how it works
At The Sauna Retreat you have exclusive access to our wood-fired sauna, cold shower, shepherds hut, ice bath and fire pit. It is the perfect space to get away and unwind.
Where is the Sauna Retreat? Overwood Lane, Norfolk, NR16 1LW. Full access details will be emailed upon booking.
How does it work? The Sauna Retreat is available for private hire for 2-4 adults (over 16s only). You will have exclusive use of the sauna, electric cold shower and outdoor seating area for your pre-booked time slot/session. Optional extras and extra hours are available upon booking.
What is included in my booking? Each booking includes exclusive use of the sauna, electric cold shower and private seating area, for 2-4 people. Added use of the ice bath, fire pit and shepherds hut can be booked alongside the sauna session. Extra logs and 2 litres of drinking water is provided with each booking.
How do I book the optional extras? Use of the ice bath, fire pit and teas and coffees inside the shepherds hut can be booked alongside the sauna session. Please book these through the booking page (see next question.)
How do I book? And can I book extra hours? You can book the sauna here. Extra hours can be purchased through the booking page.
How will I get access to the sauna? After booking you will receive an email with details of how to find us and what to do upon arrival. Please check your Junk folder if you have not received this email. There is a car park (3 spaces) and bike rack on site.
What facilities are there? Outside the hut there is a private seating area, a covered changing area and an ice bath. A short walk away is an electric cold shower and compostable toilet. Parking and a bike rack (for 3 cars) is available on site.
What do I bring? A 2 litre bottle of drinking water is included with each booking but we suggest bringing extra water. We suggest bringing 1 towel to sit on and one to dry off with. Warm clothes and torches are also recommended. We are totally off-grid so lighting is limited.
Is there parking? And can I bike to the Sauna Retreat? There is parking for up to 3 cars on site. And yes there is a bike rack on site too.
When is the sauna available? The sauna is available for bookings all year, from 8am until 10pm, Monday to Sunday.
What happens in bad weather? The sauna has a covered changing area so you can stay dry during bad weather. If you would like to cancel your booking you can do this up 48 hours prior your booking.
Can I cancel my booking? If you would like to cancel your sauna retreat you can do this up 48 hours prior your booking by emailing us at hello@overwoodnorfolk.co.uk or message us through our Instagram page here.
Can we bring children or dogs? The Sauna Retreat is for over 16s only. Dogs are welcome but they must be kept on leads at all times.
Are there pubs and restaurants nearby? Just down the road from The Sauna Retreat is the Old Vineyard Cafe. A short bike or drive away are the fantastic pubs, The Fox & Hounds in Great Moulton and the stunning Boars in Spooner Row.
How do I contact The Sauna Retreat? Please email hello@overwoodnorfolk.co.uk or contact us through our Instagram page here.
What is available inside the shepherds hut? Waiting for you inside the hut will be a selection of teas, coffees and biscuits, which you can enjoy in front of the log burner (logs provided). There is dining table, stools and a gas hob for heating water. Uht milk pots are provided.
Is ice included with the ice bath? The ice bath will be loaded with 2 bags of ice for each booking. You are welcome to bring more ice if needed.
Are there extra logs for the sauna? Yes, extra logs are provided for the sauna.
How do I use the sauna? Detailed safety info and a instructions on how to use the sauna is provided on site.
What is Overwood Norfolk? Overwood Norfolk is a beautiful, wild field in the heart of the Norfolk countryside. It is available for overnight stays, sauna retreats and workshops & wellbeing courses.