Shirley and the Donaheys team make sure that everything ticks along even though it’s rather busy.Take a look .. it’s really worth exploring
This was our second time to have the pleasure of this amazing and fun filled dance weekend.And did we dance, Yes we most certainly did.The Hotel (De Vere Windsor) is a perfect location with great facilities for those that love to dance.The Donahey's team are Brilliant in every way from the Organisationa and communication to just having fun.A quick message to Anton who put a challenge to the Red band to ask a Green band (Adrian) for a social dance. Challenge accepted and delivered.Giovanni and Lauran are jsut brilliant but I have to say me me the weekend was made extra special by Kai and Nadia.We have booked again for next year...Adrian and Leigh
A fantastic experience from start to finish. Right from picking the phone up to talk to Tracey about booking, down to the final showdance. If you're thinking of booking one of these weekends - go for it! You won't regret it.Excellently organised with a lot of workshops. I did worry that our feet wouldn't cope but the excellent sprung dance floor made sure that wasn't the case.The evening dancing was fabulous with Paul also regularly leading everybody into an individual Charleston on the dance floor - great fun.The evening showcase dances were amazing and also featured dances from highly accomplished competing (or previously competing) professionals who were outstanding.Overall an amazing weekend.
Response from the owner: Thanks for your amazing review Tarun of our weekend with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – great to hear how much you enjoyed your weekend with us, thank you. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to the whole team. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for more great shows & dance lessons with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – keep dancing! Paul & the team.
Omigod the weekend was awesome!We don't write reviews; in a world of faceless corporations chasing 4-5 star status via automated perma-feedback who has time, right? There's better things to do with 30 seconds, like scratching your nose. But this weekend at the Celtic Manor Hotel was so good that we're delighted to pop the Google Review cherry.We signed up as complete beginners, inducting into the infamous raucous Red group (special shout out to table one, we were the best!) The workshops were amazing. You're in the room with actual dancers from Strictly. Aljaž taught us the cha cha! Aljaž! Cha cha! This was so exciting that when he got us to yell 'Sa!' at the end of each New Yorker I swear I spat on him. Jive with Giovanni and Lauren? Check. Quickstep with Nadia and Kai? Check. Rumba with (reigning Strictly champion) Jowita? Check. Encouragement to growl like a lion when Nikita offered up his microphone? Not needed ... GRRRR!Every instructor intimately knew their craft and, more importantly, knew how to teach. I don't think anyone in our beginners group felt out of depth or unsupported, a philosophy that translated beautifully to the evening ballroom events. Us Reds were actively encouraged to participate in social dancing without fear of embarrassment. There were enough slow and slightly out of time couples on the floor to feel like you weren't the only learners in the room. And you've not lived until you're one of a whole room Charleston Strolling to Bear Necessities.What else to say? Only that we've realised live showcase dancing, much like live music, is so much better when you're in the room. Every number was impeccable. Nadia and Kai's jive topped our personal opinion chart in a very close field.This weekend surpassed expectation. The Donaheys team really care about the quality of the experience. To organise an event like this with such precision and still maintain a genuinely friendly customer service takes some doing. Everybody involved seemed happy to be there. We certainly were. We're signed up for 2024, and we're coming back as Blue. If it's as good as this again they may even get another review.
A very well run event. It wasgreat experience on both occasions when we attended the events At Celtic manner in 2019 and also this year. We thoroughly enjoyed it and all the staff were very helpful. Paul really goes out of his way to do everything possible for us to enjoy our time. We have already booked for next year.
Last weekend at Celtic Manor was the first time of going to a Dancing with the star’s weekend. It was Amazing form start to finish. The organisation was fantastic, the programme of dance classes, social dances, q&a’s, red carpet calls etc were brilliant. It was so lovely to be able see the stars and learn from them so up close. Can’t recommend it enough. Celtic Manor was a lovely venue also. Food and service Excellent. Can’t wait to do it all again next year!!!! Thank you.
Fabulous weekend, and very well organised by the friendly Donaheys team. Accommodation was excellent and the classes by the strictly pro's and visiting competitors were very informative. It was lovely to see up close the pro's, and their dance demonstrations were wonderful. There was also plenty of opportunities to ask them questions. We loved the live big band on Saturday night and it was such a treat to dance to live music. A wonderful event and great value for money. This was our first time and we met some great people and are looking forward to seeing them again at next years Dancing with the Stars weekend.
Response from the owner: Diane, its’ great to read your fab 5* review of Donaheys Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars & our team. We are glad you enjoyed dancing to the big band live music. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team
What an amazing experience, so much so, that I have booked to go for a third time. It's really well organised by a great team. Wether your new to dance or experienced your sure to have a great time. Having lessons from the professionals and a show case every day. Just the best
Response from the owner: Thanks Deborah, great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars & our team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team
Fantastic weekend at the Celtic Manor and the Donaheys Dancing With the Stars event. These events (we’ve been to 3 now) are fabulous - well organised, efficiently run, great hotels, great workshops and fabulous showcase dances from the professional dancers. We can thoroughly recommend them
This was our fifth Dancing with the Stars Weekend and it was just brilliant. The Donaheys team do such a magnificent job, the whole weekend runs like clockwork. The workshops were great and the videos available afterwards really help!The showcases this year were absolutely fantastic - both the strictly stars and the ballroom champions were incredible and mesmerising to watch.Celtic Manor is a fabulous venue and we have already booked for next year!!
Another fabulous dancing with the stars weekend at Celtic Manor, the workshops are great fun and lots learned. The showcases of all couples out of this world. Paul, Shirley and Amy along with all the donaheys team are on hand for anything you need and always polite and professional.A truly wonderful weekend for any dancer or dance fan.Its our 3rd and we look forward to the next.
Myself and my best friend have just returned from our 2nd year attending Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend. Another fabulous weekend. We have danced, made new friends and laughed. We started with 4 left feet, and ended up being able to dance fairly reasonable steps. The workshops are superb and gauged to the appropriate level of the group. The Donaheys team are superb and I can't rate them highly enough, every single person attending is looked after.Feet throb from all the dancing, hands sting from applauding and cheeks sting from so much smiling and laughing.The evening showcases are breath taking, the professional dancers are so engaging and the venue is superb.I highly recommend this weekend.
Fabulous weekend! Stayed extra night on the Thursday. All of Donaheys staff led by Paul were so friendly and helpful through out the weekend.Up close and personal classes with the strictly stars, Kai & Nadya, Giovanni & Lauren, Alijaz & Katya, Nikita & Jowita, David & Rosey and Warren & Kristy Boyce. All dance classes designed for your personal dance ability. Show case dances in the evening were amazing especially Glen Boyce & Caroly. Unbelievable dancing from all the stars.The hotel is a perfect venue with friendly and professional staff at the Celtic Manor Resort.The weekend flowed perfectly due to the planning and organisation of the whole Donaheys team.Already booked up for April & July 24.We can’t recommend this event highlyenough for those who enjoy ballroom dancing or want to start. Beginners are catered for just as much as advanced standard so if you have never tried ballroom dancing before this is an excellent introduction.Once again, many thanks Paul for an amazing weekend.
As first-timers we can honestly say it far exceeded our expectations. Friendly, efficient and fun. I hoped to get tips during the workshops to add an extra layer to our dancing as well as giving us new routines - they did that and more. All workshop teachers gave us confidence and laughter - no one needs to feel intimidated about what they can or can't do. This atmosphere helped everyone get together in a supportive and friendly fashion - far more smiles than frowns! The showcase events were superb and very moving. It was lovely to hear the professionals say they particularly enjoy dancing to an audience of dancers. And we enjoyed being that audience. Thank you to the all Donaheys team. Carol and John.
Response from the owner: Carol, its’ great to read your fab 5* review of Donaheys Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars & our team. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team
Thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend and experience. We're booked for next year too.
Response from the owner: Thanks Karen for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. We look forward to welcoming you next year, keep dancing, Paul & the team.
A real look forward to moment for us every year. Fab to be focused on dance for 48 hours.
Response from the owner: Thanks Ali for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars.
Wow, what an awesome experience. The preparation and organisation that must go on by the Donaheys team to achieve such a spectacular event is to be admired.The showcases with the Strictly stars was spellbinding having them so close and performing especially for us was a privilege.The atmosphere was friendly, welcoming and encouraging between the guests and the team.The venue, food and accommodation was top class so all in all a brilliant way to spend a weekend.Needless to say we have booked for next year.!Linda & Colin Rockey
Response from the owner: Colin, its’ great to read your fab 5* review of Donaheys Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with the Strictly Stars. We'll be sure to pass on your thanks to the whole team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team
An absolutely fabulous weekend! This was a very well attended and extremely well organised event by Donaheys. The Celtic Manor hotel is stunning, the strictly tv stars were not only amazing dancers but were very friendly and helpful too. All participants are put into 1 of 4 groups depending on skill level and experience. We were in the absolute beginners category but learnt a lot and had lots of fun in the process. Any anxiety or concerns we may have had about our lack of dancing skills were quickly dismissed as we were shown some basic steps in friendly group settings and we were dancing in no time!The world class dance performances by the TV stars and the 15 piece band on the evenings were incredible.This really was a weekend to remember, so much so we have already booked again for next year. A big thanks to Paul, Shirley and Amy and all the Donaheys team for making the weekend such a wonderful experience for all those lucky enough to experience it. See you next year!Anthony and Jane ( Manchester).
Response from the owner: WOW – Thanks for your amazing review Anthony of our weekend with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – great to hear how much you enjoyed your weekend with us, thank you. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to the whole team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more great shows & dance lessons with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – keep dancing! Paul & the team.
This was our second time at one of Donaheys dancing with the stars weekends and it was fabulous, so much so that we have booked again for next year. Thanks to all the team for all your hard work.
Response from the owner: Emma, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Katya, Gorka, Karen, Amy & Ben and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul & the team
Second year of attending Donaheys Dancing With the Stars. Already booked for next year. Professional dance lessons with some of the best dancers in the world, and stunning show dances. Then add in the company of other like minded participants who are so warm and friendly. A wonderful experience. Thank you
Response from the owner: Thanks Paul for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to hear you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars, Paul & the team.
Absolutely wonderful weekend, loved every minute and have already booked for next year
Response from the owner: Thanks Joanna for your 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to here you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars, Paul & the team
Absolutely fab..u...lous!So well organised from start to finish. The workshops are brilliant fun. The team are wonderful. And the stars...oh my god. You think they are amazing on the TV?...wait until you see them up close and personal. Hats off to all. Can't wait for next year. Thank you to everyone for one of the most memorable weekends ever! Xxx
Response from the owner: Kate, thank you for your 5* review of our weekend with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – it's great to hear how much you enjoyed your lessons with the Strictly Stars and their fabulous showcases, thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more great shows & dance lessons with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – keep dancing! Paul & the team.
We had such a great weekend, we loved the workshops and got a lot from them and also enjoyed the evening dancing - it felt like the floor wasn’t as busy as the year before, either that or we’ve just got better at getting past people! All the pros were amazing both in the workshops and their performances – they are just mesmerizing to watch…..The whole event is well organised and really good fun....We've booked already for next year, that tells you how good it was!!
Response from the owner: Thanks Claire for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
Wow. What an amazing weekend. My wife and I absolutely loved it. The stars were so warm and personal. The Donaghey’s team couldn’t do enough for us. It’s a 10 from me (We have already rebooked for 2024)
Response from the owner: Steve, its’ great to read your 5* review of Donaheys Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – thank you so much for the 10! Great to hear you had an amazing weekend with the Strictly Stars & our team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team
Just returned from a great "Dancing with the Stars Weekend".Great classes with amazing opportunities to dance on a large ballroom dance floor. The strictly stars were helpful and entertaining during classes and gave us 3 spectacular shows. Donaheys staff were excellent and on hand to help whenever needed. We arrived sceptical and left booking for 2024 - what more can I say. PS sorry for stepping on Anton's feet .... 🙂
Response from the owner: Thanks Caron for your review of our weekend with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – great to hear how much you enjoyed your weekend with us, thank you. We’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to the whole team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more great shows & dance lessons with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – keep dancing! Paul & the team.
Just back from another Dancing with the Stars weekend. My fifth!!!! Yet another fantastic weekend. 3 shows, 7 lessons, 2 dance evenings , all brilliantly organised, very friendly and in The Celtic Manor a fantastic hotel.
Response from the owner: Hi David, thanks for your lovely 5* review of Donahey's Dancing With The Stars Weekends, and thanks for your continued support.We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more great shows & dance lessons with the Strictly Come Dancing Professionals...keep dancing! Paul & the team;
Wow. What can I say. From the moment you arrive you cannot stop smiling. The showcases are amazing, dance lessons fun (definitely need to practice for next year), atmosphere electric, gala night incredible and you will the most friendly bunch of,people ever. Big shout out to Melissa another guest who kept trying to teach me to dance and another lovely couple who took time out to help- thank you so much. Paul, Amy, Shirley and team who look after everything for you and make it the most incredible experience. Yes initially it seems a lot of money but believe me the value for money f9e what you get is fantastic. A completely flawless polished event. Celtic Manor beautiful. Cannot recommend highly enough. Can’t wait to return next year - keep dancing 🕺
Response from the owner: Thanks Sam for your fab 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to here you enjoyed your lessons with the Strictly Stars and showcases. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Strictly Stars. Paul & the team.
Our first time with the Donaheys team .. truly an amazing experience... my first thoughts were sounds to good to be true ! How wrong was that thought ... it was fantastic .. from start to finish just sensational... rebooked for 2024 and we are so excited for the lineup 😍 newsIf you are thinking about taking part in any of the dancing with the stars events ... go for it .. you will have a blast... it will be everything you hoped for and more ..Now to keep practicing our newly learnt skills 😉Thank you all for making the weekend so amazing 👏 x x Colin & Wendy ...Malvern.. Worcs
Response from the owner: Thank you Wendy for you fab 5* review of Donaheys Dancing With the Stars Weekends. Check out our website for news of our exciting line up for the 2024 weekends. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks again, Paul & the team.
This was my first Donahey’s experience. I was extremely impressed with the organisation of the whole weekend. The performances by the Strictly stars and amateur champions were amazing, and attendance at the workshops showed they are also wonderful people. The venue was perfect and I loved it. I’ll be back next year!
Response from the owner: Ellen, its’ great to read your fab 5* review of Donaheys Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks, Paul & the team
The most amazing experience! We loved every second, the Donaheys staff were exceptional, so welcoming and helpful.The hotel was a fitting venue for a 5 star weekend, and despite been hopeless at dancing we loved it 🥰To be taught by the stars of strictly was a dream come true for Alice, and the showcases were amazing 💃🏿 🕺Highly recommended ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Response from the owner: Amanda, thanks so much for your amazing review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly. It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed all the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars Aljaz, Janette, Katya, Gorka, Karen, Amy & Ben and their fabulous showcases – they were great weren’t they. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly. Thanks again, Paul & the team
Fantastic weekend in Wales at the Celtic Manor Resort . Seven dance workshops with great teachers and strictly stars . Showcases by the professional and strictly dancers each night and on the Sunday afternoon . Band on the Saturday night . Great experience … booked for next year. Same resort . So well organised . Can’t wait .
Response from the owner: Thanks Michelle for your fab 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
An absolutely brilliant weekend. The Donahey staff are fantastic and really make you feel welcome. We had such a great time we booked for next year while we we're there, you can't get better recommendation than that
Response from the owner: Thanks Lisa for your 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
Had a great weekend at Celtic Manor. Not really my cup of tea, booked it as my wife’s Christmas present, but I loved it. The Strictly guys seemed so ordinary, in a good way, when teaching us then they looked like they had come from another planet when they performed their shows. Worth noting how friendly everybody was as well, chatted to so many nice people. Great venue and event run very professionally. We may now start to dance or this may prove to have been a one off but either way I recommend the weekend.Roger Pitt
Response from the owner: Roger, its’ lovely to read your fab 5* review of Donahey’s Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – thank you so much for recommending us. Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars & our team. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
A wonderful experience - thank you Paul Amy and Shirley and everyone at Donaheys and the Celtic Manor Resort for making this such a fantastic experience. Our Strictly Stars were amazing and we learned so much from our workshops - can't wait to come backSue and Mark
Response from the owner: Thanks Sue for your fab 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed the dance lessons with the Strictly Stars and the fabulous showcases. Aljaz, Janette, Katya, Gorka, Karen, Amy & Ben were all fabulous weren’t they. We warmly look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
Fantastic weekend with dancing with the stars!! From start to finish, check in to the last showcase was absolutely amazing!Everything was thought of from 7 workshops, meet and greets, social dancing and it was so much fun! The lessons we had were pitched right and the teachers were amazing!We had a blast from start to finish and met some wonderful peopleDefinitely doing this again!
Response from the owner: Thanks Emma for your fab 5* review of Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends. Great to see you enjoyed your weekend with the Strictly Stars. We look forward to welcoming you back for more amazing weekend breaks with the Stars of Strictly.
For anyone who loves Strictly, whether you can dance or not, this is a weekend for you. Everyone is there to enjoy themselves.I have just enjoyed the weekend at the Celtic Manor Hotel and from the moment of arrival I entered a world of dance and the outside world disappeared. My first workshop was with Jeanette and Alijah in a group of similar standard people followed by a wonderful evening meal buffet and showcase. All of the professionals were clearly happy to be there and very entertaining. It was amazing to be so involved with them. Saturday and Sunday had great programs, there were tears, awe and laughter from the shows to getting steps wrong in the ballroom. It didn't matter because we all love dance.The whole weekend was wonderfully paced very professional. The Donahey's staff were always available to help and wearing a smile. They were an incredible team of people and it was evident how loved and respected the team are amongst the dance community.I was so impressed at how well the event is organised for so many people. Congratulations Donahey's and if you have got this far reading my review....do not hesitate....book it!
Response from the owner: Wendy, its’ lovely to read your fab 5* review of Donahey’s Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing – thank you so much. Great to hear you enjoyed all the showcases and lessons with both the Strictly Stars & our team. We look forward to welcoming you back next year for another amazing weekend break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Thanks for your continued support, Paul & the team
‘What a fantastic weekend we had at Alton Towers. Can’t wait for next year. Thank you very much’ David and Barbara
‘Thanks to all at Donahey’s for putting together another amazing weekend. This was our third one, and we are hooked! All the workshops and professional shows were brilliant, as was the Tony Greenwood 15 piece band. Looking forward to the next one’ Ruth & John
‘Dear Paul & Team, I just wanted to send you all a big thank you for last weekend, you have an amazing team and provide a fantastic few days, I just wish it was longer!! This was my first year but I have watched all of Strictly and been to the tour shows, but to see the pros perform up close, is just something else!! You really create a warm and fun atmosphere, along with a seamless programme. See you next March‘ Sian
‘Dear Paul, Thank you for an excellent weekend and yes we have already booked for next year. The weekend exceeded our expectations and it was a real pleasure to meet and talk to your mother and some of your team. You make an excellent team and I know that things only run smoothly with a team who work hard and plan well. Thank you again.’ Andy & Alicja
‘A brilliant weekend thank you Donaheys’ Jo
‘Paul, we’ve had a few great weekends with you both at Alton Towers and in the past in Blackpool; but this one was FAB U LOUS!!! That show on Saturday night moved us to tears and was breathtaking!!! Needless to say we’ve booked for next year! Thanks for listening to clients and continuing to strive to improve. All your hard work was appreciated.’ Christine & Steven
‘The whole weekend was stunning; Thank you for an unforgettable weekend’
Pippa & Kevin
‘We’re looking forward to next year already. Thanks to everyone involved for making a super enjoyable and special weekend’ Simon & Alice
‘Hi Paul, Danny and I just wanted to drop you a note to say how much we enjoyed the weekend. You and your staff never cease to amaze us with how organised you all are and how seamlessly things run. Every year we have enjoyed our weekenders but this year you all surpassed yourselves and it went to a new level. Having a showcase on the Sunday was just the icing on the cake and a fantastic way to end the weekend on a total high. We look forward to joining you on another weekender soon.‘ Brenda & Danny
Map & Directions
Celtic Manor is conveniently located at J24 of the M4 in Newport, South Wales. Just 15mins from Severn Bridge, Bristol.
Newport Train station is 10mins away and has connections throughout Wales & England including direct trains to Manchester & London.
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