Barrel Sauna 280 Thermo

Bigger-group barrel in durable Thermowood

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Product information

Genuine group capacity, standard build quality. Sauna 280 extends to 280cm while keeping the consistent 230cm diameter across the range, solid Thermowood construction holding heat efficiently even with more people and more door use. Even heat distribution becomes more noticeable at this larger scale. Built for households who entertain regularly without needing the largest or deluxe options.

Heat Treated Thermowood

Heat Treated Thermowood

Built for Every Season

Built for Every Season

Everything You Need to Install

Everything You Need to Install

Designed for Fast Heat-Up

Designed for Fast Heat-Up

Specifications

  • Shape: Barrel
  • Accommodates: 5-6 People
  • Length: 280 cm
  • Diameter: 205/230 cm
  • Wall Thickness: Front 28mm / Sides 42mm
  • Material: Thermowood
  • Main Door: 160 x 59 cm
  • Window: 67 x 30 cm
  • Weight: 800 kg
  • Package Size: 280 x 120 x 90 cm
  • Assembly: Self-assembly
  • Insulated: No

Designed around your ritual

Full Moon Back Window

Full Moon Back Window

Bring the outdoors in. A full circular rear window fills the sauna with natural light and opens up wider scenic views.
Half Moon Back Window

Half Moon Back Window

Privacy meets natural light. A half-moon rear window creates a softer, brighter feel while keeping more enclosed wall space.
Full Glass Front Barrel

Full Glass Front Barrel

Turn every session outward. Full front glazing opens the barrel sauna to natural light and uninterrupted outdoor views.
Full Glass Front Cube

Full Glass Front Cube

Modern design, open views. Full-height front glazing creates a brighter, cleaner space with a sharper architectural finish.
LED Lighting Kits

LED Lighting Kits

Set the perfect mood. Integrated LED lighting creates warmth and atmosphere, transforming the sauna experience day or night
Bluetooth Speakers

Bluetooth Speakers

Soundtrack your downtime. Built-in Bluetooth speakers bring music, podcasts, and guided sessions straight into your sauna.
Quality Accessories

Quality Accessories

Complete the experience properly. Practical finishing touches that improve comfort, convenience, and the overall sauna ritual.
Premium Thermowood

Premium Thermowood

Built to age beautifully. Thermowood offers a richer finish, stronger durability, and better long-term performance.
A generously sized barrel sauna that comfortably handles both quiet personal sessions and larger group gatherings removes the need to compromise between two different use cases. The core physiological benefits of sauna bathing, improved circulation, reduced muscle tension, a cardiovascular effect comparable to light exercise, apply consistently whether the sauna is being used by one person or a full group of five or six, and having genuine flexibility in capacity supports more consistent overall use across different occasions.

For households who entertain regularly but don't want a sauna that only really works well for large groups, this size's generosity matters precisely because it doesn't force a trade-off. A couple can use the space comfortably on a quiet evening without it feeling oversized or impersonal, while the same sauna handles a proper gathering without anyone feeling cramped, which a more tightly sized model built specifically for personal use simply couldn't manage.

The social benefits of group sauna bathing, the relaxed, unhurried environment that naturally encourages genuine conversation, become readily accessible whenever a larger group does join, without requiring advance planning around whether the sauna can actually accommodate everyone. That flexibility tends to support more spontaneous, regular use across varying group sizes, which over time contributes to building the kind of consistent sauna habit that delivers the most meaningful long-term wellbeing benefits.
Delivered flat packed for self-assembly, with free UK mainland delivery on qualifying orders. The longer barrel takes a little more time than the 250, best tackled over a weekend with a helper for the larger panels. Needs a solid, level base and clear access. Professional installation available as an upgrade; see our Self Assembly Guide.
The Sauna 280 needs the same fundamental barrel sauna care as the rest of the range, simply across a larger surface area given its generous length. After every session, leave the door open for twenty to thirty minutes to let the heat room dry out fully, preventing mould and dark staining on timber surfaces over time. Wipe benches down once cooled, and sand the interior lightly once or twice a year wherever group use creates the most contact wear.

The window needs only a standard glass cleaner and soft cloth. Given the larger structure, check the door seal and general fit periodically, particularly during the first year as the sauna settles in fully.

Externally, treat the curved Thermowood exterior with a wood treatment every two to three years, budgeting proportionally more time for this larger structure than smaller models in the range. Keep the base clear of debris and standing water along the full extended footprint, checking drainage carefully given the greater length of timber in contact with the ground.
This sauna comes with a 5 year warranty for residential use and 2 years for commercial use, covering structural timber, glazing, and hardware. Valid claims are assessed case by case, and we'll supply replacement parts wherever possible rather than the whole sauna.
Production takes 10-12 weeks, plus 1-2 weeks dispatch time for pallet haulage. This sauna is delivered flat packed unless otherwise stated. Free UK mainland shipping applies to orders over £500 covering up to one double pallet (2.4m x 1.2m x 2.2m) or two single pallets (1.2m x 1.2m x 2.2m). If your order exceeds this due to length, weight, or quantity, additional pallet charges may apply and are quoted separately based on postcode. Please have a solid base, clear access, and suitable unloading space ready before delivery, with help on site if needed. Pallet deliveries are kerbside only, and you're responsible for moving goods onto your property.
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Assembly & Installation
Delivered flat packed for self-assembly, with free UK mainland delivery on qualifying orders. The longer barrel takes a little more time than the 250, best tackled over a weekend with a helper for the larger panels. Needs a solid, level base and clear access. Professional installation available as an upgrade; see our Self Assembly Guide.
Cleaning & Care
The Sauna 280 needs the same fundamental barrel sauna care as the rest of the range, simply across a larger surface area given its generous length. After every session, leave the door open for twenty to thirty minutes to let the heat room dry out fully, preventing mould and dark staining on timber surfaces over time. Wipe benches down once cooled, and sand the interior lightly once or twice a year wherever group use creates the most contact wear.

The window needs only a standard glass cleaner and soft cloth. Given the larger structure, check the door seal and general fit periodically, particularly during the first year as the sauna settles in fully.

Externally, treat the curved Thermowood exterior with a wood treatment every two to three years, budgeting proportionally more time for this larger structure than smaller models in the range. Keep the base clear of debris and standing water along the full extended footprint, checking drainage carefully given the greater length of timber in contact with the ground.
Warranty
This sauna comes with a 5 year warranty for residential use and 2 years for commercial use, covering structural timber, glazing, and hardware. Valid claims are assessed case by case, and we'll supply replacement parts wherever possible rather than the whole sauna.
Delivery
Production takes 10-12 weeks, plus 1-2 weeks dispatch time for pallet haulage. This sauna is delivered flat packed unless otherwise stated. Free UK mainland shipping applies to orders over £500 covering up to one double pallet (2.4m x 1.2m x 2.2m) or two single pallets (1.2m x 1.2m x 2.2m). If your order exceeds this due to length, weight, or quantity, additional pallet charges may apply and are quoted separately based on postcode. Please have a solid base, clear access, and suitable unloading space ready before delivery, with help on site if needed. Pallet deliveries are kerbside only, and you're responsible for moving goods onto your property.

Generously sized for whoever joins

Sauna 280 extends the standard barrel range to 280 centimetres in length, keeping the same 230 centimetre diameter as the smaller 220 and 250 versions while giving genuinely substantial interior room for larger groups. Solid Thermowood construction throughout provides the thermal mass needed to perform reliably at this larger scale, holding heat efficiently even with more people inside generating additional humidity and heat loss through regular door use.

At this length, Sauna 280 suits households who entertain regularly or simply want a sauna sized generously enough that it never feels tight regardless of how many people join a particular session. The barrel format continues to distribute heat evenly throughout the curved interior, an advantage that becomes even more noticeable at this larger scale where flatter walled structures can sometimes develop uneven hot and cold zones.

Sauna 280 suits anyone wanting a properly generous standard barrel sauna without yet moving into the largest sizes or the deluxe finishes found elsewhere in the range, delivering genuine group capacity at a sensible mid to large point within the overall barrel sauna lineup. It tends to be the size households settle on once they know sauna sessions will regularly include more than just the immediate family, with enough room that nobody ever feels like the session is one person too crowded.
Free Mainland UK Delivery Weather Resistant Thermowood Consistent Warmth Year Warranty Year-Round Use Heats Up Fast
Free Mainland UK Delivery Weather Resistant Thermowood Consistent Warmth Year Warranty Year-Round Use Heats Up Fast
Free Mainland UK Delivery Weather Resistant Thermowood Consistent Warmth Year Warranty Year-Round Use Heats Up Fast
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Generously sized to handle whoever shows up

Generously sized to handle whoever shows up, from a quiet couple's session to a proper group gathering. Solid Thermowood barrel construction comfortably fits five to six people without feeling cramped.

For households who entertain and want flexibility

For households who entertain regularly and want genuine flexibility. The Sauna 280 scales from personal use to group sessions without compromise, authentic curved heat throughout.

Built for variety, not one use case

Built for variety, not one specific use case. This larger barrel sauna handles quiet evenings and bigger gatherings equally well, solid Thermowood construction sized for five to six.

Room enough that it never feels tight

Room enough that it never feels tight. The Sauna 280 brings genuine flexible capacity to the standard barrel sauna range, built for households with varying, regular group sizes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Comfortably five to six people, making it one of the larger options in the standard barrel sauna range for genuine flexible group capacity.

Yes, its generous size suits households who entertain often and want a sauna that handles varying group sizes without ever feeling cramped, from a quiet couple's session to a proper gathering.

It offers a substantial 60 centimetre increase in length, giving considerably more room for larger or more frequent group sessions than the standard size.

A larger volume will generally take somewhat longer to reach temperature than a smaller model, so factor extra warm-up time into your routine when planning a session.

At 800 kilograms, it's a substantial structure, so proper delivery access and ground preparation should be planned carefully ahead of installation.

5-Year Guarantee

5-Year Guarantee

Built for years of wellness and relaxation

Free UK Mainland Delivery

Free UK Mainland Delivery

Free delivery throughout England, Wales, and Scotland.

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