Lodges with Hot Tubs in Edinburgh

Picture this: you've spent the day on the Royal Mile and the climb up Arthur's Seat, and by early evening you're lowering yourself into a steaming private hot tub on a quiet deck, with nothing in earshot but the trees. That's the idea behind lodges with hot tubs near Edinburgh, and it's easier to pull off than most people expect. The nearest park is about 23 minutes' drive away, and the Scottish Borders are within an hour or so.

Most of these log cabin style lodges sit in East Lothian, the Scottish Borders and Fife, where people have long gone for a countryside base, and each one has a private hot tub, a dog-friendly welcome and timings measured from the city itself.

Which lodges with hot tubs near Edinburgh are worth the drive?

We've picked six self catering lodges for different trips, from a Friday-night escape on the city's doorstep to a Borders retreat that feels a world away. Tap a column to sort by time or size.

Hot tub lodges within an hour of Edinburgh

These are your best bets if you want to be soaking quickly. They suit a Friday-night getaway, when you'd rather be unpacking than sitting on the bypass.

Drummohr Lodges, East Lothian

About 23 minutes' drive from Edinburgh - sleeps up to 4 - pets welcome - luxury

Closest of all, and rated 4.9 by guests. Drummohr sits in the countryside near Musselburgh, on the site of what was once a monastery's walled garden, so the peaceful garden feel is still there. You'll find Wi-Fi, a laundrette and a children's play area on site, and the luxury lodges are dog-friendly. Book it when you want the city and the hot tub on the same night.

Thirlestane Woodland Lodges, Scottish Borders

About 47 minutes' drive from Edinburgh - sleeps up to 6 - pets welcome - private hot tub

Tucked into the Lauderdale Estate beside Lauder, these woodland lodges look over the Leader Water towards Thirlestane Castle. Inside you get an open plan kitchen, dining and living space, an electric stove and Wi-Fi, while out on the decking there's a private hot tub. There's a shed for bikes and pushchairs and an electric vehicle charging point too. Walkers will love the countryside here, and anglers can fish the River Tweed.

Letham Feus Park, Fife

About 60 minutes' drive from Edinburgh - sleeps up to 6 - pets welcome - rated 4.4

Over the Forth on the coast, this newer park near Lundin Links has views across the Firth and a hot tub at every lodge. Two golf courses and sandy beaches are close by, and the market town of Cupar is worth a visit. There's a children's play area and a games room, and the bar opens on Friday and Saturday evenings only.

Borders and Fife retreats for a longer stay

Go a little further and the scenery gets bigger, the roads emptier and the sky darker at night. Pick these for a long weekend or a full week, and pack for hills as well as the city.

Lilliardsedge Holiday Park, Jedburgh

About 67 minutes' drive from Edinburgh - sleeps up to 8 - pets welcome - rated 4.8

Over 100 acres of rolling countryside and natural woodland, with views to the Cheviot Hills. There's a golf course on site, a shop and the Tavern Bar and Restaurant, so a big family can settle in without needing the car. Jedburgh Abbey is close, and so is the rest of the Borders.

St Andrews Forest Lodges, Fife

About 76 minutes' drive from Edinburgh - sleeps up to 6 - pets welcome - woodland setting

Right by the Old Course, with an outdoor hot tub and an enclosed terrace for each lodge. Leuchars railway station is only two miles away, so you can arrive without a car if you'd rather take the train from the capital. Dundee's V&A museum is 15 minutes away.

Teviot View Lodges at Riverside, Hawick

About 80 minutes' drive from Edinburgh - sleeps up to 6 - pets welcome - rated 4.9

There are no on-site facilities here, and that's the appeal. You get a deck, a hot tub, a morning coffee over the River Teviot and ten acres of quiet. Hawick, Jedburgh and Kelso are all close, so you can explore the Scottish Borders at your own pace.

Which lodge suits you?

• Couples: Teviot View and Thirlestane are quiet, riverside and made for a slow weekend. Our romantic getaways in Scotland have more ideas.
• Dog owners: every lodge here is dog-friendly, and the Borders hills are full of walks.
• Big groups: Lilliardsedge sleeps up to eight in one lodge.
• Golfers: St Andrews Forest and Letham Feus are both close to famous courses.
• Anglers: Thirlestane sits near the River Tweed. See our fishing lodges in Scotland.
• Perthshire fans: there are more luxury lodges with hot tubs about 75 minutes north, on our Perthshire and Kinross-shire page.
• Short stays: Drummohr, because every minute in the car is a minute out of the tub!

What to do from your lodge: Edinburgh and the Borders

The trick with a hot tub break here is to visit one place a day and leave the evening for the tub. These work well from the lodges above:

• Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile - the obvious start, and best before the crowds arrive, with the castle looking down the whole length. The Palace of Holyroodhouse sits at the bottom of the same street.
• Arthur's Seat - a steep but short hill walk from Holyrood Park, with views right across the capital.
• Royal Yacht Britannia - at Ocean Terminal in Leith, an easy trip from the city.
• North Berwick - in East Lothian, with the Scottish Seabird Centre, a lively harbour and Tantallon Castle just along the coast.
• Rosslyn Chapel - a short drive south of the city and a good rainy-day stop.
• Melrose Abbey and Abbotsford - in the Borders, with Sir Walter Scott's house a few miles along the River Tweed. Jedburgh Abbey is another historic stop, and a good one to explore on foot.

Heading into town? Our guide to lodges with hot tubs near Edinburgh Zoo covers the west side of the city.

Lodges with hot tubs near me: which lodge is closest to Edinburgh?

If you've searched for lodges with hot tubs near me from Edinburgh, the answer is Drummohr, about 23 minutes away. Next comes Thirlestane Woodland Lodges at 47 minutes, then Letham Feus Park at around an hour. Each has its own tub, so you won't be queueing for a shared one.

Want more? Browse every park on our East Lothian, Fife and Roxburghshire pages, or see lodges with hot tubs near me for the whole of the UK.

Packing for a hot tub break near Edinburgh

Sharing a lodge with friends or family

Lilliardsedge sleeps up to eight, so a group can share one lodge and split the bill. Use this to see what each person pays. For bigger parties, our guide to lodges with hot tubs in Scotland for large groups has more.

Edinburgh Hot Tub Lodge FAQs

What's the closest lodge with a hot tub to Edinburgh?

Drummohr Lodges in East Lothian, about 23 minutes' drive from the city. It sleeps up to 4 and welcomes pets.

Can I find cottages with hot tubs in Edinburgh itself?

There aren't any lodge parks inside the city. The best approach is to stay just outside, in East Lothian, the Borders or Fife, and drive or take the train in for the day.

Are these hot tub lodges dog friendly?

Yes. All six lodges on this page are dog-friendly and welcome pets, but check how many dogs you can bring when you book.

Is the hot tub private?

Yes, at the lodges listed here each hot tub is for your party only. Check the listing for the lodge you pick.

Can I get to a lodge by train from Edinburgh?

St Andrews Forest Lodges is only two miles from Leuchars station, which has services to Edinburgh. The Borders and East Lothian lodges are easier by car.

What's the best lodge for a group?

Lilliardsedge Holiday Park sleeps up to eight and has a golf course and restaurant on site.

Can I book a hot tub break for Hogmanay?

Yes, but lodges near Edinburgh fill up early for New Year. Edinburgh's Hogmanay runs from 29 December 2026 to 1 January 2027, so book as soon as you know your dates.

Planning more than one night? See our weekends away in Scotland with hot tubs and the romantic getaways in Scotland, or look at all our lodges with hot tubs in Scotland. When you're ready, browse the full range at Lodges with Hot Tubs and book the lodge with the hot tub you've been picturing.