A woodland sauna and ice bath venue near Northleach in the Cotswolds, offering communal and private heat-and-cold sessions plus occasional workshops.
At a glance
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- Affordable
Scenic Sauna sits at Far Peak, just outside Northleach in the Cotswolds, built around a simple formula: heat, cold, and the surrounding landscape. The core setup is a wood-fired sauna paired with an ice bath, used either in scheduled communal sessions or booked out privately.
Communal sauna and ice bath sessions run weekly, shared with up to eight other people, and start from £18 per person — a low-cost way to try the practice alongside others. For those wanting the space to themselves, private sessions offer exclusive use of the sauna and ice bath for a group of up to eight, which suits birthdays, small gatherings, or corporate wellness outings. The venue can also be hired in full, including the woodland sauna, ice baths, and an adjoining studio space, for hen dos, retreats, or larger group events.
Beyond the standard sessions, Scenic Sauna periodically runs guided workshops and themed evenings — past listings have included a Wim Hof Method fundamentals class covering breathing technique and cold exposure, and combined yoga-and-sauna evenings that pair a slow flow practice with a sauna and ice bath finish, sometimes ending with tea by the fire.
Opening hours vary through the week: Monday mornings, afternoon-into-evening slots Wednesday through Friday, and longer weekend hours Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 7pm. Tuesdays are closed. A day pass is available, but reservation is required in advance rather than turning up on spec, and the site falls into the affordable price tier.
Good to know
- Do I need to book ahead, or can I just show up?
- Reservation is required — this isn't a drop-in spa, so you'll need to book a communal or private slot in advance.
- How much does a session cost?
- Communal sauna and ice bath sessions start from £18 per person; private sessions and full venue hire are priced separately, so check directly with Scenic Sauna for those rates.
- How many people can join a session?
- Communal sessions are shared with up to eight other guests, and private bookings also accommodate up to eight people for exclusive use.
- Is Scenic Sauna open every day?
- No — it's closed on Tuesdays. Hours otherwise vary, ranging from a short Monday morning slot to 8am–7pm on weekends.
- Are there options beyond a standard sauna session?
- Yes, the venue has hosted workshops such as a Wim Hof Method fundamentals class and combined yoga-and-sauna evenings, in addition to full venue hire for private events.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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