The recent wind and rain means autumn is busily settling in, and it won’t be long before the temperature plummets. But if you’ve been missing the summer heat, don’t worry. A stay-with-a-sauna is guaranteed to warm you up!
And by “stay-with-a-sauna” we’re not talking about nearby spas, lovely as those may be. Because let’s face it, once you’ve arrived at an idyllic retreat, who wants the bother of packing a day-bag and jumping in the car again?
Instead, each of these unusual places to stay features its very own, completely private, sauna for you to relax and unwind in whenever the mood should strike. Some are lovingly hand-built (with hand-made wool seating pads to boot), some are wood-fired and extra-cosy, while others use upcycled materials for added quirkiness.
Whichever sauna-stay you choose, glorious views are all but guaranteed. Many also feature a cold al fresco shower – some beautifully set within the trees – for the perfect post-sauna freshen-up, if you’re brave enough!
Oh, and with the health benefits of sauna sessions so widely known, it’s not just a holiday you’re choosing, but an investment in your wellbeing. What better excuse for a well-deserved break?
Author: Nina Jervis-Green
Main image: Ekopod’s new woodland sauna, Cornwall
