Please read before booking our Saunas:

  • Children aged 16 years and under are strictly not permitted to use the sauna, and anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

  • Please consult your doctor before using the sauna if you have pre-existing medical conditions or any of the following: metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any surgical implants including silicon.

  • The sauna should not be used by anyone pregnant or feeling unwell.

  • Be aware that the sauna rocks and heater will be VERY HOT, therefore please be careful to avoid direct contact with them as this may cause serious burns or injuries.

  • Lake View and Shepherd’s Hur sauna sessions start on the hour, Willow Tree sessions start on the ½ hour with sessions lasting 55 minutes. If you are late starting your session, you will not be able to extend your session past your allotted finish time.

  • Temperature of Saunas - The sauna temperature should be around 90’C (+/- 10’C). Everyone feels the heat differently and the saunas all disperse the heat in different ways with Willow Tree felling the hottest and Lakeview less intense. Listen to your body if you feel too hot LEAVE the sauna. If your whole group is too hot leave the door open a short while.

  • Lake View & Willow Tree - Please ensure that at least ONE DOOR is shut at any time when exiting and entering to avoid losing heat from the sauna. Keep both doors closed as often as possible.

  • Ladling water onto the rocks should be done no more frequently than once every 10 minutes.  This is to prevent cooling the sauna down, or excessive amounts of humidity that some users do not like.

  • Essential oils are used in the Saunas our team will let you know which oil is being used on the day you visit.

  • It is recommended that you come out of the sauna for a dip every 10- 15 minutes or so, as prolonged exposure to the sauna may cause your body to overheat.

  • If you feel unwell, dizzy, sleepy or uncomfortable please leave the sauna immediately.

  • It is advised to drink plenty of water before, during and after your sauna sessions.

  • No glass or metal bottles are to be taken into the sauna.

  • It is recommended that jewellery, watches and glasses should not be worn in the sauna.  Phones can also be damaged by the sauna and if the overheat can be dangerous, so do not take them in.

  • No wetsuits are to be worn in the sauna.

  • Towels are to be used in the sauna. Please place a towel down on the bench before sitting down this absorbs the excess water - therefore do not wring your towels (or other items of clothing) out inside the sauna

  • Alcohol and smoking/vaping are not permitted around the sauna area.  

  • Be aware that surfaces can become wet and slippery caused by water, ice or snow.

  • Always behave in a respectful manner towards other sauna users.

  • A sauna ticket includes swimming for the day, you do not need to purchase a separate swimming ticket, so please feel free to use the lakes before and/or after your sauna session.

  • Tickets are non-refundable, and dates and times cannot be changed once booked, so please ensure your booking is correct at the time of booking. You may however transfer your ticket to others if you are unable to attend your sauna session.

  • Pool Bridge Farm reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone who is believed to be intoxicated or for other reasons that may be deemed a health and safety risk.

  • Pool Bridge Farm is in no way responsible for any loss or damage of any belongings while partaking in sauna sessions. 

  • Feel free to ask our team any questions before, during, or after the session and please ensure any issues are brought to the attention of our team immediately.

     Note: All information provided is intended as a general guide and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek medical advice if you have any concerns or questions about your health.