Hello July! ’26
July 3, 2026
Summer has arrived at Largo Castaway Sauna and, contrary to what some people think, this is one of our favourite times of year to sauna.
OUR STORY
Hi, we are Antonia and Steve Pettifer, locals from Lower Largo, having lived here for over 20 years (as well as growing up in Leven and Lundin Links).
Over the past 5 years we have developed a passion for cold water therapy. Having been on trips to Iceland and Finland, Steve has seen first-hand how combining the heat of a sauna with cold water therapy can be extremely beneficial both physically and mentally.
Our goal is to introduce this to the local community and create a social experience that enhances health and wellbeing.
WHERE IT STARTED
Steve’s Story
I had a car crash when I was younger which affected my back and neck, but I was still able to exercise in the way I wanted, and Antonia and I were avid gym goers. However, when I suffered whiplash in my late 30s, the pain in my neck became chronic and I found I was unable to exercise in the same way so had to adapt. Over the years, I have tried many traditional ways of achieving pain relief, but all were short term and led to other unwanted side effects. I then looked into alternative pain management methods. While learning about breathing techniques, I also discovered contrast therapy and have not looked back. Contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold therapy) can relieve pain by reducing inflammation and promoting muscle relaxation, while medication only offers temporary pain relief. For these reasons, and simply because having a sauna is so enjoyable, I opted for continuing with contrast therapy which has led me to want to share this practice with others.
Antonia’s Story
I was happy to support Steve in his ever-increasing need for cold water therapy but wasn’t keen to join him, choosing instead to read on the beach while he ventured into the water. However, as I became an empty nester and the menopause symptoms ramped up causing greater anxiety for me, I was convinced by Steve to ‘give it ’til Christmas and you’ll see a difference, I promise’. With HRT alongside cold water dipping plus (I’m very happy to say) increased visits to local saunas, I really did see a change in my outlook and was very enthusiastic about joining Steve in his dream to bring the Nordic sauna lifestyle and all its benefits to our local community.
GET IN TOUCH
Get in touch with us by filling our the form below or emailing us on largocastawaysauna@gmail.com
FAQs
We are open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Men’s Sessions on Monday Evening and Woman’s Sessions on Wednesday Evening.
Social session (up to 8 people)
Private session (up to 12 people, Children aged 12+ are welcome on private sessions, whith one child per accompanying adult)
Men’s Monday Night
Woman’s Wellness Wednesday
Guided Session’s on the last Friday of the month
Special Events throughout the year
There is a booking system on our website, use the button or home page to see the available slots for you to choose from.
Individual person to book onto a social session – £15 per hour +90p (Booking Fee)
Private session – £100 per hour + £6 (Booking Fee)
You can buy gift vouchers via the ‘Book Now‘ button, or using our home page.
Experiences and quarterly/loyalty passes may be introduced at a later date.
2 x towels (one for sitting on in the sauna, and one for drying off afterwards)
Water to keep you rehydrated
Swimwear for wearing during the sauna; nudity is not permitted in the sauna
Beach shoes or sandals for use outside the sauna
A warm coat or dry robe for wrapping up afterwards
For the sake of sauna hygiene and fellow users experience, please shower and arrive fresh and clean for your session.
There is no parking next to the sauna, as all parking beyond The Temple is privately owned but the public car park is only a 5-minute walk away.
There is a changing/hanging canopy behind the sauna, with two changing huts to the side.
We suggest that where possible you arrive already changed into your swimwear underneath your clothes or robe, leaving as many belongings in the car as possible, and make sure to shower and use toilet facilities before joining us for your session.
In Lower Largo, parking and public toilets can be found at The Temple beside The Net Factory and opposite the beach – Car Park and Public Toilets
Yes, absolutely. We offer 55-minute sessions as standard, but if you get in touch we can arrange for sessions of 90 mins, 2 or 3 hours, or even more.
Just let us know what you have in mind and we’ll see what we can do.
Many people like to plan their sauna sessions according to the tide at Largo beach, and some who are coming for an evening session also like to factor in where the moon is in its phases.
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