Lodges With Hot Tubs Near Plymouth

If you live in Plymouth, or you’re driving in from further afield, you don’t need a long journey to get a lodge with a private hot tub. Some of the best ones are a 20 to 40 minute drive away, across the Tamar in Cornwall or out towards Dartmoor and the South Hams. That makes them ideal for a Friday-night stay in the countryside: finish work, pack the car, and be soaking under the stars before bedtime.

Below are real lodges and holiday parks near Plymouth, with honest drive times, who they suit and what’s close by. Whether you searched for hot tub lodges near Plymouth because you want a quick weekend away or a proper week by the sea, you’ll find something that fits. If you’d like to see everything available, browse our Devon lodges with hot tubs and Cornwall lodges with hot tubs pages.

Lodges with hot tubs near Plymouth, all within an hour

Plymouth sits right on the Devon and Cornwall border, so a lot of the closest holiday lodges are actually in Cornwall. Drive times below are by road from the city centre, so allow a little extra on summer Saturdays and Friday evenings when the Tamar Bridge and the A38 get busy.

Notter Bridge Holiday Park, Cornwall

About 17 minutes’ drive from Plymouth – sleeps up to 6 – pets welcome – fishing

This is the closest hot tub holiday park to the city, which makes it the natural pick for a quick escape. It sits in 11 acres of sheltered woodland with direct access to the River Lynher and private fishing lakes, so it feels remote even though you’re barely out of Plymouth. Lodges have their own hot tub on the decking, and your dog is welcome too. Looe, Cawsand and the beaches of Whitsand Bay are all a short drive away.

3-Bedroom Hot Tub Lodge in Millbrook, Cornwall

About 23 minutes’ drive from Plymouth – sleeps up to 6 – pets welcome – indoor/outdoor pool – near a beach

A chalet-style lodge on the Rame Peninsula with panoramic views over Plymouth Sound. It has a private hot tub on a spacious deck, three bedrooms a fully equipped kitchen and a heated swimming pool on the park, a handy family stay. You can walk to Whitsand Bay via a steep cliff path, and the Torpoint ferry gets you back to the city when you fancy a meal out.

1-Bedroom Hot Tub Lodge in Whitsand Bay, Cornwall

About 26 minutes’ drive from Plymouth – sleeps up to 2 – pets welcome – near a beach – romantic

The pick for couples. It’s a one-bedroom lodge close to the beach and a pub, with a private hot tub, and it’s small enough to feel properly cosy. Walk the coast path in the afternoon and soak in the evening.

Tamar View Holiday Park, Cornwall

About 30 minutes’ drive from Plymouth – sleeps up to 4 – pets welcome

Tamar View looks over the Tamar Valley and has a choice of lodges with private hot tubs. It’s a good base for night-time stargazing from the hot tub, and for walking and cycling the Tamar Trails, and for a visit to the National Trust’s Cotehele house. Dogs are welcome.

Rock View Cottage, Devon

About 32 minutes’ drive from Plymouth – sleeps up to 2 – adults only – romantic – open fire

Near Tavistock, on the Devon side of the Tamar, Rock View is an adults-only hideaway with a hot tub and an open fire. It’s rated 4.9 and is a favourite for anniversaries and birthdays.

Tregoad Park, Cornwall

About 32 minutes’ drive from Plymouth – sleeps up to 18 across the park – pets welcome – fishing – luxury

Tregoad is the one for groups and bigger families, with a wide range of hot tub lodges on one park near Looe and Polperro. It’s rated 4.9 and it’s close to the south Cornwall beaches and the fishing town of Looe, so there’s plenty to do without getting back in the car.

Looe Coastal Retreat, Cornwall

About 40 minutes’ drive from Plymouth – sleeps up to 6 – pets welcome – fishing

The furthest on our shortlist, but still under an hour from the city. It’s a comfortable choice for a longer weekend, with a hot tub at the end of every day on the coast.

How far is too far for a weekend break?

For a Friday-to-Sunday stay, we’d keep the drive under 45 minutes. That way you lose very little of your weekend on the road, and you can nip home for anything you forgot. Notter Bridge, Millbrook and Whitsand Bay are all under half an hour, so for a short stay you could be in the hot tub within the hour of locking your front door.

If you’ve got a full week, or a mid-week deal, it’s worth going a little further. Looe and Polperro are about 40 minutes and 23 miles away and feel a world apart from the city. Sharing with friends or family? Pick a bigger park like Tregoad and use our split-the-cost tool to see what it comes to each.

Quick-escape picks: lodges with hot tubs near Plymouth for locals

• Closest to the city: Notter Bridge Holiday Park, about 17 minutes away and just under 10 miles by road.
• Best for couples: Whitsand Bay for the beach, or Rock View for an adults-only stay.
• Best with a dog: Notter Bridge, Tamar View or Looe Coastal Retreat, all pet friendly. Families with children will like Tregoad Park and Millbrook for a longer stay.
• Best for a big group: Tregoad Park, which has lodges to suit very large parties.
• Best with a pool: the Millbrook lodge, with a heated pool on the park.

Things to do around Plymouth

Staying close to the city means you can mix a lodge break with a day out. Here’s what’s worth your time.

Plymouth Hoe and the waterfront

The Hoe looks out over Plymouth Sound and is open all day and free to visit. Smeaton’s Tower, the old Eddystone lighthouse, can be climbed in the season, and Tinside Lido, a 1930s Art Deco seawater pool, is open in the warmer months. Check the official Visit Plymouth website before you go. Opening times change!

The Barbican and Royal William Yard

The Barbican is Plymouth’s old port, full of galleries, cafes and seafood restaurants, and it’s where the Mayflower set sail in 1620. Royal William Yard is a restored naval victualling yard with waterfront places to eat, a good choice for a celebration meal before you drive back to your lodge. The National Marine Aquarium and Plymouth Gin Distillery are both close by too.

Coast, beaches and walks

Whitsand Bay, on the Cornish side, has miles of sand and the South West Coast Path runs right along it. On the Devon side, Wembury and Bovisand are easy coastal walks. For something wilder, the national park is on Plymouth’s doorstep, with tors, rivers and woodland walks that suit a muddy-boots day followed by a long soak in the hot tub.

Further afield

The Eden Project is an easy day trip from the area, and the Tamar Valley has cycling trails, orchards and the National Trust’s Cotehele house. For more lodge ideas along the coast, see our guide to Devon coastal cottages with hot tubs.

Best time to visit

A hot tub lodge is a year-round idea. Summer is best for the beaches, while autumn and winter are when a hot tub really earns its keep.

Lodges with hot tubs near me: FAQs

Planning further afield? Our lodges with hot tubs near me guide covers the rest of the UK, and our South West of England page lists every region we cover. For more ideas, see family hot tub holidays in Devon and romantic breaks in Cornwall with hot tubs.