The Wellness Area

Relax. Reconnect. Restore.

Our beautifully renovated Wellness Area is your space to slow down, switch off and enjoy a little Wild Wood magic.

Available for exclusive private hire, Community Wellness sessions, and now our NEW Half Day Wellness Experience, it’s a peaceful countryside escape where nature and relaxation come together.

Your wood-fired sauna will be pre-lit and ready for your arrival, allowing you to step straight into the warmth.

Move freely between the wood-fired sauna, hot tub, natural swimming pool and our NEW cold plunge, chilled to a refreshing 5–7°C. Warm up, cool down, take an invigorating dip, sink into the bubbling hot tub or simply find a spot on one of our loungers, deckchairs or outdoor sofas and do absolutely nothing.

Whether you’re looking for deep relaxation, quality time with friends, a celebration with a difference or simply a few hours away from everyday life, our Wellness Area is the perfect place to recharge.

🌿 Choose Your Wellness Experience

Exclusive Wellness Area Hire

Have the entire Wellness Area to yourselves for a private wellness experience for 2–10 guests.

Perfect for couples, friends, birthdays, celebrations, catch-ups or simply some much-needed time out.

NEW · Half Day Wellness Experience

Want to stay a little longer?

You can now book the Wellness Area for a full 4 hours of exclusive use/ half day, for groups of up to 10 people.

Spend the morning or afternoon completely at your own pace — sauna, plunge, swim, soak, relax, eat, chat and unwind without watching the clock.

You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks, making this a gorgeous option for birthdays, hen celebrations, get-togethers or simply a proper half-day escape with your favourite people.

Community Wellness

You don’t need to book the whole space to enjoy Wild Wood.

Our Community Wellness sessions allow you to book an individual place and share the Wellness Area with other guests. Come alone or with a friend and enjoy some time to yourself while becoming part of our lovely Wild Wood community.

Our current Community Wellness sessions include:

Wednesday · 6pm — Community 90
90 minutes of wellnes
Friday · 6pm — Community Wellness Hour
60 minutes of wellness
Sunday Morning — Community Wellness Hour 60 minutes of wellness
Sunday Afternoon — Community 90
90 minutes of wellness

🧭 Important Information

Exclusive Wellness Area hire is available for groups of 2–10 guests.
Our Half Day Wellness Experience gives you 4 hours of exclusive use for up to 10 guests.
Community Wellness sessions are booked per person and the facilities are shared with other guests.
The sauna accommodates up to 10 guests.
The hot tub accommodates up to 6 guests at a time, so larger groups will need to rotate.
Our cold plunge is maintained between approximately 5–7°C.
Your wood-fired sauna will be pre-lit and ready for your arrival.
All sessions must be booked online in advance. We are unable to accept payment on site.
We operate a strict 48-hour cancellation and rescheduling policy. If you need to cancel or move your booking, this must be completed more than 48 hours before your session.
Please do not contact Mannie to amend your booking. Wild Wood UK is run by a one-person administration team, and bookings can easily be managed using the link in your booking confirmation email.
Eligible cancellations will be refunded manually. Please allow a few working days for refunds to be processed.
The natural swimming pool is approximately 3 metres deep.
There is no lifeguard on duty in the Wellness Area. Swimming is entirely at your own risk and is only suitable for confident swimmers.
Tow floats are not required in the Wellness Area.
Access to the natural pool is via a ladder or by jumping into the water.
Guests aged 16–17 years are welcome when accompanied and supervised by an adult aged 18 or over.
Children under 16 are not permitted, unless attending a designated Wild Wood UK event where younger guests are specifically invited.
Babes in arms are welcome within the Wellness Area but must not enter the sauna, hot tub, cold plunge or natural swimming pool at any time.
Swimwear must be worn at all times.
Sorry, dogs are not permitted.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be able to swim?

You only need to be able to swim if you intend to use the natural swimming pool.

The pool is approximately 3 metres deep, so anyone entering the water must be a confident swimmer.

You are very welcome to enjoy the sauna, hot tub, cold plunge and relaxation areas without entering the natural pool.

How cold is the cold plunge?

Our dedicated cold plunge is kept at approximately 5–7°C, offering a seriously refreshing contrast to the heat of the sauna and hot tub.

You can choose whether or not to use it — there’s absolutely no pressure to plunge!

Is there a lifeguard?

No. There is no lifeguard on duty in the Wellness Area and swimming is entirely at your own risk.

This is separate from our main Wild Wood swimming lake, where designated swimming sessions are lifeguarded.

Do I need a tow float?

No. Tow floats are not required in the Wellness Area's natural swimming pool.

What is the Half Day Wellness Experience?

Our Half Day Wellness Experience gives your group exclusive use of the entire Wellness Area for 4 hours.

You’ll have access to the wood-fired sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, natural swimming pool and outdoor relaxation areas throughout your booking.

It can be booked for groups of up to 10 people and is perfect if you want a longer, slower wellness experience without feeling rushed.

Can we bring food and drinks for a Half Day booking?

Absolutely.

You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks and make yourselves at home during your four hours. We simply ask that you take all rubbish home with you at the end of your session and leave the area as you found it.

Is the sauna private?

If you have booked Exclusive Hire or the Half Day Wellness Experience, the sauna and Wellness Area are exclusively for your group.

During Community Wellness sessions, all facilities are shared with the other guests booked onto that session.

Can I come to Community Wellness on my own?

Absolutely — in fact, we encourage it.

Community Wellness is designed to make wellness more accessible while creating opportunities for people to meet, connect and enjoy Wild Wood without needing to organise a group.

Come alone. Come with a friend. Chat to others or enjoy some quiet time entirely to yourself.

Can we bring food and drinks?

Yes. You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

We simply ask that you take all rubbish home with you at the end of your session.

Do we have to wear swimwear?

Yes.

As Wild Wood UK is also our family home, we ask that all guests wear appropriate swimwear at all times.

What should I bring?

We recommend bringing:

Swimwear
Towel
Flip-flops or water shoes
Warm clothing for afterwards
Water bottle
A robe or dry robe, particularly during the colder months

How hot is the sauna?

Our wood-fired sauna is typically heated to around 75–90°C, although temperatures can vary slightly depending on the weather and how frequently the door is opened during your session.

Is there wildlife in the natural swimming pool?

Yes — it’s a natural pool, so sharing it with a little wildlife is part of the experience.

While there are no fish, you may spot small aquatic life such as tadpoles and newts, all forming part of the pool's natural ecosystem.

What happens if it rains?

We stay open in all weather conditions — and there’s something particularly lovely about sitting in a hot sauna or hot tub while the rain falls around you.

Simply dress appropriately for the weather and bring something warm for afterwards. You will be evacuated from the water in the event of a thunder storm.