FAQs
Answers to the questions we are asked most often about booking with The Wood Stars Wild Spa.
- Rescheduling
- Up to 24 hours beforeSome sessions have their own rules. The exact rule for a session is shown when you book, and in your confirmation email.
- Cancellations
- Up to 72 hours beforeSome sessions have their own rules. The exact rule for a session is shown when you book, and in your confirmation email.
Visiting the venue
What is The Wood Stars Wild Spa?
A woodfired sauna and natural wild swimming pool hidden in a secluded wildflower meadow in Ceredigion.
Where are you?
The Wood Stars Wild Spa is at The Wood Stars, Sigl dŷ gwt, Penuwch, Tregaron, SY256RE.
When are you open?
Public sessions run at these times. Times change week to week - the calendar always shows what is actually bookable.
- Monday
- 11:00-15:20
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- 11:00-19:50
- Friday
- 11:00-15:20
These are the times recurring sessions run. One-off dates and cancelled sessions can differ, so check the calendar for a particular day.
What sessions do you run?
The Wood Stars Wild Spa runs these sessions. Private hire is also available. The calendar shows every session that is currently bookable.
- Sauna and Natural Pool Swim (private session) (copy)
- Sauna and Natural Pool Swim (private session)
How much does it cost?
Sessions at The Wood Stars Wild Spa are free to book.
What should I know before visiting?
What to expect: Arrive and change in our timber framed changing room, walk over to the toasty sauna and daydream as you watch light dance on the water. Sink into the cool pool or stand under the rain shower to cool off. Repeat…then make yourself a cup of tea as you get bundled up in warm clothes to head home. If you’re staying for the whole day pick up a delicious picnic from Coffi a Bara or Medina x What to bring: Your swimming costume (optional) Two towels (one to sit on and one to dry off with) A non metal drinking vessel - its important to stay hydrated Warm clothes to keep you toasty
Booking a session
How do I book a session with The Wood Stars Wild Spa?
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.
Do I need an account to book?
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.
Can I book the same session every week automatically?
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.
How far ahead can I book?
How far ahead you can book depends on the session. Sessions appear on the booking page as they are scheduled, and dates further out appear closer to the time.
How late can I book?
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".
What payment methods are accepted?
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.
Changes and cancellations
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes. Use the manage link in your confirmation email to reschedule up to 24 hours before the session starts, or to cancel up to 72 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.
What happens if a session is cancelled?
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.
Can I change a private hire booking?
Whether you can change or cancel a private hire booking yourself depends on the session. Where you cannot, contact The Wood Stars Wild Spa to make any changes or to cancel. Adding or removing spaces on a private hire booking is always done by The Wood Stars Wild Spa.
What you can do is shown on your booking and in your confirmation email.
Gift vouchers and Bundles
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Yes. Gift vouchers can be bought for The Wood Stars Wild Spa 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.
How do Bundles work?
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.
Waivers
Do I need to sign a waiver?
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. If the wording changes you are asked to agree again the next time you book.
Contacting the venue
Who do I contact about my booking?
Bookings are handled by The Wood Stars Wild Spa, so email thea@thewoodstars.co.uk or call +447904209063. Have your booking reference from your confirmation email to hand and they can find it straight away.
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