Jersey - The Wild Swimming Retreat

Le Mont Sohier, Jersey JE3, Jersey

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Jersey - The Wild Swimming Retreat

Le Mont Sohier, Jersey JE3, Jersey

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TW
34 reviews
May 26 - 29, 2025
Group size: 1 - 19
Jersey - The Wild Swimming Retreat
Le Mont Sohier, Jersey JE3, Jersey
The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd
34 reviews
May 26 - 29, 2025
Group size: 1 - 19

About this trip

Jersey - The Wild Swimming Retreat

26 - 29 May 2025


Enjoy a 4 day stay at Chateau Vermont in the heart of Jersey, our exclusive hire of this historic venue includes acres of grounds, verandas and expansive pergolas. The Chateau is now the home of Jersey Academy of Music, it won't be unusual to come back to the sounds of aspiring musicians playing downstairs during the day. 


The Wild Swimming Co. has scoped every beach, crack and rocky cove on the North, East, South and West of this emerald isle, in view of France. Allowing swims throughout your stay regardless of the weather. 


Your trip is inclusive of transfers (at set times), transport, swims, dips, hikes, and morning and evening meals (we think you'll love the lunch options whilst we are out exploring!) and cake...every...single..day!


Highlights include swims around small islands, dips on the wild and rugged north coast, swims around the white sanded South coast, sunsets on the sand, beach waterfalls, swimming through natural arches and a low tide walk out to infamous  La Corbiere.


Most of our guests are solo travellers who make friends for life, however we also welcome small groups as well.


1pm Friday until 1pm (Bank Holiday) Monday


Beginners welcome, breast strokers welcome, improvers welcome, racing snakes welcome. We'll swim up to around 2km per day, or come along for a daily swimble.

 

 

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? - Owen

Owen is a full time adventure guide and Beach Lifeguard  has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme.

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-  Plémont, Jersey, with it's caves, huge waterfall and white sand.

Favourite retreat - The North Wales Swim Retreat

Favourite cake - Carrot Cake

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What’s included

  • Transfers
    We'll pick you up from the main transport hubs at set times
  • Transport
    We'll move you from swim to swim.
  • Breakfasts
    From smashed avocado to homemade granola, we've got this.
  • Dinners
    Watch our pizza chefs create stone baked Neopolitan Pizzas or enjoy a wholesome curry.
  • All activities
    We won't charge you for joining us on swims, dips, and walks.
  • Accommodation
    From bunked dorms to elegant double rooms.
  • Lifeguards & Guides
    Our staff are qualified and experienced Beach Lifeguards and Open Water Swim Coaches, there are no grandads on kayaks in our crew!

What’s not included

  • Lunches
    We know we nornally do lunch, but we think you'd like to have the option of lunch out.
  • Travel to the Island
    Flights and ferries not included, there are flights from most airports and ferries from Poole in Dorset.

Available Packages

Dorm Space | Our most popular option
Deposit:£50
5 left

Occupy a single bed (which may be a lower bunk) in a room with 4 or 5 other like minded ladies in a large room at Chataeu Vermont, inclusive of meals, transport, all activites and of course CAKE!.

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£719
Deposit:£50
Large double room for two
Deposit:£50
4 left

Share a room with a friend or loved one, inclusive of all swims, food and transport. Please note, these rooms have shared bathrooms.

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£699
Deposit:£50
Room for four
Deposit:£50
4 left

Bunk up with your friends with ensuite room, bigger groups, bigger discounts. Get in touch

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£699
Deposit:£50
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Itinerary

Day 1
Check in Chataeu Vermont

Check in from 1pm, we'll collect you from the airport or St Helier Port at set times (crossings and flights not yet released).

A safety brief in the gardens will be followed by a visit to Le Havre de Pas' tidal pool for a swim clinic. Come along armed with what you'd like to fine tune with our Open Water Swim Coaches.

A wholesome dinner followed by a sunset dip at The Splash, a local's spot with the option of a drink and a boogie in this incredible location. 


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TW
The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd
34 reviews
Incredible swimming holidays and events at iconic locations around the UK. ​ Fabulous food, wonderful wines and accommodation come as standard alongside inclusive, breath taking swims and kind humans on our holidays. Our unique holidays focus on bringing new people to the best secret and most iconic swim spots from Cornwall, Devon & Dorset to North Wales and the Lake District, in exclusive, simple yet stunning accommodation with every detail taken care of. ✔ STA Open Water Swim Coaches ✔ Iconic Locations ✔ Lifeguard Led
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Reviews

KB
A wet weekend in Wales, literally! Not my first retreat with the team, so I knew to expect a comfy bed, good food and fabulous support on a number of varied swims, undeterred by the weather. Scrambling down to waterfalls and plunge pools and a choppy swim across the lake - well managed, with everyone able to meet their goals safely. After all the rain the hurly burly of the Watkins path falls was a little out of my comfort zone initially, but I don’t think I’ll forget the rush of swooshing from one pool to the eddy in the next in a hurry. Ha! Mel and Rich always go out of their way to make sure everyone’s happy, and I’m not sure how they manage it, but it was somehow always dry when we’re getting changed!
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By Kate B for The Snowdonia Retreat on Dec 10, 2024
KF
A really memorable and special trip - thank you!
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By Katie F for The Snowdonia Retreat on Dec 04, 2024
SR
I had a bloomin’ lovely time! This was my second retreat with TWSC and I loved it more than the first one. The accommodation was great, the setting was amazing, I loved the walk and the the swims were just incredible! I mustn’t forgot to mention the food….👌🏻. Mel and Rich are great at what they do, but I don’t think they realise that! I’m hoping to do another one next year. Thanks TWSC ☺️.
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By Sara R for The Lake District Retreat on Nov 23, 2024
SJ
What a wonderful 3 days we had in the Lakes with the Wild Swimming Co. The location, the dips and swims. Loved every second of this adventure. As always, Mel & Rich were the consummate professionals, always making us feel safe. They had clearly done some proper rekkies as the location of each dip was perfect. Mel kept us well fed with delicious food too - always a brucie bonus. The sleeping arrangements weren’t ideal. Expected a dorm for me and my two pals with an en-suite but it was actually an extended dorm with two rooms and no door between which made it a bit tricky with our neighbours who were anxious about us getting up for the sunrise dip and disturbing them. No dividing door also made it hard to block out the snoring and I took to the sofa in the games room for both nights and had a lovely sleep! 😂 It was the first time the company had used this accommodation and I’m not sure it met all the criteria they were expecting either. The dining room was great with lots of room for a big table for the whole group to sit around, which was lovely. Only 1 comfy chair in the sitting room - everyone sitting on school benches or hard chairs. But, as we sat around the fire outside in the evening, this was easily compensated. Drying wet towels after a day of frolicking in the water was a bit of a bind as nothing really dried in the drying room downstairs and radiator space at a premium in the dorms. As it was only for 2 nights though, this wasn’t a big deal. The group of people on the trip were fantastic. Just a brilliant bunch of women who made being with strangers so easy. Just felt like we were all meant to be there together. I loved all of the dips and swims, but hands down, the most fun was the leaping and diving off the jetty on the last morning. Genuine joy captured. Thank you Mel & Rich for the most amazing 3 days. So glad I’ve booked my next trip with you already!
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By Sariah J for The Lake District Retreat on Nov 17, 2024
KJ
This was a great trip for wild swimmers of all ages and stages. Well organised by experienced guides, with lots to do but also easy to opt in and out. Basic accommodation in a Youth Hostel in a beautiful location. All food provided. A highlight was a waterfall dip after a short hike in the sunshine.
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By Kathryn J for The Snowdon Retreat on Nov 03, 2024
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