Yoga and Wild Swimming Retreat in the Lake District

Apr 15
4 min read

Overview

On this 4 day long weekend retreat, you’ll be discovering amazing wild swimming locations of the Lake District, before relaxing in complete luxury where your every wish will be catered for. The whole retreat will allow you to fully switch off and recharge in the most stunning of locations.

2026 Dates: 24th-27th April 25th-28th September

Over the course of the retreat you will experience and enjoy a wide range of activities, from wild swimming to relaxing daily yoga sessions.

You’ll receive expert swimming guidance from the fabulous Gilly McArthur in some of the Lake District’s most beautiful wild swimming locations and unlimited access to Lake Windermere, diving into the crisp, clear waters, washing away all worries and stress at any time day or night. You will be able to dive deeper into the concept of cold water swimming in your own skin!

After an invigorating swim, warm up with herbal teas and wholesome cake post swim, whilst taking in the beauty of your surroundings. You’ll be staying in a majestic Georgian manor house with its own lake frontage and enjoy a variety of daily yoga sessions from energising morning practises to relaxing, meditative sessions in the evening. The location is the perfect place to soak up the late summer sun in the beautiful gardens with panoramic views of Lake Windermere.

During the retreat there will be healthy, plant based, delicious meals made fresh for you each and every day.

Everyone is welcome, so solo travellers, couples and friends come and join in this all new retreat. Be as active or relaxed as you like whilst you enjoy this retreat in the Lake District.

The Yoga Space

Just a short stroll across the courtyard from the manor house lies the the Coach house. It has recently undergone a modern renovation using wood from the estate for its warm wooden floors and has surround sound systems in place, ideal for playing music to help you drift off into relaxation. Its high ceilings and full length doors opening out onto the garden, allow the yoga room to be filled with natural light making it a calm and tranquil environment; the perfect space for your yoga and relaxation practise.

Swimming

The beauty of this location is its lake frontage. You will be able to dip, plunge or swim in Lake Windermere whenever the mood suits you. You will feel invigorated and empowered as you connect back to nature in this stunning body of water surrounded by majestic mountains. This retreat also offers daily guided longer swims with our swim instructors where your every safety will be catered for and as little or as much kit as you need will be provided. Regardless of your swimming ability, you are all very welcome to join in on this retreat.

Holistic Treatments

There will be plenty of time to indulge in a body treatment or two with one on our superb in house therapists. We offer a range of massage treatments, using organic therapeutic oils to ease away your stresses and strains. £65 for 45 minute treatment.

Day-by-Day itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival

Welcome to the Lake District!

On arrival at 4pm you’ll be welcomed with tea and cake, and have some time to settle into your beautiful accommodation that you’ll be able to call home for the next few days.

At 6pm there will be an hour long meditation and yoga class, which will ensure that you start your stay in a relaxing way.

At 7:30pm, dinner will be served! Here you will have a chance to get to know the other guests on the retreat, and receive a full introduction to the itinerary for the days ahead.

Days 2 & 3

Mornings will start with a relaxing meditation and yoga class from 7:45-9:15 am, which will ensure your day begins with the best start possible!

A delicious breakfast will be served at 9:15 am, making sure you are fuelled for the day ahead.

At 10:30 am there will be a safety briefing and kit distribution before you head out on your guided swim! The swim will start at 11 am. Whilst you are welcome to swim in the lake at any point during your retreat, safety cover is only provided during guided swims.

Lunch will be served at 1pm, to refuel you after wild swimming. Then from 2:30-5 pm, you will have free time to relax and receive massage’s – the perfect way to wind down!

From 6-7 pm there will be another meditation and yoga class, and then dinner will be served from 7:30 pm.

Day 4

On the last day of your retreat, there will be meditation and yoga class from 7:45 – 8:45am, followed by breakfast.

It's then time to check out of your room at 10am and say farewell to the beautiful Lake Windermere. We’re sure you’ll leave the retreat feeling well rested and rejuvenated!

What's included

As part of this package you'll enjoy:

3 nights luxury accommodation
Full Board dining - all vegetarian and plant-based
Unlimited fruit, organic teas, coffee and fruit water
Daily yoga & meditation sessions and all equipment included
Unlimited wild swimming
Guided wild swim sessions
Transport to and from all activity locations

Please note: You'll need to make your own way to and from the accommodation (there is free parking onsite) and any massage treatments are payable locally.

Pricing

Click your preferred date for pricing. Please note that prices were correct at time of publishing this article but are subject to change dependant on availability at time of booking.

24th-27th April 2026

Go solo - £1,275

2 Sharing - £1,062pp

25th-28th September 2026

Go solo - £1,275

2 Sharing - £1,062pp