Compare 2 hot tub breaks in Hertfordshire – filter by pets, pools, sleeps and more, then check dates and prices.
Stunning farmhouse in countryside In 2000 acres of woodland Ideal for large family Personal chef available Close to Chiltern Hills and London
Stunning converted farm building Picture-perfect Essex village Log-burning fire Private location Underfloor-heating
Hertfordshire is a county of Chilterns beech woods, Roman ruins, market towns and a very famous wizard, and it sits so close to London that a Friday finish at work can still become a soak under the stars by eight. The honest picture first: if you search for lodges with hot tubs Hertfordshire has only a handful of hot tub lodges listed in the county itself right now, so the best cabin for a family or couples' break is often a short drive over the border into Buckinghamshire, Essex or Suffolk.
That's no hardship, and it works well. Use the county as your base to explore, then head back to a private hot tub, a supper at the village pub and countryside views instead of a car park, all within easy reach of the area's best days out.
Below you'll find the lodges within about an hour or so of the county, the best things to do once you've arrived, a month-by-month guide and answers to the questions we hear most.
Location matters, so if you're after somewhere closer to the capital, our guide to lodges with hot tubs near London goes further south.
Drive times are measured from the heart of the county, so add or subtract a few minutes depending on whether you're starting in Watford, Hitchin or Bishop's Stortford. Every lodge and cabin here has a hot tub, and we've only listed places you can book today.
About 39 minutes' drive from Hertfordshire - sleeps up to 12 - open fire
The nearest big-group stay is a detached farmhouse in the middle of a 2000-acre farm and woodland, so it suits a family get-together as well as friends. Woodland paths start close to the door, and there's an open fire for the evenings. It's the one to pick for a birthday weekend.
About 56 minutes' drive from Hertfordshire - sleeps up to 2 - romantic, near a pub
A restored former brew house on a farm, a stroll from Thaxted's windmill, ancient guildhall and village pubs, in a location that feels properly rural. Saffron Walden is a short drive away, as is Audley End House and its miniature railway. For couples, it's hard to beat.
About 63 minutes' drive from Hertfordshire - sleeps up to 8 - pets welcome, romantic, near a pub
Four bedrooms, a vaulted living space, a Juliet balcony over the countryside and a six-ring gas BBQ on the terrace. It's dog friendly, and the garden covers three acres, so there's room for the whole family to run about. Haverhill is 3.5 miles away and Cambridge about 20.
About 68 minutes' drive from Hertfordshire - sleeps up to 10 - fishing, romantic, near a pub, open fire
Here the hot tub is wood-fired, with views across a pond, on a 1500-acre private estate. All five king-size bedrooms are en suite, and there's a treatment room for massages. Newmarket racecourse is seven miles off, and Cambridge's colleges about 20.
About 69 minutes' drive from Hertfordshire - sleeps up to 6 - fishing, near a pub
A renovated cottage on a working farm, with an outdoor seating area, a hot tub and wide countryside views. Walking trails start from the property, and the nearest village is a short drive away, with fishing on site or nearby.
About 77 minutes' drive from Hertfordshire - sleeps up to 6 - pets welcome, indoor pool
Rainy day? Not a problem. Each lodge has a verandah hot tub, and the resort adds an indoor heated pool, gym, spa treatments and an 18-hole championship golf course. Colchester Zoo is about 11 miles away.
| Lodge | Drive (mins) | Sleeps | Pets | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaconsfield hot tub house | 39 | 12 | No | No |
| Thaxted hot tub cottage | 56 | 2 | No | No |
| Steeple Bumpstead lodge | 63 | 8 | Yes | No |
| Cowlinge hot tub barn | 68 | 10 | No | No |
| Shabbington hot tub lodge | 69 | 6 | No | No |
| Essex Golf and Country Club | 77 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
Want more cabins and lodges? Our pages for Essex and Cambridgeshire list plenty more just across the county line, and the Bedfordshire guide covers the north-west side.
Explore for a day, then switch off. Pick one big day out, one gentle walk and one long lazy evening in the tub, and the weekend takes care of itself.
Walk down Diagon Alley, peek into the Great Hall and sip a butterbeer! It's the Harry Potter studio tour at Leavesden, it's wheelchair accessible, and tickets need booking ahead. Allow most of a day, which makes it a family favourite.
The cathedral dates back to Norman times and stands on a site of Christian worship that goes back much further. Afterwards, wander down to Verulamium Park for the lakes, the Roman remains and the museum.
Hatfield House has formal gardens, a parkland walk where dogs are welcome and an adventure playground for small children. Knebworth House near Stevenage is a Tudor mansion with gardens and a playground, though it opens on selected days, so check the dates first.
This National Trust estate is a big slice of the Chilterns, with deer, ancient beech and, in April and May, bluebells. It's dog friendly on leads, though not up the 172 steps of the Bridgewater Monument. Heartwood Forest, near St Albans, is a young native woodland with marked trails and areas set aside for dogs.
Wetland walks along the River Lee, with plenty of birds to spot. Children who'd rather meet a tiger should head for Paradise Wildlife Park at Broxbourne.
Yes, and many guests say it's the best time. Cold air, hot water and a woodburner are hard to argue with, and a weekend in the tub is a cosy break from London. Spring brings the bluebells, summer the lavender, and autumn turns the Chilterns copper. Here's how the year shapes up.
Travelling as a group or a big family? Sharing a lodge is the easiest way to make a bigger place affordable, so work out the split before you book.
For more lodges with hot tubs Hertfordshire guests can reach by car, browse the full Heart of England and East of England pages, check special offers, or read our guide to lodges with hot tubs near me for stays closest to where you live.
