Dive Into Cornwall’s Wild Side: Luxury Swimming Retreat Launches This May

Reconnect with nature in style at Budock Vean Hotel’s ‘Wild Swimming Weekend’

A luxury Cornish hotel is inviting guests to take the plunge into cold water swimming next month, with a new weekend experience that promises relaxation, adventure, and a serious health boost.

Budock Vean Hotel, nestled on the banks of the Helford River near Falmouth, is launching a 2-night ‘Wild Swimming Weekend’ from 10th–12th May 2025 in collaboration with Cornish Kelpie Open Water Swim Coaching.

Wild Swims Meet Spa Luxury

Priced at £450 per person, the package includes a guided wild swim each day, luxury accommodation, full use of the hotel’s leisure facilities, and a complimentary 60-minute GAIA treatment at the hotel’s award-winning Natural Health Spa (pre-booking required).

Guests will arrive on Saturday 10th May and check in from 3pm, before meeting their instructor and heading down to the hotel’s private foreshore. A beginner-friendly wild swim session follows at 4pm, welcoming both seasoned swimmers and first-timers. Participants are encouraged to bring warm layers for after their dip, before heading back for tea and cake at the hotel and a three-course dinner in the evening.

The weekend continues with a sunrise wild swim on Sunday, followed by breakfast and time to unwind with full access to the hotel’s indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and golf course. Sunday evening also includes dinner in the restaurant.

On Monday 12th May, guests can enjoy a final relaxing morning with breakfast and use of the hotel’s leisure facilities before checkout.

A Slice of Cornish Paradise

The independent, family-run Budock Vean Hotel is well known for its 65 acres of sub-tropical gardens, which roll down to the Helford River. The four-star hotel boasts a James Braid-designed golf course, Finnish sauna, tennis courts, and a restaurant that focuses on modern British cuisine using Cornish produce.

The package includes:

• 2-night stay in luxury accommodation

• Guided wild swims on Saturday and Sunday

• Breakfast and dinner each day

• Full use of hotel facilities (pool, sauna, hot tub, golf)

• One 60-minute GAIA spa treatment (must be booked at time of booking)

For more details or to book, visit the Budock Vean Hotel website