Misty ancient woodland at Candleston Woods, Merthyr Mawr Estate

ROOTED IN HERITAGE & SHAPED BY NATURE

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Nestled within a landscape shaped by centuries, the estate's deep connection to the natural world is matched only by its historical significance.

Woodland Wellness

Where Forest Meets Wellbeing

Nestled within a landscape shaped by centuries, the estate's deep connection to the natural world is matched only by its historical significance. Candleston Woods offers a space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with something elemental.

Experience Nature, Tranquility and the Great Outdoors

In our woodland, every experience is designed to ground you in the present moment.

Woodlands Sauna

Woodlands Sauna

Lithuanian-made, wood-fired, with a panoramic window framing the forest. Step inside, let the heat build, and watch the woodland through the glass as the world outside slows down.

Outdoor Hot Tub

Outdoor Hot Tub

Off-grid and nestled among the trees. Sink into warm water, tilt your head back, watch the canopy above. An experience that changes with every season.

Cold Water Therapy

Cold Water Therapy

Choose your chill. Cold shower, drench bucket, or full plunge — contrast therapy that wakes every cell. The perfect complement to the heat of the sauna.

Nature Immersion

Nature Immersion

Forest bathing without the fluff. Touch bark, feel earth underfoot, breathe deep. The woodland does the work. A sensory experience rooted in the landscape.

Private Sessions

Private Sessions

Book the whole space for up to 10 people. Your group, your pace, your woodland refuge. Ideal for celebrations, retreats, or simply gathering the people you love.

Communal Sessions

Communal Sessions

Share the sauna with fellow bathers. Individual spots in a collective ritual. A chance to unwind among like-minded people in a remarkable setting.

Misty ancient woodland at Candleston

Step inside, let the heat build, and watch the woodland through the glass as the world outside slows down.

Traditional wood-fired sauna at Candleston Woods
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Traditional Wood-Fired Sauna

Our Lithuanian-made, wood-fired sauna sits at the heart of the Candleston Woods wellness experience. With a panoramic window framing the forest, it offers a rare kind of heat \u2014 one that draws you deeper into the landscape rather than away from it.

Combine your sauna session with cold water therapy, the outdoor hot tub, and time to simply sit among the trees. Private and communal sessions are available throughout the year.

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Explore Everything That Candleston Woods Has to Offer

Step Into the Woods

Whether you are seeking a sauna session, a private retreat, or simply a walk among ancient trees, Candleston Woods is waiting.