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5 night Open Water Development Retreat 19 - 24 June 2025

  • Location Isle of Mull
  • Price from £1,595.00

Highlights

Our retreats are about detoxing from everyday life and reconnecting with nature. The air and water temperatures are relatively warm at this time of year so you can choose to dip or swim, wear a wetsuit or go in 'skins' (just a swimsuit). The level of swimming ability you need will depend on what you want to do while you are here. We discuss this with you on the first night and before every swim. You may find a short dip is enough on the first day but by your third swim you have the confidence to do a longer swim around a rocky outcrop and back. 

Our swims are timed around sunrise and sunset (time and tides allowing) in rivers, lochs, fairy pools and the sea. The waters in the Inner Hebrides are clean, crystal clear and teeming with marine life. Underwater kelp forests, epic waterfalls and curious seals provide a unique and wonderful experience.

We take a boat trip to Fingal’s Cave, one of Staffa’s spectacular sea caves immortalised by Mendelssohn in his Hebrides Overture before heading off to Lunga, the largest of the Treshnish Isles, for some "puffin therapy". Other activities include a visit to the serene and spiritual island of Iona, the birthplace of Christianity and burial place of 48 Scottish Kings including MacBeth and back at the house we have a choice of activities to include yoga and massage or you can just kick back and relax in the wood-fired hot tub.

Please note when booking, if you get a message saying No Availability try reducing the number of tickets for that room and booking an additional room.

Inclusions

Comfort Accommodation

Fully equipped kitchen, spacious dining and sitting rooms with log burners; utility room with an electric drying rack

    What's included

  • Transportation Pick up from ferry terminal at Craignure, Isle of Mull
  • Food All meals at Achaban House
  • Drink Wine and soft drinks
  • Equipment Tow float and waterproof phone case. Wetsuit and drying robe can be borrowed on request.

    What you'll need

  • Warm Clothing Layers to put on after a swim
  • Waterproofs Lightweight rain jacket
  • Drink Favourite tipple
  • Other Recommended Kit Guide provided on booking

Cancellations

  • Custom Policy

Location

Isle of Mull