Steam & Oak Gas Barrel Sauna 1.8m (Electric Option)
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NEW: First UK barrel sauna available with gas heat β Steam & Oak Γ FinSteam
Pick "+ FinSteam Aurora 81 R11S Gas Heater" at checkout and your barrel ships with engineered ventilation built for gas + a bundled FinSteam Aurora 81 R11S gas heater package β ready to light on a UK propane bottle the day it lands. Steam & Oak is the only UK retailer offering this. No electrician, no chimney, no fire to tend. Hot in 15 minutes, turn a dial. The Aurora 81 is the only CE-marked electricity-free sauna gas heater on the European market (FinSteam's stated claim) and the heater that powers the FinSteam NOIR Signature packages.
Why gas changes the equation
| Gas (new) | Wood | Electric | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat-up time | ~15 min, dial | 30-45 min, tend a fire | 30-60 min |
| Electrician / wiring | None | None | 32A circuit (Β£1-2k callout) |
| Chimney / flue | None | Required | None |
| Smoke, ash, soot | None | Every session | None |
| Off-grid / power-cut | Yes | Yes | No |
| Humidity | Naturally humid (combustion vapour) | Dry until lΓΆyly | Dry until lΓΆyly |
| Running cost / session | ~Β£1.50-2.00 | Β£2-4 logs | Β£1.75-3.25 |
| Safety | EU-cert, auto Oβ shut-off | Open flame | Electrical |
The real cost to your first sauna β gas vs electric
An electric sauna's shelf price isn't the price to your first lΓΆyly. A 6.8β9 kW electric heater needs its own dedicated circuit, wired by a qualified electrician and signed off under Part P β typically Β£800βΒ£1,500, plus the wait to get one booked. The FinSteam gas heater connects to a UK propane bottle outside, like a patio heater: no dedicated circuit, no electrician for portable use, and it's hot on the day it arrives.
| Electric (from) | Gas (FinSteam) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin + heater | Β£4,295 | Β£6,190 |
| Electrician β dedicated circuit + Part P | Β£800βΒ£1,500 | Β£0 |
| Ready to use | After wiring is booked + signed off | Day of delivery |
| Real total | Β£5,095βΒ£5,795 | Β£6,190 |
The ~Β£2,000 gap on the shelf narrows to roughly Β£400βΒ£1,100 once the electrician is in the sum β and the gas sauna doesn't wait on a sparky's diary. (Portable use needs no Gas Safe engineer; a fixed install does. A standard UK 13 kg Calor propane bottle runs the heater for a dozen-plus sessions.)
What "gas-ready" means β engineered vents built into the cabin
The gas variant ships with wooden louvre vents at the FinSteam-specified sizes built into the cabin: intake β₯350 cmΒ² low next to the heater (drawing fresh air directly from outside), exhaust β₯250 cmΒ² high in the opposite corner (discharged directly to outside). FinSteam explicitly exclude plastic disc / twist valves β the gas variant doesn't ship with those. The vent configuration and the FinSteam heater are certified together under EU Gas Appliance Regulation 2016/426. Pick the electric variant instead and the sauna ships with the standard vent set for an electric heater β pick the heater at checkout and the build matches.
What's in the gas variant package
- The barrel shell + alder bench + 8mm tempered glass β same build as the electric variants of this model.
- Engineered gas-ready ventilation built in (wooden louvres, FinSteam-spec sizes).
- FinSteam Aurora 81 R11S gas heater β 8.1 kW, EU Type-Examination Certificate, AENOR-tested under Reg 2016/426. ODS oxygen-depletion auto-shutoff + flame monitoring. Configuration includes Orbis 11 stone cage + Halo safety rail + Njord heat shield as standard.
- UK propane regulator + 1.2 m CE-marked gas hose (I3P 37 mbar, 27 mm clip-on for standard Calor 13 kg propane bottles).
- 40 kg pre-washed FinSteam sauna stones, sized for the cage.
The Aurora 81 R11S retails standalone for Β£2,295 β the gas variant bundles it with the engineered cabin build at a single price (Β£6,190 inc VAT). Zero warranty returns on the FinSteam heater in the last 12 months. More on the Aurora 81.
What you'll need to source locally
- A standard UK 13 kg Calor propane bottle β bought locally (BBQ / camping / petrol-station retailers). The included regulator + hose connects to one.
- A Gas Safe registered engineer for the gas connection on a fixed install (most outdoor saunas are). Required by UK regulation for fixed gas connections.
Steam & Oak Barrel Sauna 1.8m β pick your heater at checkout
The choice (heater options)
- β + FinSteam Aurora 81 R11S Gas Heater (UK first) β the new gas option. See full details above.
- Shell only β buy the cabin, source your own heater.
- + Electric Harvia PC70 6.8kW β sized for the interior, single-phase ~25A circuit.
- + Electric Harvia PC90 9kW β for faster heat-up.
Wood-fired isn't available on the 1.8m size β the ~4.5mΒ³ interior is too small for our supplier's stocked wood-fired stove. For wood-fired, see the 2.4m and larger models.
The 1.8m barrel sauna is our compact entry point β classic Finnish curved-wall design built for 2-person daily use, stretching to 3-4 for occasional shared sessions. The barrel form drives even heat convection (no hot pockets), sheds rain naturally, and packs proper sauna ritual into a footprint that fits even tight UK gardens.
Running cost + warm-up (the question buyers ask first)
Configured with the FinSteam Aurora 81 R11S gas heater, running cost is approximately Β£2.00-Β£2.50 per 60-90 minute session (around 0.6 kg propane per session at a typical Β£47 / 13 kg Calor refill). Warm-up: 15-20 minutes from cold to 70-75Β°C.
Configured with a Harvia 6.8kW electric heater, this sauna runs at Β£1.75βΒ£2.25 per 90-minute session at the 2026 price cap. Warm-up takes around 30 minutes. Configured with a 9kW Harvia, those numbers move to about Β£2.00βΒ£2.50 per session with faster recovery between lΓΆyly throws. See our full running-cost breakdown.
Why a 1.8m barrel for UK gardens
The compact barrel sits in the sweet spot where most buyers actually live: 2-person solo or couples for daily use, with stretch to 3-4 for occasional shared sessions. Simple install β three pallets, two-person carry, level base anywhere there's a clear gate and 2m Γ 2.5m of footprint.
Build + finish
- Walls: 44mm Scandinavian spruce, kiln-dried to 14% moisture (heat-stable, weather-resistant)
- Benches: Alder, single-level (alder = lowest thermal conductivity of any common sauna wood β benches don't burn at 90Β°C)
- Door + windows: 8mm tempered glass (safety + thermal-shock spec)
- Roof: Bitumen shingles
- Heater: Choose FinSteam Aurora 81 R11S gas, Harvia 6.8kW or 9kW electric at checkout β or shell-only if you have your own heater
What's included
Sauna shell, base beams, wooden panels (pre-cut + numbered), stainless steel tension bands, alder benches with backrests, 8mm tempered glass door, ventilation valve + grill (vent type matches selected heater), stainless steel floor drainage grid, bitumen roof shingles, fastener kit + assembly manual. Selected heater + stones included with the gas/Harvia variants (shell-only variant ships without a heater for buyers using their own). Comes with 24-month warranty.
Delivery & site preparation
- Standard delivery: Free standard UK delivery on all SKUs
- Estimated transit: 2β10 working days
- Packaging: 3 pallets, 2.4 Γ 1.2 Γ 1.0 m each β flat-packed kit for compact transport
- Site preparation: Outdoor saunas need a stable, level base ready before delivery (slabs on sub-base, concrete pad, or engineered deck)
- Access route: measure gates, turns, doorways for 1.2 m wide pallet delivery
- Electrical (Harvia variants): dedicated 32A single-phase or 16A 3-phase supply, fitted by qualified electrician
- Gas (FinSteam variant): standard UK 13 kg Calor propane bottle, sourced locally. Gas Safe registered engineer required for fixed gas connection. No mains supply needed.
- Installation: Self-assembly Lego-style kit β typically 2 people, 4-6 hours over 1β2 days, standard cordless drill + jigsaw all you need
Specifications
- Capacity: 2-4 person (2-person daily use, 3-4 person occasional shared)
- Use: Outdoor only
- External dimensions (L Γ W Γ H): 1.85 m Γ 1.85 m Γ 2.0 m
- Sauna room depth: 1.75 m
- Anteroom: None
- Wall thickness: 44mm Scandinavian spruce, kiln-dried 14% moisture
- Door + window: 8mm tempered glass
- Bench config: Alder, single-level
- Packaged weight: ~650 kg total
- Warranty: 24-month warranty
- Manufacturer: Czyste Pole sp. z o.o. (Polish-built Steam & Oak commission)
π‘ Not sure which configuration? Read our complete UK Sauna Buying Guide β gas vs electric vs wood-fired, indoor vs outdoor, real running costs, install requirements. Written by founder Sarb Gill.
Want more interior space + a porch? See the Outdoor Barrel Sauna 2.4m with Porch or 3m with Anteroom. Prefer the modern cube look? See the 1.8m Cube Sauna at the same capacity.
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Included for Mainland UK Orders
Delivery is included in the displayed product price for mainland UK orders. No additional delivery charge is added at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
All items: delivered within 5-10 working days of your order being placed.
Order processing: All orders are processed and dispatched within 1-2 working days of payment confirmation. This time is included in the 5-10 working days above. You will receive a dispatch confirmation email with tracking details once your order is on its way.
Large & Oversized Items
Furniture, large garden structures, and fitness equipment are
delivered via specialist courier.
- You will be contacted within 24 hours of dispatch to arrange
a delivery window.
- Two-person delivery is available on heavy items β email
customer.care@homesplex.com before ordering if required.
Scottish Highlands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man & Channel Islands
Additional surcharges may apply. Any applicable charge will also
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Large and Bulky Item Returns
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. Here is how returns work for large items:
- Cancellation and return window: you can cancel within 30 days of delivery . Faulty goods can be rejected within 30 days of delivery
- Condition: Items should be unused, in original packaging, and in resalable condition
- How to start a return: Contact us at customer.care@homesplex.com within 30 days of delivery with your order number and reason for return
- Return shipping: For large and bulky items (furniture, gazebos, AC units), return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is faulty, damaged on arrival or not as described
- Faulty or damaged items: Please contact us as soon as possible, ideally within 48 hours of delivery with photos, and we will arrange a replacement or full refund at no cost to you. This does not limit your legal rights
- Refund processing: Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 14 days of receiving the returned item
- Questions? Email customer.care@homesplex.com β we respond within one business day.
Returns & Refunds
Our Returns & Refund Policy
You can cancel your order for any reason within 14 days of the day you receive your goods, and you then have a further 14 days to send them back to us. If your goods are faulty, you can reject them for a full refund within 30 days of delivery.
How to Return an Item
- Email customer.care@homesplex.com or call 03330 904 195 within 14 days of receiving your order, with your order number and the items you want to return.
- We will respond within 2 working days with return instructions.
- You then have 14 days from telling us to return the goods. Repackage the item carefully in its original packaging where possible.
- Send via a tracked delivery service and retain your proof of postage.
- We will refund you within 14 days of receiving the goods back (or of receiving proof that you have sent them, if earlier).
Conditions for Returns
- Items should be unused, in their original condition and packaging, and you must take reasonable care of them until they reach us.
- We may reduce your refund if the goods have been used or handled beyond what is needed to inspect them and their value has fallen as a result.
- Return postage costs are the customer's responsibility unless the item is faulty, not as described, or we sent the wrong item.
- Made-to-order, made-to-measure or personalised items cannot be returned unless faulty. Sealed items that are unsuitable for return for health or hygiene reasons cannot be returned once unsealed.
- No restocking fees are charged on any return.
Large & Heavy Items
For large items such as furniture, fitness equipment, garden structures and massage chairs, please contact us at customer.care@homesplex.com before attempting to return. Due to the size and weight of these products:
- We will arrange a specialist collection service on your behalf
- Items should be disassembled and repackaged in their original packaging before collection
- Collection is free of charge for faulty or incorrectly supplied items
- For unwanted large items, a collection charge may apply β we will confirm this before proceeding and you are under no obligation to proceed
Faulty or Damaged Items
Please inspect your goods on delivery. If anything is damaged, faulty or not what you ordered, contact us at customer.care@homesplex.com as soon as possible β ideally within 48 hours of delivery, with your order number and clear photographs β so that we can resolve it quickly. This is to help us act promptly and does not limit your legal rights.
You can reject faulty goods for a full refund within 30 days of delivery. After that, you may be entitled to a repair, replacement or partial refund, and your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 continue for up to 6 years (5 years in Scotland). We arrange and pay for the collection of faulty goods.
Refunds
Refunds are issued to your original payment method, and include standard delivery charges. Please allow a few working days for the refund to appear in your account after we have processed it; card refund times may vary depending on your bank or card provider.
Cancellations Before Dispatch
If you wish to cancel your order before it has been dispatched, please contact us immediately at customer.care@homesplex.com or call 03330 904 195. If the order has already left our warehouse, our standard return process will apply.
Your Statutory Rights
This policy does not affect your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
Questions?
Email us at customer.care@homesplex.com or call 03330 904 195 β we're happy to help.