Sauna Culture

Dating back thousands of years, sauna culture began in Finland and dates back to the Bronze age when saunas were built in pits. In the iron age, saunas were built on top of the ground and so the smoke sauna was born. It was common that the sauna was the first building on a new homestead and was used as living space until the actual house was completed. 

In Finland, the sauna has been the centre of life and is rooted in tradition. It is used for washing, cooking, making clothing, giving birth and preparing the deceased, the sauna is considered a place of ritual.

In Finnish culture, a special mysticism is associated with the sauna. Finns believe that the healing effects of the sauna are not only physical but also cleansing for the mind.

Our Saunas

We offer our customers a traditional Finnish sauna with a breathtaking view. Our custom-built sauna is situated in stunning West Cork, on the shoreline of Garrettstown Beach, just seven miles outside of Kinsale. We are nestled within a community of local businesses offering healthy homemade food, locally roasted coffee, and beach activities. 

We offer our customers 30/45/ 60 minutes sauna sessions. This stunning sauna can accommodate 16 people per private session and 12 people per shared session.

On arrival, you will be welcomed by your sauna host who will talk you through your session and sauna etiquette.

Benefits

The health benefits of using a sauna have been widely publicized. With justification. Nothing physically revitalizes you more than a daily deep, healthy sweat. Tension dissipates. Muscles relax. Mentally, we emerge relaxed, energized, and ready to face the challenges of the day.

Improved Sleep Performance

Accelerates Metabolism

Lower Blood Pressure

Enhanced Recovery

Brings Happiness

Relieves Aches & Pains

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Orlaith Dignam profile pictureOrlaith Dignam

22:19 04 Aug 25
No sauna compares to the big beautiful beast perfectly cosy with the best view of the sea and with great access to the sea when it gets hot! The staff are always so friendly and kind.
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Response from the owner 07:12 06 Aug 25

Thank you so much Orlaith, really appreciate your custom and for taking the time to review us! See you again soon

Joanne Mallinson profile pictureJoanne Mallinson

13:53 03 Aug 25
My favourite sauna by the sea. Great service, lovely staff , always spotless, great views. Highly recommend
Response from the owner 08:18 30 Jul 23

Thank you Joanne

Michael Ryan profile pictureMichael Ryan

08:10 03 Aug 25
Fantastic experience. Very clean and very professional people. Will be back again and again!
Response from the owner 15:59 03 Aug 25

Thank you so much Michael- looking forward to welcoming you back again 🙏

Dee Power profile pictureDee Power

22:52 31 Jul 25
Incredible! Amazing value for money, 2 amazing owners who care so much for their clients well being. The hosts are warm and welcoming and really put you at ease, as does every staff member. It's my gift to myself nearly every Sunday and I feel so rejuvenated, calm and peaceful afterwards. Highly highly recommend. Your body and soul will thank you ❤️
It's 3 years later and I'm still addicted to this sauna, I've tried at least another 13 in Cork but nothing will ever beat Wild wellness for me!
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Response from the owner 08:13 30 Jul 23

Awww Dee ❤️ Always a joy to have you x

Ben O Shea profile pictureBen O Shea

17:44 27 Jul 25
Great view from this sauna, ideally located by Bean&Berry cafe.
Well kept sauna,
optional essential oils
and
spotless.

Thank you Bronwyn & Danny!

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Response from the owner 10:57 28 Jul 25

Hey Ben Thanks so much for the lovely review - great to have ye guys down and so glad ye enjoyed the experience 🙏

Caitlin Mcgonagle profile pictureCaitlin Mcgonagle

08:48 24 Jul 25
We had the most amazing experience at Wild Wellness Sauna. Bromwyn is so lovely and so attentive to make sure that we had the best experience possible! The views from the sauna are fantastic and the location, just right beside the sea is great for being able to break up the sauna with a swim. We will definitely be back we loved our time here!
Response from the owner 11:13 26 Jul 25

Thank you so much, so great to meet you both and I’m so glad ye enjoyed your visit 😊 looking forward to welcoming ye again soon

Angela Kelleher profile pictureAngela Kelleher

16:17 20 Jul 25
Response from the owner 11:13 26 Jul 25

Thank you Angela 🙏

Beata Borowska profile pictureBeata Borowska

15:58 20 Jul 25
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Response from the owner 08:38 03 Feb 24

Thank you so much beata

Eadaoin O'Connor profile pictureEadaoin O'Connor

10:54 20 Jul 25
My favourite place for a sauna and swim. Beautiful setting and fabulous sauna. Always a joy to go there.
Response from the owner 11:14 26 Jul 25

Always great to have ye guys visit so glad your enjoying your experience with us 🧡🙏

Lii Joesaar profile pictureLii Joesaar

23:13 19 Jul 25
Response from the owner 11:14 26 Jul 25

Thank you so much - really appreciate the review 🙏

andythomas2494 profile pictureandythomas2494

19:23 02 Jun 24
Great view and fun activity

Eoghan O'Loughlin profile pictureEoghan O'Loughlin

21:23 23 May 24
Great activity for any day of the week and such a well run facility. Always feel amazing after. Then the location is just great too.

Marta Kubajewska profile pictureMarta Kubajewska

20:10 17 May 24
There is huge stove 😍 and the sauna is always very well heated.
5 star experience. Must try!

Naomi Simpson profile pictureNaomi Simpson

21:26 11 May 24
Fabulous sauna! Clean, comfortable, stunning views and friendly people. Delicious coffee and smoothie bowls for after too. Bliss! Highly recommend

Christian Gould profile pictureChristian Gould

12:49 06 May 24
Its a great spot. The sauna is very nice with plenty of room.

maria Faherty profile picturemaria Faherty

09:27 21 Apr 24
Beautiful, clean Sauna in an idyllic setting with quick access to the sea for multiple dips during the hour. Lovely staff! Well worth a visit!

Gary Moloney profile pictureGary Moloney

06:32 02 Apr 24
I cannot recommend Wilder Cork enough. The sense of relaxation, peace and calm is wonderful. The sauna is spotless and Bronwyn is such a great host always in good humour and very helpful. Cannot wait to be going back.

Susan Seigne profile pictureSusan Seigne

10:39 05 Feb 24
Fantastic family experience. All was booked through Bronwyn who was great. The sauna is in a fantastic location, super clean and super hot with a great window to see the sea view and all that’s going on, weather, surfers, swimmers, bird life, etc. We had a shared the sauna which was fun, max 10 people so plenty of space. We will be back! Thank you so much.

Ranka Bosnic profile pictureRanka Bosnic

19:52 29 Jan 24
Beautiful experience as always. Sauna is well kept, clean and spacious. Girl that works is very kind. I will ve coming back again.

Maura O Donnell profile pictureMaura O Donnell

15:07 07 Jan 24
Lovely sauna with great view! Was so handy to have a little cubby to put your towels/phone to keep them safe

Ciaran McEvoy profile pictureCiaran McEvoy

12:06 06 Mar 22
I don't write reviews but this sauna warrants mentioning. If you live in the vicinity go try it. Just go. It has become part of my weekly routine. I train hard, after trying this once and feeling it's benefits I've come to view it as important as my diet or my rest/recovery. I always wanted to get into the cold water thing but to be honest I never had the heart. The sauna was a gateway to the water for me, it took the hardship out of getting into the sea. The two together have been a game changer for me, as affecting as a healthy diet. I live in the area so it's on my doorstep, as is the sea but until using the sauna I never saw it as an option. The fact that's it run by a local girl with the stones on her to start something in the midst of a pandemic and my going supports her is an added feel good factor. Bonnie runs the sauna like a cafe, nothing is too much trouble and it's "come in and relax" as soon as you get there. This business is an asset for the locality. It's continuation benefits me directly. Hence the review.
Mackie

Tony O Connor profile pictureTony O Connor

09:53 27 Feb 22
Loved the whole beach sauna experience, the heat and freshness of the ocean afterwards ,certainly recharged my batteries for the day!
Bronwyn runs it all very professionally, I wish her well.

Odharnait Connolly profile pictureOdharnait Connolly

10:00 13 Feb 22
I love coming to the wild wellness sauna, I feel I leave my stress and troubles when I hang up my towel, and feel embraced by the warmth of the sauna looking out at the wild sea. Bronwyn and the team are always warm and happy and ready to assist if needed.
A dash to the sea and back to the warmth, what a beautiful and natural way to spend the weekend.. and your body feels good and refreshed after. I would definitely recommend everyone to try this, along with an açai bowl from the coffee van next door, yum 😋 🤩💕✨

Viva Venture profile pictureViva Venture

01:30 02 Nov 21
An amazing set up with an incredible view! My girlfriend and I delayed our trip to make sure we got a chance to get in. The owner was extremely accommodating and had a wonderful energy that added to the whole experience. Highly recommend a back and forth between the cold plunge in the ocean and the hot sauna. This really made our holiday in the area truly special!

Aoife Moynihan profile pictureAoife Moynihan

19:37 31 Oct 21
What an amazing experience. Went down after work on Friday evening and to say I was relaxed leaving is an understatement. The whole experience was just fabulous. I cannot wait to do it again. Xx

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