https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/wildsauna/Recent content in wildsauna on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/the-tiny-village-home-to-gloucestershires-first-wild-sauna/Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/the-tiny-village-home-to-gloucestershires-first-wild-sauna/Across the South West, a growing number of people are swapping traditional pub visits for invigorating sauna and cold plunge experiences, embracing a wellness trend with roots in Finland—the happiest country on earth, known for having more saunas than people. In the quaint village of Ashleworth, Kevin and Maddie Conlon launched Gloucestershire’s first wild sauna and cold plunge nearly two years ago, in October 2024. Nestled in a tranquil meadow behind their home, The Sauna at the Cottage offers visitors a peaceful retreat to unwind and recharge.