As temperatures rise and summer fully embraces us, it's the perfect time to immerse yourself in the refreshing world of open-water swimming. The lake at Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire , offers one of the cleanest and most beautiful open-water swimming experiences in the UK, year-round. To celebrate the season, The Falcon has launched a Stay and Swim: Open-Water Lake Escape —a perfect opportunity for both seasoned swimmers and newcomers to enjoy safe, pristine waters and the joys of swimming in nature.
On the magnificent estate of Castle Ashby in Northamptonshire, boutique bolthole The Falcon offers an unparalleled open-water swimming experience. Designed by the legendary 18th–century English garden designer and landscape architect, Capability Brown, the idyllic beauty of the lake provides a serene and inspiring setting for swimmers of all levels. One of England’s secret jewels, swimmers can partake in safe and supervised sessions whilst also enjoying stunning views of the grounds and Castle Ashby House owned by Lord and Lady Northampton.
A unique immersion into history, heritage and nature’s tranquillity, combined with the invigorating benefits of open-water swimming, awaits you this summer. Guests can cool off in some of the most pristine waters in the country. This minimally vegetated lake, fringed with beautiful water lilies, is spring-fed and free from agricultural runoff, ensuring exceptionally clean water.
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