A private converted horse-box sauna in 16 acres of ancient woodland and cider orchard — for visitors from across East Sussex.
LogJam Sauna is at Hammond's Wood, Potmans Lane, Catsfield — a private wood-fired woodland sauna in the heart of East Sussex. The sauna is set within 16 acres of arboretum plantations, ancient woodland and a cider orchard, just a short distance from Battle.
Visitors come from Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill, Rye, Eastbourne and the surrounding countryside for a genuinely different outdoor experience: wood-fired heat, spring-fed cold water, and space to breathe in a working woodland.
Every booking at LogJam Sauna is private. You and your group have the sauna and all facilities exclusively for your session — no shared bookings, no strangers, no time pressure beyond your allocated hours.
The sauna is heated with home-grown firewood and tended throughout by your hosts Joc or Ian. Cold water comes from the land's own natural spring and reservoir. The eight-seater picnic table under a stretch tent beside the fire-pit is yours between rounds.
Check AvailabilityThe heart of LogJam Sauna is a horse-box trailer conversion — compact, warm, and deeply characterful. The horse-box seats five comfortably, heated entirely by a wood-burning stove fed with firewood from the surrounding woodland.
Private bookings of 3 or 6 hours can accommodate up to ten people. Larger groups rotate between the sauna and the fire-pit and orchard area outside — a rhythm that suits the pace of a woodland retreat.
There is no electricity in the sauna. No background music, no chlorinated air. Just firewood, steam and quiet.
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Alongside the sauna there is a spring-fed cold plunge pool, an outdoor bath and a cold shower — all supplied by the natural spring and reservoir on the land. Between rounds, the woodland and orchard are yours to walk through.
Bluebells in spring, shade in summer, colour in autumn. Hammond's Wood is a working arboretum and cider orchard — one of the quieter corners of East Sussex, and all the better for it.
LogJam Sauna is set inland, near Battle — a short drive from the East Sussex coast and the towns around it.
LogJam Sauna is closest to Battle, which is just a few miles from Catsfield. Visitors from Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea also make the short journey inland for private woodland sauna sessions.
The drive through the lanes of East Sussex is part of the experience — arriving in the orchard car park is a world away from the coast.
Visitors travelling from Bexhill, Rye, Eastbourne and the surrounding countryside are welcome. Catsfield sits in a quiet part of the Weald, accessible from across the county.
Full directions are sent in your booking confirmation email once you reserve your session online.
For many visitors from the East Sussex coast, LogJam Sauna offers something that no seafront spa or leisure centre can — genuine woodland, open fire, cold spring water and private space in a working landscape.
It is a quieter, slower experience. Something to plan for, not drop into.
LogJam Sauna is well suited to:
Please read the health guidance before booking. Sauna use is not suitable for everyone — visitors who are pregnant, or who have heart or respiratory conditions or high blood pressure, should consult a doctor first. See the health section of the FAQ for full details.
Morning or afternoon on Saturday and Sunday, or a full-day session Tuesday to Thursday. Private bookings for up to 10 people.
Select your date and complete your reservation. You will receive a confirmation email with full directions to Hammond's Wood and everything you need before arriving.
Follow the directions from your confirmation. Joc or Ian will be there to welcome you, settle you in, and tend the fire throughout.
LogJam Sauna is at Hammond's Wood, Potmans Lane, Catsfield, East Sussex, TN33 9BJ — near Battle in the heart of East Sussex.
It is within reach of Hastings, St Leonards-on-Sea, Bexhill, Rye and the wider East Sussex area. Full directions are sent in your booking confirmation email.
Yes. LogJam Sauna is in Catsfield, near Battle, and is accessible for visitors travelling from Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea. The drive from the coast into the woodland is short and straightforward.
Yes. LogJam Sauna is a rural woodland sauna in Catsfield, within the wider Bexhill and Battle area of East Sussex. Visitors travelling from Bexhill are welcome.
Yes. Visitors come from across East Sussex for private woodland sauna sessions. The exact journey depends on the starting location, so visitors should check directions before travelling. Full directions are included in your booking confirmation email.
No. LogJam Sauna is a private wood-fired woodland sauna in a converted horse-box. There is no treatment menu, no changing rooms, no reception. What there is: a crackling wood-burning stove, spring cold water, orchard space, ancient woodland, and Joc and Ian to look after you.
It is a deliberate step away from the conventional spa experience — and a great deal more interesting for it.
Full directions to Hammond's Wood are included in your booking confirmation email after you reserve online. Joc or Ian are also reachable by phone if you need help finding the site on arrival: +44 7949 573684.
The address is: Hammond's Wood, Potmans Lane, Catsfield, East Sussex, TN33 9BJ. See the contact and location page for a Google Maps link.
Private wood-fired sauna sessions in ancient woodland near Battle. Book online in minutes. Directions sent on confirmation.