The Glamping Adventure Retreat

Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20, UK

TW
37 reviews
Apr 26 - 28, 2024
Group size: 1 - 24
The Glamping Adventure Retreat
Corfe Castle, Wareham BH20, UK

37 reviews

Apr 26 - 28, 2024
Group size: 1 - 24

About this trip

  

Corfe Castle, Dorset

26 - 28 April 2024


'The Glamping Adventure Retreat'


Epic dips in in secret spots, whilst sleeping under canvas in comfy beds with a proper mattress. Enjoy incredible sunsets over Corfe Castle around a warming campfire with like minded swimmers and dippers.


Hearty meals, cake, hot showers and a choice to go coasteering at Dancing Ledge all included.


1pm Friday - 1pm Sunday


Suitable for anyone who can swim 200m, continuously


 

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? - 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

  • Breakfast
    A hot breakfast such as filled baps or pancakes, alongside homemade granola and fruit
  • Lunch
    A warming lunch included
  • Dinner
    A homemade dinner each night from Chef Mel
  • All swims & activities
    All swims included, plus any additional activities on the itinerary such as hikes and talks.
  • Accommodation
    A good night's sleep
  • Table wine
    A glass of red or white with your evening meal
  • Teas & Coffees
    Hot drinks from the tea room
  • Cake, Cake and more cake
    Cake is vital, homemade cake after every swim, of course
  • Transpoort
    This retreat includes transport around swim spots

Available Packages

Private Bell Tent

 Book a luxury 5m bell tent for yourself. Proper beds & Castle views included. 

£499
Deposit:£50
Shared Bell Tent

 Share a luxury bell tent for yourself. and another. Proper beds & Castle views included. 

£499
Deposit:£50

Available options

TWSCo. Swim Cap
£5

Order a branded TWSCo. swim cap in advance, either sky blue or orange. Collect on retreat



Itinerary

Day 1
Delightful Dorset awaits

 13.00 Arrive at Purbeck Valley Farm campsite and get settled in your beautiful pre-pitched bell tents. You’ll then head out for an afternoon swim clinic in Swanage Bay with our qualified swim coaches. You’ll work on your swim form, iron out any bad habits and maybe even learn a new stroke. This sets you up for a great weekend of wild swimming.

After a hearty dinner, you’ll a enjoy gorgeous sunset dip at Bramble Bush Bay. Then warm up by a flickering campfire and toast some marshmallows back at basecamp.

Your Organizer


TW
The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd
37 reviews
Incredible swimming holidays and events at iconic locations around the UK. ​ Fabulous food, wonderful wines and accommodation come as standard alongside inclusive, breath taking swims and kind humans on our holidays. Our unique holidays focus on bringing new people to the best secret and most iconic swim spots from Cornwall, Devon & Dorset to North Wales and the Lake District, in exclusive, simple yet stunning accommodation with every detail taken care of. ✔ STA Open Water Swim Coaches ✔ Iconic Locations ✔ Lifeguard Led

Reviews

I had a glorious morning in Studland for the Winter Solstice with The Wild Swimming Co. Slightly late due to me missing the ferry, Mel stayed to make sure I could park ok. Then I was able to get straight in the sea and then warm up in the amazing sauna which is right on the beach. Mel and Rich were with us in the sea to make sure we were safe everytime. Even if they had just come out! After having a cold dip then a warm up for over an hour we got changed and were treated to hot coffee and amazing homemade cake. It was a wonderful experience despite the sun not really making an appearance. It’s a fab opportunity to meet like minded people or go with friends in a safe environment. I will definitely be doing it again and highly recommend The Wild Swimming Co. Thanks Mel and Rich xx
By Pauline B for Winter Solstice Dip & Sauna | Studland, Dorset on Jan 22, 2025
Had a really great time. Rich was a fantastic host.
By Jo C for Winter Solstice Dip & Sauna | Studland, Dorset on Jan 06, 2025
A fabulous event - Rich was welcoming, the weather was calm, sunset was stunning, sea was bracing, sauna was fantastic - it couldn't have been better.
By Alison T for Winter Solstice Dip & Sauna | Studland, Dorset on Dec 28, 2024
A wet weekend in Wales, literally! Not my first retreat with the team, so I knew to expect a comfy bed, good food and fabulous support on a number of varied swims, undeterred by the weather. Scrambling down to waterfalls and plunge pools and a choppy swim across the lake - well managed, with everyone able to meet their goals safely. After all the rain the hurly burly of the Watkins path falls was a little out of my comfort zone initially, but I don’t think I’ll forget the rush of swooshing from one pool to the eddy in the next in a hurry. Ha! Mel and Rich always go out of their way to make sure everyone’s happy, and I’m not sure how they manage it, but it was somehow always dry when we’re getting changed!
By Kate B for The Snowdonia Retreat on Dec 10, 2024
A really memorable and special trip - thank you!
By Katie F for The Snowdonia Retreat on Dec 04, 2024
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