Our Sauna

Our wood-fired sauna, with space for up to eight people, offers a peaceful retreat within our unique garden and the surrounding landscape of the Devon Wildlife Trust’s rainforest recovery project.

Whether you’re seeking some quiet time, planning a small gathering with friends, or organising a mini retreat, the sauna offers a relaxing way to connect with nature. We are a short walk from Totnes town centre but totally enveloped in nature. It is not uncommon to spot deer, owls and murmurations of birds from the sauna and if sauna-ing by night, the stars here are magic. 

Connecting with nature has a profound effect on our wellbeing, and the sauna is a great way to do that. But we believe those benefits should go both ways — we want to tread lightly and insure our gains do not come at a cost to the land. We therefore ask everyone who wishes to come and visit our sauna to read and follow our guidelines carefully.

Private bookings

We offer private bookings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9am-8pm.  

Your booking includes access to the large spring water cold plunge, ice cold shower, changing area and drinking water.

Prices

1hr sauna - £110

2hr sauna - £180

Community sessions - Coming soon!

On Friday mornings, alongside private bookings, we also run community sessions between 7am-11am. These are a chance to book one of 8 individual slots and hopefully a chance to meet some nice people. As with the private booking, these sessions include access to the large spring water cold plunge, ice cold shower, changing area and drinking water.

What you need to know

  • Unfortunately we do not have parking.

    We are located on Fishchowter’s Lane, an ancient footpath enveloped in mossy trees and ferns. You can access the footpath on foot from either Maudlin Road or The Western Bypass but please note, there is NO VEHICULAR ACCESS. This makes visiting the farm a little less convenient but a lot more magical.

    If you are driving, please respect the parking restrictions around us and make sure to park in Totnes town centre and walk from there.

    • For shorter visits Victoria Street Car Park is the most convenient option (3-hour max stay)

    • For longer visits, Heath Way or The Nursery car parks are your best option, with no time restriction

    Please note, the walk involves a hill which can be challenging for some people.

    For more info and other travel options check out our getting to us page

    Find us on Google Maps.

    • Shower before arriving: Please shower and wash at home before you come — this is important for protecting the stream that runs through the site. The spring-fed shower and plunge pool are part of the therapeutic hot and cold experience, not conventional washing facilities.

    • Bring your own towel: It’s best to bring two towels - one for sitting on in the sauna and one for drying off afterwards.

    • Wear appropriate swimwear: There is space for you to change but you might want to arrive in swimwear or have it under your clothes for convenience. Nudity is not permitted.

    • Don’t forget footwear: Slip on shoes like flip flops are ideal for moving between the sauna and plunge pool.

    • Stay hydrated: We will provide drinking water and cups but you may want to bring your own water bottle.

    • Take off jewellery to avoid burns

    • NO products or scrubs to be used. Our spring water is one of the things that makes our sauna special. Please respect this rule so we can avoid any contamination.

    • Using the sauna and cold plunge is at your own risk. If you’re unsure about whether a sauna and plunge is safe for you, please consult a doctor beforehand.

    • You must not use the sauna if you:
      Are pregnant, suffer from low or high blood pressure or are prone to dizziness or fainting.

    • Do not attend if you’re unwell, especially if contagious.

    • Check with your doctor before coming if you have:

      • High/low blood pressure

      • Heart or circulatory issues

      • Epilepsy, diabetes, or conditions affecting sweating

      • Wounds or recent surgery

      • Stay hydrated - we will have plenty of our spring water available for you to drink. It’s good stuff! please be sure to drink lots of it throughout your visit.

  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol or drugs before and during your visit. Guests under the influence will not be permitted entry.

    Remove jewelry and glasses: These items can cause burns. Contact lenses may also become uncomfortable in the heat.

    Enter and exit with care: Use caution on the steps and avoid touching hot surfaces like the stove, chimney, or rocks.

    Pour water carefully: Use the provided ladle and pour slowly from a safe distance to prevent steam burns.

    Monitor your time: Limit your sauna sessions to 10–15 minutes, or leave earlier if you start feeling unwell. Listen to your body—if you're uncomfortable, take a break.

    Cold plunge guidance: Cool down beforehand, enter slowly, and make sure someone is nearby while you’re in the plunge.

  • Unfortunately we cannot allow children under 16  to enter the sauna and anyone under 18 must be supervised by an adult. 

    • Shower before coming this keeps our the sauna and plunge pool fresh for everyone to enjoy and protects the stream.

    • Use a towel: Sit on a clean towel in the sauna and remove shoes before entering. We have a small changing area where you can leave shoes and other clothes.

    • Wear shoes (sliders or flip flops) between the sauna and the plunge pool - this helps to keep both places clean and free from wood chip.

    • No food and drink (other than drinking water) allowed inside the sauna.

    • Be respectful of fellow sauna goers: this is a safe space. Please be respectful of people’s privacy and don’t take photos without asking (no phones in the sauna anyway!)

    • Please do not bring any of your own teas or concoctions to pour over the hot stones

    • Full refunds or free rescheduling are available with 72 hours notice

    • Cancellations within 48 hours will be refunded only if we can rebook your session.

    • No-shows are charged in full.