Places to Stay With a Hot Tub in Bath

What's available with a hot tub around Bath

BritStays currently lists 7 places to stay with a hot tub in the Bath area, so you're choosing from a small, varied set. Three are hotels, two are camping sites, one is a holiday park and one is a cottage. Bath itself has the most, with three. The rest are spread across Wells, Temple Cloud, Westbury, Southern England and Shepton Mallet, South West England.

Beyond the hot tub, WiFi is the most common facility, found at 5 of the 7. Four have a playground. Three each offer a spa, indoor areas, a location near a train station, EV charging nearby, or a pet-friendly policy. These overlap, so no single stay ticks every box. It's worth deciding what matters most before you start comparing.

Matching the stay to your trip

None of the stays in this set is described as coastal, so this is a countryside-and-city choice rather than a seaside one. The main decision is whether you want to be in Bath or in the surrounding towns and villages.

• Couples and city breaks: Dukes Hotel in Bath has a hot tub and a bar. Swan Hotel in Wells adds a swimming pool and gym, which suits a short break where you'd like more than a soak.
• Families: Nettwood Country Breaks in Bath has a playground and a gift shop. The Lodge at Edenbridge in Shepton Mallet, South West England sleeps 4 and also has a playground, plus a bus stop nearby if you'd rather leave the car.
• Larger groups: Fairwood Lakes Holiday Park in Westbury, Southern England sleeps 6 and has a spa and a cafe on site.
• Holiday park atmosphere: Brokerswood Holiday Park in Bath combines a hot tub and spa with evening entertainment, which helps if you want things to do after dark without driving anywhere.
• Accessibility: Cameley Lodge in Temple Cloud lists disabled access and indoor areas. That's useful if you need step-free arrangements or somewhere to shelter on a wet day.

Bringing the dog

Three of the seven stays are pet friendly. Of the examples here, Dukes Hotel lists it as a notable facility. Pet policies often come with conditions, such as limits on numbers, extra charges or rooms where dogs aren't allowed. Check the details directly before you book. Also ask whether dogs are allowed near the hot tub area, as many places keep them apart.

Shared or private hot tub?

This is the question to ask first. In a hotel, a hot tub is often part of a shared spa or leisure area with set hours. In a lodge or cottage, it may be private to your accommodation. Neither is better, but they make for very different stays. If a private tub is the whole point of your trip, confirm it in writing. Ask, too, about any rules on children using it.

Things to do once you're there

The area is rich in historic houses and gardens, so it's easy to fill the days between soaks:

• Dyrham Park: a National Trust property, good for a half-day out.
• Grand houses: Iford Manor, Great Chalfield Manor and Saltford Manor House are all listed as stately homes worth a look.
• The Bishop's Palace: a castle and heritage site, ideal if you enjoy history.
• Museum of Bath Architecture: a sensible choice for a rainy morning in Bath, especially if you're staying in the city.
• Aquaventure: a water park in the Cotswolds, for families with energy to spare.

Opening days and times vary, particularly at historic houses, so check before you set off.

When to book

With only 7 hot tub stays listed, choice is limited. The ones that sleep more people, or offer a playground or pet-friendly rooms, can go first. If you're tied to school holidays or a particular weekend, book as early as you comfortably can.

If your dates are flexible, midweek stays tend to give you more options. Before you pay, check the following:

• whether the hot tub is private or shared
• any hot tub opening hours
• dog rules
• whether EV charging is on site or simply nearby

A quick message to the stay now can save disappointment on arrival.