Question 1

What is Hot & Bothy?

Accepted Answer

Experience two outdoor wood-fired saunas, the only public yurt sauna in the UK, cold plunges, and community events at Hot & Bothy in North Berwick, Scotland. Book your outdoor wellness session today.

Question 2

Where are you?

Accepted Answer

Hot & Bothy is at Hot and Bothy Community Sauna, Archerfield Walled Garden, North Berwick EH39 5HQ.

Question 3

When are you open?

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Public sessions run Monday 16:00-17:30, 18:00-19:30, 20:00-21:30, Thursday to Friday 12:00-13:30, 14:00-15:30, 16:00-17:30, 18:00-19:30, 20:00-21:30 and Saturday to Sunday 10:00-11:30, 12:00-13:30, 14:00-15:30, 16:00-17:30, 18:00-19:30, 20:00-21:30. Times change week to week - the calendar always shows what is actually bookable. These are the times recurring sessions run. One-off dates and cancelled sessions can differ, so check the calendar for a particular day.

Question 4

What sessions do you run?

Accepted Answer

Hot & Bothy runs Community Sauna Session, Plant walk & Elemental Sauna Journey with Meg - 25th October, Beach Fitness-Silent Disco  &  Sauna with K Fitness - October 25th, Wild Spirit - A Journey through Aroma & Steam October 18th, Community Sauna Session : Off-peak and Candle Magick & Sauna - October 10th. Private hire is also available. The calendar shows every session that is currently bookable.

Question 5

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Prices run from £15 to £65 a session, depending on which session you book and which price you choose. Hot & Bothy offers a choice of prices - Beach Fitness-Silent Disco  &  Sauna with K Fitness, Candle Magick & Sauna, Community Sauna Session, Community Sauna Session - Express 45', Wild Spirit - A Journey through Aroma & Steam and Plant walk & Elemental Sauna Journey with Meg - so you can pick the one that fits. The exact price shows on each session when you book. Prices differ by session, so the range above spans every session this venue currently runs.

Question 6

What should I know before visiting?

Accepted Answer

What to bring? - Swimwear - Two towels, one to sit on & one to dry off with - Flipflops / Sliders - A water bottle Changing: We have 4 changing rooms. We also have an accessible changing option - please ask on arrival. Parking: There is parking available at Archerfield Walled Garden, just a short walk from the sauna, with disabled parking closest to the site. Toilets: Archerfield Walled Garden has toilets with disabled facilities, that are open 10am-5pm daily. We have an on-site compost toilet.

Question 7

How do I book a session with Hot & Bothy?

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Pick a date from the calendar, choose an available time slot, enter your details, and complete payment if the session is paid. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to manage the booking.

Question 8

Do I need an account to book?

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Not if you have not booked here before. You can book as a guest using just your email address. If you already have an account with that address you are asked to sign in first, and an account makes managing future bookings easier.

Question 9

Can I book the same session every week automatically?

Accepted Answer

No. Bookings are made one at a time, so pick the date and time you want on each occasion. Anything you have already booked is listed on your account page.

Question 10

How far ahead can I book?

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For regular sessions you can book up to 90 days ahead. Dates further out appear on the booking page closer to the time. Some sessions are one-off dates, or run to a set end date, so they do not follow this window.

Question 11

How late can I book?

Accepted Answer

How late you can book depends on the session. Each session stays bookable until its own closing time. After that, the session shows as "Booking is now closed".

Question 12

What payment methods are accepted?

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Payment methods are set by the venue and vary by region, typically card payments, with mobile wallets and local bank-debit options where the venue has enabled them. Memberships and Bundles unlock reduced prices automatically when you are signed in.

Question 13

Can I change or cancel my booking?

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Yes. Use the manage link in your confirmation email to reschedule up to 24 hours before the session starts, or to cancel up to 48 hours before the session starts. Paid bookings are refunded to the original payment method. Some sessions have their own rules. The exact rule for a session is shown when you book, and in your confirmation email.

Question 14

What happens if a session is cancelled?

Accepted Answer

You will get an email letting you know. Any payment is refunded in full to the original payment method automatically. There is nothing you need to do. Some sessions have their own rules. The exact rule for a session is shown when you book, and in your confirmation email.

Question 15

Can I change a private hire booking?

Accepted Answer

Private hire bookings can only be changed by the venue. Contact Hot & Bothy to make any changes or to cancel. Adding or removing spaces on a private hire booking is always done by Hot & Bothy.

Question 16

What does a membership include?

Accepted Answer

Gurt's Sauna Club Membership: Winter Membership Offer includes 4 sessions a month. Gurt's Sauna Club includes 4 sessions a month.

Question 17

Do included sessions roll over?

Accepted Answer

No. Included sessions are counted against the period the session takes place in, so anything you have not used when a new period starts is not carried over. An included session is counted when you book, and it is returned to the period the session sat in if you cancel.

Question 18

What happens to my bookings if my membership ends?

Accepted Answer

Bookings that used a session included in your membership are cancelled if the session is after your membership ends, and you will get an email about each one. Anything extra you paid on those bookings is refunded. Sessions before your membership ends are not affected, and if you cancel, your membership keeps working until the end of the period you have paid for.

Question 19

How does my membership apply when I book?

Accepted Answer

Sign in with the email address your membership is under and book as normal. Your membership is applied automatically at checkout. One included session covers one space on the booking, and any extra spaces on the same booking are charged at the usual price.

Question 20

How do I change or cancel my membership?

Accepted Answer

Go to your account page and open Manage payment to see your subscription. If you cannot make the change you need there, contact Hot & Bothy.

Question 21

Can I buy a gift voucher?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gift vouchers can be bought for Hot & Bothy from the gift vouchers page. Pick a voucher, add a personal message, and the recipient receives a code by email that they redeem at checkout.

Question 22

How do Bundles work?

Accepted Answer

A Bundle is a set of sessions bought up front at a lower price than booking them one at a time. Once you have bought one, it is applied automatically when you book an eligible session while signed in with the same email address.

Question 23

Do I need to sign a waiver?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You are asked to read and agree to the venue's waiver when you book, and your agreement covers the spaces on your booking. You are asked to agree each time you book.

Question 24

Who do I contact about my booking?

Accepted Answer

Bookings are handled by Hot & Bothy, so email hello@hotandbothy.co.uk. Have your booking reference from your confirmation email to hand and they can find it straight away.

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