The Sands Sauna
New for 2024!
Relax and unwind in our brand new wooden ‘barrel’ sauna on Pentewan Beach.
Find a place of tranquility in our sauna with its glorious sea view. Be invigorated with a sunrise session or relax with the setting sun.
Made from Scandinavian timber and featuring a clear glass panoramic window facing the sea, the sauna comfortably seats six. Heated by an electrical stone heater, it’s the perfect temperature and humidity for ultimate relaxation.
Book with friends or family and spend some quality time by the Cornish riviera.
Open seven days a week from 9am until 8.30pm. Bookings are usually at least 24 hours in advance, but for same day bookings, please call us on 01726 842939. The sauna seats six people.
For parties and special occasions - or just for fun - why not add on an hour of paddle-boarding on our XL board. Up to 8 people can paddle together! You can add this option when you book, just be aware that paddle-board hire is subject to sea conditions. Please contact us the day before your booking to check conditions are suitable. You can reschedule or receive a refund and still enjoy the sauna!
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The communal sauna is available most days. Click the button to check when the next session is on.
for the ultimate unwind, have it all to yourself!
You can make a private booking whenever there are slots available but if you'd like an alternative time - such as a sunrise session - please contact us on 01726 842939 and we will help if we can.
questions & answers about using the sauna
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You will need swimwear, plenty of drinking water, 2 towels (one to sit on in the sauna and one for drying off).
We advise to bring warm clothing to change into after sauna for the colder months and appropriate beach footwear.
Please remove any metal jewellery and ensure that your swimwear has no metal fasteners as these will get very hot and can burn.
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We have changing facilities Easter to October on the campsite. In the winter we do not have changing facilities. To enhance your experience, we suggest arriving in your swimwear beneath your attire and be prepared to change on the beach.
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Toilets are available in various places on the campsite Easter to October. Winter toilets are at the main site building by the main car park.
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Easter to October we have various shower blocks available to use before and after your sauna experience. In the winter please ensure you have showered beforehand, as shower facilities are closed down. You can always embrace the refreshing sea dip after your sauna for a rejuvenating experience.
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Main onsite carpark: 1 HR-£1.50 2HR-£3.00 3HR-£4.50 Free after 7pm
Overflow carpark across the road from main entrance: ALL DAY £6.00 8am til 9pm (gates are locked at 9)
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We have a waterproof storage box for your belongings while you enjoy the sauna. We suggest bringing minimal personal items and leaving high-value possessions at home. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any valuables left for safekeeping.
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Bookings can be cancelled with a full refund/rescheduled with a minimum 48 hour notice period to allow sufficient time for your slot to be re-booked. Less than 48hrs notice will not be refunded.
Please email stevebeccy@outlook.com to re-schedule. Thank you.
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Children between the age of 12 and 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent. Children under 12 years old are not permitted in the sauna.
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We are based on Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, Pentewan, PL266BT
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Shop during opening hours: 01726 842939
Out of hours by text: 07530 933926
Email: stevebeccy@outlook.com
what are the Health benefits of using a sauna?
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As the body is exposed to the heat of a sauna and steam, it produces white blood cells more rapidly, which in turn helps to fight illnesses and helps to kill viruses. In addition, saunas can relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of sinus congestion from colds or allergies.
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Saunas relax muscles and soothe aches/pains in both muscles and joints. As the body temperature rises in the heat of the sauna, blood vessels dilate allowing for increased blood circulation in the body which causes the stiff muscles to relax. The joints react in a similar way to muscles. The joints in your body may become inflamed from over stimulation or over use. The relaxing and penetrating heat from the sauna will cause the joints to relax. After a few short minutes the inflammation will be reduced, easing pain and stiffness.
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Steam has long been used as a way to naturally improve skin tone thanks to the steam opening up pores and allowing sweat to remove dead skin cells and bacteria. This is a process that occurs naturally within your body anyway, but the heat of the sauna speeds up this process and gives your body a deep cleanse. Cleansing of the pores has been shown to improve the capillary circulation, while giving the skin a softer-looking quality.
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Sweating helps flush the toxins and impurities from your body. But, for most people, our everyday activities don’t generate enough sweat to seriously purge out these unhealthy substances. Sweating also helps flush out heavy metals such as lead, zinc, copper, nickel and mercury that can be absorbed through foods or environmental factors. Detoxification clears out the lymphatic system and helps your body burn fat more effectively, gives you more energy for exercise and can speed up weight loss.
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Saunas are a simple yet effective mechanism to enhance the quality of sleep. It is recommended for people suffering from insomnia. It is estimated that a brief spell of 15-20 minutes spent in a sauna room is almost equal to 1-2 hours of a brisk walk or workout. Using a sauna affects the autonomic nervous system to put you in the parasympathetic (rest and digest) state, which helps you unwind and get a great night’s rest.