Terms & conditions
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Use of the sauna is done so at your own risk.
If you are making a booking on behalf of a group, it is your responsibility to make all users aware of the terms and conditions and to practise safe sauna use, as well as making others aware of what to bring and other useful information.
We reserve the right to refuse admission for any reason that may be deemed a health and safety risk. Refunds will not be offered to anyone refused admission.
Customers who cause damage to the sauna will be liable for costs incurred.
In the case of a fire, please leave the sauna immediately and inform the sauna host.
Alcohol and smoking are not permitted in or around the sauna.
before the sauna
Do not drink alcohol, smoke or take drugs before entering or during your sauna session. Nowhere Sauna hosts reserve the right to refuse admission to intoxicated persons. Refunds will not be offered to anyone refused admission.
All persons using the sauna do so at their own risk. These risks include the potential for bodily harm and even death. We ask that you contact your GP if at all in doubt about safely using the sauna.
If any of the below apply to you (please note, this is not a comprehensive list) we advise you to seek your GP’s advice: –
If you’re pregnant
If you’ve had a heart attack or stroke
If you’re taking any medications
If you have cardiovascular conditions and/or problems
You have epilepsy
You have asthma or breathing conditions
High or low blood pressure
If you have arterial disease
If you have joint or muscle injury
For the safety of your personal belongings please keep them to a minimum when coming to the sauna, ensure they are not obstructing doorways/entrance & exits. We cannot take any liability for losses.
Sauna Etiquette
Please read our FAQs for more information here
This includes:
Please keep the door clear at all times.
Please clean your feet in the water tray by the entrance before entering the sauna.
We recommend bringing 2 towels. 1 for sitting on and 1 for drying off after.
Do not wear any creams or lotions.
Creams and lotions can cause damage to the benches.
We are all responsible for looking after the fresh water and natural habitat surrounding the sauna. Keeping the sauna space cream and lotion free will avoid harmful pollutants entering the environment.
Staying in the sauna for no longer than 20 min at a time (we recommend 5-15 min sessions).
Leave the sauna if you start to feel uncomfortable, nauseous, dizzy or lightheaded.
Listen to your body, it’s not a competition.
Only swimwear may be worn in the sauna. Nudity is not permitted.
Make sure to drink plenty of water before, during and after your sauna session.
Please do not touch the vents. If you feel the sauna room needs more or less ventilation, kindly reach out to our sauna hosts, who will be happy to help.
inside the sauna
Please enter and exit the sauna with care.
The sauna is wood-fired and is extremely hot. Do not touch the stove, stove door, flu chimney, sauna rocks or surrounding fire guards.
Do not touch any part of the stove, if more wood is required please inform the Sauna host.
You are welcome to pour water over the stones using the ladle and water provided, just check with your fellow bathers first as it will increase the heat!
When pouring water on the rocks, start from the point furthest away from you and draw the ladle towards you to prevent the steam from scalding your arm.
Jewellery should be removed before entering the sauna to prevent burning. Please ensure that your swimsuit does not contain any slimming panels or metal components that may heat up and potentially cause skin burns.
In the sauna there are benches on low and high levels. The high benches are much hotter than the lower, so place yourself according to your comfort level. It is important to note that a sauna can make you feel hot, light headed and faint. Should you feel these symptoms are beyond your comfort/control please notify another sauna bather or the sauna operator immediately so they can help you.
Do not use essential oils in the sauna.
finally…
Cold Plunge
Use the cold plunge at your own risk. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you can withstand exposure to these cold temperatures.
The cold water is fresh water fed from the burn. Use the water at your own risk. Nowhere sauna takes no responsibility for ingestion of burn water.
Covid-19
If you’re experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or any other acute respiratory illness, we kindly request that you refrain from using the sauna.
Finally
Please remember to listen to your body and know your limits.
Our sauna hosts are there to help, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Please respect others. The sauna is a shared space to unwind and relax.
Please be kind to yourself, our sauna community and to our sauna staff.