Riverside Sauna & Hot Tub in Constable Country
Step away from the everyday and unwind beside the River Stour.
Our Wellness Retreat at Constable Park offers a peaceful riverside setting with a wood-fired sauna and hot tub designed for relaxation, restoration and reconnecting with nature.
Set in the heart of Constable Country on the Essex and Suffolk border, this is wellness without the spa clichés, just fresh air, warm water and open skies.
Private Hire Sauna and Hot Tub
From: £180.00Enjoy your own private riverside space for a relaxed two-hour session, with exclusive use of the sauna, hot tub and surrounding chill-out areas.
Pricing is simple and flexible: £180 per session for up to 6 people, with the option to add additional guests at £30 per person (up to a maximum of 10).
Whether you are gathering with friends, celebrating something special or simply taking time out together, the space is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Take in the river views, unwind between sauna and soak, or embrace the full experience with a refreshing cold plunge.
Food and drink packages are available to enhance your visit, with everything prepared for you to enjoy on site.
If you're looking for a different day & time, then we can tailor a package for you - contact us to arrange your booking.
Private Sauna Hire
£80.00Enjoy a 1 hour sauna session, overlooking the river for 2-5 people. Perfect to wind down, perhaps a cool down on the sun loungers or a wild river cold plunge. Ideal to add to a café table booking or a paddleboard/kayak hire. Please note there is a minimum number of participants of 2 per booking so there is a safety element should anyone overheat during use. Please wear swimwear for all sessions. Arrive for 11.15am and have the use of the space until 12.30pm.
Your session includes:
- 1-hour wood fired sauna experience
- Use of the chill-out spaces including sunbeds, outdoor shower, changing rooms, pontoon on the river
- An opportunity to purchase food and drinks at Constable Park Cafe, either before or after your session
- Maximum 5 people.
For use of a two hour hire which includes the hot tub, please head over to the Private Hire of the hot tub & sauna page.
Shared Sauna Seat (female only)
From: £18.00Shared Sauna seat
Available as female an only one hour time slot on the first Sunday of every month. Perfect to wind down, perhaps a cool down on the sun loungers or a wild river cold plunge. Ideal to add to a café table booking or a paddleboard/kayak hire. Please note there is a minimum number of participants of 2 per booking so there is a safety element should anyone overheat during use. Please wear swimwear for all sessions.
For private group bookings, head over to private hire.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Arrive, switch off and take your time.
Alternate between the warmth of the sauna and the soothing hot tub while enjoying views across the River Stour and Dedham Vale.
Listen to birdsong from the RSPB reserve. Watch the light shift across the water. Breathe deeply.
Many guests choose to pair their session with:
GOOD TO KNOW
- • Advance booking recommended
- • Private sessions available
- • Swimwear required
- • Bring a towel and flip-flops
- • Suitable for small groups
- • On-site parking available
Full booking and cancellation details are provided at checkout.
THE SETTING
Unlike a traditional spa, our Wellness Retreat is part of a wider riverside destination.
You’re not entering a clinical building, you’re stepping into a natural setting shaped by open skies, water and countryside.
Before or after your session, you’re welcome to:
- • Enjoy coffee or lunch at the café (open year-round)
- • Sit in our riverside deckchairs
- • Watch paddleboarders drift past
It’s a place to restore, not rush.