Along with our spirits, the weather is warming up – so it’s the perfect time to invest the money you would have spent on a 2022 holiday upgrading your garden. Ready to blow the budget? Whether your pace is more sautéing in an outdoor kitchen or lounging in a hammock with a dog-eared Penguin, there’s no better way to enjoy the Great British Summer than from one of these luxurious hot tubs, botanical cocktail in hand. Grab your favourite bikini (or swimmers) and hop in.
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If Soho Farmhouse or The Pig at Brockenhurst are anything to go by – rustic farmhouse chic is here to stay. While you’re waiting to book in, how about installing your own 530-litre outdoor bath instead? We’re dying to splash into William Holland’s Rotundus, in a choice of copper, tin and verdigris exterior and interior finishes.
Like minimalist fashion and hygge, hot tubs are an area in which to take inspiration from the Scandis. Outdoorsy types will love the practicality and rugged feel of Skarsgards’ Regal, based on traditional designs with an integrated wood burning stove.
If your fingers are anything but green, take inspiration from this re-purposed potting shed-meets-home-spa. Providing protection from Great British showers, it’s an unlikely (but perfect) spot for William Holland’s Alvius bath. Just add cocktails.
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Need to cool off rather than turn up the heat? Sweltering summer days are best accompanied by a mini plunge pool. Keep things chilled in this 175 gallon Norlog plunge pool, with three seats and a PVC liner.
We could happily spend all evening soaking in these coastal views in Riviera Hot Tubs traditional barrel hot tub. In addition to being energy efficient, Riviera’s Alaskan cedar wood tubs have FSC and SCS certifications for responsible forestry.
Who says you need to go abroad for spectacular scenery? With a Hardy-worthy aspect out across bucolic fields, Riviera’s cedar wood barrel hot tub (which can be built also be built in oval, square or rectangle) fits right in at Congrove Barns luxury rental in Bath. luxurycotswoldrentals.co.uk
Celebrate the new rule of six in style with Happy Hot Tubs Hot Spring Propel. Seating five comfortably with 24 powerful jets, it fits neatly into almost any garden or terrace.
A good log fired hot tub to dip your toe in the water with is Skargards’ Panel. Made with eco-certified Thermowood with an environmentally-friendly thermal process, it has minimal running costs and a practical clip-on fence.
A mini wonder, in this bijou three-seat design Hot Spring SX spa packs all of the features of a full-sized hot tub. Best enjoyed with best friends, bank holiday sunshine and a bucket of bubbly.