{"product_id":"steam-oak-gas-barrel-sauna-3m-canopy-anteroom-electric-or-wood-fired","title":"Steam \u0026 Oak Barrel Sauna 3m Canopy + Anteroom (Electric, Gas or Wood-Fired)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSteam \u0026amp; Oak Barrel Sauna 3m with Canopy and Anteroom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a more inviting outdoor wellness space with the Steam \u0026amp; Oak 3m Barrel Sauna with Canopy and Anteroom. Designed for shared sauna sessions, quiet evenings and regular recovery rituals, this spacious garden sauna combines traditional timber construction with an enclosed changing area and an extended roof that provides extra shelter around the entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose between gas, electric or wood-fired heating at checkout, or select the shell-only option if you already have a suitable heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your heater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinSteam Aurora 81 R14S Gas Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e – An electricity-free heating option with engineered ventilation, safety components, regulator, gas hose and sauna stones included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvia PC70 6.8kW Electric Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e – A practical electric option for regular sauna sessions, requiring a suitable dedicated electrical supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvia PC90 9kW Electric Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e – A higher-powered electric option for faster warm-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEtna 12 Wood-Fired Stove with Flue Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enjoy a traditional log-fired sauna experience. The package includes a chimney pipe and flashing kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell Only\u003c\/strong\u003e – Choose the sauna cabin without a heater if you prefer to source your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose gas heating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FinSteam Aurora 81 R14S offers an alternative to conventional electric and wood-fired sauna heating. Running on propane, it does not require an electrical connection to operate, making it an option to consider for gardens where installing a dedicated sauna circuit may be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eGas\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eWood-fired\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eElectric\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eTypical warm-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15–20 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30–45 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30–60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eElectrical connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required to operate\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required to operate\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eDedicated electrical supply required\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eChimney or flue\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required for the gas heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRequired\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSmoke and ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNo wood smoke or ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eProduces smoke and ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNo smoke or ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOff-grid operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eYes, with a suitable propane supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eYes, with a suitable supply of logs\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRequires electricity\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eIndicative running cost\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately £1.50–£2.00 per session\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately £2–£4 per session\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eApproximately £1.75–£3.25 per session\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm-up times and running costs are estimates. Actual results depend on outdoor temperature, starting temperature, session length, energy prices and the selected heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included with the gas configuration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel sauna shell, canopy and anteroom\u003c\/strong\u003e – With alder benches and 8mm tempered glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinSteam Aurora 81 R14S gas heater\u003c\/strong\u003e – 8.1kW output, with flame monitoring and an oxygen-depletion safety shut-off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrbis 14 stone cage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed to hold the sauna stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalo safety rail\u003c\/strong\u003e – A protective rail around the heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNjord heat shield\u003c\/strong\u003e – Included with the heater package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40kg of pre-washed sauna stones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK propane regulator and 1.2m CE-marked gas hose\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered gas-ready ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Wooden louvre vents built into the cabin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gas ventilation configuration includes a low-level fresh-air intake of at least 350cm² beside the heater and a high-level exhaust of at least 250cm² in the opposite corner. Both are designed to connect directly to the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gas-heated configuration is priced at £8,090 including VAT. The Aurora 81 R14S gas heater is also available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-gas-sauna-heater-aurora-81-finsteam\"\u003eExplore the Aurora 81 R14S gas heater\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGas heating costs and setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Aurora 81 R14S gas heater, a typical session costs approximately £1.50–£2.00, with a warm-up time of around 15–20 minutes. Actual costs depend on propane prices, usage and the conditions in which the sauna operates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need to source a standard UK 13kg Calor propane bottle locally. For a fixed gas installation, a Gas Safe registered engineer is required. Check the heater's installation instructions and applicable safety requirements before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGas vs electric: comparing the total cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe purchase price is only part of the cost of setting up an outdoor sauna. An electric heater needs a suitable dedicated circuit, installed by a qualified electrician. Gas heating avoids the need for a dedicated electrical circuit to operate the heater, although installation costs may still apply depending on your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003cthead\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eCost\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eElectric configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eGas configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSauna and heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFrom £6,095\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e£8,090\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eElectrical installation estimate\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e£800–£1,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eNot required to operate the gas heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eEstimated total\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e£6,895–£7,595\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e£8,090\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are indicative comparison figures. Electrical installation costs depend on your property and the work required. Any applicable gas installation costs are additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs for each heating option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas – Aurora 81 R14S:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately £1.50–£2.00 per session, with a typical warm-up of 15–20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric – Harvia PC70 6.8kW:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately £1.75–£2.25 per 90-minute session, with a typical warm-up of around 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric – Harvia PC90 9kW:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately £2.00–£2.50 per session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood-fired – Etna 12:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately £2–£4 per session for hardwood logs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese estimates vary with energy prices, the length of each session and how frequently you use the sauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detail, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/sauna-running-costs-uk\"\u003eguide to sauna running costs in the UK\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA canopy that makes outdoor sauna sessions more comfortable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended canopy roof projects beyond the entrance, creating a more sheltered transition between the garden and the sauna. It's particularly useful when the weather is changeable, helping provide extra cover as you move between the outdoors, the changing room and the heated cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe enclosed 0.75m anteroom provides a separate space to change out of outdoor clothing, hang dressing gowns and keep sauna essentials close at hand. Together, the canopy and anteroom make the sauna feel more like a complete outdoor wellness space than a standalone cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the canopy version if you value extra shelter around the entrance, especially in exposed or coastal gardens. If minimising the roof overhang and external footprint is more important, consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/barrel-sauna-3m-anteroom\"\u003estandard 3m Barrel Sauna with Anteroom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional materials and considered design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm Scandinavian spruce, kiln-dried to a stated moisture content of 14%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBenches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder wood with comfortable single-level seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor and windows:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm tempered glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitumen shingles with an extended canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configuration suited to the selected heating system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main sauna room is complemented by an enclosed changing area and an extended roof overhang. The result is a spacious outdoor sauna designed for shared sessions, regular use and a more comfortable transition between the garden and the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSauna shell and base beams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePre-cut, numbered wooden panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStainless steel tension bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAlder benches with backrests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e8mm tempered-glass door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVentilation valve and grill suited to the selected heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStainless steel floor drainage grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBitumen roof shingles and canopy frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFastener kit and assembly manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSelected heater and sauna stones with the relevant heater package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery and installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard UK delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated transit time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 working days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e One oversized pallet measuring approximately 3.4 × 1.2 × 1.0m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSite preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stable, level base should be ready before delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-assembly, typically requiring two people and 10–16 hours over one or two days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional requirements depend on your chosen heater:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric heaters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Require a suitable dedicated supply, specified as 32A single-phase or 16A three-phase, installed by a qualified electrician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas heater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a suitable propane bottle. A Gas Safe registered engineer is required for a fixed gas connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood-fired stove:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires the appropriate flue installation and suitable clearances from buildings and overhanging trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions (L × W × H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4 × 2.2 × 2.1m, including the canopy and anteroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain sauna room depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnteroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75m enclosed changing area with a 0.4m canopy overhang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm Scandinavian spruce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor and windows:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm tempered glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder, single-level seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 988kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which sauna configuration is right for your garden? 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