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Nordic
bathing
experience.
Combining ancient wisdom with progressive wellness through heat exposure, cold immersion, & connection.
SOCIAL
Redefine social experiences – where warmth meets connection, and chill sparks camaraderie.
BODY POSITIVE
A haven where each person feels embraced, accepted, and empowered. Within these walls, every curve, line, and distinctive feature is a reason to celebrate.
INCLUSIVE
Welcoming all backgrounds, identities, and stories, fostering an environment where everyone is not just welcomed but genuinely seen, heard, and valued.
our sessions.
Boscombe SAUNA HOUSE is our flagship venue and the UK’s largest beachfront sauna — a social space built around communal bathing, communal guided rituals and connection.
Sandbanks sits tucked alongside the dunes of one of the UK’s most iconic beaches, with two wood-fired saunas, soft golden sand and panoramic views across the sea to Old Harry Rocks.
Avon Beach offers an intimate cabin experience with panoramic views stretching out to the Isle of Wight from two beachside saunas set between golden sand, shingle and sea.
Lulworth Cove is our most intimate coastal setting — a single wood-fired sauna overlooking the Cove, surrounded by the dramatic natural beauty of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.
Choose from 3 session types:
communal.
A shared session with others in the community.
A communal sauna experience bringing people together in an open, relaxed environment. Expect conversation, camaraderie, and connection as you unwind collectively. See location pages for max capacities at each site.
Guided rituals for small and large groups.
guided.
Guided experiences led by our certified sauna masters, drawing on Finnish tradition, Nordic botanicals, and the Dorset coast. Private guided rituals available on enquiry. Communal rituals available at Boscombe SAUNA HOUSE.
founders.
As a 'Finn' living in the UK, the importance of authentic sauna culture was ingrained in Arlene's DNA. Linking her passion for cold water immersion, nature, and surfing, with her background as an artist, Arlene's enthusiasm for saunas and innovation crossed the ocean and landed here in Dorset.
With a doctorate in the field of wellbeing, and a founder of a non-profit social group, the importance of bringing people together is rooted in Sam's philosophy. After taking a 'sauna odyssey' through Europe, he saw the benefits of authentic Nordic bathing for social belonging and everyday wellness.
Sharing Arlene's vision, the couple teamed up to create a Nordic experience that would draw on contemporary global practices. Together, they believe in the power of connection with place, others, and the self, to meet modern needs. The result is The Saltwater Sauna.
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