There’s nothing like a good weekend away to relax and recharge, and if you’re having a busy week ever week what could be better than taking yourself off to unwind in a hot tub? Our pick of the best hotels with hot tubs near London are all ideally situated for a romantic weekend away, and you could probably even fit in a sneaky midweek treat at those closer to the city.

The hot tub can be a confusing concept: is it a hot tub? Is it a Jacuzzi? Is it a whirlpool or spa pool? Actually they all boil down to the same thing (except that "hot tub" is the company who invented the whole concept). All are large(ish) pools or tubs with warm water jets. So let's not get hung up on a name - if it's large enough to fit a couple of people and it provides warm bubbly water, then we'd call it a hot tub! As we've been searching for the best hotels with hot tubs near London we've found that the majority of hot tubs are attached to smart spas, but occasionally you'll find a hotel where you can sip bubbly in the bubbles of your own private tub

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The Best Hotels with Hot Tubs Near London

Best Country House Hotels with Hot Tubs near London

Long time haunt of the anyone who could wrangle themselves an invitation - from Chaplin to Churchill and Laurence to Lennon - Cliveden House is an unreconstructed stately home with genuine Old Masters adorning the walls and a priceless collection of antiques. You’re just 45 minutes from London, but the stylish, National Trust owned surroundings and luxurious details make this a trip-back-in-time. The hot tubs are of the outdoor, Canadian wood variety, and there’s also indoor and outdoor pools and a good spa.

Rhinefield House Hotel is a magnificent Gothic/Tudor country house hotel in the depths of the New Forest. The decor is traditional and the wonderful formal gardens, water gardens and manicured lawns create a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. There are fifty rooms, some of them quite grand, plus a choice of restaurants and a hot tub which accommodates four people.

Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa has an award winning spa, which is where you’ll find their hot tubs, plus 30 acres of private parkland and direct access to the beach. Its 39 rooms are large with high ceilings and four poster beds and the mock medieval exterior lends atmosphere.

The Four Seasons Hampshire is a beautiful country house turned luxury hotel with traditionally decorated rooms, a spoiling spa, sauna and hot tubs, tennis courts and all sorts of country pursuits on offer.

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The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is a top contender if your idea of a romantic getaway includes time spent in a luxurious spa. There are also indoor and outdoor pools, an award-winning restaurant, a putting green and a children’s playroom. Pets are welcome too. The Victorian stucco exterior and five stars help make for a memorable stay.

The Vineyard at Stockcross is a five star country retreat with a 30,000 strong wine cellar, an excellent restaurant, an award-winning spa and 49 individually themed, spacious and elegant rooms and suites. If you, or your loved one needs a bit of pampering this is the place to come.

Pennyhill Park Hotel and The Spa is a beautiful, creeper-clad county house hotel with an award-winning spa (featuring eight indoor and outdoor pools and three Canadian wood hot tubs, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. In fact all the facilities are lavish, as is the decor in many of the 120-odd rooms. There’s also 123 acres of Surrey parkland surrounding the hotel.

Ashdown Park Hotel is a country house hotel with excellent facilities for the whole family. The hotel has direct access to Ashdown Forest, with acres of parkland, plus a golf course, tennis courts, an award-winning restaurant with forest views and a beautiful spa.

Robustly elegant and quintessentially English, The Randolph is an extremely comfortable grand dame of a hotel in the heart of Oxford. There are around 150 rooms and suites, a luxurious spa and an excellent, if traditional, restaurant. Their breakfasts are grand, as are their afternoon teas.

Just outside London, the Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa is a boutique country house hotel set in 120 acres of its own parklands. The 57 rooms have been recently refurbished in an opulent style, plus there’s a champagne bar as well as a choice of fine dining options. Of course there’s also a pool and spa, but this is the sort of hotel where your day stops for afternoon tea, so be prepared for the full mini-break experience.

Tranquil and historic, Ockenden Manor is a 28 room country house hotel surrounded by lovely gardens and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There’s a Michelin starred restaurant, a spa and beautiful terraces with scenic walking trails leaving directly from them.

Danesfield House Hotel and Spa is a grand country house in the Italian Renaissance style set in 65 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens leading right onto the River Thames. There are 79 individually designed rooms, in a choice of traditional or contemporary style, and an excellent restaurant and spa.

Coworth Park is a wonderfully English countryside retreat with a luxurious eco-spa, a choice of restaurants and bars and excellent equestrian facilities. This is a beautifully decorated hotel and a dream for anyone of a horsey persuasion.

Stoke Park is a luxurious Palladian mansion turned 49 room country house hotel. It’s beautiful. And, as you might expect has an award-winning restaurant, a spa and a country club with a golf course, a pool and indoor and outdoor tennis courts.

Stylish Hot Tub Hotels near London

The Brooklands Hotel & Spa is a sleek, racing-themed hotel overlooking the historic driving circuit in Weybridge. The decor is Art Deco throughout, the rooms spacious, the dining is fine and there is an outdoor hot tub overlooking the race track, as well as a spa.

Redhill’s Nutfield Priory is a beautiful country house hotel with outstanding views over the Surrey and Sussex countryside and 60 stylish, and individually designed, rooms. The spa has everything you can imagine you might need to help you relax.

Perfect Hotel Pools near London

Maison Talbooth has a gorgeous pool house complex where you'll find a heated pool, sit out terrace and deck with hot tub, plus a covered stoop with log fire for those chillier evenings. Inside the pool house itself there's an honesty bar and dining area, for those who can't drag themselves away.

Hotels with Private Hot Tubs near London

The Crab and Boar is a good port of call if you're looking for a private tub - several rooms have their own patio with hot tub. The property is ideally located just to the north of Newbury, and for those jet setters amongst us, there's even a heli-pad on site.

Marlow’s Hand & Flowers is an eight room property with two Michelin stars and a beautiful courtyard garden. The decor is contemporary, but retaining the exposed beams and some of the other original features. The Angus Suite has its own private terrace with a hot tub.

Chewton Glen is a gorgeous country house hotel with a wonderful spa and a collection of tree-house suites with panoramic views and private hot tubs - if you’re looking for something unusual. The hotel is surrounded by 130 acres of parklands. Expect five star service and gourmet dining.

If you haven't found your idea of the perfect hot tub hotel near London on our list you could:

• Get an overview of all our favourite hot tub hotels UK wide chec out our Ultimate Guide to UK Hotels with Hot Tubs,
• or try our collection of Hotels with hot tubs in the South East,
• or our list of 10 Top London Hotels with Hot Tubs?
• or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

The Best Hotels with Hot Tubs Near London

 

Written by Sarah Empson

posted Tuesday, 31st October 2023