23 April 2026
The Best Outdoor Saunas in the South West
Cornwall, Devon and Bristol have one of the UK's strongest outdoor sauna scenes. Here are the spots worth booking across the South West.
The South West has taken to outdoor saunas with the same enthusiasm it brings to wild swimming and surf. Cornwall alone has more wood-fired saunas than most regions in the UK, and Devon and Bristol aren't far behind. From hidden coves to riverside Dartmoor spots, this is one of the best regions in the country for a proper outdoor sauna session.
Here are the outdoor saunas in the South West worth booking.
Cornwall
Kiln Sauna, Flushing
Award-winning community sauna on the waterfront at Kiln Quay, Flushing, near Falmouth. Sea dipping on the doorstep and winner of the British Sauna Society Awards. One of Cornwall's finest.
Saunas by the Sea, Polzeath
Hand-built wood-fired sauna in a hidden cove at Baby Bay, Polzeath, on North Cornwall's stunning coastline. Coastal path views, sea dips, and Gulland Rock straight ahead.
Escape to the Sauna, Hayle
Barrel sauna at North Quay, Hayle, with estuary views. Open year-round with sea swimming, cold plunge, and full moon rituals. Next to Gilbert's restaurant — easy to make a day of it.
The Wildwood Spa, Mawgan Porth
The Roundhouse Sauna™ in enchanted woodland at Mawgan Porth, guided by trained sauna masters inspired by Finnish and Lithuanian tradition.
Motts Sauna, Menheniot
Wood-fired sauna in a woodland wilderness near Liskeard. River cold dip for contrast, yurt changing space, and regular guided rituals.
Heart Sauna, Newquay
Wood-fired in Newquay Orchard, up to eight. The monthly Sauna and Supper Club is the one to book — one hour of heat followed by three courses of local produce.
Saunassa Nordic Spa, Newquay
Nordic spa in the heart of Newquay. Wood-fired sauna, infrared sauna, two hot tubs, cold plunges, morning ice sessions. Post-surf perfect.
Nordic Spa, Kernow Springs
A 15-person wood-fired sauna and cold plunge at The Saltbox, Wadebridge. Family-friendly, accessible, and properly Cornish.
Devon
Wilder Sauna, Dartmoor
Riverside and wood-fired at Dartmeet, with the River Dart as your cold plunge and Dartmoor views all around. A second location launching at Chagford in spring 2026.
Sunnd Sauna, Bantham
British cedar-clad and wood-fired at Outside, Bantham, South Devon. Cold plunge, filtered — with Bantham Beach a short walk away. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The Somewhere Sauna, Dartington
Wood-fired community sauna with cold plunge at Dartington, South Devon. Pizza and live music next door — one of Devon's most relaxed sauna spots.
Wembury Wild Sauna, Plymouth
Horsebox sauna on the South Devon coast at Wembury. Fifty minutes, post-surf or post-swim. Pop-up events and festivals throughout the year.
Sea Sauna, Saunton Beach
Nordic sauna on wheels at Saunton Beach, North Devon. Large tinted glass window, ocean views, up to 12. Saturdays and Sundays.
Bristol and Somerset
Unfold Sauna Club, Backwell
Handcrafted Finnish sauna from Denmark with ice baths chilled to 2°C at Five Acre Farm, Backwell. Social, elemental, and just outside Bristol.
Orchard Sauna, Bedminster
Bristol's first outdoor sauna, tucked in the orchard at Windmill Hill City Farm, Bedminster. Community-focused with social prescribing sessions on offer.
Suvi Sauna, Bristol
Electric sauna and three ice baths hidden in the gardens of The Pickle Factory, Easton. A quiet slice of Bristol you won't find by accident.
Ardagh Community Sauna, Bristol
Wood-fired 16-person sauna in the gardens of Ardagh Pavilion, Horfield Common. Six freshwater plunge pools and a music-curated atmosphere.
Bristol Community Sauna
Two electric saunas and three cold plunges at St Anne's House, Brislington. Not-for-profit, inclusive, and £10 a session.
Find More South West Saunas
This is just a selection — The Sauna List carries the full directory of outdoor saunas across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, and Bristol.