Our sauna slots start on the hour and run for 50 minutes (unless you book an extended session for 90mins). During this time you are welcome to stay in the sauna, or make use of the natural cold water dipping lake at Draughton or our cold plunge facilities (swim at your own risk).

Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information on how to use our sauna and cold plunges safely.

Inside the sauna we ask that you sit on a towel.

You are free to come and go during your slot, so if you get a bit warm pop outside to cool off!

Yes, if you book a ‘Community’ slot, our sauna is open as a mixed space for up to 8 people. Not every slot will be fully booked, so there might be less people in your slot.

If you’d like to book out the sauna, you can book a ‘Private’ sauna slot for you and up to a total of 8 guests. Private slots are available within normal opening hours, if you’d like to hire for a different time, please contact us at sauna@thedipanddalesco.com. Please note, if you’d like to book a private slot outside of normal opening times, we require a minimum booking of 2 hours.

We recommend bringing:

• Your swimwear

• 2 Towels (one to sit on in the sauna and one to dry yourself after)

• Flip-flops or sliders for walking around the site.

• A water bottle to keep hydrated.

And if you want to hang out after your sauna and dip, bring something warm in case you get cold!

Please arrive ready for your sauna experience, as we only have a small cabin by the sauna for you to keep your belongings dry. Please do not bring huge bags and do not hog the space, it’s for everyone to use.

If you require shower facilities, the campsite have kindly allowed us to use their showers and toilets but please pay a £5 fee into their honesty box. Leave all valuables securely in your vehicle.

If you cannot make your session we cannot refund you, think of it as a theatre ticket or a cinema ticket. If you cannot make your session, it’s polite to let us know, as you may be the only people booked in. We may be able to reschedule your booking if you contact us within 48hrs but you will be charged a £5 admin fee.

Our sauna has a 16+ age limit for insurance purposes. Under 16s are not permitted to use the sauna or the cold water facilities, we may ask for ID for anyone who looks under 25.

Booking is essential. We have limited capacity and carefully manage numbers to maintain a relaxed atmosphere, so we’re not able to accommodate walk-ins. Please use our online booking system to secure your spot ahead of time.

Yes, there is free on-site parking at Draughton Heights Campsite.

When you arrive at Draughton Heights, enter through the main entrance and follow the road downhill. The first building you’ll see on your right is the campsite reception and toilet block - this is where we ask all guests to park. Please be mindful of where you park. DO NOT drive up to the sauna.

Unfortunately dogs are not permitted at our sauna. Please do not leave dogs unattended in your vehicles, especially on hot days.

The swimming lake is the property of Draughton Heights Campsite. If you choose to use the swimming lake during your sauna session with us, then you do so at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty and it is not the responsibility of the sauna or sauna host if you choose to enter the swimming lake.

You can hire the sauna for private use for up to 8 people for a 50 minute session. if you have more than 8 people, you will need to book two consecutive private sauna sessions.

We do also have a sauna tent that you can hire for private use at your home, please contact Zoe via email: Sauna@thedipanddalesco.com