BYRE at Balgone

A wood-fired sauna on a working farm estate with views across East Lothian countryside and grazing animals

Cold plunge

Inside BYRE at Balgone sauna looking out at highland cows grazing with North Berwick Law in the background

Inside BYRE at Balgone sauna showing wood-fired Harvia stove with open door looking out to East Lothian countryside

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At a glance

Heat Wood-fired

Water Cold plunge

Sessions Social sessions and private hire

Parking Onsite parking

Changing Indoor changing area

Toilets Toilets available on estate

Booking Book online

Access Short level walk from the parking area

Arrival Vehicles must enter via the West Entrance only, not the North track or farm yard

About this sauna

BYRE at Balgone Sauna sits within Balgone Estate, a 1,500-acre working farm two miles from North Berwick, looking out over open East Lothian countryside with the estate’s highland cows grazing nearby.

The setting is rural and quiet — a working farm surrounded by woodland trails, volcanic cliffs and twin lakes.

What to expect

Briefing from the host on arrival
Community sessions for up to 6 people
Wood-fired sauna
Filtered cold plunge pool
Views across East Lothian countryside and grazing animals

Additional experiences and sessions

Private hire available for up to 6 people
Membership available for regular visitors

Plan your visit

Booking Book online in advance Getting there Vehicles can only enter via the West Entrance, which is tarmacked — from there turn left into the onsite car park. Do not enter via the North track or the farm yard. Use postcode EH39 5NY for sat nav. The nearest train station is North Berwick — around a 45-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride Facilities Indoor changing room with benches and hanging rails onsite Toilets Toilets available on the estate What to bring

Swimwear
Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
Flip flops or sandals
Warm layers for afterwards
Water bottle
Changing robe or loose layers if changing outdoors

Location

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What’s nearby

Herd café is on site at Balgone Estate, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 3pm, serving speciality coffee and seasonal dishes made with produce from the farm. The John Muir Way passes through the estate, connecting to North Berwick two miles away and onwards towards Dunbar.