What to Expect at a Sauna Hus Session
What to expect at a sauna
What to expect at a sauna. It’s a common question, especially if it’s your first visit or you’re unsure how a session works.
Your sauna session: what to expect
A Sauna Hus session is designed to be simple, calm, and unhurried. Whether it’s your first time using a sauna or part of a regular routine, the focus is on helping you settle in, slow down, and enjoy the heat in a relaxed lakeside setting.
If you’re ready to book, you can check availability and reserve a session here.
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Knowing what to expect at a sauna helps many people relax into the experience and take things at their own pace.
What to expect at a sauna session: Arriving at Cyder Farm
Cyder Farm is located on the main road between Bungay and Halesworth. Please drive into the campsite entrance, where you’ll see the original farm buildings on the left-hand side.
From here, park up and walk down towards the lake. One of our staff members will meet you at the Sauna Hus, show you where to leave your belongings, and talk you through the session before you begin.
If you need directions, parking details, or access information, you can find everything on the Cyder Farm page.
Session Times
Your session starts on the hour of your booking and finishes on the hour. This helps keep things fair and relaxed for everyone, as there may be guests booked in after you.
We recommend arriving a few minutes early so you’re ready to begin on time and don’t feel rushed.
Before Entering the Sauna
We ask that you arrive freshly showered or use the cold-water shower on site before entering the sauna.
Entering the sauna with clean, wet skin helps the heat work more effectively. Water on the skin improves heat transfer, allows you to warm up more evenly, and helps prevent the skin from drying out too quickly. It also keeps the sauna environment clean and comfortable for everyone.
If you’d like to read more about how sauna heat supports relaxation and recovery, you can do so here.
👉 Health Benefits of Sauna page
Please hang robes or clothing on the hooks on the side of the sauna and take a moment to dip your feet before entering. This helps your body adjust more comfortably to the change in temperature.
Towels and What to Bring
Please bring:
- One towel to sit on inside the sauna
- One towel for drying off between sauna rounds
- A water bottle to stay hydrated
- Wet shoes or boots if you plan to dip in the lake
Sitting on a towel keeps the benches clean and is standard sauna etiquette. Staying hydrated and wearing suitable footwear when entering the lake helps keep the experience comfortable and safe.
Sauna Hats
We recommend using a sauna hat during your session. Sauna hats help protect your head from excessive heat, reduce dizziness, and allow you to stay comfortable in the sauna for longer.
Sauna hats can be purchased when booking your session online for collection at the Sauna Hus. They are reusable and can also be purchased on site, subject to availability.
Inside the Sauna
The sauna will be hot and ready for you when your session begins. You’re free to enjoy the sauna at your own pace, taking breaks to cool down whenever you feel the need.
Inside the sauna you’ll find a small selection of essential oils. If you’d like to use them, choose one and add three to four drops to the sauna bucket before pouring water onto the stones. A small amount goes a long way and helps keep the atmosphere comfortable for everyone.
Cooling Down
Cooling down is an important part of the sauna cycle. Cold water immersion is optional, and there’s no expectation to stay in for any length of time. Even a brief dip, a cool shower, or simply sitting outside by the lake can be enough.
Listen to your body and move through sauna rounds in a way that feels right for you.
First-Time Sauna Users
If it’s your first time using a sauna, there’s no need to worry. Staff manage the stove, guide the session, and are always available to answer questions.
Sauna isn’t about endurance or pushing limits. Short, comfortable sauna rounds followed by cooling down are often the most enjoyable way to experience it.
Sauna Hus follows established sauna practices and guidance used across the UK, including those promoted by the British Sauna Society.
FAQS
Please bring two towels, a water bottle, and suitable footwear if you plan to dip in the lake. One towel is for sitting on inside the sauna and one for drying off between sauna rounds.
Yes. We ask that you arrive freshly showered or use the cold-water shower on site before entering the sauna. Clean, wet skin helps the heat work more evenly and keeps the sauna comfortable for everyone.
No. Cold water immersion is optional. Even a brief cool shower or simply spending time outside between sauna rounds is enough for most people.
Yes. Sauna Hus is suitable for first-time users. Staff manage the stove, explain how sessions work, and are available to answer any questions. Sauna is about comfort, not endurance.
Sessions start and finish on the hour of your booking. This allows time for guests to arrive, enjoy the sauna at their own pace, and finish comfortably before the next session begins.
Yes. A small selection of essential oils is available inside the sauna. If you choose to use them, please add three to four drops to the sauna bucket before pouring water onto the stones.