About Kishtey Çheh
Kishtey Çheh (Hot Box in Manx Gaelic) is a professionally crafted, thermally treated wood fired barrel sauna.
Our home for ‘23 is right on the beach front in Port Erin, with immediate access to one of the best swimming & dipping spots on the Island.
Inspired by travels around Europe - particularly Ireland and admiring the bathing culture there, we decided to bring a slice of this unique experience back to Manx shores.
What does a session look like?
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Kishtey Cheh is a manned sauna, we’ll always have someone looking after everything so all you have to do is enjoy yourself.
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Sessions in Kishtey Cheh last an hour - what you do with that time is up to you. Our favourite method is to swim before the start of the session, then head back in for a dip every 15 minutes or so. WARNING! Be prepared to experience a natural high like no other.
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You can use the public toilets to get changed, we also have a semi-private area to the side of the sauna.
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We have a fresh water cold shower so you can rinse the sea water off at the end of your session.
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By default our sessions are shared, so you’ll be using the sauna with other users. You can privately hire the sauna if you’d like to share it with friends or family.
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Who can use the Kishtey Çheh spa?Anyone with a minimum age of 16 can use our facilities. Please consult with your doctor before using any sauna or hot tub if you have underlying medical conditions or are pregnant.
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What can I expect at a Kishtey Çheh session?Our social sessions are a space for quiet and respectful community connection. Our calendar sessions are open to anyone and everyone over the age of 16 to book. If you private hire our facilities you can enjoy the session how you like it - whether that's to quietly enjoy the serenity of the beach or to enjoy some music and let the energy flow. Our default session length is 55 minutes which allows you multiple rounds of sauna & sea dips/cold shower. We recommend bringing a DryRobe or changing towel, due to our beach location we do not have private changing facilities. There are public toilets just down the road.
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When can I use the Kishtey Çheh spa?Please check our bookings calendar for available sessions.
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Is there accessible parking for the Kishtey Çheh sauna?Yes there is, we are based on Shore road, Port Erin - with ample nearby parking. During busy periods these spaces fill up fast and you may need to park away from the sea front, so please take this into consideration.
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How accessible is the Kishtey Çheh spa site for disabled users?We are located on the beach with sand underfoot, there are a few steps to climb into both the sauna & hot tub. We endeavour to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the experience. If you're concerned you may have accessibility issues please contact us and we would be more than happy to discuss how the sauna operator can assist with any accessibility requirements.
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Are there nearby facilities?There are toilets on shore road which are easy to access. We provide drinking water if you bring your own drinking container, as well as a fresh water shower so you can rinse off after your visit should you wish. Near to the sauna there are many opportunities to grab some refreshments such as ice cream, coffee, sandwiches and snacks.