Saunas where the cold plunge is a lake, river or the sea instead of a tub.
etsauna lists 11 saunas with a natural cold plunge in and around Ireland, including Ireland (2), Co. Louth (1), Co. Mayo (1), Llanberis (1) and Newquay (1). Among the 7 that list a per-visit price, a session costs £9 to £17, with a median of £16. 10 are wood-fired. etsauna shows open session times live for 8 of them, so you can check before you go.
Ireland
Blackrock Sauna is a waterfront sauna in Ireland. It has a natural cold plunge. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Blackrock Sauna is a seaside sauna on Salthill Promenade in Galway, set right beside the landmark Blackrock Diving Tower on the edge of Galway Bay. The cedar-lined sauna looks out over the Atlantic through big picture windows — an ideal way to warm up and recover after a swim in the sea, or simply to slow down and take in the coast.
Sessions run 50 minutes and are booked online. Open daily, with hours varying by day: from 7am on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and from 10am the rest of the week, closing at 10pm each day. Bring swimwear and a towel.
- Hours
- Mon 10:00–22:00 · Tue 07:00–22:00 · Wed 10:00–22:00 · Thu 07:00–22:00 · Fri 10:00–22:00 · Sat 07:00–22:00 · Sun 10:00–22:00
- Sessions
- Mixed
- Address
- Salthill Promenade, Salthill, Galway H91 KV9D, Ireland
Co. Louth
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
HotBox (Carlingford) is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Co. Louth. Sessions are €14 for 45 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 16 people.
HotBox Carlingford is located at Carlingford Marina on Carlingford Lough in County Louth, Ireland. Features 4 wood-fired saunas, 2 plunge pools (warm and cold), cold showers, and direct sea access. Early Bird sessions Mon-Thu till 5pm from €13.95. Self-Guided sessions evenings and weekends. 16 seats per session, 45 minutes. Ages 18+. Free parking on site.
- Price
- €14 for 45 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimwear required
- Address
- North Commons, Liberties Of Carlingford, Carlingford, Co. Louth, Ireland
Skipton
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Löyly & Jää Sauna is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Skipton. Sessions are £15 for 50 min. It has a natural cold plunge and showers. Capacity is listed as 8 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Wood-fired horsebox sauna converted from a horse trailer. £12 Tuesday sessions available. Extended 90-min community sessions (£23) and private bookings for up to 8 people (£100/50min, £200/120min) also available. Adjacent to a wild swimming lake (not part of booking). Dogs not permitted.
- Price
- £15 for 50 min
- Hours
- Mon 9am-12pm, Tue 5-8pm, Wed 5-8pm, Thu CLOSED, Fri 9am-12pm & 5-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-2pm
- Clothing
- Swimwear must be worn at all times
- Address
- Draughton Heights Campsite, Dales Highway, Heights Lane, Draughton, Skipton, BD23 6DU
Newquay
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Olla Hiki Sauna is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Newquay. Sessions are £9 for 30 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 8 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Mobile wood-fired sauna on Fistral North beach in Newquay, Cornwall. Communal and private sessions with ocean cold plunges. Also hosts special events including guided sauna ceremonies, sound baths, full moon events, and breathwork sessions. Open every day except Tuesdays.
- Price
- £9 for 30 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- Fistral North Beach Car Park, Newquay TR7 1HY, United Kingdom
Co. Mayo
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Sabhna Saunas is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Co. Mayo. Sessions are €15 for 40 min. It has a natural cold plunge.
Wood-fired Finnish-style beach saunas on Achill Island, starting at the flagship on Keel Beach with a second site at Silver Strand, Dugort, plus a woodland wellness experience at Westport Estate. Shared 40-minute sessions at 15 euros, private sessions for up to 6 at 60 euros. Plunge into the Wild Atlantic between rounds. Booking is via their Shopify site (Copilot Appointments, no public API).
- Price
- €15 for 40 min
- Address
- Keel Beach, Achill, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Ty Croes
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Sawna Bach - Anglesey is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Ty Croes. Sessions are £17 for 50 min. It has a natural cold plunge and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Wood-fired beach sauna at Porth Tyn Tywyn on Anglesey. Cold plunge into the Irish Sea. Shared sessions (50 or 80 min) and private sessions available. Free parking for sauna guests.
- Price
- £17 for 50 min
- Address
- Porth Tyn Tywyn, Ty Croes, LL63 5TD
Llanberis
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Sawna Bach - Llanberis is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Llanberis. Sessions are £17 for 50 min. It has a natural cold plunge and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Wood-fired outdoor sauna by Lake Llyn Padarn in the village of Llanberis, surrounded by the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia). Cold plunge into the lake. Shared sessions (50 or 80 min) and private sessions available. Located behind the National Slate Museum.
- Price
- £17 for 50 min
- Address
- Next to the National Slate Museum, Llanberis, LL55 4TY
Tynemouth
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Steam and Salt is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Tynemouth. Sessions are £17 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. Capacity is listed as 20 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Two Nordic-inspired wood-fired saunas on the lower promenade of Longsands beach: Iso (12 seats) and Pikku (8 seats). Panoramic windows overlooking the beach. Cold showers nearby for contrast therapy. Sea dipping possible but at your own risk. 6-session bundle available for £99. Women's-only and silent sessions offered. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
- Price
- £17 for 60 min
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- Grand Parade, East Side, Tynemouth NE30 4ER, United Kingdom
Ireland
Tarn Saunas is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Ireland. Sessions are £16 for 60 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 4 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Mobile wood-fired sauna operating at pop-up locations across the Lake District and Cumbria. Public sessions (£16/person, 60 min) and private sessions (£80, up to 5 people). Located at scenic spots including Mosedale, Flusco Wood, and Dalston. Cold water immersion at select locations.
- Price
- £16 for 60 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
Tregaron
The Wood Stars Wild Spa is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Tregaron. It has a natural cold plunge and showers. Capacity is listed as 5 people.
Secluded wood-fired sauna floating on a natural swimming pool in the Cambrian Mountains of West Wales. Private sessions for up to 5 people — choose 1 hour 20 minutes or a whole day (11am–3:20pm). Plunge into the natural pool or cool off under the rain shower between sauna rounds. Set in a woodland hay meadow surrounded by dragonflies, kingfishers, and newts. Changing room provided. Book via the website — contact by email or phone.
- Sessions
- Private rental (clothing optional)
- Clothing
- Swimwear optional
- Address
- Penuwch, Tregaron SY25 6RE, United Kingdom
Pembrokeshire
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Wildwater Sauna is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Pembrokeshire. Sessions are £15 for 55 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water. Capacity is listed as 6 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Pembrokeshire's first luxury mobile wood-fired sauna, travelling the stunning coastline of the UK's only fully coastal national park. Listed as one of the UK's 'Best saunas by the sea' by The Times. Sessions follow a 3-round cycle alternating between the wood-fired sauna and cold plunge in the Atlantic sea. Locations rotate between Little Haven, Nolton Haven, and Pwllgwaelod. Ages 16+.
- Price
- £15 for 55 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales
How many saunas with a natural cold plunge are there in Ireland?
etsauna lists 11 saunas with a natural cold plunge in and around Ireland.
How much do saunas with a natural cold plunge in Ireland cost?
Listed per-visit prices run from £9 to £17, with a median of £16. The lowest are Olla Hiki Sauna (£9 for 30 min), Löyly & Jää Sauna (£15 for 50 min) and Wildwater Sauna (£15 for 55 min).
Are any saunas with a natural cold plunge in Ireland wood-fired?
Yes: HotBox (Carlingford), Löyly & Jää Sauna, Olla Hiki Sauna, Sabhna Saunas, Sawna Bach - Anglesey, Sawna Bach - Llanberis, Steam and Salt, Tarn Saunas and 2 others use a wood stove.
Can I check availability for saunas with a natural cold plunge in Ireland online?
etsauna shows live open session times for Blackrock Sauna, Löyly & Jää Sauna, Olla Hiki Sauna, Sawna Bach - Anglesey, Sawna Bach - Llanberis, Steam and Salt, Tarn Saunas and Wildwater Sauna. Open a listing to see today's times.
Which saunas with a natural cold plunge in Ireland are open late?
By their listed hours, Blackrock Sauna stays open until 10pm or later on at least some days.
Built from etsauna's listings for Ireland. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go. More city guides
