Spacious barrel sauna with long interior benches for up to six adults
Bloomcabin LC 300 – spacious thermowood barrel sauna
The Bloomcabin LC 300 is a spacious outdoor sauna for families, guests and regular sauna sessions. Its body measures approximately 301 cm long and around 194 cm wide, while the interior offers benches about 229 cm long for up to six adults. This model suits buyers who will regularly use the extra bench length without sacrificing the access and working space required at the site. Before ordering, establish the usual group size, preferred sitting or reclining position, and the heating option that can be installed safely. Depending on the configuration, the LC 300 is available with an electric or wood-fired heater. As electrical connection and wood-heater installation need different preparation, this choice belongs in the site planning stage.
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Product profile
What sets the LC 300 apart
Space for up to six adults
The stated capacity refers to a fully occupied sauna. If you prefer more space between people, use large towels, or want to change position during a sauna session, plan for fewer people in everyday use. This helps you assess whether the LC 300 suits your usual sauna group and how comfortably the available bench space can be used.
Approximately 301 cm overall length
Garden planning involves more than the sauna’s length. You also need clear space for access, assembly and later inspections. With its barrel form around 194 cm wide, the LC 300 may also suit narrower areas of a property. The door area, working space and paths must not be restricted by walls, plants or other garden structures.
Interior benches around 229 cm long
Bench length is an important difference from more compact barrel saunas. It allows more flexible seating and, depending on body height, may also permit a reclined position. Before buying, it is worth marking out the length at home with a tape measure. This gives a more realistic idea of whether your preferred sitting or reclining position suits the interior.
Choice of electric or wood-fired heater
The heating type forms part of the ordered version. Select it only once you know which installation can be completed professionally at the intended site. Electric and wood-fired heaters differ not only in use, but also in connection or flue arrangements, protective measures and ongoing care. The requirements of the specific LC 300 configuration are therefore decisive.
Materials and construction
Barrel construction in FSC®-certified thermowood
The thermally treated timber used for the LC 300 absorbs less moisture and is more dimensionally stable than untreated wood. This is beneficial for an outdoor sauna, but it does not replace careful site preparation or regular checks. Wood remains a natural material: variations in colour and grain, as well as gradual colour change, are normal. While heat, cooling and changing humidity affect the interior, the exterior is also exposed to weather. Water must therefore not remain permanently around the base or collect on individual surfaces. Free air circulation helps the barrel construction dry out. Objects, covers and dense planting should not sit directly against the outside wall and trap moisture there.
Check the barrel bands and structural connections regularly and after major weather changes. Look for even tension, loose sections and other visible changes. Adjustments must only be made in line with the assembly and care instructions: tightening without a clear reason can be as unsuitable as ignoring a loose connection. Include support points, door operation and transitions between timber elements in the inspection. If the door suddenly no longer closes freely, the structure may be standing unevenly. If there is distortion, unusual gaps or persistently damp areas, first identify the cause and inspect the base as well. Work on load-bearing or strongly heated areas should be left to qualified professionals. Temporary replacement parts must not be used there.
Heating choice
Electric or wood-fired heater – choosing the right version
An electric heater offers convenient, predictable temperature control, but requires a suitable electricity supply at the intended site. Before ordering, ask a competent, registered local electrical contractor to assess the connection, planned cable route, required inspection and testing, and applicable Certificate of Compliance documentation. The heater and controls must match the selected LC 300 configuration; an arbitrary heating appliance is not a suitable substitute. Planning should also cover the position of electrical components, a protected cable route and later access for inspection and maintenance. Extension leads or temporary garden connections are not suitable for permanent sauna use. Those wanting to avoid fuel storage and control heating conveniently often prefer the electric version. The documentation for the selected equipment and local electrical requirements apply to connection and operation.
With a wood-fired heater, warmth is produced by a manually managed fire. Keeping dry fuel available, lighting the heater, monitoring combustion and removing ash later are therefore part of regular use. Suitable chimney construction and the required clearances from hot components must be considered during site planning. The route to the fuel store should also remain dry, safe and easy to walk in wet weather or wintry conditions. Wood must not obstruct access to the sauna, required clearances or maintenance areas. Before lighting, inspect the firebox and air passages in accordance with the heater manufacturer’s instructions. Remove ash only when it has fully cooled and store it in a suitable container. A wood-fired heater therefore suits users prepared to take on the additional operating and care work.
Only equipment intended for the ordered LC 300 configuration may be installed. Protective components must not be removed or replaced with parts that merely look similar. During operation, keep the area around the heater clear of towels, sauna accessories and other combustible items. Children and people unable to operate the heater safely need appropriate supervision. The instructions for the heater and controls actually supplied govern commissioning, heating, adding water to the sauna stones, switching off and maintenance. Before first use, check that all documents for the specific equipment are available and that operation is fully understood.
Site preparation
Plan the base, drainage and access properly
The LC 300 needs a level, permanently load-bearing installation area where every support point is safely and evenly supported. A surface may appear level yet still settle, shift under load or change through water and seasonal conditions. An existing patio is not automatically suitable; its construction and load-bearing capacity should be professionally assessed beforehand. When planning, allow for the complete sauna, the chosen heater equipment and the later load from users. Unevenness must not be corrected with loose timber pieces or other makeshift supports. A carefully prepared base simplifies assembly, supports smooth door operation and avoids uneven loading of the barrel construction. The right foundation solution depends on the soil, available area and local conditions, and should be settled before delivery.
Leave enough clear space around the sauna for assembly, inspection and future care. Barrel bands, lower timber elements and technical components in particular must remain accessible. Too little distance from walls, fences or dense planting makes installation harder and prevents exterior surfaces from drying properly. The route to the door should remain safe to walk on when wet and must not be narrowed by stored items or firewood. Also plan how components and tools will reach the installation area without permanently blocking other parts of the garden. Assess access throughout the year and in poor light; wet conditions and fallen leaves can make paths significantly less safe.
Effective drainage prevents rainwater or cleaning water from standing permanently beneath the timber construction. The installation area should direct water away without collecting it at support points, in front of the entrance or on neighbouring paths. Consider where water from the rest of the property flows after heavier rainfall. A lower, apparently sheltered corner can be unsuitable if moisture accumulates there. Roof or garden drainage must not be directed onto the barrel sauna. At the same time, the solution chosen must suit local requirements and the actual ground conditions. After installation, inspect the area during rain to identify puddles or splashback repeatedly affecting the same timber sections. Adjust the site before moisture causes visible damage.
Choosing a model
LC 300 or LC 260 – which length suits you better?
The LC 260 is the shorter alternative and is also designed for several people. Mark out the external dimensions of both models at the intended site. Keep the door area, approach route and space for assembly and care clear as well. This reveals whether the LC 300’s additional length conflicts with walls, planting or other garden structures. Only when both layouts work in practice should interior use determine the choice. On a restricted property, the LC 260 can preserve more circulation space; where there is sufficient room, the LC 300 provides a longer usable bench area. This lets you assess not merely which sauna just fits, but which option remains easy to reach and maintain over time.
Assess the LC 300 according to a typical sauna session rather than an occasional full occupancy. Its interior benches around 229 cm long allow a regular group to spread out more flexibly; unused sections can make sitting down, standing up and changing position easier. Consider not only how many people fit inside at once, but how much bench space is actually occupied in your preferred seating arrangement. If large areas remain unused during normal sessions, the additional length offers little benefit. If the extra room is regularly used, it is the key advantage over the more compact alternative.
If only one model can be installed with sufficient clearance, the site determines the choice. If both versions fit, the bench area used in everyday life should decide: the LC 260 suits a smaller length requirement, while the LC 300 shows its advantage only where additional bench room is needed regularly. Maximum capacity is only a guide. More important is whether the selected length suits typical occupancy without taking up unnecessary garden space.
Care and operation
Care for the interior, benches and exterior timber gently
After every sauna session, the interior must be thoroughly aired and allowed to dry. Follow the product and heater instructions so residual moisture can escape and all intended ventilation options are used correctly. Remove damp towels, seat pads and swimwear immediately; textiles left on benches extend drying time and can encourage discolouration. During sauna use, a sufficiently large towel protects the seating surface from direct contact with sweat and skin. Once the interior has cooled, loose residue can be removed with a soft brush or suitable cloth. Check bench undersides, corners and areas close to the floor especially carefully, as moisture is easily overlooked there. Close the sauna for a longer period only once all surfaces are dry. Persistent odours or recurring damp patches should not be masked with fragrances; they are a reason to check ventilation, cleaning and water drainage.
UV exposure changes the colour of thermowood over time and can cause natural greying. If you accept this development, exterior care can focus on cleanliness, drying and regular inspections. To retain the warmer timber tone for longer, use only a care product suitable for thermally treated exterior wood. Before application, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on preparation and possible colour effects; a test area in an inconspicuous place makes assessment easier. Care products must not impair ventilation routes, fittings, seals or technical components. Work only on dry, cooled surfaces and never while the sauna is operating. Interior surfaces face different conditions from the weather-exposed exterior, so exterior products must not be used in the sauna room without checking their suitability. The aim is proper preservation of the timber, not complete concealment of every natural change.
For regular cleaning, use gentle methods that do not roughen wood fibres or leave residue in the warm interior. A pressure washer is unsuitable because its powerful jet can force moisture into joints and damage surfaces. Also avoid aggressive, abrasive or strongly perfumed products. Remove dirt as early as possible, but only after the heater and interior have cooled completely. Cleaning products must be suitable for sauna timber or the relevant component and used sparingly as directed. Different care instructions may apply to metal parts, door components and technical equipment. Before the next heating cycle, every treated surface must be dry and free from cleaning residue. Regular visual checks of benches, floor areas, the door, barrel bands and support points help identify changes early.
Preparing your order
Clarify configuration, delivery route and local requirements first
Check the scope of delivery for your selected LC 300 version carefully. Depending on the configuration, the heater, controls, sauna stones, chimney parts and protective components may be included differently. Product images do not replace a reliable item list. Compare the order summary with the technical details, and clarify before purchase which components are supplied and which work must be arranged separately. For the electric version, this particularly concerns professional preparation and installation of the connection. For the wood-fired version, plan the complete flue route and all required protective measures. Additional components should not be selected solely because connection dimensions appear to fit, but because their suitability for the specific equipment is confirmed. Plan tools, assembly helpers and completion of the foundation in good time so installation is not interrupted by missing or unsuitable parts.
The delivery route does not end at the property gate. Check the entire route from the accessible unloading point to the prepared installation area. Consider driveway width, load-bearing capacity, gate openings, bends, slopes, steps, low branches, roof overhangs and other pinch points. Measure critical sections rather than judging them by eye. The transport route must suit the planned handling method and be clear of loose items. Also decide where packaging and components can stand temporarily without blocking paths or placing timber directly on damp ground. Before delivery, the installation area should be completed, accessible and checked. If lifting or transport equipment is needed, sufficient manoeuvring space must be available. Use the delivery information to clarify who is responsible for unloading and onward transport, and which aids must be ready on delivery day.
Before confirming the final site, check which building, boundary and installation requirements apply to the property. The exact points to clarify depend on the location and chosen heating type. In Cape Town, municipal approval depends on the project’s actual classification and details; a minor-building-work tariff category is not itself an approval exemption. Elsewhere, check the relevant municipality’s requirements. Involve a qualified electrical contractor early for an electric heater so the cable route and technical installation are established before assembly. For a wood-fired heater, confirm requirements for the appliance, chimney, fire safety and clearances with the appropriate local authorities and qualified specialists. Consider adjacent buildings, property boundaries and existing services. Keep the assembly documents, heater instructions and details of supplied components together after installation. These documents are needed for operation, care and selecting suitable replacement parts later. Find further guidance in guidance on preparing for and using outdoor saunas.
Questions about purchase and use
Frequently asked questions about the Bloomcabin LC 300
Can you lie down on the long benches?
Yes, depending on your height. The interior benches are approximately 229 cm long. Mark out this dimension at home before purchase and check whether your head, feet and sauna towel fit within the usable length. Consider your preferred reclining position instead of comparing only your height with the bench measurement. Once one person uses a bench lying down, the number of seats available at the same time decreases. The statement “up to six adults” therefore describes a sauna used entirely for seating; for a mix of sitting and reclining, allow for fewer people.
What should be checked before the first sauna session?
Before first use, assembly and technical installation must be fully complete. Use the supplied documentation to check that all intended components are fitted, connections have been checked and protective parts are correctly installed. The door must operate without obstruction; remove tools, packaging and assembly residue from the interior. With the electric version, commissioning may take place only after the connection has been professionally installed and tested by a registered local electrical contractor. With a wood-fired heater, the heater, chimney and fire-protection measures must be completed in line with local requirements and the manufacturer’s instructions. Before heating, familiarise yourself with the guidance for sauna stones, ventilation and operation. Observe the sauna carefully during its first use. Unusual noises, smoke in unintended places, electrical irregularities or impaired door operation are reasons to stop using it and have the cause checked professionally.
Bloomcabin LC 300
Check the exact LC 300 version before ordering
Use the product page for a final check of the selected LC 300 version. Confirm that the heater option, listed components and professional work planned on site all fit together. Resolve outstanding questions about the connection or flue route, unloading, onward transport and assembly before purchase. Then keep the order summary with your planning documents. This allows everyone involved in delivery and installation to identify exactly which equipment was ordered and which site preparations must be complete.
If the LC 300 is too long for the available space or another layout better suits normal use, find further models under outdoor saunas and barrel saunas from Bloomcabin.
