Take time to relax!
As the festive whirlwind fades and the new year gently unfolds, January invites a slower pace. It is a month for pressing reset — a time to refocus the mind, restore the body and embrace moments of calm after the excess and energy of the season just passed.
In North Cornwall, where wide skies meet rolling surf and quiet coves offer natural seclusion, the setting alone encourages stillness. Yet for those looking to deepen that sense of wellbeing, Saunas by the Sea offers a restorative ritual rooted in the powerful benefits of hot and cold therapy.
Set against some of the UK’s most captivating coastal scenery, Saunas by the Sea combines thermally treated timber saunas with immediate access to the Atlantic Ocean. The contrast between intense heat and invigorating cold is not only deeply refreshing, but scientifically proven to support circulation, reduce inflammation, ease muscle tension and promote mental clarity. It is a practice that leaves you feeling lighter, clearer and profoundly rebalanced.
Whether enjoyed in quiet solitude or shared with friends, time in the sauna allows the body to fully exhale. As warmth envelops you, stresses melt away — and for the brave, a plunge into the bracing sea completes the cycle, awakening the senses and sharpening focus.
Steve, the co-founder of Saunas by the Sea, explains, “The health benefits alone inspired us to make these experiences easily accessible for people.”
“From a personal perspective, recovery is just as important as movement,” he continues. “You can only push your body so far. Sauna and cold-water therapy create a space to heal and reset, achieving true rejuvenation of both body and mind. It has become an integral part of our lives and something we’re deeply passionate about.”
Feel the benefits...
The brand’s latest offering, The Wild Spa in Polzeath, elevates the experience further. This thoughtfully curated wellness hub features a spacious ten-person traditional sauna, a Himalayan salt brick sauna, temperature-controlled plunge pools and a therapy tent offering massage, reflexology and more. A canvas studio hosts yoga, Pilates and sound bath sessions, while outdoor fire pits invite guests to linger longer — reading, resting and fully switching off.
For those beyond Cornwall, Saunas by the Sea also designs bespoke home and garden saunas across the UK, bringing the benefits of hot and cold therapy into everyday life.
This January, as the year stretches out ahead, there is no better time to slow down, breathe deeply and reset — allowing the coast, the heat and the cold to do what they do best.
