Swim, Connect, Recharge
Disconnect from stress, plug into nature, and immerse yourself in wild sea swims, scenic coastal path hikes, nourishing meals, breathwork, and mindful movement – all with a supportive community of women who love the water as much as you do. This isn’t just a retreat – it’s a reset for mind, body & confidence.
UPCOMING DATES
3-6 July 2026
only 4 spaces remaining
LOCATION
The Cliff Top, Bedruthan Steps beach, Cornwall, UK
PRICES
From £745
Why Swim with Us?
Improve Your Ocean Confidence
Guided open-water swims to help you feel safer and stronger in the sea – whether you’re a confident distance swimmer or a joyful dipper. Our coaches teach you how to read forecasts and find sheltered swim spots.
Feel Energised and Rejuvenated
Cold water swimming boosts circulation and energises your day, while breathwork, Yoga and wood-fired sauna sessions help calm your nervous system and aid deep recovery.
Unplug & Reconnect With Nature
Stay in ocean-view tipis and shepherd’s huts with no phones (optional), enjoy sunlit coves and tidal pools, and fall asleep under the stars – away from screens and noise.
Delicious, Nourishing Meals
All meals are prepared with local, seasonal produce to replenish swim-tired muscles and support wellbeing. Vegan, Vegetarian and special diets catered to with prior notice.
Meet Your New Swim Community
This weekend brings together like-minded women who support, challenge and cheer each other on – perfect for solo travellers or friends alike.
ACCOMMODATION
Your home for the weekend is Seaview Tipis & Shepherd’s Huts perched above Bedruthan Steps overlooking the Atlantic. Crisp sheets, cosy blankets, private fire pits and shared social space make this glamping experience feel special, soulful and truly restorative.
Unplug from modern life and enjoy this unique setting on the North Cornwall coast. We won’t need apps or webcams to check the forecast, just take a peek out of your tipi for sweeping Atlantic views.
Your tipi is furnished with bed(s), crisp fresh sheets, cosy blankets, low tables and lanterns. You will find a camping stove and kettle and all you need to make tea and coffee. Each tipi has its own fire pit and picnic bench and we have a communal tipi space for reading, relaxing and chatting to your fellow Swim Sistas.
2 eco loos and 2 gas powered hot showers are just a few minutes walk (max) from your tipi. Showers are on and hot 24/7 so there is always lovely warm water waiting for you. Shampoo, conditioner and hand wash are provided.
HOW TO GET HERE
Drive and park right at Seaview Tipis, or travel by train / flight to Newquay and we’ll organise your transfer (included for those that need it).
Check train options at www.thetrainline.com and flight options to NQY at www.skyscanner.net
Please drop us a line to discuss travel options that will work the best for you.
IS THIS WEEKEND RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Enjoy time in the sea without having to plan, research tides, or second-guess conditions – just turn up and swim.
- Feel more at ease in open water, with gentle guidance that helps you understand the coast and your own limits better.
- Spend a few days moving your body, eating well and sleeping properly – the kind of reset that’s hard to give yourself at home.
- Experience Cornwall in a quieter, more considered way, guided by locals, away from busy beaches and packed itineraries.
- Share the water with women who are there for the same reason: not to prove anything, just to enjoy being in the sea.
For many people, this weekend isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about slowing down, getting back into the water, and remembering why it feels good to be there.
MEALS
Delicious home cooked breakfasts, lunches and evening meals are included in your retreat weekend. The lovely team from Agweres cater for us with provenance, seasonality and the hearty appetite of swimmers in mind.
Agweres work closely with Newquay Orchard CSA and base our menus around their seasonal availability of vegetables and herbs. Eggs are sourced from Penbugle, an organic farm in South East Cornwall, milk from Trink; a forward thinking dairy in West Cornwall, who prioritise animal welfare, caring for the environment, and the quality of their milk over mass
production. To complement these local ingredients Agweres also use chickpeas, beans, and olive oil from artisanal organic producers in Portugal, and panela and cacao from Columbia all shipped to Cornwall by sail by New Dawn
Traders.
Tea and coffee are provided and we will also provide a couple of large cool boxes in our communal space for everyone to use for any extra snacks and cold drinks. Remember we are off-grid so no electricity on site (there is a small battery that will charge phones though if needed).
We are happy to cater to different diet requirements but please let us know prior to the retreat
SWIMS, DIPS & TIDEPOOLS
The weekend includes six guided swims, ranging from relaxed dips in sheltered tide pools to scenic distance swims of up to 2km along some of our favourite North Cornwall beaches and coves.
On Saturday and Sunday, one of the swims is paired with a coastal walk along the South West Coast Path – a chance to explore the coastline at a slower pace before arriving at a swim spot that feels earned rather than rushed.
You’ll also take part in a Swim Forecasting session, where we share how we read conditions, choose suitable locations and find calmer, more protected places to swim – useful knowledge if you’re planning your own independent sea swims in the future.
This weekend is designed to work for distance swimmers, dippers and splashers alike. Whether you enjoy covering ground, prefer a steady pace, or simply want time in the water, the group is supported in a way that allows everyone to swim comfortably without pressure or comparison.
Our Swim Sistas Guides are highly experienced open-water swimmers who know this coastline intimately. They’ll be alongside you in the water, offering guidance on technique where helpful, supporting ocean confidence, and making sure each swim feels safe, considered and enjoyable
YOGA, BREATHWORK & A WOOD FIRED SAUNA
The weekend includes a guided breathwork session designed to help you feel calmer and more confident in open and cold water, alongside a restorative yoga class to gently release swim-tired limbs.
After time in the sea, you’ll also have the chance to warm up in a wood-fired sauna overlooking the coast. With the sound of waves below and the light changing as the sun sets, it’s a simple, grounding way to slow things down and let the day land.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring at least two sets of swimwear, a full wetsuit or shortie if you would like to swim in one, swim goggles, a tow float, a swim hat if you have one (hint – there will also be one in your goody bag!), Dry robe if you have one, 2 towels (fast drying advisable), day sac (its easier to carry a ruck sac style bag than a tote bag style when walking on the coast path).
A torch, comfy bed, soaps, toilet roll, furnishings, hot water bottle and fire pit with wood are all included in your stay.
GETTING HERE:
If you are driving yourself then there is an exclusive car park for us at Seaview Tipis, in easy walking distance of your Tipi. Alternatively take a train to Newquay Train Station, or fly to Newquay Airport (NQY) and we can organise a transfer for you (this is included in the weekend for those that need it).
PRACTICAL INFO – WHAT’s INCLUDED
✔ 3 nights wild glamping
✔ All meals & hot drinks
✔ 6 guided swims with Swim Sistas coaching support
✔ Yoga class
✔ Breathwork session
✔ 1 hr Wood-fired sauna session (option to book in more sessions)
✔ Swim forecasting coaching
✔ Return transfers from Newquay Airport or Train Station (if needed)
✔ Beautiful Swim Sistas goody bag
Spaces are limited – early birds get a specially discounted price (see below)
BOOKING & PRICING
| Tipi option | Price per person | ||
| Shared Tipi for 3 people (single beds) | £745 | ||
| Shared Tipi for 2 people (Double or twin beds) | £795 | ||
| Solo Occupancy Tipi (double bed) | £890 | ||
| Solo Occupancy Shepherds Hut (double bed) | £930 |
Please use the PayPal links below to reserve your place with either a 50% deposit or full payment. If you choose to pay a deposit, the remaining balance is due 10 weeks before departure (24 April 2026).
Once we receive your deposit or full payment, your place is confirmed. We’ll then email you a full booking confirmation along with a short set of questions to help us tailor the weekend to you.
If you have any questions at all, just get in touch – we’re always happy to help.
AVAILABILITY:
2 x twin tipi spaces
2 x solo tipi spaces
FAQs
SECURITY
The tipi field is fully enclosed and accessed via a private, gated entrance for Seaview Tipis guests only. Gates are secured with a combination padlock, and the code will be shared with guests.
As with most outdoor and coastal retreats, we recommend travelling light and avoiding bringing valuables. While you’re in the water, a member of the Swim Sistas team will always remain with the group and keep an eye on bags and towels.
PHONE CHARGING
Battery packs will be available for charging phones during the weekend. We encourage a low-key approach to phone use, but you’ll be able to keep devices topped up if needed.
ACCESSABILITY
The weekend includes walking on uneven ground, sections of the South West Coast Path above high cliffs, and some easy rock scrambling to access certain tide pools.
We’re keen to make this retreat as accessible and enjoyable as possible, so if you have any questions, concerns or specific needs, please do get in touch and we’ll happily talk things through.
CANCELLATION TERMS
If after booking you find that you are unable join us on the retreat for any reason please confirm this to us in writing and we will refund your spot according to the terms below:
Cancellation more than 49 days prior to the retreat – 20% of full retreat price is non-refundable
Cancellation 30-49 days prior to retreat – 50% of full retreat price is non-refundable.
Cancellation 21 – 30 days prior to retreat – 70% of full retreat price is non-refundable.
Cancellation within 20 days of retreat – Full retreat price is non-refundable.
If we are forced to cancel the retreat for any reason we will offer you the choice of a full refund, credit note or postponed dates, whichever is your preference.
We recommend that you take out travel insurance at the same time as you pay your deposit to ensure you have the maximum coverage for any reason you may need to cancel.
Please click here for our full terms and conditions of booking.
