Lodges With Hot Tubs Near Bath

Picture it: a full day on Bath’s Georgian streets, then home to a lodge where the hot tub is already bubbling and the only sound is the countryside. That’s the appeal of lodges with hot tubs near Bath. The city sits in a bowl of hills, so the quiet is never far, and every place below is a drive of 40 minutes or less from the centre.

Live nearby and want a Friday-night escape? Visiting from further away and want a base within easy reach of the Roman Baths? Either way, you’ll find a lodge, glamping pod or log cabin style cottage here that fits. Explore all our lodges if you’d like to widen the search, or read on for the closest.

Which hot tub lodges are closest to Bath?

We’ve picked six places within roughly 40 minutes’ drive, ordered nearest first. Drive times are by road from Bath city centre and will stretch on a busy Friday evening or a Saturday in summer.

Luckington Burrows, Somerset

About 28 minutes’ drive from Bath – sleeps up to 5 – pet friendly – glamping

Turf-covered, storybook roundhouses sit among rolling Somerset fields, and each one has a fully secluded hot tub of its own. Inside you get an open-plan kitchen and living area, two double bedrooms with king-size beds and a bunk room, so a small family fits comfortably.

The garden is enclosed, which suits dogs, and there’s a firepit and BBQ for the evening. Kilmersdon, the village of Jack and Jill’s hill, and Mells are a short stroll or drive away, with Frome’s market town close by. It’s the quickest way to swap city streets for a cycle path.

2-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Masbury, Somerset

About 33 minutes’ drive from Bath – sleeps up to 4 – pet friendly – romantic – near a pub

Large sliding doors frame the countryside from this detached, single-storey retreat, about 3.5 miles north-east of Wells. You get a private hot tub, a king-size bedroom plus a twin, and a walk-in shower.

Dogs have a private paddock to roam. Two golf courses sit within three miles, and walking paths start right from the doorstep.

Midsomer Lodges, Somerset

About 39 minutes’ drive from Bath – sleeps up to 6 – pet friendly – luxury

Five modern, luxury lodges share a holiday park setting at East Compton. They share small and peaceful grounds, with views across the Glastonbury countryside. Each has an outdoor tub on the decking, and the bigger ones sleep six, with two king-size bedrooms and a twin, all with their own shower rooms.

One lodge is dog friendly, so ask when you book. Cheddar Gorge, Wells and Glastonbury Tor are all an easy day out.

Cathedral View glamping pods, Wells, Somerset

About 39 minutes’ drive from Bath – sleeps up to 2 – pet friendly – romantic – luxury

Wells Cathedral fills the view from your wood-fired hot tub, which makes this the most romantic pick on the list. The pods sit on private farmland, a five-minute walk from the centre of England’s smallest city, so you can stroll in for dinner and be back in the water within the hour.

Three pods share the setting: Chapterhouse, The Nave and The West Front. Each has an enclosed garden, so dogs are welcome.

Apple Tree Glamping, Somerset

About 39 minutes’ drive from Bath – sleeps up to 2 – romantic – near a pub

With just five pods on site, you’ll rarely see another guest. Apple trees and the Lower River Axe sit outside, the wood-fired hot tub is on your deck, and you can say hello to the resident pigs, Polly and Sally, plus a troop of hens.

The Pheasant pub is a 10-minute walk away, and Wookey Hole’s caves are eight minutes by car. If you drive an electric car, there’s a charging point on site. Pick from Honeycrisp, Kingston Black, Bramley, Windsor or Morgan Sweet.

Hidden Well Lodge, Aust, Gloucestershire

About 40 minutes’ drive from Bath – sleeps up to 10 – near a pub

Got a crowd to fit in? This converted barn on a working farm sleeps 10 across three bedrooms, with ground-floor bedrooms, a private hot tub overlooking the countryside and an enclosed garden. It sits just outside Bristol, a short walk from the Severn Estuary and Aust wetlands. Our guide to lodges with hot tubs near Bristol has more in this direction.

How far is too far for a weekend hot tub break?

Thirty to forty minutes is the sweet spot.

You leave after work, you’re soaking by 7pm, and there’s no motorway slog on Sunday. Everything above fits that, and it makes a spontaneous getaway easy to book.

The closest lodges are south and south-west, through the Mendip Hills towards Frome and Wells. Head north and the Cotswolds open up, which our Cotswolds hot tub guide covers. Out of town, you’ll mostly be on the A36, A37 or A39, so plan an extra 10 minutes on Friday evenings.

A Friday-night plan that works

1. Book a lodge with a self check-in, so a late arrival isn’t a problem
2. Pick up food from a Bath deli on the way, and skip cooking
3. Fire up the tub, or ask for the wood-fired one to be pre-lit
4. Spend Saturday exploring the city on foot
5. Return for a sunset soak and a pub supper

Searching for a night or two rather than a full week? Many lodges accept short breaks outside school holidays, and a Sunday to Tuesday stay is often quieter than a Friday arrival. Our guide to lodges with hot tubs near me shows how to search by distance from where you live.

Log cabins, glamping pods or a cottage with a hot tub?

People search for all of these around Bath, and the answer comes down to who’s coming. Log cabin style lodges and cottages give you bedrooms, a proper kitchen and space for a family or group of friends. Glamping pods are made for two: smaller, cosier and usually the most private retreat. Cabins with hot tubs, luxury lodge stays and cottages all feel like a proper holiday, and each makes a good family or couples’ getaway.

• Couples: Cathedral View or Apple Tree Glamping, both with wood-fired hot tubs
• Families: Luckington Burrows, with its bunk room and enclosed garden
• Dog owners: Luckington Burrows, the Masbury cottage and Cathedral View are all pet friendly
• Big groups: Hidden Well Lodge sleeps 10, and Midsomer Lodges suits two couples sharing

Each has a private tub on the deck, so there’s no sharing with strangers. Check the listing for whether it’s wood-fired (a little slower to heat) or electric, and which accommodation suits your stay.

What’s there to do in Bath itself?

Bath is built for walking, so explore on foot and let the lodge be your escape from the crowds.

Roman Baths and Bath Abbey

Start at the Roman Baths, where natural hot spring water still flows through a two-thousand-year-old complex, then step next door to Bath Abbey. The Abbey’s tower tours climb up to the roofline for views across the city.

Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge

Next up, the Royal Crescent, a sweeping curve of 30 Georgian houses, and Pulteney Bridge, one of the few bridges in the world with shops built along it. They’re both free to look at.

Thermae Bath Spa

Want to soak in the city itself? Thermae Bath Spa has a rooftop pool filled with the same natural thermal water, so you can bob about above the rooftops before heading back to your own hot tub. Book ahead at weekends.

Bath Skyline and Prior Park

For fresh air, the National Trust’s Bath Skyline is a circular walk of around six miles through woods and meadows above the city, with big views over the Georgian terraces. Prior Park Landscape Garden has a famous Palladian bridge and a lake. Both make good dog-walking days.

The city of Bath is compact, and Visit Bath’s official site lists current opening times. Nearly everything is easier on foot, so use a park and ride and leave the car at the lodge.

Day trips from your lodge

Staying in the countryside south of Bath puts some of Somerset’s biggest sights within easy reach.

• Cheddar Gorge, England’s largest gorge, with caves, a clifftop walk and the village’s famous cheese
• Wells, with its cathedral, moated Bishop’s Palace and cobbled market place
• Glastonbury Tor, a short climb for a view across the Somerset Levels
• Longleat, the safari park and house just over the Wiltshire border, which we cover in our Wiltshire attractions guide
• Frome, an independent-shop market town near Luckington Burrows

If you’d like a calm day on the water instead, our Somerset fishing lodges guide has plenty of ideas. Browse every place on our Somerset hot tub lodges page or the wider South West of England collection.

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Sharing a lodge with friends

Booking with a group is the cheapest way to enjoy a hot tub lodge, as the cost per head falls fast. Try the calculator to see what each person would pay.

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Ready to book? Browse every hot tub lodge and cottage we list and pick the one that suits your weekend. Many of the best stays book up months ahead for summer, so look early.