Seaside
Tidal pool
At a glance
About this sauna
Cellardyke Seaside Sauna is set beside the tidal pool at Cellardyke in the East Neuk of Fife, it faces directly out to sea, with large windows looking across the coastline towards the Isle of May.
Housed in a converted horse trailer with a simple wooden interior, the sauna feels closely tied to the conditions outside, from calm summer evenings to rougher weather and waves rolling in across the water.
The tidal pool sits a short walk from the sauna, with open sea views and the coastline stretching out around it.
To get a sense of what a session here feels like, you can read about my visit below.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a host on arrival
- Small-group social sauna sessions (typically up to 6 people)
- Wood-fired sauna in a converted horse trailer
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with open sea views towards the Isle of May
- Access to Cellardyke tidal pool for cold-water dips
- Quiet coastal setting with deck chairs to sit on outside
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available
Plan your visit
- 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 for getting changed outdoors
Accredited by the British Sauna Society
Location
What’s nearby
Coffee and food shacks sit beside the sauna, although opening times can vary. A coastal walk leads round to Anstruther, while the tidal pool area itself has a small playpark and is popular with both locals and visitors throughout the day.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.
From my visit
It’s walkable from both Cellardyke and Anstruther, and arriving on foot feels easier than driving. The small road through the caravan park is quite tight, while parking beside the tidal pool fills quickly.
It feels very calm, even when the sea beyond is a bit choppy. The pool is sheltered and has ladders for getting in and out, so it’s easy to take your time getting into the water. Once you’re in, there’s loads of space for a proper swim, and it’s a good way to try cold-water swimming if you’re not used to it.
There’s a small café trailer beside the sauna, but it isn’t always open — I visited on a morning when it was closed and wished I’d brought a flask. If you want something more reliable, Anstruther is a short walk away.
