Sauna Instructions
How to use the sauna
Before your session
If you have any reservations regarding sauna use, such as medical conditions, underlying health problems, the use of prescription drugs or pregnancy, it is essential that you consult your GP before making a booking.
Please remember to bring your swimwear, a towel and a drinking water bottle.
Checking-in
Please arrive at the downstairs bar inside The Taybank 5 minutes before your session to check-in. A member of The Taybank team will show you the way to the sauna!
Please note that there is no bar by the sauna, so if you would like to purchase any drinks to take with you, now is the best time!
Topping up the fire
The fire should be lit and the sauna almost up to temperature on arrival. You may need to top the fire up.
Open the Huum Sauna Stove door (front of the sauna by the glass door).
Use one or two logs from the wood store and pop into the back of the stove ensuring that air can still flow underneath the wood.
Close the stove door again.
Entering the sauna
Take care when walking around the sauna area, the ground can be slippy.
Remove your shoes and rinse your feet (there is a shower between the sauna & changing box) before heading inside.
Take a towel inside to sit on.
Ensure the sauna door is tightly closed.
Adding water
Use the ladle provided to pour a small amount of water onto the stove.
We have found that less water on the stones is more beneficial.
Sauna session
Take regular breaks from the sauna (every 10-15 minutes) and drink plenty of water – there is a water tap on the fence next to the river for refilling bottles.
You may wish to use the cold shower or plunge tank in between sessions, though if you have any health conditions or are on medication please check with your GP if it is safe to do so.
Leaving the sauna
Use the watering can to pour a small amount of water on the bench and clean with a towel.
Dry down the sauna floor with a clean towel.
Close the sauna door tightly.
Sauna Terms & Conditions
All persons using the sauna, do so at their own risk.
If you have any reservations regarding sauna use, such as medical conditions, underlying health problems, the use of prescription drugs or pregnancy, it is essential that you consult your GP before making a booking.
Sauna etiquette and safe behaviour must be always adhered to. This includes:
• Removing shoes/sandals/flipflops prior to entering the sauna.
• Entering and exiting the sauna in a safe manner.
• Keeping access points clear to allow other users to exit safely and swiftly if needed.
• Do not enter or try to swim in the river.
• To prevent burning, jewellery should be removed before entering the sauna.
• Sit on a clean towel inside the sauna.
• Sauna sessions of no longer than 20 min at a time (we recommend 5-12mins, before going outside to cool down).
• Not touching any part of the stove / stove cage or rocks.
• Alcohol, nudity, and smoking are not permitted inside the sauna.
• Glass is not permitted inside the sauna. Please use the water cups provided.
• Following our instructions on how to pour water onto hot rocks.
• Only pouring the ‘sauna water’ provided on hot rocks. Nothing else.
• Children under the age of 17 are not permitted.
• The Taybank take no responsibility for the damage or loss of customers' property.
• All persons using a body of water as a ‘cold plunge’ do so at their own risk. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you are a capable swimmer and can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures and other dangers of a body of water.
If you are making this booking on behalf of a group, it is your responsibility to make all users aware of the terms and conditions and to practice safe sauna use.
We reserve the right to refuse admission to intoxicated persons or for other reasons that may be deemed a health and safety risk.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations up to 48 hours before your booked slot will receive a full refund.
We regret that cancellations made less than 48 hours before a booked slot will not receive a refund.