Rural
Cold plunge
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At a glance
About this sauna
Hot and Bothy Sauna is a sauna village set behind Archerfield Walled Garden with two wood-fired saunas and a fire pit where people can gather between rounds or after their session.
The yurt sauna is the only one of its kind publicly available in the UK, while the bothy sauna takes its name from the Scottish tradition of open shelters — somewhere warm and open to all.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a host on arrival
- Social sessions for up to 14 people (for 90 minutes)
- Two wood-fired saunas — a yurt sauna and a bothy sauna
- Cold plunge barrels and outdoor showers
- Fire pit area for sitting out between rounds
- Tea and orange slices provided between rounds
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available including use of a 20-metre bell tent
- Themed sessions available throughout the year
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Archerfield Walled Garden, East Lothian. Postcode for sat nav: EH39 5HQ
Parking: At Archerfield Walled Garden, with disabled parking closest to the site
Public transport: 124 bus from Edinburgh city centre, stopping near the estate entrance, around an 8-minute walk from the garden. Drem (3 miles away) and North Berwick are the nearest train stations, with local buses connecting from both
Finding the sauna: Behind the walled garden, a short walk across a grass field from the parking, with no steps
Facilities
Toilets
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 for getting changed outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
A café next door to the sauna offers snacks, drinks and light meals. Archerfield Walled Garden itself is worth exploring, and the East Lothian countryside has coastal walks and beaches a short drive away including North Berwick.
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.
