Soak up the outdoors with our best outdoor baths and showers in the wilds

This treehouse offers a very unique feature, being the only one in the UK with a bath on wheels. Roll it out to the terrace, fill it up, and soak while the birds put on a chorus. Surrounded by woodland, Hideout is perfect for those who want remote luxury that doesn’t take itself too seriously and still knows how to be fun.  

Inside, you’ve got a super king bed, a huge living space with bi-fold doors, and a movie projector for popcorn fuelled nights. Outside is where things get especially good, with an outdoor shower tucked amongst the trees for brisk morning rinses and hammock afternoons that drift accidentally into naps. The trick here is timing your bath just before sunset, preferably with a drink balanced nearby and absolutely nowhere else you need to be.

Wild swimming is a must at this hidden Somerset sanctuary. Settled beside a natural pond and shaded by trees, At the Pond is all about immersing yourself in nature. Start the day with a bracing dip, then warm up in the outdoor sauna-shower combo. It’s a design dream for spa lovers who like things with a little rustic edge.  

Later, stretch out in the sunken deck tub and watch the sun glitter off the water, drink in hand. There’s no need to rush here, everything flows at pond pace. This spot is a dream for anyone chasing calm, connection and a truly wild wash.

Built into a secluded Welsh hillside just a few miles from the coast, this off-grid cabin overlooks a valley of swaying woodland, where woodpeckers tap away in the mornings and goldcrests chatter while you drink coffee wrapped in a blanket. But the real showstopper is the outdoor bath perched beside the cabin, perfectly positioned for long soaks beneath star-filled skies.

Spend the day exploring the nearby coastline or browsing local farm shops and delis for suitably excellent bath snacks, then return to sink into warm water with a chilled drink pulled from the Yeti cool box. There’s something deeply special about bathing outdoors while the woods go dark around you. Serendipity manages to feel both wildly remote and suspiciously good at comfort, which is a difficult balance to pull off.

Humble Bee is a three-storey beehive-shaped hideaway in the Devon woods. Outside, hidden amongst the rock walls and trees, there’s an outdoor bath where steam rises gently into the forest air while birds chatter overhead.

This place strikes a rare balance between complete stillness and full-blown adventure. You can spend the day canoeing, cycling or river rafting nearby, then come back to soak sore limbs while the woods settle into evening around you. Or skip the adrenaline entirely and book an in-cabin massage before disappearing straight into the bath afterwards, which feels like a very sensible life choice. Either way, Humble Bee turns outdoor bathing into something wonderfully immersive and slightly surreal in the best possible sense.

Hidden in One Acre Wood, Brambling Treehouse feels tailor-made for people who secretly wish childhood games of building dens had evolved into fully functioning luxury accommodation. Built for families but equally brilliant for grown adults leaning into woodland escapism, it comes complete with an outdoor copper bath and rainfall shower hidden amongst the trees.

Between baths, there’s grass sledging, woodland walks, den building and panoramic views stretching across Frome Valley. Then as evening settles in, gravitate back towards the warmth of the tub and indulge in a starlit soak while the woods grow dark around you. Pro tip: outdoor baths become approximately 100% better when paired with thick socks immediately afterwards and something cooked over a fire.

Milkwood Cabin sits in a ridge of trees with views of wildflower meadows below. The River Isla loops lazily through the landscape, and beyond it all the Cairngorms stretch across the horizon. Then, just when you think it can't get any better, there’s the outdoor bath.

The set-up here is genuinely dreamy. A freestanding tub sits against a checkerboard tiled wall beneath festoon lights, perfectly angled for sunset watching and late-night stargazing. Wrapped in robes with a glass in hand and a Tunnock’s caramel wafer balanced nearby from your welcome hamper, you’ll quickly understand why people become emotionally attached to outdoor bathing. Add nearby wild swimming spots, forest walks and complete privacy, and Milkwood becomes the sort of place that quietly ruins ordinary bathrooms forever.

In a woodland clearing just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, The Duck’s Den feels designed for people who like their nature with a side of very good plumbing. There’s a wild swimming lake, a lakeside sauna, cold showers and, tucked away overlooking the water, a separate outdoor bathhouse complete with a roll-top tub for long restorative soaks. It’s the kind of set-up that will have you saying “shall we do another circuit?” at least five times a day.

The whole place was built around the idea that wellness shouldn’t feel clinical or performative, but woven naturally into the experience of being outdoors. Swim in the lake, warm up in the sauna, then settle into the outdoor bath while dusk settles across the trees.

The Bower Treehouse is essentially a very convincing argument for spending more time outdoors in a robe. After wandering through woodland paths and around lakes, you can climb back up into the canopy and sink into the enormous oval bath on the balcony, where bubbles and treetop views all become part of the evening routine.

The hosts have fully committed to the atmosphere here. There are Bluetooth speakers for your own bath soundtrack, fresh coffee and herbal teas waiting inside, plus a chilled bottle of champagne if you’re leaning into the full luxury experience. As darkness settles, you might spot deer moving through the woods below or hear owls calling somewhere in the trees while steam curls into the night air.

Windout Farm might have medieval roots, but The Old Piggery is where modern design meets rustic charm. The deck, screened for privacy, is the main event, where you’ll find a pair of impressive roll-top baths with hillside views, a bookable wood-fired sauna, and a plunge pool (with the first hour included in your stay).  

Indoors, think exposed beams and farm-chic finishes. Couples come here to switch off, tune into the quiet, and unwind in blissful privacy. Whether it’s wine in the tub or a brisk plunge followed by a snooze in the sun, The Old Piggery is countryside indulgence at its best.

If you can tell us about another treehouse with dual outdoor showers, a spa bath for two, and a Finnish-style sauna all on the same deck, we’ll be amazed. Especially if it also has a rooftop terrace with a fire pit, dumb waiter, and outdoor TV.

Suspended among the pines, draped in willow and wrapped in views across fields, Pomeroy is a full-blown treetop retreat. There's a handcrafted staircase, trap door for true seclusion, a pizza oven and even vintage Dutch bikes for countryside exploring. But when the sun dips, it’s all about stargazing from the bubbling tub, warming up in the sauna, and catching a movie under the leaves.

Whether it’s a copper tub hidden in the woods, a rainfall shower overlooking a valley or a bath beneath a sky full of stars, these places turn ordinary routines into something memorable and serve as a reminder that sometimes the most restorative experiences are also the simplest: hot water, open air and the luxury of enough time to stay in until your fingertips wrinkle.