Wood-fired sauna near Exeter
If you're looking for a sauna near Exeter, you won't find anything quite like this. You Can Sauna is nestled inside Haldon Forest Park — just 15 minutes from the city centre — offering authentic wood-fired sauna and cold plunge in a beautiful off-grid forest setting.
The closest proper sauna to Exeter
Exeter has no shortage of leisure centres and gyms with steam rooms, but nothing compares to the real thing. A wood-fired sauna heated to over 80°C, a cold plunge in fresh water, and the stillness of 3,500 acres of Devonshire forest around you.
Getting here from Exeter is simple. Take the A38 south towards Plymouth and follow signs for Haldon Forest and Exeter Racecourse. The postcode for sat nav is EX6 7XR.
What to expect
- Authentic Latvian-built wood-fired sauna, heated with a Harvia stove
- Cold plunge and outdoor space to cool down between rounds
- A fire pit to gather around after your session
- A complimentary cup of herbal tea to close
- Private and communal sessions available, daytime and evenings
Whether you're a seasoned sauna regular or trying it for the first time, our sessions are welcoming, unhurried, and genuinely restorative. Many of our regulars come from Exeter and make it a weekly ritual.
"A perfect Sunday afternoon reset in such a beautiful setting. The owners are fantastic. What a great place run by great people."
— Elizabeth A, Exeter, Google ReviewReady to experience it?
Sessions fill up quickly, especially at weekends and evenings. Book online in minutes — private and communal sessions available.
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