About this trip
The Cornwall Swim Retreat | Some sea view rooms available
14 - 16 March 2025
'Tidal pools, a play in the waves, Cornish coves and a mythical waterfall'
Join us at Atlantic House, with sea views and a private beach near Bude. This TWSCo. favourite includes breakfasts and evening meals, with a chance to stop for a pasty at lunchtime.
Suitable for beginners, with options to swim up to 2km per day.
Who are the swim guides? - Mel
Mel is TWSCo's full time swim guide, Mel is a qualified Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme
Mel is currently studying towards her Diploma in Cold Water Therapy, as well being a nutritionist, personal trainer and operating a successful Swim School
Favourite swim- Bossiney Cove, Cornwall
Favourite retreat - Spring in Cornwall
Favourite cake - Lemon drizzle
Who are the swim guides? - Becky
Becky began work with TWSCo. as a hospitality assistant before completing her Beach Lifeguard and Open Water Lifeguard qualification in 2023.
Favourite swim- Old Harry Rocks, Dorset
Favourite retreat - Studland, Dorset
Favourite cake - Millionaire's shortbread
Who are the swim guides? - Rich
Rich is a Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard and Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme. Amongst this, Rich also delivers the whole suite of lifeguard and water safety awards for The Royal Lifesaving Society as a National Trainer Assessor.
Rich is also RNLI lifeboat crew and operations manager of Land & Wave, a busy outdoor centre in Dorset.
Favourite swim- Any of Snowdonia's waterfalls
Favourite retreat - The North Wales Swim Retreat
Favourite cake - Carrot Cake
What’s included
- BreakfastA wholesome breakfast each morning from our on site chef.
- DinnerA 2 course meal each evening from our on site chef.
- All swims & activitiesAll swims included, plus any additional activities on the itinerary such as hikes and talks.
- AccommodationA good night's sleep
- Table wineA glass of red or white with your evening meal
- Teas & CoffeesHot drinks from the tea room
- Cake, Cake and more cakeCake is vital, homemade cake after every swim, of course
Available Packages
Share a dormitory room with 1 or 2 like minded people. We'll put you all in contact via WhatsApp before the trip so as you can say hello. Inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Suitable for all
Book a private, single room for yourself, with a sea view. Suitable for all.
Share a double room with your friend or partner. @ £489 each. Inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Suitable for all who can swim 200m continuously.
Share a twin/ bunk for you and a friend or loved one @ £499 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Suitable for all who can swim 200m continuously.
Share a larger room for up to four in a double and bunk for £449 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Larger groups possible with large discounts. Suitable for all who can swim 200m continuously . BIGGER GROUP? CONTACT US FOR GROUP DISCOUNTS [email protected]
Available options
Order a branded TWSCo. swim cap in advance, either sky blue or orange. Collect on retreat
Itinerary
We meet at our accommodation at 1pm, homemade chocolate cake and a hot drink will be waiting with your dramatic view over the bay. We'll then head down to Bude's spectacular sea pool for a swim clinic with swim coach Mel or an Intro to Wild Swimming/ Cold Water with Rich.
Dinner with table wine will be followed by a sunset dip before re-warming around a fire on the beach, just as nature intended!