Assessment: the spacious corner option among the compacts
The Dewello Lakefield 140x140 occupies a niche between the compact two-person cabin and the full-sized family cabin: it is big enough to let two people truly sit side by side, and its square shape means it can sit flush in a corner of the room. In our comparison of the best corner infrared cabins we therefore list it as the room-for-two recommendation, and in the overview of the best infrared cabins for 2 people it also appears as a space saver. This data check looks at what is behind the 140 format and who it is worth it for.
On method: a data check is not a lab measurement, but an honest presentation of the documented manufacturer and retailer information, cross-checked against documented user experiences and turned into a transparent editorial rating. We invent neither measured values nor daily prices. Whether gentle radiant heat suits you at all, or whether you want the classic sauna climate with infusions, is covered beforehand in our fundamentals article Infrared cabin or sauna.
The data at a glance
The following key data comes from the manufacturer and retailer product information as of August 2026. Where the manufacturer gives nothing, nothing is shown here either, rather than filling a gap with an estimate.
| Key data | Information according to manufacturer/retailer |
|---|---|
| Type | Infrared cabin, square corner format |
| People | 2 to 3 |
| Footprint | 140 x 140 cm |
| Heaters | Full-spectrum heaters |
| Light | LED colour light |
| Multimedia | Bluetooth, FM radio, MP3, USB |
| Material | Hemlock wood |
| Connection | 230 V socket |
| Price range | upper mid-range |
| Editorial rating | 4,2/5 |
A word on the 140 x 140 format: it is deliberately wider than the classic two-person cabin of 120 centimetres, which makes the difference between squeezing together and truly sitting side by side. When measuring up, the usual rules for this type apply: a few centimetres of wall clearance for rear ventilation, a free swing area for the glass door, and a socket within reach that does not already have a washing machine or dryer connected. It is delivered in prefabricated elements that fit through normal room doors and are bolted together at the installation site; plan for two people and a quiet afternoon.
Strengths in everyday use
The Lakefield's greatest strength is both mundane and decisive: space. Two adults sit on 140 centimetres of width without shoulder contact, can stretch their legs and do not have to keep rearranging themselves during a shared sauna session. Anyone who has ever sweated as a pair in a 115 cabin knows the difference. The square format also uses the dead corner of the room, rather than protruding far into the room like a wide rectangular cabin, which makes the Lakefield placeable even in medium-sized rooms.
The second strength is the features. Full-spectrum heaters deliver intense, noticeable direct heat with the typical reddish light that many find especially soothing. On top of that comes the complete multimedia package of Bluetooth, FM radio, MP3 and USB, which Dewello also gives the smaller sister model: relaxation music plays directly in the cabin without extra speakers and without makeshift cabling. Together with the LED colour lighting, the result is a well-rounded wellness experience from one source, for which other manufacturers charge extra or do not offer at all.
The underrated advantage of the built-in features is that it removes the barrier to getting started. When music, light and heat are ready with a few simple steps, a good intention becomes a real habit; anyone who first has to fetch speakers, pair a phone and lay an extension cable will skip sessions more often after a few weeks. Operation on a standard 230-volt household socket also makes an electrician unnecessary. And because relaxation is the real reason to buy: what regular heat sessions can mean for wellbeing and where the limits lie is put into sober context by our article Is sauna healthy?.
In everyday use for two, the gain in format shows beyond pure seating comfort. Two people can sit differently, one upright and the other leaning back, without getting in each other's way, and when switching between sauna rounds there is enough room to put down a towel and a drink. Because the cabin sits flush in the corner, the rest of the room's wall space stays free for a cupboard, lounger or shelf, which counts noticeably in a shared bathroom or hobby room. Anyone who would instead have to place the cabin freestanding in the room would lose exactly this advantage.
Honest limits
The most important limit lies in the stated number of people: two to three. That range is optimistic. For two people the Lakefield is generous, and that is its real argument. For three it gets tight, because three adults then share the bench area of a cabin built primarily for a couple. If you regularly use the sauna as three or more, you should honestly opt for a true family cabin or go straight to a home sauna, rather than relying on the upper limit of the manufacturer's figure.
The second remark concerns the design. The Lakefield is a square cabin, not a true pentagon corner cabin with a diagonal front. It uses the corner well, but is placed into it rather than built into it; anyone wanting to squeeze out the last centimetre of floor space is better served by a five-sided design. And as with any pure full-spectrum front: the intense direct heat is a matter of taste. If you prefer milder, broader heat, you will find the differences explained in our infrared cabin buying guide. Finally, multimedia as standard also means more electronics that can age in humid, warm operation; the heaters themselves are considered uncritical, while the radio and Bluetooth module are additional components.
And finally, the larger format takes its toll in transport: the wall and roof elements of a 140 cabin are bulkier than those of a compact single cabin, and a narrow stairwell or a slim cellar door can become a bottleneck. Measure the entire delivery route before you order, not just the installation spot at the destination.
Who it is worth it for, and the alternatives
The Lakefield is worthwhile for couples who want to experience the sauna session together with a real sense of space, and for whom the cabin is to stand in a corner of the room. The 140 floor plan is the sweet spot for two people: big enough for comfort, compact enough for the living space. Anyone who also values music and colour lighting gets everything as standard here without retrofitting. Beginners buying their own cabin for the first time and not wanting to economise in the wrong place also make a choice with the 140 format that they rarely regret after a few months, because the space is right from the start.
Two alternatives for other priorities: if you sweat alone or only occasionally as a pair, the Dewello Hyder at 115 x 105 centimetres saves space and money with the same multimedia package. If you instead want the smallest possible solo corner, you will find it in the Artsauna Kiruna90 at just 90 x 90 centimetres. And if you are still undecided between size classes, the overview of infrared cabins for 1 person helps with an honest seating forecast.
As a rule of thumb from the editorial team: decide based on everyday use, not the data sheet. Anyone who takes the upper number of people as the reason to buy is buying against their own usage habits. If really only a couple almost always sits in the cabin, the Lakefield is a well-rounded, comfortable choice; if the whole family is regularly to sweat, one size class up is the more honest decision. What running it costs over the year is calculated in our article on the power consumption of saunas and infrared cabins.
How we assessed
Our editorial rating weights four criteria: the heating technology (emitter type, number and arrangement), the build quality of wood, glass and bench, the features from the controls and colour lighting to the multimedia package, and everyday practicality in terms of footprint, connection and assembly effort. It is based on manufacturer and retailer information as well as documented user experience, not on any laboratory measurements of our own, and that is exactly how we label it. For the Lakefield, it is above all the generous amount of space that counts in its favour, while the optimistic claim of up to three people and the square rather than pentagonal shape mean small deductions. You will not find invented assessment results or made-up prices here.
An honest note on health: infrared heat relaxes muscles and circulation in a mild way, but does not replace medical treatment. In the case of cardiovascular disease, pregnancy or acute infections, the question of whether and how you should sweat belongs first in a doctor's consultation.
Verdict: editorial rating 4.2 out of 5
That leaves the overall verdict, and it is a friendly one. The Dewello Lakefield 140x140 solves the most common problem of compact cabins, lack of space for two, without taking up an entire room. Full-spectrum heat, LED colour lighting and the complete audio package straight from the factory round off the offer, so nothing is missing after assembly. That the third person sits snugly and that this is a square rather than a true pentagon corner are the honest drawbacks that justify the price in the upper mid-range. All in all, we give an editorial rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on the documented data and the market comparison; how our ratings come about is explained on the page about our editorial team.
Dewello Lakefield 140x140
- 140 x 140 centimetres give two people side by side real room and make sensible use of the corner of the room
- Full-spectrum emitters plus a complete multimedia package, as on the smaller sister model Hyder
- Runs on a normal 230-volt socket, no electrician needed
- Needs noticeably more floor space than the 120 cabins and is not a true pentagon shape