Yorkshire’s landscapes make it a natural home for restorative sauna experiences, from wild riverside heat rooms to elegant country estate spas. Whether you’re seeking deep relaxation, contrast therapy in the great outdoors, or a luxury wellness escape, the county offers something for every kind of sauna lover. Here’s our curated guide to the best sauna retreats in Yorkshire, ranked from standout indulgence to hidden-gem escapes, each offering its own take on rest, warmth and wellbeing.
1. Swinton Estate – Spa & Country Club, North Yorkshire
Website: https://www.swintonestate.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swintonestate/
Classic, luxurious and downright indulgent, Swinton Estate’s Country Club & Spa sits on a sweeping North Yorkshire estate with world-class wellness facilities. Expect thermal journeys through Finnish saunas, aroma steam rooms and alfresco herbal saunas, indoor and hydrotherapy pools, wild swimming lake access, fitness studios and relaxation rooms, all wrapped in glorious countryside views, perfect for a full-on spa weekend break with massages and wellness classes available too. Swinton Estate+1
2. Yorkshire Spa Retreat, Nawton
Website: https://www.yorkshire-spa-retreat.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yorkshiresparetreat
A holistic spa haven on the edge of the North York Moors, Yorkshire Spa Retreat blends beautifully designed spa spaces with nature. You’ll find a Himalayan salt sauna, herbal steam room, herbal lounge, wild swim pond and hydrotherapy pool, plus a relaxed restaurant and cosy spaces to unwind. It’s ideal if you want both outdoor tranquillity and classic spa comforts, with spa days, treatments and memberships available. Yorkshire Spa Retreat
3. Hearthspace Riverside Sauna, North Yorkshire Dales
Website: https://hearthspace.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearthspace/
For a sauna experience that’s truly tied to nature, Hearthspace delivers a wood-fired riverside sauna with panoramic views over the Ribble, perfect for contrast bathing between hot steam and a refreshing river dip. It’s more rustic than hotel spas, but that’s a huge part of the charm, ideal for people who want their wellness with wild Yorkshire scenery. Riverside Sauna
4. Kip & Nook – Sauna, Ice Bath & Wellness, Yorkshire
Website: https://www.kipandnook.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kipandnook/
Kip & Nook blends quirky boutique cabin stays with wellness experiences including a dedicated sauna, cold plunge (ice bath), and relaxation space called The Breathing Room, set against the moody beauty of rural Yorkshire. Facilities include cosy lodges, outdoor yoga and Pilates, pizza and great coffee, plus optional sauna and cold therapy sessions to soothe muscles and boost wellbeing. Kip & Nook+1
5. Hewn Yorkshire – Nordic Sauna & Hot Tubs, North Yorkshire
Website: https://hewnyorkshire.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewnyorkshire/
Hewn is all about deep peace: secluded cabins, wood-fired hot tubs and an authentic Nordic sauna experience set in a former quarry. With 60 acres of hush and nature around, it’s a great choice for couples or solo travellers wanting a restorative break, heat-and-cold contrast bathing and evenings under the stars. Hewn
6. Flowery Dell Lodges – Log Cabin with Private Sauna
Website: https://flowerydell-lodges.co.uk/log-cabin-with-sauna-in-yorkshire-dales/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowerydell_lodges/
Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, Flowery Dell’s sauna log cabins offer a cosy, self-contained retreat with your own sauna, log burner and countryside views, perfect for couples or those seeking quiet, restful stays. With optional hot tubs and nature walks nearby, it’s a lovely rural wellness escape if you prefer self-catered comfort. Flowery Dell Lodges
7. Poolbridge – Sauna & Contrast Therapy, York
Website: https://www.poolbridge.co.uk/saunas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poolbridgefarm/
At Poolbridge near York, you’ll find a fantastic lake-side sauna experience built around contrast therapy, alternating heat in wood-fired saunas with plunges into a lake. It’s informal and adventurous, ideal for wellness-minded locals and visitors alike who want something active and social with their saunas rather than a spa day. Pool Bridge Farm
8. Riverdale Yorkshire – Riverside Sauna & Glamping
Website: https://www.riverdaleyorkshire.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverdaleyorkshire/
Riverdale’s rural glamping and lodge site offers riverbank saunas that you can book alongside shepherd’s huts or safari tents. While the focus is on nature and simplicity rather than full spa extras, the combination of outdoor sauna, river dipping and firepits makes this a peaceful, down-to-earth retreat in beautiful surroundings. Riverdale Yorkshire
9. Hawthorn Hideaway – Romantic Sauna & Spa, Woodland
Website: https://www.hawthornhideaway.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawthornhideaway/
Hawthorn Hideaway is a waterside woodland couples’ retreat with hot tubs, an optional sauna/steam cabin and indulgent extras like private cinema experiences and massage treatments. It’s superb for a romantic spa-style break, though its sauna offerings are smaller scale than some of the bigger spa resorts on this list. Hawthorn Hideaway
10. Wood Hall Hotel & Spa – Classic Country Spa, West Yorkshire (Bonus Pick)
Website: https://www.woodhallhotel.co.uk/spa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodhallhotel/
A refined country house spa near Wetherby, Wood Hall blends traditional charm with contemporary spa amenities, including sauna and wellness areas alongside pool, gym and gardens. It’s a brilliant choice if you’re after a more classic spa break with good food, elegant bedrooms and a bit of West Yorkshire hospitality to boot. Wikipedia
