Sea and Steam sauna Saundersfoot makes Sunday Times top 20
Sea and Steam mobile sauna in Saundersfoot has been listed in a list of the UK's 20 best wild saunas, published this weekend in the Sunday Times.
The Sunday Times highlights Sea and Steam as being 'one of the few saunas in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park to have a permanent site', and praises its 'large viewing window providing beautiful views of the sea' as well as its commitment to sustainability.
(Image: Sea and Steam) The list drew from Emma O'Kelly new book Wild Sauna which showcases more than 200 saunas from across the UK.
Sea and Steam supports local biodiversity projects in Saundersfoot Harbour. The sauna's lighting is solar powered and it uses locally sourced wood, with the ash being put to good use in the nearby community sensory garden.
(Image: Sea and Steam) Sea and Steam, situated on the promenade above Saundersfoot Beach, opened last year and was set up by local friends Bryony and Kerry. The pair both live in Saundersfoot and are passionate about connecting people with nature and the health benefits of a sauna.
By day, Bryony works with schools across Pembrokeshire taking children into the outdoors. Kerry is a mum of two, who has worked as a chef on super yachts and recognises that small details can make a big difference.
The pair met at a wellbeing event and the spark of an idea that became Sea and Steam was ignited.
(Image: Sea and Steam) 'We are delighted and shocked to have made the list,' said Bryony. 'I can't quite believe our little sauna in Saundersfoot has made the top 20.
'The sauna brings people together and seeing how much people enjoy and feel the benefits mentally and physically from the heat and blue therapy is massively rewarding.
Sea and Steam offers a 25 or 50 minute session for up to six people to try a sauna, soak up the heat, embrace the benefits, all while connecting with nature and enjoying the view.
(Image: Sea and Steam) 'We are both very proud of what we have achieved since opening in July 2024,' said Bryony. 'We appreciate the support of locals and visitors.
'As locals living in the village and having swum in the sea here for years it's amazing to now have a sauna business here to complement that and to share this experience with so many other people.
'Little did we think our little sauna by the sea would have such lasting effects and end up in The Times.'
To find out more, visit seaandsteam.co.uk, linked above, or search seaandsteam on Facebook.
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