Lakeside
Lake swim
Images credit: Wild Sauna Company Lake of Menteith
At a glance
About this sauna
Wild Sauna Company, Lake of Menteith sits within the grounds of Karma Hotel, on the shore of the Lake of Menteith in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. It’s a wood-fired barrel sauna, looking out across the water.
The setting is calm and wooded, with the surrounding countryside changing through the seasons, from bright summer evenings to crisp winter mornings.
What to expect
- Wood-fired barrel sauna, set within the hotel grounds
- Social sessions for up to 12 people
- Views across the Lake of Menteith
- Optional swim or dip in the lake
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available
- Memberships 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
Location
What’s nearby
Karma Hotel itself has a restaurant and bar right on site for food and drink. Inchmahome Priory, a 13th-century monastery on an island in the lake where Mary, Queen of Scots once took refuge, is a short trip away by boat. The Nick Nairn Cook School is also close by, alongside Doune Castle and Go Ape Aberfoyle for a wider day out in the Trossachs.
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.
