About this trip
The Summer in Dorset Retreat | Studland & Durdle Door
13 - 15 August 2025
'The Summer in Dorset Retreat'
This all inclusive retreat will run 1pm Monday to 1pm Wednesday from an exclusively 7 bedroom private house on Beach Road, Studland.
Walk just 300m to the golden sands of Studland Beach, sunsets, emerald seas, chalk cliffs and excellent morning & evening meals included.
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 hot breakfast such as filled baps or pancakes, alongside homemade granola and fruit
- LunchA warming lunch included
- DinnerA homemade dinner each night from Chef Mel
- 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 2 or 3 like minded people, ideal for solo travellers or friends alike. 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.
Share a twin/ bunk for you and a friend or loved one @ £549 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Suitable for all who can 200m continuously.
Share a larger room for up to four in a double and bunk for £479 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Larger groups possible with large discounts. Suitable for all who can swim 200m continuously
Available options
Order a branded TWSCo. swim cap in advance, either sky blue or orange. Collect on retreat
Itinerary
We meet at our accommodation for 1pm with homemade cake and a hot drink, before heading down to Studland Bay nature reserve, at the beach you can choose from a Swim Clinic with Swim Coach Mel or an Intro to Wild Swimming /Cold Water Immersion with Rich. Following this we've booked a private beachside sauna, this Finnish style introduction to dip & sauna' is a fab way to start your retreat.
We'll enjoy a homecooked meal from Chef Mel at the accommodation before heading out for a spectacular sunset at our secret sunset dip location.