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? - 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
- TransportThis retreat includes transport around swim spots
Available Packages
Book a luxury 5m bell tent for yourself @ £499 per person. Proper beds, lovely grub & Castle views included.
Share a luxury bell tent for yourself. and another @ £450 per person. Proper beds, lovely grub & Castle views included.
Available Add-Ons
Order a branded TWSCo. swim cap in advance, either sky blue or orange. Collect on retreat
Itinerary
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.