Fire & Stars Woodland Sauna
Sauna FAQs
Straight answers before your first round of heat.
From what to bring to age rules and private bookings, here is the practical information most visitors need. Current availability and prices are always shown in the live booking calendar.
The short version
Planning your visit
Reserve in advance
Community and private availability changes, so use the live booking calendar for current sessions and prices.
Swimwear and two towels
Add sliders, drinking water and warm layers for cooling outside.
Your own pace
Move between heat, fresh air and rest when your body tells you to. Cold water is never compulsory.
Booking and arrival
Before you set off
When is the sauna open?
Session days and times vary. The live booking calendar shows current availability, including community and private sessions, without relying on opening times that may change.
How long is a sauna session?
Every session is 60 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes before the advertised start time so there is time to check in, change and hear the safety briefing.
How much does it cost?
Current community and private-session prices appear in the booking calendar. Private hire is for the whole sauna, with a maximum capacity of six people. Multi-visit passes are also available for regular sauna guests.
Do I need to book in advance?
Advance booking is strongly recommended because capacity is limited to six. If a space is available, it will appear in the live calendar.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Community sessions are a good option for solo visitors as well as couples and friends. You book an individual place and share the session respectfully with the other guests.
What if I am late or cannot attend?
Sessions start promptly and cannot be extended for late arrivals. Contact us as soon as possible if you cannot attend, and refer to the terms shown when booking for the applicable cancellation conditions.
Is there parking?
Yes, guests use the Fire & Stars car park. Follow the sauna directions when you arrive and allow enough time to walk in, change and check in before the session begins.
What to expect
Heat, cool and rest
Is swimwear required?
Yes. Swimwear is required for community and private sauna sessions.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear, two towels, sliders or flip-flops and a bottle of drinking water. Warm layers and a bag for damp items are useful too. See the first-visit guide for the full checklist.
Do I have to use the cold plunge?
No. The cold plunge is completely optional. Fresh air and a gentle rest outside are valid ways to cool down between rounds.
Can I leave the sauna and go back in?
Yes. A session normally involves several shorter rounds of heat with time outside to cool, hydrate and rest. Re-enter only when you feel ready.
Is the sauna suitable for beginners?
Yes. The host explains the session before you begin, and you choose how long to remain in each round. There is no need to keep pace with anyone else.
Can I take photographs?
Keep phones out of the sauna itself. Photography outside must never intrude on another guest's privacy, and everyone visible must have clearly agreed before a photo or video is taken.
Is alcohol allowed?
No. Do not use the sauna after drinking alcohol or taking recreational drugs. Heat, cold water and impaired judgement are not a safe combination.
Age, health and booking type
Who can attend?
What is the age limit for community sessions?
Community sauna sessions are for guests aged 16 and over. Anyone aged 16 or 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can children attend a private session?
Yes. Children under 18 may attend when the entire sauna session has been booked privately. A responsible adult must attend and remains responsible for every child.
Can I attend if I am pregnant or have a medical condition?
If you are pregnant, have a heart or circulatory condition, have concerns about heat exposure, or are unsure whether sauna is suitable for you, seek appropriate medical advice before booking. Tell the host promptly if you feel unwell during a session.
What is the difference between community and private sessions?
In a community session you book one or more places and may share with other guests. A private booking reserves the whole six-person sauna for your group and is the booking type that allows children under 18 to attend.