Glebe House Sauna & Cold Plunge
A wood-fired sauna and icy waters for your wellness ritual overlooking the Coly Valley in East Devon
Outdoor Sauna & Cold Plunge in Devon
Our long-awaited Glebe House sauna and cold plunge marks an exciting new chapter for us. Sauna sessions have become something we personally love, a simple ritual that leaves you relaxed, recharged and ready for anything. Now, we're delighted to share it with you.
Our wood-fired sauna sits in a quiet, private corner of the southern garden, beyond the tennis court, with beautiful views across the Coly Valley, rolling hills and the hamlet of Southleigh. After a day walking the South West Coast Path, there's nothing quite like the warmth of a wood-fired sauna followed by a cold plunge. It's a calm retreat designed for switching off properly.
Reserve Your Sauna & Cold Plunge Session
Slow down. Step into heat. Plunge into the cold.
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Our sauna has been hand-built by Kernow Springs, respected makers of traditional wood-fired saunas and hot tubs. Inside, it comfortably seats up to six people.
The cold plunge is a spacious tub for two, maintained at around 8°C with a pump, filter and chiller system. A hot outdoor shower completes the setup so you can rinse off and step back into your day feeling fresh.
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Plenty of storage space
A fridge stocked with a chilled post-sauna shot
Fresh fruit and cold towels
A sink and preparation area
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Total session time: 1 hour 15 minutes
1 hour for sauna and cold plunge
15 minutes to shower and change
Session Times:
Mornings:
8:00 a.m. | 9:30 a.m.
Afternoons / Evenings:
3:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m.
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£70 per couple for house guests
Additional house guest: + £10 per person
£85 per couple for external guests
Additional guest: + £10 per person
Book Your Sauna & Dine Experience
A private wood-fired sauna session with relaxed, seasonal dining in the restaurant
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For those wanting to make a real occasion of it, our Sauna & Dine packages pair a private wood-fired sauna session with relaxed, seasonal dining in the restaurant. Designed to flow naturally from heat and cold into the dining room, these experiences are available seven days a week, subject to availability.
All packages are offered at a discounted package price compared to booking the sauna and dining separately.
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1 hour private wood-fired sauna and cold plunge (for 2–6 guests)
Hot outdoor shower and 15 minutes to freshen up
A chilled post-sauna shot and fresh fruit
Your choice of lunch or dinner in the restaurant
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To allow plenty of time to relax and transition from sauna to table, we recommend the following timings:
Sauna & Lunch:
11:00 am sauna with a 12:30 pm lunch table
12.30 pm sauna with a 2:00 pm lunch table
Sauna & Dinner:
4:30 pm sauna with a 6:00 pm dinner table
6:00pm sauna with a 7:30pm dinner table
Timings are a guide and may vary depending on availability.
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LUNCH:
Saturday Lunch: Available Saturday lunchtimes
Sunday Lunch: Available Sunday lunchtimes
DINNER:
Kitchen Supper: A seasonal three-course menu, available Monday-Wednesday evenings
Glebe House Dinner: Our full five-course tasting menu with extras, available Thursday-Saturday evenings
Wood-Fired Sauna
Cold Plunge
Outdoor Shower
Changing Space
Saturday Lunch: Available Saturday lunchtimes
Sunday Lunch: Available Sunday lunchtimes
Kitchen Supper: A seasonal three-course menu, available Monday-Wednesday evenings
Glebe House Dinner: Our full five-course tasting menu with extras, available Thursday–Saturday evenings
Sauna & Dine Packages: The Savings Guide
Book a Sauna & Dine package and enjoy a discounted combined price on both the sauna and your meal.
As a guide, a group of four guests can expect to save approximately:
Sauna & Saturday Lunch - save £28.5
Sauna & Sunday Lunch - save £30.10
Sauna & Kitchen Supper - save £28.5
Sauna & Glebe House Dinner - save £38.10
For groups larger than four, a supplement of £15 per additional guest applies.
Exact pricing varies depending on group size, day and menu choice.
Sauna & Dine packages are subject to sauna and restaurant availability. Weekend dates book up quickly.
For availability and pricing, please contact our reservations team:
Sauna & Cold Plunge: Terms & Conditions
Please take some time to read our Terms & Conditions, including our Cancellation Policy.
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Use of the sauna and cold plunge is entirely at your own risk. By booking, you confirm that all participants:
Have read and accepted these terms.
Are in good health and responsible for their own wellbeing.
Have consulted a GP if unsure about safe use.
Seek medical advice if any of the following apply (not exhaustive): pregnancy, heart or circulatory issues, high/low blood pressure, history of heart attack or stroke, asthma, respiratory issues, epilepsy, diabetes, arterial disease, joint/muscle injury, or use of medication/recreational drugs.
Leave the sauna or plunge immediately if you feel faint, dizzy, or unwell. Glebe House Devon Ltd. accepts no liability for injury, illness, or loss except where caused by proven negligence.
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Enter slowly; never dive or submerge your head.
Ensure another person is present.
Exit immediately if breathless or uncomfortable.
Under-16s are not permitted to use the cold plunge.
Use is voluntary and at your own risk.
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Under-16s may use the sauna only with prior agreement
Must be supervised at all times (1 adult per 2 children)
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Glebe House accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
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Access involves steps and uneven ground, which may not suit all guests. Please contact us in advance to discuss requirements.
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No alcohol, drugs, smoking or vaping
Remove all metal items (jewellery, watches, glasses)
Sit on a clean towel; shoes off
Bring two towels and drinking water
Use only the provided ladle on the stones
Do not touch the stove, stones, flue, or firebox
Move with care - surfaces may be hot or slippery
Keep noise low and respect other guests
No photography without consent
Essential oils only if provided or approved
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Sessions continue in most weather.
A refund or reschedule will be offered only if Glebe House closes due to unsafe conditions (e.g. storms, ice, extreme winds).
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48+ hours notice: full refund or reschedule
24-48 hours notice: 50% refund or reschedule if possible
Less than 24 hours / no-shows: non-refundable
Private sauna bookings: 72 hours' notice required
Arriving 15+ minutes late may result in loss of session without refund
If Glebe House cancels for operational or safety reasons, you will receive a full refund or reschedule.
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By booking, you:
Accept all risks associated with sauna and cold-plunge use.
Waive any claims against Glebe House Devon Ltd, its owners and staff, except where required by law.
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By completing your booking, you confirm that you:
Have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
Are medically fit to use the sauna and/or cold plunge
Accept all associated risks
New at Glebe House: Outside dining around the wood-fired grill
A large table nestled in a beautiful part of the garden, with views over the valley and a wood- fired grill at its heart. Available for private bookings and on our normal restaurant evenings for those who would like to eat outside.
Private bookings are most suited to long lunches and early dinners, with a latest sitting time of 5:30 p.m.. We'll work with each group to shape a bespoke menu, cooked simply and beautifully over wood by your own private chef.
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– Porridge bread, butter, fresh cheese, tomatoes and cured sardines
– Cockles cooked over the coals with trotters and sherry
– Whole monkfish loin, peperonata
– Baked pistachio cheesecake, roasted strawberry and olive oil
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Maximum party size: 14 guests
Menu from: £75 per head
Minimum spend: £900
Deposit: 50% on booking, balance due the week before
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The outside dining area is sheltered from light rain. In the event of heavy or persistent rain, we guarantee your group a table inside - so your booking is never at risk from the weather.
We'll always be in touch ahead of time if the forecast looks uncertain, and will confirm your dining arrangements with you in advance.
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Call: 01404 871276
Email: bookings@glebehousedevon.co.uk
