Terms and Conditions

The sauna only confirms public sauna sessions with a minimum number of 2 people booking .

We reserve the right to offer any single only bookings an alternative time / day or to choose a refund if the minimum number is not met.

Bookings for sauna seats are per person and cannot be shared between 2 people.

Please arrive in good time for your booked sauna session, we take no responsibility for late arrivals, all booking times much be adhered to.

If arriving by vehicle please DO NOT attempt to drive along the private gravel track through the golf course. The car park is on the left ( unpaved ) side of Shiskine Golf Course /Beach car park.

The Green Goddess Sauna is located a short 5 minute walk ( 400m) along the main Blackwaterfoot beach from the Golf course car park or around 15 minutes ( 1km ) from the center of Blackwaterfoot village.

Please bring appropriate swimwear, a bathing towel, a small towel to sit on in the sauna and a water bottle with drinking water.

We recommend the use of beach shoes, wet suit boots, or neoprene shoes, all persons entering the sea do so at their own risk.

Please do not enter the sauna before your booked time slot or if you do not have a confirmed booking. We meet and greet guests before the start of every sauna session,

Getting changed must be within your booked time slot, if you'd like to use the changing room. Arriving already wearing swimwear saves you time on arrival.

Dogs are strictly prohibited inside all areas of the sauna, may not be tethered to the sauna vehicle, and must not be left unsupervised on the beach while guests are using the sauna.

Alcohol and nudity are not permitted in the sauna. We reserve the right to refuse admission to intoxicated persons.

Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to use the sauna.

Any hanging jewellery should be removed before entering the sauna to prevent burning.

Any glasses or contact lenses should be removed before entering the sauna to avoid any damage to coatings and to prevent contact lenses from drying out.

All persons using the sauna do so at their own risk. If you have any reservations regarding sauna use, it is essential that you consult your GP before making a booking.

You must not use the sauna if you:

Suffer from high or low blood pressure or any heart or circulatory disorder or suffer from epilepsy or diabetes.

Pregnant.

Prone to dizziness or fainting.

All persons using the sea as a 'cold plunge' do so at their own risk.

It is your own responsibility to ensure that you are a capable swimmer and can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures and varying conditions of the sea.

If you have been immersed in cold water for more than 10 minutes (shorter for some) we advise that you do not enter the sauna right away as this could cause dizziness and even fainting.  Longer swims require slow natural warming up and a sauna is not recommended.

Sauna etiquette must be adhered to at all times. This includes;

Washing feet in the provided foot bath before entering the sauna.

Sitting on a towel at all times

Staying in the sauna for no longer than 15 min at a time (we recommend 5-15 min sessions)

Keep hydrated by drinking plenty of fresh water.

Gently pouring only water the Sauna Water onto the sauna stove; drizzle, don't dump water.

Be aware of potential slippery surfaces on entry steps and inside the Sauna -no running.

If you are making this booking on behalf of a group, it is your responsibility to make your group aware of the terms and conditions and to practice safe sauna use.

The Green Goddess Sauna operators reserve the right to refuse entry, cut short, or cancel sessions for any reason that may be deemed a health and safety risk, if there are concerns about risky behaviour, or if any of the above rules are not followed.

Refunds will not be offered to anyone refused admission.

Our emergency contact number 07375 540690