Sauna in The Lakes

In a landscape shaped by water, stone and time, sauna culture is quietly finding its place in the Northern Lake District. Simple, grounding and deeply restorative, saunas offer guests staying at The Rowley Estates a unique way to unwind, relax, and reconnect – all without leaving the comfort of their holiday home.

A sauna stay in the Lake District is more than just heat: it is a ritual of calm, a pause for the body and mind, and an invitation to slow down and breathe. You can now book a sauna to be parked up on-site for private use during you stay, creating the ultimate private and indulgent wellbeing experience.

Why sauna supports wellbeing

Sauna bathing has long been celebrated for its ability to calm both body and mind. The gentle, enveloping warmth encourages muscles to relax, circulation to improve, and the nervous system to slow. In the quiet of a sauna, the distractions of daily life fade away, leaving space for stillness and reflection.

Regular sauna use offers multiple wellbeing benefits:

• Reduces stress and physical tension

• Promotes deep relaxation and restful sleep

• Encourages mental clarity and calm

• Supports overall physical and emotional wellbeing

Paired with the tranquillity of the Northern Lake District, your own private sauna at your Rowley Estates holiday home provides a truly restorative experience, ideal after a day exploring the lakes, fells, or local countryside.

Tarn Saunas at The Rowley Estates

We highly recommend Tarn Saunas, who offer a mobile, wood-fired sauna service that can be booked and set up directly at your Rowley Estates holiday home. The beautifully designed sauna is delivered, installed, and ready for you on arrival, so you can begin your restorative experience without any effort.

Each sauna comes fully equipped with logs, an outdoor cold shower, essential oils, and traditional Finnish sauna hats, ensuring a complete and authentic experience.

Enjoy the heat in any season – unwind under the stars after a day on the fells, or cosy up with friends and family. The service is perfect for private stays, celebrations, or special getaways, offering a flexible and luxurious addition to your Lake District holiday.

Tarn Saunas provides a helpful demo of how to use the sauna, and a printed guidebook with care instructions, session tips, and safety information.

Booking a Tarn Sauna for private use during your stay at The Rowley Estates allows you to create your own unhurried, restorative routine, combining warmth, stillness, and privacy in the heart of the Northern Lake District.

The natural way to unwind

What makes Tarn Saunas such a perfect addition to a stay at The Rowley Estates is how effortlessly they integrate with the pace of a Lake District getaway. Guests can set their own schedule: a morning walk, an afternoon sauna, and a quiet evening in their accommodation.

These small, unforced rituals – warmth, stillness, and space to breathe – are often what guests remember most. The convenience of having a private Tarn Sauna on-site ensures that restorative relaxation is always within reach, making a stay at The Rowley Estates truly rejuvenating.

Slowing down, Cumbrian style

Wellbeing in the Northern Lake District is found in simplicity: moments of warmth after time outdoors, quiet reflection, and time to reconnect with yourself and the surrounding landscape.

Booking a Tarn Sauna for private use during your stay at The Rowley Estates offers a luxurious and deeply restorative way to experience the Lake District – leaving guests feeling grounded, refreshed, and truly restored.