Lochside
Loch swim
At a glance
About this sauna
Rvival Sauna sits on the shore of Loch Voil, at the western end of the loch within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. It’s part of the Monachyle Mhor estate, a 2,000-acre working farm with direct access to the water. The sauna itself has a large window looking straight out over Loch Voil, with the hills of Balquhidder glen rising beyond it.
Loch Doine sits just to the west, connected to Loch Voil by a short channel, and both are visible from parts of the estate.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a guide at the RVIVAL tipi before your session
- Wood-fired sauna, seating up to 12
- Large window looking out over Loch Voil
- Optional dip in Loch Voil between rounds
- Mountain views up Balquhidder glen
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Monachyle Mhor Hotel, at the western end of Loch Voil. Postcode for sat nav: FK19 8PQ
Parking: Free at the hotel
Finding the sauna: Meet your guide at the RVIVAL tipi next to the hotel car park, about 10 minutes before your session. From there it’s a 5–10 minute walk down to Loch Voil
Facilities
Toilets
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towels provided by sauna
- Protective footwear for walking in and out of the loch
- Warm layers for afterwards
- Water bottle
- Changing robe provided by sauna
Location
What’s nearby
Monachyle Mhor’s own restaurant serves food made with produce from the estate’s farm. The surrounding Balquhidder glen has walking straight from the hotel grounds, and Loch Voil itself is set up for wild swimming and paddleboarding beyond the sauna session.
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.
