Maycroft Retreat Sauna Forgandenny exterior with its turf-style roof and arched windows

Maycroft Retreat Sauna

A wood-fired sauna at a wild wellness retreat in the Ochil Hills

Hills & Mountains Cold plunge

At a glance

Heat Wood-fired
Water Cold plunge
Sessions Social sessions and private hire
Parking Onsite parking
Changing Shared changing area
Toilets Onsite toilets
Booking Book online
Access Within the retreat grounds, short walk from parking
Arrival Via country roads, 15 minutes from Perth and Dunning

About this sauna

Maycroft Retreat Forgandenny sits in May Glen, in the Ochil Hills of Perthshire, with a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge pool set within the wider retreat grounds.

The sauna is open to both those staying at the retreat’s glamping pods and local day visitors, set alongside the retreat’s wider spa and wellness offering.

What to expect

  • Wood-fired sauna, set within the retreat's grounds
  • Social sessions for up to 6 people
  • Wide views across the Ochil Hills
  • Cold plunge pool for cooling off

Additional experiences and sessions

  • Private hire available
  • Spa treatments available, including massage, facials and reiki
  • Retreat days and weekend gatherings hosted throughout the year
  • Wood-fired hot tub included with Spa Days and Stays (not standalone sauna sessions)

Plan your visit

Booking Book online Getting there 15 minutes from Dunning and Perth, along country roads through open countryside. Accessible on-site parking is available Facilities Shared changing area Toilets Onsite toilet 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

The Kirkstyle Inn and The Dunning Hotel Restaurant both serve food a short drive away in Dunning, alongside The Tee Room for something lighter. The surrounding countryside has walking and cycling routes through the Ochil Hills, including the route towards Dunning itself.

Before you go

If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help

Do you have to go in the water?

No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.