Frequently asked questions

All persons using the sauna, do so at their own risk. Alcohol and nudity are not permitted in the sauna. Kiln Sauna operators reserve the right to refuse admission to intoxicated persons. Children under the age of 16 are NOT permitted to use the sauna in SOCIAL SESSIONS. Children between 6-16 are only permitted in PRIVATE GROUP BOOKINGS if accompanied by a parent or guardian inside the sauna on a 1 : 1 ratio and who accept full responsibility for their child's safety. All hanging jewellery should be removed before entering the sauna to prevent burning. All persons using the sauna do so at their own risk. If you have any reservations regarding sauna use, it is essential that you consult your GP before making a booking. You must not use the sauna if you: suffer from high or low blood pressure or any heart or circulatory disorder or suffer from epilepsy or diabetes; are pregnant; or are prone to dizziness or fainting have any fungal infections or open wounds on your body or feet. All persons using the sea as a 'cold plunge' do so at their own risk. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you are a capable swimmer and can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures, other dangers and varying conditions of the sea. Sauna Etiquette Sauna etiquette must be adhered to at all times. This includes: Removing footwear and washing feet in the bucket provided before entering the sauna Removing make-up and skincare products for hygiene reasons Ensuring you have not dyed your hair within the previous 72 hours Entering and exiting the sauna in a safe manner Keeping access points clear to allow other users to exit safely and swiftly if needed. Sitting on a towel at all times Staying in the sauna for no longer than 15 min at a time (we recommend 5-12 min sessions) Gently pouring water onto the sauna stove; drizzle, don't dump water Only pouring the provided 'sauna water' on hot rocks and nothing else Not touching any part of the stove / stove cage or rocks Glass is not permitted inside the sauna. Please bring your own water bottle and leave in the changing area. Getting changed within your booked time slot, if you are using the changing room. Please do not take photographs or videos during our community social sessions to respect our other guests Kiln Sauna takes no responsibility for the damage or loss of customers' property. Group Booking Responsibility If you are making this booking on behalf of a group, it is your responsibility to make your group aware of the terms and conditions and to practice safe sauna use. Please share the details provided here. Admission Policy Kiln Sauna operators 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. Cancellation & Reschedule Policy CANCELLATIONS can be made up to 72 hours before the session start time for a coupon for the full value of the booking valid for 12 months or refund on request RESCHEDULING is possible up to 24 hours before the session start time Please login to your ACCOUNT on our website and go to MY BOOKINGS to cancel or reschedule

Children under the age of 16 are NOT permitted to use the sauna during SOCIAL sessions . Children between 6-16 are only permitted during a PRIVATE session if accompanied by a parent or guardian inside the sauna on a 1 : 1 ratio. The parent or guardian must accept that they take full responsibility for the child's safety and conduct.

Swimwear 2 Towels - 1 for Sitting on & 1 for Drying after Drinking Water Bottle (to be kept in changing room) Sauna Hat (if you have one)

Before your session If you have any reservations regarding sauna use, such as medical conditions, underlying health problems, the use of prescription drugs, it is essential that you consult your GP before making a booking. You cannot use the sauna if you are pregnant. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more health information. Please wear your swimwear under your clothes when you arrive to maximise the time in your session. We only have a very small changing area suitable for 1 person at a time in the lobby area of the sauna itself. Please remember to bring your swimwear, two towels (one for sitting and one for drying after), a drinking water bottle and beach shoes / flipflops for walking down to the sea as the beach can be stoney. Checking-in Please arrive 5 minutes before your session to check-in. A member of the Kiln Sauna team will welcome you to the sauna. Please feel free to ask any questions at this point. Topping up the fire The fire will be lit and the sauna up to temperature on arrival. Please ask a member of our team to top the fire up if necessary. Entering the sauna Take care when walking around the sauna the floor can be slippery. Remove your shoes and rinse your feet (there is a foot bath at the bottom of the steps) before heading inside. Take a towel inside to sit on. Ensure the sauna door is closed. Adding water Use the ladle provided to pour a drizzle of water onto the stones no more than every 15 minutes as this can reduce the stove temperature. Less water on the stones is more beneficial. Please do not add anything to the sauna water or pour anything other than the water provided on the rocks or stove. Sauna session Take regular breaks from the sauna we advise 5-12 minutes inside and 5 minutes outside as a good rhythm and please drink plenty of water. You may wish to plunge in the sea in between sessions, though if you have any health conditions, are not used to sea immersion or are on medication please check with your GP if it is safe to do so. All persons using the sea as a ‘cold plunge’ do so at their own risk. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you are a capable swimmer and can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures and other dangers. Leaving the sauna Please close the sauna door, check you have all your belongings and leave when the host notifies you it is the end of your session. Your session INCLUDES changing time so please respect that to not impact on the following session. Thank you !

Our sauna is heated by a wood-stove inside. Our staff will come and top up the stove throughout your session, please do not attempt to put wood on yourself! If you would like a hotter sauna, add some more water on to the stove but please gently pour water rather than dump water as the heat can increase rapidly. Please DO NOT add any of your own essential oils or anything else to the water or stove rocks as some are not suitable for our stoves and can be dangerous or cause oil to fall on to the floor. Please be very careful when passing by and sitting near the stove, it is very hot and could burn you!

The temperature inside our sauna will fluctuate between 70 and 100 degrees Celsius. Please monitor your time inside using the sand timer; a duration of 5 to 12 minutes is recommended for each session with a break outside for 5 minutes or so before returning. During your time in the sauna, the temperature might change. If it becomes uncomfortably warm, consider relocating to a lower seat, stepping outside, or, with the consent of others, briefly open the door to reduce the heat. It's essential to maintain hydration - ensure you drink sufficient water both during and after your sauna session. Consider wearing a sauna hat as it aids in maintaining a comfortable body temperature.

Experiencing cold water is a key part of the therapeutic aspects of hot & cold therapy. For newcomers to cold water immersion, we recommend a gradual approach. Begin by immersing your legs, followed by splashing water onto your arms, chest, and back. Next time, gently submerge yourself or you can use the buckets provided while exhaling deeply. Using controlled breathing can assist in managing your response to the cold sensation.

Refund Policy For all sauna sessions and events In the unlikely event that we cancel a booking, you will be notified by email or a phone call and offered an option to reschedule, a code to rebook or refunded on request. We do not refund “no shows”. To Cancel or Reschedule your booking please login to YOUR ACCOUNT then go to MY BOOKINGS CANCELLATIONS can be made up to 72 hours before the session start time for a coupon for the full value of the booking valid for 12 months or refund on request RESCHEDULING is possible up to 24 hours before the session start time Cancellations made less than 72 hours before a booked slot will not receive a coupon or refund. However you can reschedule your booking until 24 hours before the start time. Kiln Sauna operators reserve the right to refuse admission to intoxicated persons or for other reasons that may be deemed a health and safety risk. Refunds will not be offered to anyone refused admission for the above reasons.

If you have any questions relating to our sauna, please first read our Frequently Asked Questions dropdowns near the bottom of our website or message us in this Chat App or on WhatsApp 07418381313

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