Terms of Use
Use of the sauna is at your own risk. We ask that you contact your GP if at all in doubt about safely using the sauna. We advise you seek your GP’s advice if any of the following conditions apply to you (this is not an exhaustive list):
- If pregnant
- If you have had a stroke
- If you’re taking medication
- If you have high or low blood pressure
- If you have arterial disease
- If you have cardiovascular conditions, or heart problems of any description
- If you have epilepsy
- If you have asthma or breathing conditions
By booking a session, you’re confirming that you, and everyone in your group, has considered this advice and those detailed in our Terms of use.
- The sauna is heated by a wood-fired stove and is extremely hot. Please do keep your distance and only pour water onto the stones if desired.
- The inside temperature can be affected by the conditions outside. We aim for the temperature to be between 70-90C. Occasionally this might be lower or higher. If it rises above 100C, you must open the door to allow it to cool down or exit the sauna. Do not put the sauna fire out as it needs to be kept on for the duration of its opening hours. Speak to an attendant if you are concerned.
- Children under the age of 12 are not permitted. Children 12-18, have to be accompanied by an adult. with a ratio of two 12+ to one adult, and must be booked into a private session.
- We take no responsibility for the damage or loss of customers’ property. Please leave valuables at home.
- If you are making this booking on behalf of a group, it is your responsibility to make all users aware of the terms and conditions and to practice safe sauna use.
- We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or deemed a risk to health and safety. Refunds will not be offered in this circumstance.
- If you are running late please let us know within 15 minutes of the booking start time. If we don’t hear from you and you don’t arrive for the start of the session your booking will be considered a ‘no-show’ and the time may be given to someone else.
Sauna Information, Rules and Safety
- Please enter and exit the sauna with care.
- Please remove your shoes before entering.
- Be aware that the stove reaches extremely high temperatures and should be treated with respect. Do not touch any part of it, and only pour the provided water onto the rocks as instructed by a member of staff.
- If you are feeling faint or light-headed you must exit the sauna and tell a member of staff.
- Please do shut the door quickly to ensure that the temperature is maintained inside the sauna.
- Please ensure that the sauna is not used to heat up after a long swim, this is not recommended in sauna practice, and dips should be kept to short periods of time to cool your body down.
- Alcohol, drug use and smoking are not allowed in the sauna.
- Please do not use essential oils in the sauna without permission.
- Anyone using cold water or the sea/loch as a ‘cold plunge’ does so at their own risk. You should ensure that you are a capable swimmer and can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures, tides, rip currents and other dangers of bodies of water.
- Jewellery (or any metal) should be removed before entering the sauna, to prevent burning.
- Glasses should be removed before entering the sauna, to prevent from damaging them.
- There is a ramp to enter the sauna, please take care and keep to the middle of the ramp where there is special ‘grip’ to safeguard from slipping.