Everything you need to book your next holiday in a Cottage with a Hot Tub
Once considered a luxury, hot tubs are now becoming an essential feature for many cottage holiday lettings throughout the UK.
Popular with families enjoying a get together, romantic getaways for couples and old friend reunions the hot tub has a near universal appeal with holiday makers.
The sheer joy of relaxing in the warmth and bubbles of your own hot tub with friends and family is one of the UK's most sought after holiday experiences with a 2022 tourism study recently rated that having a cottage with a hot tub was the number one essential feature for over 61% of guests looking to book holiday accommodation.
One of the biggest and most trusted holiday cottage providers in the UK is holidaycottages.co.uk who have been established for over 30 years and specialise in letting cottages with hot tubs in every holiday hot-spot throughout the UK. Currently they are offering a choice of over 1200 cottages all equipped with fantastic hot tubs.
Can you bring a dog with you to a holiday cottage with a Hot Tub?
Once considered a luxury, hot tubs are now becoming an essential feature for many cottage holiday lettings throughout the UK.
Popular with families enjoying a get together, romantic getaways for couples and old friend reunions the hot tub has a near universal appeal with holiday makers.
The sheer joy of relaxing in the warmth and bubbles of your own hot tub with friends and family is one of the UK's most sought after holiday experiences with a 2022 tourism study recently rated that having a cottage with a hot tub was the number one essential feature for over 61% of guests looking to book holiday accommodation.
One of the biggest and most trusted holiday cottage providers in the UK is holidaycottages.co.uk who have been established for over 30 years and specialise in letting cottages with hot tubs in every holiday hot-spot throughout the UK. Currently they are offering a choice of over 1200 cottages all equipped with fantastic hot tubs.
Can you bring a dog with you to a holiday cottage with a Hot Tub?
- Yes, there are many holiday cottage owners that accept dogs providing they are domesticated and well trained.
- Many of the holiday cottages are happy to accept more than one dog.
- There is often a small additional charge for your dog(s) which will be made clear to you as you book.
- Registered assistance dogs are allowed in all properties, however, you must notify us of the intended presence of any assistance dogs, with evidence of registration, prior to making a booking.
- Please note pets should not be left unattended in properties and that they must remain downstairs and off furniture at all times.
- You, will be responsible for removing any evidence left by your dog and reimbursing the owner if any damage is caused. Please note that if a property is shown to have an ‘enclosed’ garden, this does not necessarily mean that it is secure for your dog as it may be enclosed by hedging or open style fencing.
Why do people love cottages with hot tubs?
- Active Holidays - They make the perfect place to unwind and sooth tired legs after your holiday walks, the warm water and massage bubble jets soon relieve tired limbs and restore you ready for the next days challenge.
- Romantic breaks - Hot Tubs are a very romantic gesture if you are looking to treat the special person in your life, whether that be for a luxury break, some much needed time together or even a wonderful marriage proposal or honeymoon break.
- Weekend with friends – Looking for some inspiration for a weekend away with friends? What better way to catch up and reunite with your closest and dearest friends than a memorable stay in a cottage with the luxury of a hot tub?
- Relaxation and Wellness – The two buzzwords for the decade, and what better way to fully relax and de-stress yourself than a well deserved break with a hot tub. Bathing in warm water has been popular since at least the Roman times and its benefits for cleansing the skin, relaxing the mind and general detoxing are all well established.
- Winter Magic – When it is freezing outside only the hardiest folk tend to be out but with a hot tub you can add a whole new dimension to your stay. You can be as warm as toast while you watch the winter snow softly falling around - now who would not fancy that? A hot tub makes the perfect addition to your Christmas or New year getaway or simply a mid-winter break to banish the winter blues!
Sought after holiday cottage hot tub features
Hygiene - Hot tubs should be appropriately maintained with a thorough cleaning regime with the appropriate cleaning agents after each guest stay, and as a minimum every week whilst in use to ensure that the hot tub surfaces and water is always clean and hygienic.
Great view - everyone appreciates a great view but what could be better than relaxing in your hot tub whilst gazing out on a wonderful open view of the countryside, sea or mountains? We are pleased to offer some of the best cottages with hot tub views available anywhere in the UK.
Privacy - guests naturally want to be confident that they will not be overlooked while using the hot tub, and consideration also needs to be given to screening from potential noise so that both guests and neighbours are adequately considered.
Temperature - ideal temperature is between 37 - 38 degrees Celsius and should not exceed 40 degrees.
Seating Capacity - hot tubs vary in size and specification and it is worth drilling down for some details on exactly what your cottage hot tub will feature and most importantly its seating capacity, which can range from just two people right up to twelve. The commonest size hot tubs for holiday cottages have a seating capacity of between 4 to 6 adults.
Hot tub features - these can range from jet bubble streams to massage bubble seat pads, built-in music systems with blue-tooth connectivity to your smartphone and underwater light systems.
Covered hot tub area - hot tubs built into a covered area offer more protection from the weather and allow you to more comfortably use them in rain and windy weather conditions. A covered area will also increase privacy and reduce disturbance to any neighbouring properties.
Hygiene - Hot tubs should be appropriately maintained with a thorough cleaning regime with the appropriate cleaning agents after each guest stay, and as a minimum every week whilst in use to ensure that the hot tub surfaces and water is always clean and hygienic.
Great view - everyone appreciates a great view but what could be better than relaxing in your hot tub whilst gazing out on a wonderful open view of the countryside, sea or mountains? We are pleased to offer some of the best cottages with hot tub views available anywhere in the UK.
Privacy - guests naturally want to be confident that they will not be overlooked while using the hot tub, and consideration also needs to be given to screening from potential noise so that both guests and neighbours are adequately considered.
Temperature - ideal temperature is between 37 - 38 degrees Celsius and should not exceed 40 degrees.
Seating Capacity - hot tubs vary in size and specification and it is worth drilling down for some details on exactly what your cottage hot tub will feature and most importantly its seating capacity, which can range from just two people right up to twelve. The commonest size hot tubs for holiday cottages have a seating capacity of between 4 to 6 adults.
Hot tub features - these can range from jet bubble streams to massage bubble seat pads, built-in music systems with blue-tooth connectivity to your smartphone and underwater light systems.
Covered hot tub area - hot tubs built into a covered area offer more protection from the weather and allow you to more comfortably use them in rain and windy weather conditions. A covered area will also increase privacy and reduce disturbance to any neighbouring properties.
Tips to help you safely enjoy your cottage holiday hot tub
1. How long should you stay in a hot tub? - Adults (non pregnant) can spend between 15 - 30 minutes at a time in a hot tub before getting out and having a break. This is to avoid the risk of overheating because hot tubs can be heated to a temperature a few degrees above your normal body temperature which can result in feeling light-headed, dizzyness and nausea. Normal body temperature is 37℃ and hot tubs are often run a degree or two higher. (A hot tub should never exceed 40℃)
2. Can you use a hot tub if you are pregnant? - No, hot tubs are not advised for pregnant women because of the risk of overheating the baby.
3. Can babies and infants use hot tubs? - This is not advisable due to their much higher risk of overheating due to having thinner skin. Overheating young children can result in febrile convulsions in some susceptible children which is a serious condition in which the child becomes unconscious and fits. Clearly if this was to occur in a hot tub there would be a real risk of drowning.
4. Can older children safely use a hot tub? - Yes but to safely use a hot tub the child must be tall enough to stand up with their head out of the water in the deepest part of the tub. Young children should never be left to use a hot tub unsupervised without at least one sober adult present at all times. The recommended maximum time for children to be a hot tub is just five minutes at a hot tub temperature of 40℃ and fifteen minutes at a temperature of 37.8℃.
5. Safety when not in use - The hot tub should be fitted with a sturdy, ideally locking cover to prevent access. This is especially important if small children are present to minimise the risk of a child accidentally falling into the hot tub.
6. What medical conditions prevent you from using a hot tub? - Pregnancy and generally anyone taking medication to control high blood pressure should avoid using hot tubs. Most doctors also advise people who have had kidney transplants to avoid hot tubs due to a small risk of bacterial infection which can affect the kidneys.
1. How long should you stay in a hot tub? - Adults (non pregnant) can spend between 15 - 30 minutes at a time in a hot tub before getting out and having a break. This is to avoid the risk of overheating because hot tubs can be heated to a temperature a few degrees above your normal body temperature which can result in feeling light-headed, dizzyness and nausea. Normal body temperature is 37℃ and hot tubs are often run a degree or two higher. (A hot tub should never exceed 40℃)
2. Can you use a hot tub if you are pregnant? - No, hot tubs are not advised for pregnant women because of the risk of overheating the baby.
3. Can babies and infants use hot tubs? - This is not advisable due to their much higher risk of overheating due to having thinner skin. Overheating young children can result in febrile convulsions in some susceptible children which is a serious condition in which the child becomes unconscious and fits. Clearly if this was to occur in a hot tub there would be a real risk of drowning.
4. Can older children safely use a hot tub? - Yes but to safely use a hot tub the child must be tall enough to stand up with their head out of the water in the deepest part of the tub. Young children should never be left to use a hot tub unsupervised without at least one sober adult present at all times. The recommended maximum time for children to be a hot tub is just five minutes at a hot tub temperature of 40℃ and fifteen minutes at a temperature of 37.8℃.
5. Safety when not in use - The hot tub should be fitted with a sturdy, ideally locking cover to prevent access. This is especially important if small children are present to minimise the risk of a child accidentally falling into the hot tub.
6. What medical conditions prevent you from using a hot tub? - Pregnancy and generally anyone taking medication to control high blood pressure should avoid using hot tubs. Most doctors also advise people who have had kidney transplants to avoid hot tubs due to a small risk of bacterial infection which can affect the kidneys.
