Wood-Fired Sauna at Ellerton Lake: Heat and Cold Water

Heat and cold water, side by side, in a converted horsebox by the lake

A one-hour wood-fired sauna experience at Ellerton Lake in Yorkshire, shared with up to eight guests, where you warm up inside a converted Rice horsebox, step outside to the lakeside, and choose whether to swim in the clear water. Parking is included. Sessions suit ages 16 and over, and the cold dip is optional.

The experience

You arrive at Ellerton Lake and park on site. The sauna is a converted Rice horsebox set right at the water's edge, and a one-hour session means you're not rushed. The wood-burning stove heats the interior while you sit with up to seven other guests. Come alone, bring a friend, or arrive as a couple. The setup is simple: you warm up inside, step out into the fresh air and the view across the lake, and then decide what comes next.

The lake itself is the second half of the experience. The water is exceptionally clean and clear, and swimming is completely optional. If you want the contrast of cold water after heat, it's there. If you'd rather just breathe the fresh air, take in the surroundings and let your body cool gradually, that works too. There's no schedule pushing you through the transitions. You move at your own pace between the warmth inside and the open air outside.

An English-speaking guide is present throughout the session, so if it's your first time in a sauna or you have questions about how to use the space, someone is there to help. The experience is designed to be accessible whether you're a regular sauna user or trying it for the first time.

What’s included

• One-hour sauna session in a wood-fired, converted horsebox.
• access to Ellerton Lake for an optional cold-water dip.
• parking on site.
• English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDepartures at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by The Conscious Self

Is this one for you?The sauna is set right at the lake with parking included, so you don't need a car to reach it or arrange transport from elsewhere in Yorkshire. The one-hour slot fits a free afternoon without taking up your whole day.

Top questions

Can I swim in Ellerton Lake during the sauna session?

Swimming is completely optional. The lake is close by and the water is clean and clear, but you can enjoy the sauna and the lakeside air without getting in the water at all.

How many people share each one-hour session?

Sessions are shared with up to eight guests total, so the atmosphere stays relaxed and you're not in a crowded space.

Is this suitable if I've never used a sauna before?

Yes. The experience is designed for both regular sauna-goers and first-timers, and an English-speaking guide is present to help you through the session.

What's included in the booking?

Parking is included. You bring a towel and swimwear if you plan to swim. The sauna itself and the lakeside setting are part of the experience.

What is the minimum age to book?

Sessions are suitable for ages 16 and over.