Hot & Bothy Community Sauna
Dirleton, United Kingdom
- Cold plunge
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Wood-fired
- Mixed
- Swimwear
- Aufguss
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- Cold plunge
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Wood-fired
- Mixed
- Swimwear
- Aufguss
About
Hot & Bothy is a community-run sauna in East Lothian. There is a wood-fired bothy, a yurt and a cold plunge. Sessions last 90 minutes and take drop-in visitors as well as group bookings.
Good to know
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Set in nature, away from the city, so bring a car or plan the transfer in advance.
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Mixed sauna: men and women share the room, in every session or on set days.
- Swimwear sauna: some or all sessions are taken in swimwear, so pack it.
- Runs aufguss sessions: a guided löyly ritual where an attendant fans the steam around the room on a schedule.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10am–7pm
- Friday
- 10am–6pm
- Saturday
- 10am–6pm
- Sunday
- 10am–6pm
Common questions
Do I need to book Hot & Bothy Community Sauna?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking. Booking ahead is also available, as is private hire of the whole sauna.
How much does Hot & Bothy Community Sauna cost?
Sessions are typically £25–50 a person.
Does Hot & Bothy Community Sauna have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Hot & Bothy Community Sauna open?
Typical hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
When did Hot & Bothy Community Sauna open?
It opened in 2025.
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