The Restful Sauna
Step into a traditional wood-fired sauna overlooking the pond, where a natural heat and cold ritual helps relax the body, clear the mind, and restore balance.
The Restful Sauna combines the deep, grounding warmth of a wood-fired sauna with the refreshing contrast of a cold plunge, helping to boost circulation and support the body's natural recovery.
Together, heat and cold create a powerful reset for both body and mind — helping to release tension, reduce stress, and bring you fully into the present moment.
Wood-Fired sauna & cold plunge beside the pond,
Just minutes from Saffron Walden.
Thai Yoga Massage Therapy
Balance. Restore. Energise.
Saffron Thai Yoga Massage
Hi, I’m Rachel.
I offer Thai yoga massage and run The Restful Sauna from Riverside Barns, Ickleton.
Both spaces are designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and rest.
Traditional Thai yoga massage is a slow, flowing bodywork practice that works with breath and intuitive pressure to release tension and restore balance.
This sauna is such a hidden gem! Nestled in a beautiful setting on the banks of a gently flowing river and surrounded by trees, it’s the perfect place to switch off and reconnect with nature.
The cold plunge is a real treat and leaves you feeling refreshed and invigorated. Rachel is so lovely and welcoming, making the whole experience feel relaxed, friendly and incredibly inviting.
A truly tranquil experience that I’d highly recommend. I can’t wait to come back!
What client's say
Wow…..amazing treatment and practitioner. Rachel is such an intuitive therapist and I highly recommend her. Rachel makes you feel at complete ease and you feel held. Rachel knows exactly the right amount of pressure required and enables you to relax and sink deeper into the therapy whilst, she works in synergy with your body. Most definitely one of the best treatments and therapists I have had the opportunity to experience. Cannot wait for my next one.
We are so fortunate to have such a fabulous sauna spot so close to Saffron Walden! I first went in search of something like I experienced at some of the London Community Saunas. Here it is more tranquil, natural and quieter. With gorgeous lakeside and river views, you honestly have a frame into nature which makes it all the more rejuvenating. Rachel keeps it meticulously clean and finds the best smells to incorporate in the experience! The woodland shower and plunge tub wrap it up nicely. I’ve only done an hour each time so far but pretty chuffed to see she offers longer sessions too - AND sauna ceremonies. Thank you Rachel, really grateful to have somewhere special to take friends. One day I’ll come alone and take in the tranquility too