Rooftop Sauna and Cold Plunge in Archway, North London
A real outdoor sauna and cold plunge on the roof of our coworking space — included with every Bespoke Spaces membership. Part of the Work Well Project.
A Different Kind of Working Day
On the roof at 14 Windermere Road in Archway, we built an outdoor sauna and cold plunge. It's an electric sauna for up to six people, running up to 90°C, with a one-cubic-metre cold plunge alongside. The plunge temperature varies with the weather — colder in winter when you need it, milder in summer when you don't.
It's rough and ready, not a spa. Outdoor changing area, cold-water showers, shelving for your bags, hooks for your towels, a tap to fill your water bottle, and a place to leave your shoes. We provide sauna hats. You bring everything else: swimwear, towel, water bottle.
The sauna and cold plunge are included with every coworking and office membership at Bespoke Spaces — at both our Archway and Hornsey locations. There's no per-session fee. You book a slot, you turn up, you sauna.
Part of the Work Well Project
We didn't build a sauna because saunas are trendy. We built one because we love it and because the working day is genuinely better when you can reset properly in the middle of it. Twenty minutes of heat followed by a cold plunge does more for an afternoon slump than another coffee, and it's hard to spend that time in a sauna without genuinely switching off.
The sauna is the most visible part of the Work Well Project — our broader approach to building workspaces that support the people in them rather than just provide them with desks. Cold contrast bathing is supported by a growing body of evidence on stress reduction, recovery, and mental clarity, but more practically: it just makes work less punishing.
It's also social. You'll usually share the sauna with other members. Some of the best conversations in the building happen up there — which is partly the point.
How It Works
1. Book your slot
Members book sauna sessions through the booking system below. Sessions are one hour, slots run between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday, and we're working on expanding the hours.
2. Turn up
Bring swimwear, a towel, and a water bottle. We provide sauna hats. The sauna is on the roof terrace — staff will let you up if you're not sure where to go.
3. Change, sauna, plunge, repeat
The changing area, showers, plunge, and sauna are all together on the roof. Most members do 15-20 minutes in the sauna, then a dip in the plunge, then repeat as many times as the hour allows.
4. Get back to work
Or don't. The sauna is a deliberate reset point in the day — go back to work refreshed, or end your day with one and go home properly relaxed.
Who Uses the Sauna
Every coworking member, every office tenant, and every member of their staff — at both our Archway and Hornsey locations — has full access to the sauna and cold plunge included with their membership. There's no separate fee, no add-on, no upcharge.
If you're a member and want to bring a guest, you can — they're welcome to join you on your booking. The sauna isn't available to non-members under our current licence, so bringing a friend means coming with you rather than booking separately.
Private bookings are available if a team wants the space to themselves, but they come at a cost. For most people, the shared use is part of the point — you bump into other members, you have a conversation, you become part of the building.
Before You Use the Sauna
The sauna and cold plunge are powerful — they're also genuinely safe if used sensibly. A few things worth knowing:
Hydrate before, during, and after. There's a tap in the changing area.
Don't use the sauna or cold plunge if you've been drinking alcohol.
Limit single sauna sessions to 15-20 minutes — get out before you feel uncomfortable.
Don't use the cold plunge if you have heart conditions, high blood pressure, or are pregnant without speaking to your doctor first.
Cold plunge entry should be gentle — get in slowly, breathe steadily, don't dive.
Children under 16 should not use the sauna or plunge without adult supervision and shorter session times.
Tell us if anything feels wrong. The space is staffed during operating hours.
Full house rules are posted on site and you'll need to agree to a brief waiver on your first visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Full access included with every coworking and office membership at Bespoke Spaces — both Archway and Hornsey locations. Members and their staff can book slots between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday at no additional cost. We provide sauna hats. You bring swimwear, a towel, and water.
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No. Under our current licence, the sauna and cold plunge are only available to Bespoke Spaces members and their guests. Members can bring guests as part of their own booking — guests can't book separately.
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Yes, private bookings are available for an additional fee. Most of the time the sauna is shared between members, but if you want exclusive use for an event or team session, get in touch.
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On the roof terrace at 14 Windermere Road, N19 5SG — our Archway location. Hornsey members are welcome to come and use it; it's about a 10-minute journey between the two buildings.
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Swimwear, a towel, and a water bottle. We provide sauna hats. There's an outdoor changing area, cold-water showers, hooks for towels, and a tap to fill water bottles.
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Regular sauna use is linked to improved cardiovascular health, stress reduction, better sleep, and faster physical recovery. Cold plunging is associated with improved mood, reduced inflammation, and increased alertness — particularly when done in contrast with heat. We're not making medical claims and we'd recommend reading the research yourself, but most members report feeling sharper, less stressed, and genuinely better after a session. The combination of heat and cold is also one of the few wellness interventions that's hard to fake — you feel the effect immediately.
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It's adjustable up to 90°C. Most members run it between 75-85°C, which is the sweet spot for genuine heat without being uncomfortable.
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The plunge temperature varies with the weather — typically much colder in winter (when you really feel it) and milder in summer. It's a one-cubic-metre plunge, big enough for one person comfortably or two if you're friendly. You are welcome to bring your own ice if you want.
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Speak to your doctor first. Sauna and cold plunge use isn't recommended for everyone — particularly anyone with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or during pregnancy. If you're unsure, ask us before booking.
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Usually social — you'll share the space with other members during your slot. This is part of the point: some of the best conversations in the building happen up there. Private bookings are available if you want exclusive use.
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Yes — outdoor changing area, cold-water showers (no hot), shelving, and hooks. The toilets are inside the building.
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The building is staffed during sauna operating hours. There isn't an attendant in the sauna itself, but staff are available if anything's needed.
