Sauna & Pool | The Hideaway Spa, Shoreham-by-Sea

The Sauna

Cedar, 78°C, a long quiet exhale.

Our sauna is built in the traditional Finnish style — small, cedar-lined, heated by a discreet electric stove with a stone bed for water and infusion. It comfortably seats four. The temperature is set to a calm 78°C by default, and we will raise or soften it to your preference.

On request we offer a eucalyptus or pine infusion — a small ladle of cold water over warmed needles or leaves, drawn from our garden when possible. The room fills with a clean, resinous steam that opens the chest and quietens the mind within minutes.

We recommend the classic Nordic rhythm: 12–15 minutes in the sauna, a cool shower or pool dip, ten minutes of rest in the lounge, and repeat two more times. By the end of three cycles, most guests describe the feeling as weighing less.

Warm cedar Finnish sauna interior with bucket and steam

The Pool

A small indoor pool, kept at 31°C.

The pool is small by design — large enough to float and to swim a few lengths, small enough to feel like a room rather than a venue. The water is held at a constant 31°C, warm enough to relax muscles without overheating.

For evening bookings, we light the water with floating candles. For families, we provide pool noodles and gentle floats. For guests who simply want to read at the edge with a glass of cold infused water, we provide that, too.

Water quality is monitored daily and tested independently in line with UK pool standards. Towels, robes and slippers are provided.

Rhythm

How a Hideaway session usually flows.

Arrive & Settle

You are met at the door, shown to your private changing area, offered tea and a few quiet minutes in the lounge.

Heat Cycle

A first round in the sauna, followed by a cool dip in the pool or a brief shower. Rest. Repeat as many times as feels right.

Bodywork

Your treatment in the candlelit suite — typically after the heat cycles, when the body is already warm and open.

Float

A long quiet stretch in the warm pool, often the most-loved part of the visit. Many guests describe it as where the day finally leaves them.

Rest

Time in the lounge with herbal tea, a light snack, a book. We never ask you to leave.

Walk Home

The sea is a short walk away. A slow evening stroll along Shoreham Beach is the perfect close to a session here.

Health & Safety

The boring details — done properly.

Pool

Water is tested twice daily for chlorine, pH and temperature. Filtration runs continuously. Records are kept and reviewed monthly.

Maximum depth: 1.4m. No diving.
Children under 16 must be accompanied at all times.
Please shower before entering the pool.

Sauna

Limited to 20 minutes per cycle for adult guests. Not recommended during pregnancy, after a heavy meal, or if you have unmanaged cardiovascular conditions.

Please drink water between cycles.
Tell us about any medical conditions when you book.
Alcohol is not served before or during sauna use.

Heat, water, quiet — in that order.