Sweat and Soak Sauna
Stirling, United Kingdom
About
Sweat and Soak is a wood-fired wild sauna on the shores of Loch Ard in Aberfoyle, Scotland. Sessions combine heat and immersion in the loch's cool waters, with both shared and private bookings available. The thoughtfully designed space welcomes first-time and experienced sauna-goers alike.
Good to know
- Wood-fired heat: softer, heavier löyly than electric, and the smell of the stove is part of the room.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Direct lake access: most visitors plunge straight into the water between sauna rounds.
- Set in nature, away from the city, so bring a car or plan the transfer in advance.
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
Hours
- Monday
- 7:30am–7:45pm
- Thursday
- 7:30am–7:45pm
- Friday
- 7:30am–8:15pm
- Saturday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Sunday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
Common questions
Do I need to book Sweat and Soak 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 Sweat and Soak Sauna cost?
Sessions are typically £25–50 a person.
Does Sweat and Soak Sauna have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Sweat and Soak Sauna open?
Typical hours are Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:45 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:45 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:15 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM; Sunday: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
When did Sweat and Soak Sauna open?
It opened in 2026.
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