Opening Times

We’re open Thursday to Sunday. We are also open on Bank Holiday Mondays, special event days, Full Moon days and we can also open on other days for a minimum of a 2 hour private booking.

Please head to the booking page for availability and specific times for each day.

We need 2-3 hours (depending on season) to heat up so please book in advance where possible.

Can I book On The Day?

Yes, we take both online bookings and walk in’s on the day. You can also call me on 07956560919. The booking calendar is open right up to the start of a session.

Do you open Monday - Wednesday?

Yes sometime. We open on other days for Sauna Rituals, Full Moon Sauna, events, a minimum of a 2 hour booking, birthdays, Hen Parties and other special requests.

How many people can attend?

The sauna is suitable and insured for a maximum of 6 people inside at any one time. Private hourly sessions are charged at a flat rate regardless of the number of attendees.

We ask that you do not bring more people than you have booked for, we have a small space with limited room.If you are a larger group of up to 8 wanting to ‘rotate’ please contact us before booking.

If you are a group of 8 or more please book a 2 hour sauna and rotate.

Can children use the sauna?

Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the communal sessions.

Children under 16 can use the sauna in private sessions. Any child under the age of 10 please call first for advice on booking.

Children 16 or older, have to be accompanied by an adult, with a ratio of 2:1, (two 16+ to one adult).

Can I amend / reschedule / cancel my booking?

Your booking can be amended or cancelled on our website a minimum of 48 hours before your appointment.

Simply go to your booking confirmation email and click reschedule/cancel. If you have a log in account you can reschedule or cancel from there also.

If you’d like to cancel, we need a minimum of 48 hours (2 days) notice for a full refund.

If you cancel later than 48 hours before the booking you will not automatically be entitled to a refund.

Sometimes, in adverse weather conditions, we have to stop play.

In these circumstances, we will let you know as soon as possible to reschedule your session, or issue you with a full refund.

Please see our T&Cs for more details.

What are the benefits of using a sauna?

The benefits of sauna (especially in conjunction with cold water) are wide and varied for both your health and wellbeing. They are said to include reduced stress and anxiety, improved heart health, quicker recovery time after exercise, detoxification of toxins and improved sleep.

Relaxation and connection are our favourite benefits, and, it's a very enjoyable activity with friends, family and strangers!

Independent - article on sauna and cold water treatment

Mayo Clinic research paper

Harvard Medical School paper

BBC - A sauna a day to keep the doctor away?

We highly recommend the following interview with Dr. Rhoda Patrick:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lcdtUWUh22oYki5vAaote?si=jmGTVqwOTe6S5RgV3CBojw

Is it safe for me to use the sauna?

We ask that you contact your GP if at all in doubt about safely using the sauna.

If any of the below apply to you (please note, this is not a comprehensive list) we advise you to seek your GP’s advice;

-If you're taking any medications

-If you have cardiovascular conditions, or problems

-You have asthma or breathing conditions

-High or low blood pressure

-If you have arterial disease

-If you have joint or muscle injury

Sadly anyone with the following conditions will not be permitted to enter the sauna.

-If you're pregnant

-If you've had a heart attack or stroke

-You have epilepsy

By booking a session, you're confirming that you, and everyone in your group, has considered this advice and those detailed in our T&Cs.

What should I expect?

Arrive 5 minutes early so we can fill you in on everything you need to know about your sauna experience.

We recommend arriving with your swimwear on, so you don’t loose valuable sauna time!

Use the sauna for 10-15 minutes, followed by a cooling off period either in the vintage bath or sitting outside. You can choose to use the sea but this is AT YOUR OWN RISK and SHORELINE SAUNA is not LIABLE In any way.

Access to the sea is via the sandy beach so please bring sea shoes or flip flops if you prefer. Entering the sea is at your own risk. Please see our T&C’s before booking your sauna session.

Please note - customers are not allowed to operate the stove (it is extremely hot!). You are allowed to ladle water onto the stones, using the equipment provided. You’ll be told how to do this.

How hot does the sauna get?

The sauna is typically 75 to 85 degrees Celsius.

What should I bring?

A swimsuit to wear in the sauna (if booking a private session, you're not required to wear a swimsuit in the sauna, however, you are required to 'cover up' once out of the sauna and during the cold element of the session).

• A small towel, to sit on while in the sauna and a towel to dry yourself.

• A water bottle to stay hydrated while in the sauna.

• Flip flops, or wetsuit shoes, for easier access to the sea although as sandy not totally necessary.

• A Dryrobe or overhead bathrobe are useful for changing.

Please note, we do not have showers on site. In summer there are showers on the beach close by.

Please do not bring your jewellery… it’ll get very hot, so it’s a good idea to leave it at home. Make sure your swimsuit doesn’t have any metal fastenings, as this can also burn the skin.

We have a small changing area, so you may want to come with your swimwear underneath your clothes.

What facilities are on site?

Please bring a water bottle. It is important to stay hydrated before, during and after your sauna session. Fresh water will be available for refills.

There is a vintage bath cold plunge if you don't want to go to the sea.

We have a small changing room, which can accommodate two people at a time. This is only available for private sessions.

There are public toilets nearby and in summer a shower on the beach.

We do not have storage for valuables, jewellery cannot be worn in the sauna so please leave all jewellery at home.

How many people can attend?

The sauna is suitable for 6 people.

Private hourly sessions are charged at a flat rate regardless of the number of attendees.

We ask that you do not bring more people than you have booked for, we have a small space with limited room.

If you are a large group wanting to ‘rotate’ please contact us before booking.

Is summertime a good time to sauna?

Yes … sauna is for all year round.

Apart from the obvious health benefits (relaxation and stress reduction, cleansing and detoxification, strengthening the immune system, cardiovascular health, connection to nature and yourself, belonging to a sauna community amongst others), taking saunas in the summer creates a acclimatisation effect of the body to the ambient heat.

By taking regular saunas in summer, the body can develop a better tolerance to the heat. The habituation effect makes you feel generally more comfortable in the summer heat and better able to cope with high temperatures.

Can I come on a rainy day?

Yes! We think wild windy, rainy days are some of the best sauna days.

It’s the perfect rainy day activity in Lyme Regis. Remember, we also have the cold water bath for cooling off.

What are sauna hats used for?

The felt sauna hat is the traditional way of cooling the head, face and hair during sauna bathing.

It can be used 'dry' to reflect the heat away from your face and head, or the sauna hat can be soaked in water and worn during the sauna. The water evaporates cooling your head and allowing cool water to refresh you whilst you sauna.

Sauna Whisks

Sauna whisks can be made from many different twigs (collected in summer to remind you in winter of summer fragrances). Our selection varies, but typically we use birch, oak and herbs.

The whisks are used for moving the hot air around the sauna and as a tool for massage. Different woods have different health benefits associated with the different species. To see whisk usage in action take a look at this video

What does ‘Leil’ mean?

Noun. Estonian Origin. The steam generated by pouring water onto the hot rocks in the sauna.

Essential Oils

Further awaken your senses with the introduction of essential oils to your sauna. Select 3 oils from our selection available on the day . Add 2-3 drops of your chosen essential oil to a ladle of water (not the bucket) before pouring over the hot stones. Please refrain from using the oils towards the end of your session for the sake of our next guests. Please do not bring your own products to use in the sauna without permission.

Selection of oils is subject to change. We are not aromatherapy practitioners, use of oils in the sauna is recreational and at your own risk.

Is it ok to burn wood?

All of the logs for our wood-fired stove are locally sourced from sustainably managed woodlands. They are all kiln dried with a mooisture content of less than 20%.

The stove is extremely efficient, operating to strict German requirements (BimSchV II). It burns much more effectively than an average household wood burner so emits far less pollutants.

A wood-burning sauna is the most authentic sauna experience, and is a considerably better use of energy than it’s electric equivalent in these circumstances.

For more information on the environmental impact of our wood stove please visit the Huum UK distributor website to find out more.