Mud and Wool - Sauna and Cold Water Area Information and Waiver Form

  • The Sauna and Cold Water Area at Mud and Wool is for Adults with exception of 16-18 year olds who must be accompanied by an adult on a 1:1 ratio. 

  • Use of this area is prebooked and only in the presence of an operator from Mud and Wool.

  • If you are staying at Mud and Wool you will be offered times available to book your session unfortunately if you can not fill one of these slots no refund will be given.

Health & Medical

  • All persons using the Sauna and Cold Water Area do so at their own risk.

  • If you have any reservations regarding sauna or cold water use, such as medical conditions, underlying health problems, history of dizziness or fainting, the use of prescription drugs, or pregnancy, it is essential that you consult your GP before making a booking. By agreeing to our waiver you understand the risks and have consulted with a medical professional. You understand and take full responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.

  • Contraindications include (but are not limited to) the following. Should you have any of the following you must seek consent from your doctor prior to using the sauna:

    •  Pregnancy 

    •   Cardiovascular disorders

    •   Blood pressure disorders - high and low

    •   Nervous system disorders

    •   Lymphatic system disorders

    •   Heart Disorders

    •   Blood disorders

    •   Epilepsy

    •   Asthma

    •   Diabetes

    •   Allergies​

  • Anyone entering the sauna and/or the cold water area assumes full responsibility of their medical/health condition, to include but not limited to, any medications the person may be taking which could result in a medical emergency or unsafe condition. All persons must know their own limitations and assumes all risks associated with any activities in which they may engage in while in The Sauna or the surrounding premises.

  • All persons using the cold shower, drench bucket, or cold immersion bath do so at their own risk. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures..

  • By agreeing to this waiver, you acknowledge and accept the risks inherent in the use of the saunas. You voluntarily assume the risk of injury, accident or death, which may arise from the use of our facility. You hereby waive and release Mud and Wool from any and all liability, past, present and future relating to sauna sessions.

What to bring

  • Swimwear

  • 2 towels (1 for sitting on and 1 for drying afterwards)

  • Drinking water (non-metal bottle)

  • Slip on footwear e.g. flip flops

  • Optional - a changing robe

Sauna and Cold Water Safety

  • Please do not touch the fire. The stove is for Mud and Wool staff use only. Please do not touch it, add logs, open or close the stove door, or adjust the stove vents at any time. Please let Mud and Wool staff know if any changes need to be made to the stove.

  • Please only pour warm water on the stones from the bucket and ladle provided and nowhere else.

  • Be careful when pouring water on the stones as hot steam will rise and could burn your arm. Pour from the back of the stove and bringing the ladle forward so that your arm is never in contact with the steam

  • Prolonged exposure to the sauna may cause your body to overheat and you may become dehydrated. Limit yourself to a maximum of 15 minutes (depending on experience). We advise beginners to start with 3-5 minutes.

  • In the sauna there are benches on low and high levels. The high benches are much hotter than the lower.

  • No glass containers or bottles are permitted at any time in the sauna.

  • You may feel faint when first standing up with the risk of falling into or touching the Wood Fire Burner and burning oneself or falling off a bench. Please do not move suddenly to minimise feeling faint when moving around the sauna and outside. 

  • Please be aware of slippery and uneven surfaces. There is a handrail either side of the steps.

  • Use the cold shower, drench bucket, or cold immersion bath with care. Take your time entering, and listen to your body.

  • Be aware of possible sharp objects in the ground outside.

  • Exit the Sauna or Cold Water immediately if nauseous, uncomfortable, dizzy or sleepy, and notify the sauna operator.

  • Do not use the sauna if you have recently consumed alcohol, drugs or medications.

  • Remove metal jewellery and watches as they will retain heat and potentially burn.

  • Stay hydrated before, during and after sauna use.

  • In case of an emergency exit the sauna & notify the operator immediately for further instructions.

Sauna and Cold Water Etiquette must be adhered to at all times. This includes;

  • No smoking, vaping, drugs or alcohol use in this area.

  • Please leave shoes outside the sauna and wash your feet in the bucket provided before entering the sauna.

  • Please sit on a towel at all times for hygiene purposes and to soak up your sweat.

  • Please rinse yourself with the shower before entering the cold immersion baths.

  • Please respect others and treat this as a quiet area.

  • Please leave the area after your allotted time ready for the next guests.

  • Please leave the sauna and cold water area  as you found it.

Please Note

Any disorderly behaviour or alcohol or drug use is not allowed and the sauna operator reserves the right to remove disorderly users and also refuse admission to anyone who is intoxicated or disruptive at any time with no refund.