Wild Ember Bothy

A secluded sauna hidden among the trees on the banks of Loch Tay

✓ Personally visited by Wild Sauna Guide

Lochside

Loch swim

Steps leading up to Wild Ember Bothy sauna with Loch Tay in the background, Kenmore

Wild Ember Bothy wood-fired sauna with tin bath and Bernese Mountain Dog outside, Kenmore

Woodland path leading down to Wild Ember Bothy sauna beside Loch Tay

Paddle boards on the shore of Loch Tay beside Wild Ember Bothy sauna, Kenmore

Tree stump seating area outside Wild Ember Bothy sauna beside Loch Tay

At a glance

Heat Wood-fired

Water Plunge bath and shallow pebble loch edge, with deeper water further out

Sessions Social sessions and private hire

Parking Free public car park onsite

Changing Shared changing tent

Toilets Toilets inside the Scottish Crannog Centre

Booking Book online

Access Short mostly flat walk through the trees to the sauna

Arrival Quiet country roads around Loch Tay

About this sauna

Wild Ember Bothy is set on the banks of Loch Tay at the Scottish Crannog Centre, it is a sauna hidden among the trees beside the loch.

Reached by a short woodland path, the setup sits within a private clearing in the trees, with the sauna, large tents and log seating spread around the lochside space.

The setting is secluded and sheltered from passers-by, with people often staying afterwards for herbal tea and chat around the seating area.

I've visited — here's what it was actually like.

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What to expect

Welcomed by staff on arrival
Small sauna sessions with up to 8 people
Wood-fired sauna overlooking Loch Tay from a private clearing among the trees
Direct access to the loch and a plunge bath between rounds
Large tents and log seating around the sauna area
Essential oils used during sessions, with herbal tea often served afterwards

Additional experiences and sessions

Private hire available for groups of up to 10 people
Yoga classes and other activities hosted in the outdoor tents
Seasonal workshops, foraging sessions and special events throughout the year
Sauna and wellness tent hire available for birthdays, group gatherings and celebrations

Plan your visit

Booking Book online in advance Getting there Located at the Scottish Crannog Centre on the banks of Loch Tay, just outside Kenmore and a short drive from Aberfeldy. The sauna sits within the Crannog Centre grounds, with free onsite parking available. Facilities Shared changing area available onsite, with a tent for belongings Toilets Toilets available at the Scottish Crannog Centre 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 changing

Location

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What’s nearby

Set beside the Scottish Crannog Centre on the shores of the loch, with access to its café and facilities. Located close to Kenmore and a short drive from Aberfeldy, with opportunities for walks, water-based activities and time outdoors in the surrounding area.

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.

From my visit

Does the sauna feel private even though it’s at the Crannog Centre?

Yes — the sauna is tucked away from the main visitor areas and hidden among the trees beside the loch. Once you’re down in the clearing, it feels separate from the rest of the site, with no people passing by during the session.

What’s the atmosphere like after the sauna session?

After the sauna, people often stay for herbal tea and sit around a circle of tree-stump seats beside the loch. When I visited, I stayed much longer than I expected chatting with everyone afterwards. The owner was funny, welcoming and brilliant at keeping conversation flowing, and it felt like I was with friends more than people I'd just met.

What’s Loch Tay like for cooling down?

The loch is right beside the sauna area, although when I visited the water near the edge was quite shallow and covered in pebbles underfoot, so I had to walk out a bit for a proper dip. You could swim further out if you wanted to, but I mostly used the plunge bath as it was easier and closer to the sauna.