WILD SEAWEED BATHS
AN OUTDOOR
BATHING EXPERIENCE
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For hundreds of years, people have been bathing in seaweed for its nurturing, restorative and healing properties. In warm water, seaweed releases its mineral-dense oils, offering rich relaxation and soothing tired muscles. Many guests report sleeping exceptionally well afterwards too.
Using the pure water generated as a by-product of our sea salt harvesting process, we are the first company in Wales to offer a seaweed soak detox, celebrating the unparalleled view in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Don your swimming costume and bathe in the power of seaweed in your own private upcycled whiskey barrel.
Seaweed is incredibly sustainable – it doesn’t require soil, fertiliser, or fresh water to grow, and when harvested at the right time it encourages even more regrowth.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our eight recycled barrels are wonderfully warm (around 40C), and are outside to make the most of the elements and our outstanding panoramic view.
Our seaweed baths are a unique thing to do on Anglesey. They look directly out to sea and we offer simple shared changing rooms. We use the distilled water from our salt-making process for our seaweed baths – ie it is fresh water.
If you’d like to enjoy a Quiet session, where we ask guests to keep conversation to an absolute minimum, book a Sunday morning at 9.30am.
BOOK
How much does it cost?
A seaweed bath lasts 45 minutes and costs £39.50 per person.
Will the bath go ahead in all-weathers?
Your dip will go ahead come rain or shine. Every weather brings something different to the experience, and our favourite time for a bath is in the rain!
In the event of serious inclement weather (eg weather warnings) we may need to cancel your bath at our own discretion due to safety reasons.
What facilities do you have on site?
- To maximise the healing effects of the seaweed, we strongly suggest leaving the oil on your skin post-bath, where it will be readily absorbed. To this effect, there are no showers on site.
- Please make sure you bring your own towel.
- We have toilets near the baths in our Visitor Centre, as well as two lovely communal changing sheds. Please note in unusually busy periods you may need to share a changing shed with others. You are always welcome to change in the loo if preferred.
- We do not recommend you bring valuables on site
What happens if I arrive late?
Due to our busy schedule, unfortunately we are unable to extend bookings where guests have arrived late. Your session will end at the advertised time.
Is the water changed between sessions?
We hope it goes without saying that each barrel is drained, cleaned and refilled between uses.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please arrive 15 mins before your start time, and bring with you:
- swimwear
- a refillable water bottle
- a pair of flip flops/ croc-type shoes ( there is wooden walkway of a few meters from the changing room to the seaweed baths)
- a towel
- sunhat, suncream and sunglasses if the forecast is bright
- please do ensure you have read the disclaimer below before booking, you will be signing it on behalf of all members of your party
What are the benefits of seaweed bathing?
Seaweed bath benefits have been well-known for centuries. The mineral-dense oils are incredibly moisturising, making it brilliant for anti-ageing and especially for dry skin. The experience is totally natural, the ingredients being 100% seaweed and warm water – and it’s brilliant for relaxing sore muscles. A traditional, restorative ritual that will, quite simply, make you feel wonderful. Many of our guests report sleeping exceptionally well afterwards
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How long does my bath last?
What's the minimum age to use the baths?
Our bathers need to be over the age of 18 for the comfort of all of our guests.
On occasion, visitors who book the enture 8 barrels can bring guests under the age of 18 at our discretion. Please call us to discuss this option: 01248 430 871
Can I bring drinks and snacks to the bathing area?
We will have a small selection of hot and cold drinks available for purchase during your soak, as well as an area for refilling water bottles.
We kindly ask that you don’t consume any drinks or snacks purchased off-site other than water.
What size are the baths?
Our barrels are 94cm high (on the inside) by 73cm across the top of the barrel.
Are dogs allowed on the bathing site?
Unfortunately we don’t allow dogs on the bathing site, though you are welcome to take your dog for a walk down our drive and on the beach.
What is your cancellation policy?
We take full payment to confirm your booking. You can cancel a booking up to 48 hours before the scheduled date, after that we can only change the name of the booking (ie if you’re ill on the day, you can send someone else in your place). No shows for any reason will not receive any refund.
Please note that special events are subject to their own cancellation conditions, which may well be different to our standard terms.
If you would like to cancel your booking please navigate to the My Account page, select the order and click ‘cancel’. Alternatively please give us a ring on +44 (0) 1248 430871.
Do you have an access statement?
Accessing the wild seaweed barrels:
- Flag stones set in grass guide guests to the changing huts and up an incline to the seaweed baths
- The changing huts each have a raised floor and a wooden lip at the bottom of the door
- There is a slight incline to access the flat area where the barrels are located
- The barrels are approximately 120cm high with water up to approximately 100cm
- There is a 3 step, 50cm wide wooden ladder to enter and exit the barrel and a wooden step that doubles as a seat inside the barrel, approximately 60cm down
- There is a vertical hand rail adjacent to the barrel
- Click here for a photo of the access to the barrels
Seaweed Bath Disclaimer
Minimum age for bathing is 18 years. We do not have facilities to care for children and the bathing area is not accessible to persons under 18 years. We hope you understand we cannot assure their safety.
We do not permit smoking in the bathing area.
Seaweed bathing has many health benefits but it’s not suitable for everyone. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have no health issues that would be impacted by seaweed bathing and the activity is undertaken solely at you own risk. We do not recommend seaweed bathing for people with an overactive thyroid, first trimester of pregnancy, following recent surgery, high blood pressure, any lymph health issues, neurological disorders, heart or circulatory disorders, including DVT. We recommend that you check with your GP if you have any medical conditions. It is your responsibility to check that you are not allergic to seaweed. If you would like to have a sample of seaweed to check at least 24 hours prior to your booking please contact us.
Bathing is not suitable for persons with any skin conditions, including but not limited to, open sores, wounds, nail infections.
Payment and Cancellation
We take full payment upfront. You can cancel a booking up to 48 hours before, after that we can only change the name of the booking (ie if you’re ill on the day, you can send someone else in your place). No shows for any reason will not receive any refund.
Valuables
We recommend that no jewellery be worn while bathing. The Anglesey Sea Salt Company take no responsibility for the loss of money or valuables of any kind.
Etiquette
To ensure that everyone can relax and enjoy the bathing experience, we respectfully request that all keep noise to a minimum. Mobile phones and electronic devices are discouraged, please keep them on silent mode, please also avoid holding loud conversations.
On the day
Please arrive 15 minutes before your booking time so we can settle you in and you can have the maximum amount of time in the barrel. Late arrival will unfortunately result in less time in the barrel.
A changing facility is provided. To maximise the healing effects of the seaweed, we strongly suggest leaving the oil on your skin post-bath, where it will be readily absorbed. To this effect, there are no showers on site. Please ensure you bring your own towel with you.
General Disclaimer
Guests will fully indemnify and hold harmless The Anglesey Sea Salt Company, representatives, agents, staff and suppliers, from and against all liabilities, claims, expenses, damages and losses, including legal fees (on an indemnity basis), arising out of or in connection with the seaweed bathing, services and/or facilities.
I understand and agree to the terms and conditions set out above.
