FAQ
What do I need to bring? Bring your swimwear, a towel and sliders or flip-flops. Changing rooms and showers are available on site. We recommend arriving a few minutes before your session so you have time to change and get ready.
What actually happens in a session? Each session lasts 60 minutes. During that time you can move between the sauna, ice baths and rest area at your own pace. There is no fixed routine and you do not need to spend a set amount of time in either the heat or the cold. If it is your first visit, we will explain how everything works before you start.
Do I need any prior experience? Our ice baths are there for both beginners and experienced users. Start at a temperature and duration that feels manageable and build up gradually — colder and longer is not necessarily better. You can move between the ice baths, sauna and rest area throughout your session. Use the sauna for as long as feels comfortable, taking breaks whenever you need them. You can leave and return throughout your session and combine it with the ice baths however you prefer. Always sit on a towel and follow the sauna rules displayed on site.
What facilities do you have? Cold Barrels has separate changing areas, showers, toilets, an ice bath area, sauna and space to rest between rounds. Drinking water is available, and there is parking at the premises.
Can I cancel or reschedule my session? We do not offer refunds for canceled sessions. But you are welcome to reschedule your session up to 3 hours before your booking. Changes made less than 3 hours before the session, as well as no-shows, will normally result in the session being forfeited.
Do you have memberships? We offer single sessions and monthly membership options for 4 or 8 sessions - Monthly 4 and Monthly 8 that renew automatically and are for individual use only. Unused monthly sessions do not roll over.
Is there a minimum age? Guests must be 16 or over to use the facilities. Guests aged 16–17 require consent from a parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over throughout the visit.
Do you offer gift cards? Yes, we do! Gift cards are intended to make it easy to give someone a Cold Barrels experience. Details including available values, validity and how they can be redeemed will be shown when purchasing.
What should I know before my session? Please leave outdoor shoes at reception. Shower before using the cold plunge. For the best experience, please shower off any body oils, lotions or skincare products before your session. It allows your skin to breathe freely in the sauna while helping us keep our facilities clean and well maintained. We recommend use a towel when sitting in the sauna. Keep conversations quiet and respectful. Take the experience at your own pace and remember to rehydrate between rounds. Swimwear must be worn throughout your visit. We ask to keep phones outside the sauna and plunge areas. Newer add oils, salts or other products directly to the sauna heater or stones.