BRRRRRiliant Cold Water Swim Retreat!

An Ambleside boutique hotel in the heart of the Lake District – Rothay Manor – is launching a series of cold water swimming retreats this winter, focusing on mental and physical well-being.

Guests will immerse themselves in some of the UK’s most beautiful stretches of water learning how to safely acclimatise mind and body to cold temperatures, whilst teaming the occasion with a pop-up cinema and complementary retreat activities.

The retreat, taking place on the 19th – 21st January and 1st – 3rd March 2024, is collaboratively hosted by three esteemed cold-water experts: Jonathan Cowie, Gilly McArthur, and Vicki McCreadie, all trained open water swim coaches.

Set at Rothay Manor, the two-night cold water retreat includes:

Meet the experts - welcome drink, nibbles round the fire and an introduction to cold-water swimming.
Guided cold water swim in Loughrigg Tarn, with views of the majestic Langdale Pikes beyond.
Guided afternoon woodland walk and a cold-water swim in Rydal water with the opportunity to explore Rydal caves and swim beneath the waterfalls.
Take a dip in the one-mile Grasmere Lake – a favourite spot of poet William Wordworth
Pop-up Rothay Manor cinema, with complementary popcorn, screening a selection of inspiring cold-water films!