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Don’t sweat it (or maybe do) – we’re back by popular demand with even more sauna recommendations! After our last blog we got so many messages from Gutsy Girls sharing their favourite spots, we wanted to make a part two. So here’s another roundup of incredible sauna experiences across the UK, as suggested by you.
This time, we’ve gone further afield, uncovering even more hidden gems and unique sauna escapes. From ice plunges to pizza ovens, floating saunas and urban retreats to forest hideaways, we’ve picked the most must-visit saunas for your year-round escape.
What it offers: A wood-fired sauna on the Shetland coast, with wide-open views over the water and the North Sea itself as your plunge pool.
Why it’s amazing: Built on the Nordic hot-cold tradition, you heat up by the fire and then drop straight into the North Sea. It’s about as far north as you can go in Britain and the chances are that you’ll have the coastline all to yourself.
Selling point: The combination wood-fired heat and a North Sea plunge on one of the most remote coastlines in the UK.
What it offers: A traditional wood-fired sauna on the shore of Loch Insh, paired with yoga sessions in the heart of the Cairngorms.
Why it’s amazing: It’s the ultimate relaxation experience. Soak in the heat, cool off with a wild swim and stretch with a refreshing yoga class.
Selling point: The combination of wellness and sauna in a stunning location makes this an all-round treat for body and mind.
What it offers: A mobile sauna experience set against the dramatic backdrop of the East Lothian coastline.
Why it’s amazing: The sauna is perched right by the sea, offering a blend of intense heat and bracing cold-water immersion.
Selling point: A refreshing escape from city life with uninterrupted views over the water – pure coastal bliss.
What it offers: Two very different sauna experiences in two of Edinburgh’s most scenic coastal locations.
Why it’s amazing: Whether you prefer the urban feel of Granton Harbour or the sandy shores of Portobello, these saunas blend relaxation with incredible sea views.
Selling point: Granton Harbour boasts Siberian Cedar saunas, open-air showers and a cold plunge, whilst Portobello makes the most of nature with the North Sea just a short dash from the door for a different cold water experience.
What it offers: A lakeside, wood-fired sauna tucked within an adventure park.
Why it’s amazing: After paddleboarding or wakeboarding, warm up in the sauna before taking a refreshing dip in the lake.
Selling point: The perfect blend of adventure and relaxation for outdoor enthusiasts.
What it offers: A traditional wood-fired sauna on the Fife coast at Cellardyke, looking straight out over the sea to the Isle of May.
Why it’s amazing: You heat up with the sea a few steps away, then head out into the cold water and back again. Salt air, an open horizon and a proper hot-cold cycle.
Selling point: A sea sauna with a big coastal view, built for the plunge-and-warm routine rather than just sitting still.
What it offers: The first floating sauna in Britain, providing a unique wellness experience at Liverpool’s Princes Docks.
Why it’s amazing: Combining urban cool with Nordic heat, this sauna lets you relax in the heart of this iconic city. Work up a sweat, then take a plunge in the docks to cool off.
Selling point: Not only is this an unforgettable setting, but also features four ice baths, cold waterfall showers, and heated outdoor showers with eco-friendly salt scrubs.
What it offers: An affordable wood-fired sauna and ice dip in the West Yorkshire countryside.
Why it’s amazing: This local sauna is a quiet haven, just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.
Selling point: The easily accessible location offers a private escape from urban life.
What it offers: Warm your muscles with this converted horse box sauna right in the heart of the Lake District.
Why it’s amazing: Tucked on the edge of Coniston Water, make the most of hot and cold therapy with dips in the lake or under the watering can shower, before warming through again in the sauna.
Selling points: Beautiful views, one of the UK’s most iconic locations, friendly service and an up-cycled horse box – what’s not to love!
What it offers: Authentic wood-fired sauna experiences set in two rugged Welsh landscapes.
Why it’s amazing: Choose from stunning sea views in Anglesey or a laidback lakeside retreat in Llanberis, Sawna Bach has you covered.
Selling points: As well as private or shared hire, both locations occasionally run special events such as full moon sauna experiences, Yoga & Sauna or Welsh language sauna sessions.
What it offers: Ceredigion’s first Scandinavian wood-fired mobile saunas are a popular choice for ultimate relaxation.
Why it’s amazing: With two locations to choose from, you can let your cares melt away immersed in some of West Wales’ most beautiful scenery.
Selling points: Look out for surfers and dolphins at Llangrannog beach, or relax in the remote outdoors by the river Teifi at Llandysul.
What it offers: A mobile wood-fired sauna in a friendly seaside village.
Why it’s amazing: Located in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, watch the sea lap the shore before diving in to cool down.
Selling points: Support your mind and body, whilst also supporting local businesses with this community friendly sauna.
What it offers: A sea sauna set right on Benone Strand, one of Northern Ireland’s longest beaches, with the Atlantic on your doorstep for a cold plunge between rounds.
Why it’s amazing: You warm up looking straight out at the open Atlantic, then run down the sand into the surf and back to the heat. Big skies, big waves, and a proper hot-cold cycle with the whole beach to yourself.
Selling point: Seven miles of open sand and cold Atlantic water, with a hot sauna waiting between dips.
What it offers: A wood-fired sauna tucked into a working city farm, minutes from the centre of Bristol but hidden away among the trees.
Why it’s amazing: You get the heat, the fresh air and a proper switch-off without leaving the city. Step out between rounds and it’s all trees and birdsong, not traffic.
Selling point: A city-farm sauna where you can meet the resident farm animals once you’re done.
What it offers: A cosy, hand-built sauna tucked away in a private Norfolk garden.
Why it’s amazing: With its intimate setting and eco-conscious design, it offers a warm, welcoming retreat from the chaos of daily life.
Selling point: A hidden gem for those seeking peace, privacy, and pure relaxation.
What it offers: An outdoor wood-fired sauna on a working farm in the Oxford countryside, with a cold plunge and hot tub for the full hot-cold routine.
Why it’s amazing: You can build a proper session out of it: sauna, cold plunge, hot tub, and fitness classes if you want to earn the heat. Open fields, fresh air and no city in sight.
Selling point: Cold plunge, hot tub, and showers with eco-friendly products, plus a wood-fired pizza oven for after. Everything you need in one spot.
What it offers: A traditional sauna on the Jurassic Coast, just a stone’s throw from the sea.
Why it’s amazing: This cosy sauna offers community sessions and low cost options so everyone can access the amazing benefits of hot and cold therapy.
Selling point: A little oasis tucked in a corner of a coastal World Heritage Site is a must for geology, beach and sauna lovers alike!
What it offers: Wood-fired saunas set up right on the sand at some of Cornwall’s best beaches, so you can heat up and then run straight into the sea to cool off.
Why it’s amazing: Sauna a few steps from the surf, with an open Atlantic horizon, and a cold-water plunge to finish. It’s the full hot-cold cycle with one of the UK’s best coastlines as the backdrop.
Selling point: Wood-fired heat and cold Atlantic dips on the Cornish coast, moving from beach to beach with the seasons.
With so many incredible sauna experiences to choose from, the UK’s sauna scene is thriving. Whether you’re after deep relaxation, a social ritual, or the ultimate adventure recovery, there’s a sauna waiting for you.
Have a favourite we still haven’t covered? Drop us a message – we love hearing your recommendations!
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