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As a beginner swimmer, I have found Paul to be an excellent coach, he is patient and has a keen eye on technique. I was initially anxious of being in the water but Paul put me at ease immediately, and I am much more confident in the pool. It is reassuring that Paul also comes into the pool which is helpful in understanding correct technique. He is also great fun to have as an instructor ! I couldn't be happier with my progress and I am so pleased that I found Swimming Lessons London@TheCircleSpa
Reply from Swimming Lessons London @ The Circle spa
2026.04.26
Thankyou for your lovely review.
Learning with Paul has been the best decision I’ve made for getting back into swimming this year. The booking system fit in perfectly with a busy schedule as you can make bookings as you go within your purchased package. This helps me stay show up more consistently as I can just book lessons according to my availability.
The hour long lessons can be intense but nothing good comes easy I guess. My confidence in the water has improved significantly. My front crawl technique is nearly back to where it used to be and my breast stroke is getting there. Looking forward to adding more strokes to my repertoire with time and hopefully threading water clicks soon as well.
Reply from Swimming Lessons London @ The Circle spa
2026.04.08
Thankyou so much for the great review.
When I first decided to take swimming lessons in 2023, I had a real fear of water. I remember speaking to Paul who book the lessons. Paul put my mind at ease and reassured me I would be in good hands. My first lessons were with Theo. He was amazing. I will never forget Theo who helped me overcome my fear of water and helped me learn to swim.
I was introduced to Paul, the swimming instructor when Theo left. Paul, equally amazing instructor. He taught me a lot and I have become a better swimmer. His geniune love for teaching, patience, support, and encouragement helped motivate me to continue the swimming lessons. He made learning to swim an incredible experience and one that I will always remember.
Booking the lessons was with ease.The front desk staff is warm and welcoming. The swimming pool and facilities are very clean.
I am a late swimmer. Learning to swim has been a life changing experience and I am so grateful to have had this experience with Paul my swimming instructor and the team. Thank you.🙂❤️❤️❤️❤️
Reply from Swimming Lessons London @ The Circle spa
2026.03.18
Thankyou so much for the kind review S.
It was a pleasure working with you. Keep the practice up.
It was a pleasure working with you. Keep the practice up.
Excellent coach for technical progression.
I’ve been taking lessons with Paul Taffe recently and have seen a noticeable improvement in my stroke efficiency and overall confidence in the water. Paul has a great eye for detail; he’s able to spot small imbalances in your technique that make a huge difference once corrected.
He is patient, professional, and clearly knows the mechanics of swimming inside out. The sessions are well-structured, and he manages to strike a good balance between pushing you to improve and making sure you’re comfortable with the drills.
The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is that the sessions can sometimes be quite intense back-to-back, but if you’re serious about improving your swimming form, I’d highly recommend him.
Reply from Swimming Lessons London @ The Circle spa
2026.03.14
Thanks for reviewing Mac. Im glad the 1-1 swim lessons helped
Ive just finished a 10 lesson package and I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Paul (Drogan) is an incredible swimming instructor, and the difference in my swimming ability between when I started and when I finished is night and day; very flexible lessons too with sessions being offered every day of the week.
The facilities at the Circle Spa are also very small and private, so you won’t feel any of the awkwardness you get when it feels like everyone is watching.
Paul (Taaffe) was also incredible when it came to scheduling my lessons. Replies and schedule amendments were always incredibly fast, and Paul managed to help me even when it was 8pm.
All in all, couldn’t recommend them enough!
I've had the pleasure of taking a set of lessons with Paul, who was extremely patient, observant, and precise with all his instructions. I learned everything from scratch by following his clear guidance, to the point where I was able to enjoy a few boat tours this summer. This would have been completely unthinkable before signing up and committing to the process. I would definitely recommend him!
I had a fantastic experience learning with Paul. He was patient, knowledgeable, and an excellent instructor. I picked up new techniques quickly thanks to his clear guidance and encouragement. The lessons were enjoyable and well-structured, and I felt more confident in the water after just a few sessions. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their swimming skills!
Swimming lessons with Paul have been brilliant. I hadn't been swimming since the age of 12 and I really thought it was something I couldn't do but my partner bought me these lessons and they have been life changing. I have gone from never wanting to swim at all to going at least once or twice a week. Paul taught me the basics of technique and gave me the confidence to keep going on my own. He was patient and broke down the steps into something I could manage, providing constant feedback and knowing just what was needed to concentrate on to make things better. I've continued learning on my own and will definitely be back to get some more help for the next stages of my swimming journey.
I have been taking swimming lessons for a couple of months now and was a bit hesitant initially (how people would look at an adult learning to swim as I only knew one style). However, when I started, all discomfort went away. Paul is a great coach, having a tailor made approach to every student. I wanted to train for a triathlon so we adapted the training to take that into account. Classes are very enjoyable and insightful. Booking classes is also super easy, which is, in my view, very important. I am pleased with my progress and very grateful so I would definitely recommend.
From feeling nervous to swimming and breathing under water in my first lesson. I cannot wait for the next lesson. Paul is kind, fun and breaks it all down in to manageable chunks.
I am so glad that I decided on one to one so I could get the full attention and have reassurance when I have to have a go at a new move. The water is not freezing and that really helps too.
Thoroughly enjoyed my learning to swim journey with Paul over the course of a year. I started from scratch with more lessons at the beginning then dialled down midway and towards the end as could now supplement with personal training at my local leisure center. I am now giving pointers to some of my friends! I focussed mainly on the front crawl and the breaststroke with lots of emphasis on technique. I also learnt the backstroke (regular and elementary) and the fly kicks. The world’s my oyster as far as swimming is concerned. If you are a complete beginner, please be patient and do not give up. It gets a lot easier with time. Also, helps a tonne if you can practise somewhere on your own if you are reasonably confident. The progress is non-linear, at least it was for me, but the end result is night and day relative to where I started. Anyway, I highly recommend and all the best. Many thanks once again Paul if you happen to come across this.