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The 20 Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in the South West

The 20 Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in the South West

If you’re planning a UK mini-break there are plenty of great accommodation options out there these days, so for many of us it comes down to the extra facilities - like a great spa or hot tub. Just what you want if you’re looking to relax, or maybe plan a romantic surprise? Our Guru’s collection of the 20 best hotels with hot tubs in the South West contains all our favourite hot tub hotels, grouped into hotels with a private hot tub, great country house hotels with hot tubs in the South West, great spa hotels and great, but affordable, spa hotels. So hopefully you’ll find the best hotels with hot tubs in the South West for you on this list too!

The Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in the South West by Location:

For a Private Hot Tub

Overlooking Cornwall's Mawgan North beach, The Scarlet is a eco-deign hotel with amazing sea views and a stylish cocktail lounge and restaurant. You can reserve a time slot in the log fired clifftop hot tub surrounded by stunning views.
If you’re looking for somewhere romantic try the Manor House Hotel in Moreton in March in the Cotswolds, a picturesque, 16th century charmer, with four-poster beds and award-winning fine dining. If you want your own private hot tub book the Apple Cottage Suite, which also has its own private garden.
The Soar Mill Cove Hotel also has rooms with private outdoor hot tubs, if you book one of their Ocean View self catering units, plus generous rooms and suites. The food is delicious, with an emphasis on local produce, there are stunning sea views from private patios and the Devon Coast Path is right on the doorstep. And you're only a couple of miles from Salcombe.

For a romantic stay

If romance is on your mind and privacy is what you want, consider Summer Lodge's Ivy Cottage. However if you can't stretch to that (prices start at £655 per night B&B), this Hardy-esque country house hotel surrounded by lovely gardens and spectacular Dorset countryside, also has a spa where you'll find a hot tub for all to use.

For a spa hotel

Ellenborough Park is a rambling 16th Century manor, beautifully restored, and set in 90 acres of picturesque, National Trust managed, Cotswolds countryside. There are 62 rooms and suites with opulent details like four-poster beds and quality antiques. Plus there’s gourmet dining and an exotic spa and heated outdoor pool.
If you’re looking for a luxurious grown-up spa escape in the Cotswolds, Whately Manor will not disappoint. The spa is award-winning, the restaurant has a Michelin-star and there’s every mod. con. available, dressed up beautifully. No children under 12.
Lucknam Park in Chippenham is a luxurious country home with painstakingly kept gardens and parkland, a restaurant run by a Michelin-starred chef, a beautiful spa with both an indoor and outdoor pool and an impressive equestrian centre. There are 42 rooms with high ceilings, chandeliers and four-poster beds.
The Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa is perfect for an indulgent break by the sea. Right on Christchuch Harbour and newly refurbished, this is a sophisticated take on the traditional seaside hotel with a rather glamorous bar and a great restaurant on the ‘top deck’ of the hotel. And the spa is stylish too.

For a country house hotel

The Nare is a country house hotel right on a Cornish beach. With large, elegant rooms, colonial furniture and sea views. There are both indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, tennis courts and a croquet lawn. Plus a choice of two restaurants and a bar and lounge. Secluded and magnificent.

For great value

Harington’s Hotel is a great value hotel in the centre of Bath - in fact you’re the closest hotel to the Thermae Baths, down cobbled Queen Street. There’s no restaurant, but there’s plenty to choose from around you, and as well as being a good spot for a romantic break it’s also great for families. You can hire the courtyard hot tub by the hour.
Tetbury’s Hare and Hounds Hotel also has two suites with their own private hot tubs (prices from £250 per night B&B). This traditional Cotswolds country house hotel has an air of elegance, a creative restaurant menu and its own popular country pub.

For families

For those traveling with kinder in tow, Calcot Manor Hotel might be the ideal offering - it’s one of the best examples in the country of a genuinely family friendly hotel which also works for couples. Set on its own estate, this converted farmhouse has a beautiful courtyard and old barns all now used for activities, and the spa and indoor pool.
The Bedruthan Steps Hotel is in a fantastic spot overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and has a wonderful Cornish restaurant and a hotel tub as part of the Sensory Spa Garden experience. This is a family hotel, so there’s plenty for the kids to do while you enjoy a bit of a pampering.
The Swan Hotel, Bibury is a 17th Century coaching inn with wonderful views over the River Coln. In winter expect cracking fires, and in summer the inn opens out onto resplendently coloured gardens. The rooms are cosy, with four-poster beds and floral upholstery, and there’s a private hot tub if you book the Whooper Garden Cottage Suite.
The Watersmeet Hotel is a classic seaside hotel with 25 rooms and fabulous views over the north Devon coast. The restaurant is good, serving locally sourced food, the spa offers indoor pool, steam room and hot tub, and you’ve got direct access to the South West coastal path and the beach.
Jacobean Manor turned luxurious family retreat, Woolley Grange has 26 comfortable, modern rooms, a relaxed restaurant and stunning gardens with beautiful pools. They also have a kid’s club and a games room and run an Ofsted-registered playroom, and offer babysitting. And of course the spa is divine.
The Captain’s Club Hotel & Spa is a modern seaside hotel in Christchurch, right on the bank of the River Stour. There are 17 rooms and suites, including some self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens and balconies with a view. There are lovely terraces a great spa and a good restaurant.

If you haven’t found your idea of the best hotels with hot tubs on our Guru’s list you could:

Consult our Ultimate Guide to UK Hotels with Hot Tubs,
consult our Guru’s collection of the Most Romantic Hotels in the South West?
or browse through our list of all the best Pubs with Rooms in the South West
or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.
- The Scarlet, Cornwall Newquay 37 rooms from $250
  
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  Romantic Break  -  With a spoiling spa, luxurious rooms with sea views, and fine dining - this is the perfect setting for romance
  Spa  -  An eco spa featuring a bromine-filtered indoor pool, outdoor natural reed pool, a wooden sauna, and pod treatment rooms
  Restaurant  -  Seasonal dishes are served in the restaurant alongside a good selection of wines
  Surfing  -  There are several surfing beaches nearby and plenty of surf schools too
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Good Hotel Guide, Sawdays
  
  Relaxing, purpose-designed eco-friendly hotel overlooking Mawgan Porth beach. Rooms are decorated with contemporary furniture & local art. Enjoy sea views from the cocktail lounge and the stylish hotel restaurant. Expect fantastic spa facilities for relaxation and great outdoor activities nearby. See More
  
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- Bedruthan Hotel Newquay (Cornwall) 101 rooms from $192
  
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  Spa breaks  -  Pamper yourself at the top of the range luxury spa, using all natural products and treatments — heaven!
  Families  -  With family orientated rooms, great dining options and the beach close by it's ideal for families
  Eco break  -  A sustainable and environmentally minded hotel with an extensive responsible tourism pledge
  Restaurant  -  The Wild Cafe and The Herring serve seasonal dishes using the best of local produce
  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide
  
  A family-friendly hotel with fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean. Interiors are contemporary throughout. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden floors, and minimalist furniture. With two Cornish restaurants, three pools, a spa, and plenty of activities - this is a real crowd-pleaser. See More
  
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- Hare and Hounds Hotel Tetbury, The Cotswolds 42 rooms from $160
  
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  Romantic Break  -  With lovely rooms and superb food, this is ideal for romance. Book the Magnolia Suite for your private outdoor hot tub
  Local exploring  -  Tetbury is a great base for exploring the Cotswolds
  Restaurant  -  Fine dining in the Beaufort Restaurant which has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes
  Local markets  -  The historic Cotswold market town of Tetbury is only two miles away.
  
  The Hare and Hounds is a traditional Cotswold country house hotel. The newly refurbished rooms and suites have an air of elegance and surround a delightful courtyard. The restaurant's creative menu is popular with locals and visitors alike. A smart but relaxed getaway amid stunning countryside. See More
  
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- Calcot & Spa Tetbury, The Cotswolds 35 rooms from $255
  
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  Child friendly  -  The hotel is set up for children and families, and is very busy in the school holidays.
  Spa breaks
  Restaurant  -  Choose between the Conservatory's fine dining or the more relaxed Gumstool Inn.
  Tennis  -  On-site tennis courts and rackets for use by the whole family.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodors, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Kiwi Collection
  
  A charming 14th century manor house in Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Chic rooms feature bold wallpaper prints, soft tones, deep soaking tubs and trendy artworks. The beautifully landscaped gardens feature a range of family activities as well as a pool and spa. An elegant country retreat. See More
  
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- Manor House Hotel Moreton in Marsh, The Cotswolds 35 rooms from $204
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Moreton in Marsh is the perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds, Bath or Oxford.
  Restaurant  -  The Mulberry Restaurant has two AA rosettes
  Private Hot Tub  -  If you book the Apple Cottage Suite
  Four poster beds  -  Some rooms feature four poster beds
  
  16th century manor house in the centre of picturesque Moreton in Marsh. Classic yet contemporary rooms and Apple Cottage Suite with its own private garden and hot tub. Award winning fine dining. A chic yet relaxed spot and ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds. See More
  
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- Ellenborough Park Cheltenham (Southam) 62 rooms from $227
  
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  Country Escape  -  Set in 90 acres of stunning National Trust land, with flower filled gardens and a lovely heated pool, just outside Cheltenham.
  Spa breaks  -  A well equipped spa with a juice bar, mood showers and an extensive treatment list using therapies from the East and West.
  Great walks  -  Borrow hunter wellies and brollies for a stroll in the Cotswolds.
  Traditional  -  Traditional country house style with Nina Campbell interiors.
  Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection, Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  16th century rambling manor restored to its former glory in a beautiful Costwolds setting. Opulent luxury suites boast antiques, four posters and Nina Campbell interiors. A serious country house hotel, with spa, pool and gourmet dining for the ultimate indulgent getaway. See More
  
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- The Swan Hotel Bibury, The Cotswolds 22 rooms from $205
  
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  Sights nearby  -  The famous Blenheim Palace, birth place of Winston Churchill, is arguably the country's best stately home.
  Private Hot Tub  -  Whooper Garden Cottage Suite has its own private garden with hot tub.
  Great walks  -  Walk through the village to the postcard worthy Church of St. Mary.
  Fishing  -  Catch some trout in the River Coln, just opposite the hotel.
  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide
  
  With views over the River Coln this 17th century coaching inn is a welcoming Cotswolds abode. Crackling fires in the winter and viridescent gardens in the summer: the menu is similarly seasonal (and locally sourced). Rooms have an instantly cosy feel with fourposters, gingham and floral upholstery. See More
  
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- Lucknam Park Chippenham 42 rooms from $372
  
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  Active Holiday  -  Plenty of countryside persuits for the sporty types with clay pigeon shooting, riding, tennis, archery, and falconry.
  Foodies  -  Executive Chef Hywel Jones runs the Michelin starred The Park, as well as the award winning cookery school.
  Cooking classes  -  Learn to whip up your favourite dishes from The Parks' menu at the in house cookery school, a lovely way to pass a rainy day!
  Sights nearby  -  Bath is only six miles away- if you can tear yourself away from the endless entertainment at Lucknam Park.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux
  
  A luxury country home full of character. High ceilinged rooms are adorned with chandeliers and four poster beds. The surrounding parkland and gardens are painstakingly up kept. A spa, indoor pool and outdoor plunge pool aid relaxation. The fine dining restaurant is headed by a Michelin Star chef. See More
  
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- Whatley Manor Malmesbury (Easton Grey) 23 rooms from $484
  
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  Foodies  -  Headed by famed chef Niall Keating, The Dining Room offers innovative fine dining while Grey’s Brasserie is a more casual affair
  Spa breaks  -  The Aquarias Spa is a full-service spa complete with a hydrotherapy pool, a floatation pod, salt scrub showers & a thermal suite
  Country Escape  -  A pretty Cotswold manor with manicured grounds, fine dining, and a spa. This is elevated country living
  Great walks  -  Get out and explore the countryside on long scenic walks
  Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux, Michelin Travel, Sawdays
  
  A grand Cotswold manor set in 12 manicured acres. Beautiful rooms and suites are decorated with a fresh take on traditional design. Two restaurants (headed by a two-star Michelin chef) and a full-service spa with a hydrotherapy pool make this ideal for a couple's escape. See More
  
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- Woolley Grange Bradford on Avon 26 rooms from $205
  
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  Families  -  Ideal for families with babysitting, kids hang out zones, an Ofsted-registered playroom and plenty of activites on the grounds.
  Hideaway  -  With the spa, pool table, table football, extensive grounds, yummy food and homely rooms, you'll find it impossible to leave.
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor and Outdoor Pool
  Restaurant  -  Recommended.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  Jacobean Manor turned luxury family retreat in stunning gardens with pools. Comfortable, modern rooms are a great welcome after a day of activities. The restaurant caters to all dietary needs and occasions. Children clubs, games rooms, gardens and more gives parents a chance to relax at the spa. See More
  
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- Harington's Hotel Bath 13 rooms from $186
  
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  Private Hot Tub - You can hire the courtyard hot tub by the hour for private usage.
  Sights nearby - Closest hotel to the Thermae Spa
  
  Excellent value town centre hotel a stone's throw from the best that Bath has to offer. No restaurant, but in this city there's plenty of choice elsewhere. Great for families and those on a budget. See More
  
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- The Nare Cornwall 36 rooms from $506
  
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  Families  -  A good choice for an inter-generational break with something to entertain all ages (plus the dog is welcome too)
  Active Holiday  -  With pools, a tennis court, and boats there is plenty to do at the property itself
  Self catering  -  The Pendower Suite and The Lemoria Cottage have kitchens
  Sights nearby  -  The Lost gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project are easily accessible and worth a visit
  Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels
  
  A longstanding, privately owned “country house by the sea” offering warmth, kindness, old school manners, formal dining and comfortable, traditional bedrooms in a stunning location overlooking Carne Bay. A Cornish home-from-home beloved by many often-returning families See More
  
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- Summer Lodge Evershot, Dorset 24 rooms from $340
  
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  Foodies  -  The dream team of Head Chef Steven Titman and world-renowned Sommelier Eric Zwiebel make dinner an unforgettable experience.
  Romantic Break  -  Let your romantic side out with candlelit hot tub sessions, in room champagne and rose petals on the bed.
  Great walks  -  Borrow wellies for strolls around the English garden or the adjoining deer park teeming with wildlife and natural beauty.
  Tennis  -  Guests are welcomed to use the hotel rackets for a Sunday afternoon knockabout on the courts.
  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux
  
  A Hardy-esque country house turned hotel, surrounded by lovely gardens and spectacular countryside. Luxurious rooms boasts elaborate floral fabrics and plush furnishings. The gourmet restaurant is not to be missed, nor the extensive bar. A cosy countryside base, complete with pool, spa and tennis. See More
  
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- Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch 64 rooms from $205
  
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  Kayaking  -  Complimentary single and double kayaks available for the guests to use.
  Restaurant  -  Two restaurants both making the most of the freshly landed seafood
  Great walks  -  Plenty of coastal walks for all abilities
  Views  -  Superb views over Christchurch harbour
  
  Style and exceptional service on the Dorset coast. The newly refurbished Christchurch Harbour Hotel offers smart bedrooms, excellent food, pampering spa and wonderful views. Perfect for an indulgent break by the sea. See More
  
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- Captain's Club Hotel & Spa Christchurch (Wick Lane) 17 rooms from $293
  
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  Families  -  Family can accommodate between 3 and 6 guest (plus furry friends) and one even comes with a cinema room!
  Riverside  -  Perfectly set on the banks of the River Stour.
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  Swimming Pool  -  The spa has an indoor hydrotherapy pool complete with resistance jets and poolside loungers
  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Sawdays
  
  A modern seaside hotel on the banks of the River Stour in Christchurch. Self-catering rooms and suites have fully equipped kitchens, modern furnishings, and balconies with views. Top of the range spa and therapies, terraces, good restaurant, and plenty of local activities. Very family oriented. See More
  
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- Watersmeet Hotel Woolacombe, Devon 25 rooms from $172
  
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  Restaurant  -  Serves classic English dishes with the majority of the ingredients sourced locally.
  Spa  -  In room treatments available plus steam room and hot tub
  Views  -  Amazing sea views from all but two of the bedrooms
  On the beach  -  Direct access to a sandy beach below the hotel
  Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide
  
  Classic seaside hotel with fabulous views over the North Devon coast. Tastefully refurbished rooms reflect the beach side location and the restaurant offers delicious food sourced from local ingredients. An romantic hotel for a seaside break and ideal for a family holiday too. See More
  
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- Salcombe Harbour Hotel Devon 50 rooms from $378
  
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  Suites  -  All rooms come with 'balcony baskets' with binoculars throws and books, complimentary gin and sherry
  Sit-out Terrace  -  Wonderful terraces with sunloungers and glorious views of the harbour, estuary and out to sea.
  Restaurant  -  The Jetty Restaurant is both chic and family friendly with mouthwatering seafood lunch bar
  Parking  -  Cars are left on the hotel state of the art turntable and valet parked!
  
  On the edge of bustling and picture postcard Salcombe this stunning newly refurbished boutique hotel has everything one could wish for. Magnificently situated, overlooking the estuary with its sailing boats, sandy beaches and a short walk into town. Wonderful terraces, spa and pool, cinema. Bliss See More
  
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- Gidleigh Park Hotel Chagford 24 rooms from $346
  
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  Fishing  -  Fly fishing on the River Teign - licenses and tuition provided
  Garden  -  Beautiful landscaped garden
  Great walks  -  There are inumerable lovely walking trails both on thr 107 acres of mature grounds and on nearby Dartmoor.
  Tennis  -  On site tennis cpurts are avaialble for guests useage.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Relais & Chateaux, Sawdays
  
  Super luxurious and pampering Dartmoor retreat, on 107 acres of mature grounds. The plush rooms come with antique furnishings, original art and huge sash windows. The Michelin stared food is served in an atmospheric and grandiose dining room. Peaceful, restful and totally heavenly. See More
  
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- Soar Mill Cove Hotel Devon 20 rooms from $204
  
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  Great walks  -  The Devon Coastal path is on the doorstep
  Families
  Restaurant  -  Delicious 2 AA Rosette standard dining, with menus featuring plenty of local seafood.
  Private Hot Tub  -  Book one of the Ocean View self catering units for your own outdoor hot tub.
  
  Relaxed family friendly hotel a couple of miles from Salcombe. Spacious rooms and suites, some with private patios and stunning sea views. Delicious food with an emphasis on local specialities. Wonderful walking on the doorstep and a warm welcome for canine guests too! See More
  
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