A Highland Retreat for the Senses
Wood-Fired Sauna & Hot Tub on the shores of Loch Katrine
There are few things in life as restorative as steam, stillness, and a view of the loch. At Old Smiddy Cottage, guests can now enjoy a truly Scottish form of relaxation — a private wood-fired sauna and hot tub, nestled just a few steps from the water’s edge.
Set in the quiet garden overlooking Loch Katrine, this is where the art of slowing down finds its perfect expression. The air smells faintly of pine and smoke, the water gently ripples beyond the trees, and as you sink into the warmth, time itself seems to soften around you.
Your peaceful Highland escape.
The Experience
Our wood-fired sauna and hot tub are designed in harmony with the natural surroundings — simple, hand-crafted, and perfectly placed to take in the changing moods of the loch.
Each evening, as the sun dips behind the hills, guests light the fire, wait as the wood crackles and the warmth builds, and then step into pure serenity. Steam mingles with cool Highland air; the scent of burning wood drifts across the garden. It’s rustic luxury at its most authentic — elemental, grounding, and quietly unforgettable.
Whether you’re returning from a day of exploring the Trossachs National Park, hiking Ben A’an, or watching red deer at dusk, this is your reward: a moment to breathe deeply, reconnect, and simply be.
Included in Every Stay!
There’s no need to book separately — the wood-fired sauna and hot tub are exclusively available to all guests staying at Old Smiddy Cottage. Whether you use them once or every evening, they’re always ready to offer a little warmth after a day exploring the Trossachs.
To help you get started, we provide a starter pack including firelighters, kindling and logs for the sauna and hot tub.
If you’d like to enjoy longer evenings by the fire, additional logs are available for a small fee during your stay.
We’re also happy to share a few tips on heating times, ideal temperatures, and the simple art of getting the fire going just right.
A Touch of Wild Luxury
We’ve designed the sauna and hot tub experience to reflect the spirit of Old Smiddy Cottage itself — natural, welcoming, and wonderfully Scottish.
There are no loud bubbles or flashing lights here, only the gentle crackle of firewood and the shimmer of Loch Katrine beneath the evening sky.
The sauna’s warmth soothes away the chill of Highland evenings, while the hot tub invites you to linger long into the night — perhaps with a mug of something comforting, or a wee dram in hand.
For those seeking rural cottages in Scotland that offer both privacy and indulgence, this is the best of both worlds: wild beauty and home comfort intertwined.
Your Evening Awaits
Imagine stepping outside your cottage, lantern in hand, as dusk settles across Loch Katrine.
The firelight flickers against the wood, steam curls softly into the Highland air, and the only sounds are the owls calling from the forest and the quiet lapping of the loch.
That’s the Old Smiddy way — honest, elemental, and quietly luxurious.
