Wild Swimming and Sauna

Wild swimming is one of the bookable activities at the heart of our Elmore Wild experience. Within this exclusive offer, guests staying at Elmore Court or in our luxury treehouses have access to the estate’s ancient, spring-fed lake.

Known as Madam’s Pond to some, the Bottomless Pool to others, the lake is surrounded by rushes, trees and open sky. It’s a picturesque setting in which to experience the invigorating joys of wild swimming. We also have a diving platform and wooden kayak for messing about on the water.

Refreshing in summer, bracing and beautiful in winter, wild swimming is a wonderful way to get close to nature. It’s good for you, too, with cold water immersion helping to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, lower stress and lift the spirits.

We also have a snug outdoor Scandinavian sauna, just a short walk from the lake. Designed to keep you toasty before and after your dip, the sauna means you can benefit from a Nordic-style thermal cycle: hot, cold, rest, repeat. A wild and wonderful way to relax in the heart of the English countryside.

Booking for wild swimming at Elmore Estate is essential. To keep everyone safe, all wild swim and sauna sessions must be booked in advance of your stay. We can’t offer walk-ins, so please get in touch to secure your time in the water and the warmth.

Before you book, please review our wild swimming terms & conditions.

There are also different wild swimming sessions available, as follows: