Frequently Asked Questions
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Sauna Benefits
Are clothes worn in your sauna?
Following Sauna etiquette we ask everyone to wear swimwear, removing jewellery and to leave shoes at the door.
At Fraileach, we believe pleasurable rituals should be beautiful, comfortable and considerate of others and of the space you share.
What should I take to the sauna?
We aim to achieve a zero‑carbon footprint. Please bring your own towel and water bottle. We will provide towels and bottled water for anyone who forgets, but reducing laundry and single‑use plastics by bringing your own items helps lower our collective carbon emissions.
Why do people pour water on the rocks?
That satisfying hissssss… creates a burst of steam, increasing the humidity and making the heat feel wonderfully more intense.
The steam creates a softer, enveloping heat, the humid air can feel soothing to breathe makes the warmth feel more intense
Encourages you to slow down, breathe and relax Adds to that wonderful post-sauna feeling of calm
How long is my session?
Your session is one hour.
However you do not have to stay in for the full hour. You are allowed to come and go as you please. Although, we do ask for the door to be kept open only for a minute to ensure it stays nice and cosy inside.
We are in very close proximity to the water, so feel free to dip in and out of the water to cool down, but please remember you do so at your own risk.
Should I shower before the sauna?
Yes please, we have a small shower to rinse down before the Sauna to enable us to keep the sauna as clean and hygienic as possible for everyone.
Why wear a Sauna hat?
A sauna hat acts as a thermal insulator that regulates head temperature, allowing you to enjoy safer, more comfortable, and longer sauna sessions. Because hot air rises, your head is exposed to the highest temperatures inside a sauna (often reaching 80–90°C near the ceiling).By wearing a dense wool or felt hat, you slow down the transfer of intense heat to your scalp and brain, which unlocks several physical and health.
Prevents Overheating and Dizziness
Prolongs Sauna Sessions for Maximum Health Benefits
Protects Hair and Scalp Health
Shields Ears and Scalp from Steam Bursts
Deepens Relaxation and Mental Focus
Why is the Sauna good for you?
Regular sauna use can improve heart health, ease muscle soreness and help the body relax.
High heat makes blood vessels widen and raises heart rate, which mimics light exercise (passive exercise) and supports good circulation. It can also help reduce anxiety and lift your mood.
Hot and Cold therapy may also help ease arthritis pain and soothe sore muscles.
Do you accept the Blue Light card?
Yes we do!!
If you go to the Blue Light App, choose the new ‘near me’ and search for Cruden Bay, you will find us there and the code for 10% Shared sessions, exclusive hire or monthly memberships.
Can I swim in the harbour?
Yes you can, however there are certain areas in the harbour you should not swim in. The channel (the space between the harbour walls) should be avoided at all costs. The harbour is a working harbour and this channel can be busy with boats, so for your own safety avoid this area.
Tow floats are essential if you intend going into the water out of your depth, they help you be seen by the boats and should just be part of wild swimmers kit. We have 2/3 floats you can borrow if needed.
The best time to swim is around high tide we would say 2 hours before or after high tide gives enough water with little drag from the Ebb and Flood tides.
Participation in cold water swimming, plunging, dipping, or immersion activities is entirely at the user’s own risk.