Sauna Bookings

(50 minute slots)

Please use the calendar below to book our sauna. If you require a private session please get in touch with us.

Private Sessions

Private session £50 please book via email
Maximum 6 people. Children can only attend with an adult in a private session.

Sauna Availability (50 minute slots)

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Sauna & Cold Bath Experience

Welcome to Cwt Tân a Rhew Famau – a calm outdoor sauna and cold bath experience designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect with nature.

The Sauna

Our electric-heated sauna provides a consistent, comfortable heat, allowing you to relax deeply while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The steady temperature makes it ideal for both first-time sauna users and regular guests, offering a soothing space to unwind, ease muscle tension, and clear the mind.

We politely ask that you shut the door to the sauna as you enter and exit. It will keep the heat in and improve everyone’s experience.
Do not bring any electrical items, including phones, into the sauna area and plunge pools.

The Cold Bath & Shower 

After warming up, step into the cold bath for a refreshing contrast. Cold water immersion can help improve circulation, support recovery, and leave you feeling invigorated and refreshed.

The Ritual

Move gently between heat and cold, taking time to rest between each round. There’s no pressure or set routine – simply listen to your body and enjoy the experience at your own pace.

Good to Know

  • Suitable for beginners and experienced sauna users.
  • Enjoyable as a solo or shared experience
  • Please follow on-site guidance and sauna etiquette.

Whether you’re staying with us or visiting especially for the experience, our sauna and cold bath offer a simple yet powerful way to relax, recharge, and leave feeling restored.

Ty Famau Sauna

What to Bring

To make the most of your sauna and cold bath experience, you must bring/wear:

  • Swimwear – required for both sauna and cold bath and worn at all times. No nudity!
  • 2 towels– for drying off and one for sitting on in the sauna.
  • Flip flops/sliders – ideal for moving between areas.
  • Water bottle – staying hydrated is important.
  • Warm layers – especially in cooler weather for after your session.
  • Hair tie (long hair should be tied back)

We have a small changing area within the sauna and a curtain for privacy. Shoe trays for outdoor shoes (do not wear inside) and baskets and hooks for clothes.

*****Please note: There are currently no toilet facilities on site. We kindly ask guests to plan ahead before arriving. Thank you for your understanding.*****

  • Sauna hot stones
  • Inside the sauna

Health & Safety Guidance

Your safety and comfort are our priority. Please read the following guidance carefully before using the sauna and cold bath.

Before Your Session

  • Do not use the sauna or cold bath if you feel unwell.
  • Avoid alcohol before and during your session.
  • Stay hydrated – drink water before, during, and after use.
  • Remove jewellery as metal can become hot.
  • Always shower before entering the sauna or cold bath.

Sauna Use

  • Limit sauna sessions to 10–15 minutes at a time.
  • Sit on a towel at all times.
  • Leave immediately if you feel dizzy, light-headed, or uncomfortable.
  • Do not touch the heater or temperature controls.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.

Cold Bath Use

  • Enter the cold bath slowly and carefully.
  • Keep immersion short, especially if you are new to cold exposure.
  • Exit immediately if you feel faint, numb, or unwell 
  • Never submerge your head or hold your breath.
  • Dry off and warm up fully after use.
  • Children are NOT permitted to pour water on the fire, adults only.

Alternating Heat & Cold

  • Rest between sauna and cold sessions.
  • Listen to your body – there’s no pressure to complete multiple rounds.
  • Warm up fully after your final cold immersion.

Important Medical Advice

Please do not use the sauna or cold bath without medical advice if you:

  • Are pregnant.
  • Have heart conditions, circulatory issues, or respiratory conditions.
  • Have epilepsy, low blood pressure, or are prone to fainting.

General Safety

  • Use facilities at your own risk
  • The sauna and cold bath are unsupervised.
  • Slips may occur – surfaces can be wet.
  • Follow all on-site signage and staff instructions.
  • By using the sauna and cold bath, you confirm that you understand and accept this guidance.

Sauna Bathing with Children

Cwt Tân a Rhew Famau

We are delighted to welcome children to Cwt Tân a Rhew Famau. As a family-run site, we believe sauna bathing can be a positive and enjoyable experience for all ages when done safely and responsibly.

Please read the guidance below carefully before booking. By bringing children to the sauna, you agree to follow all rules and recommendations outlined on this page. No children under 5 years of age.

Supervision & Responsibility

  • Children aged 5 years and above welcome but must never be left unattended.
  • A responsible adult must supervise at all times, both inside and outside the sauna.
  • Adults must closely observe how a child’s body responds to heat and be alert to signs of discomfort, including dizziness, headaches, nausea, or overheating.
  • The sauna heater is extremely hot and can cause severe burns if touched or fallen against.
  • As a general rule, the younger the child, the closer the supervision required.

Is Sauna Bathing Safe for Children?

Yes, sauna bathing is safe for healthy children when used appropriately. However, it’s important to understand that:

  • Children regulate heat less efficiently than adults.
  • Younger children sweat less and may heat up more quickly.
  • Children under 5 may experience rapid increases in heart rate.
  • Changes in temperature during cooling can sometimes cause dizziness or unsteadiness.

These effects are not dangerous in healthy children, but they do mean constant supervision is essential. Younger children may also struggle to communicate discomfort, so adults must be vigilant at all times.

Most children find sauna bathing a relaxing and enjoyable experience when sessions are kept short and gentle.

Waiver & Right to Refuse Use

You will tick the box before booking as a waiver that you have read and understood this guidance.

You accept full responsibility for the care and supervision of your child.

Staff reserve the right to end a session early if a child’s health or safety (or that of others) is compromised.

No refund will be offered if a session is ended for health and safety reasons.

Booking Rules

  • Children may attend private sessions only.
  • 1:1 adult-to-child ratio for all children under 16
  • Only one child aged 5 per booking.
  • No children under 5 years of age to use the facilities.

Visit Rules

  • For insurance reasons, children are not permitted to use cold-water showers.
  • Cooling water will be provided for splashing the face and body.
  • Children must be accompanied at all times on site.
  • The site is rural and car parking areas may be busy at times.
  • Children must not run inside the sauna or changing areas.
  • Children are not permitted to add water to the heater due to the risk of scalding steam.
  • If any signs of discomfort are observed, the child and supervising adult must leave the sauna immediately.
  • Please do not bring children with a fever, infection, or illness.

Recommendations for a Safe & Enjoyable Visit.

  • Encourage children to cool down regularly by stepping outside and splashing water on the face and body.
  • Small children may sit in the cooling water bath provided.
  • Children should drink plenty of water or juice during the session.
  • First-time sessions should be limited to 2–5 minutes, with frequent breaks.
  • Time can be gradually increased over future visits.
  • Children should sit on lower benches, away from the heater.
  • Sauna hats are recommended to reduce the risk of overheating.

Sauna bathing with children can be a calm, bonding, and restorative experience when approached gently and safely. Thank you for helping us keep Cwt Tân a Rhew Famau a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

Cancelling your sauna session

If you need to cancel your session with more than 48h notice, we will refund you the session minus a handling fee of 5% of the total cost, or issue a voucher of the full amount valid for 1 year.

Rescheduling your sauna session

  • More than 48h notice: no extra cost
  • Less than 48h/more than 24h notice: We offer to reschedule within 14 days, or, if your seats get booked, a voucher valid for 1 year.
  • <24h notice: We regret that we can’t offer to reschedule or refund you.

​Bad Weather

If conditions are safe for us to operate, we will stay open during bad weather. If there is a weather warning issued by the MetOffice for our sauna sites and you feel uncomfortable traveling to us, we will accept a cancellation notice at the latest by 4pm the day before and issue a voucher of the full amount valid for 1 year. If weather is below freezing then access to the shower will be unavailable. Buckets of water and watering cans will be available for use along with the cold bath.

If the sauna is not operating ​

If we need to cancel your session due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. staff illness, weather conditions making it unsafe to operate etc.), we will give you a full refund to the original payment method used.

How to proceed

If you wish to cancel or reschedule, please email us via contact  with your booking details (Full name, e-mail address, date/time) and your preferred option for refund, voucher or rescheduling. We are monitoring our emails from 9am-5pm.

Please note that we cannot accept cancellations via social media.