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The Badger Sauna

Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork

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Lakeside in Co. Cork

The Badger Sauna

Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork

The Badger Sauna is a self-built, wood-fired mobile sauna parked at the boat slip on Lough Allua near Inchigeelagh, in the hills west of Macroom. Between rounds you cool off in the lake.

Rated 5.0 from 12 Google reviews (October 2026)

  • Wood-fired
  • Lake view
  • Mobile sauna
  • Group bookings
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At a glance

Where
Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork
Setting
Lakeside
The sauna
Wood-fired, Mobile
Cooling off
Lake swim nearby
Facilities
Not listed
Groups
Group bookings available
Access
Not listed
Last checked
October 2026

About The Badger Sauna

As well as regular sauna sessions, it offers Pirtis, the Baltic tradition of thermal leaf whisking: a guided session where bundles of leaves are used to move heat and scent around the body. It's rare in Ireland, and available for individuals and groups.

What people say

Our summary of 12 Google reviews, averaging 5.0, read in October 2026.

Magical
Reviewers keep using the word magical for the lake setting.
The hosts
The two hosts are named and praised in several reviews.

Good to know

  • The cold dip is in Lough Allua.
  • Try a Pirtis leaf-whisking session for something genuinely different.
  • Book through their website.

The Badger Sauna: quick answers

Where is The Badger Sauna?

The boat slip, Lough Allua, Inchigeelagh, Co. Cork, in County Cork.

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