Soak it up in the best outdoor baths in the UK

Mountain views – Japanese spa tub – Spring water tub 

There are few better places to enjoy a soak than in the deep, wide Japanese spa bath at Helvellyn Hut, with uninterrupted views of the majestic Helvellyn mountain range. The tub sits right on the deck, filled with fresh spring water and perfectly positioned for sunset mountain silhouettes or misty morning soaks. Whether the skies are clear or Lake District rain is pattering on the roof, this is a spot for full-body unwinding. 

Set on a family-run farm that's been welcoming guests for over a century, this space is both off-grid and wonderfully accessible. With local shops just a mile away and the Lake District unfolding around you, you can hike out into the wilds or head straight back to the tub.

Sea-view bath – Log cabin chic – Fireside soaks 

At Baron, the bath isn’t just an afterthought, it’s front and centre. Tucked under a covered veranda, the tub overlooks the sea, giving you an ever-changing seascape to enjoy while you soak. On a clear day, you might spot the distant outline of Northern Ireland; on a moody one, the grey skies add drama to your private coastal spa. 

This log cabin hideaway blends luxury with frontier charm, complete with a mezzanine king-sized bed and an outdoor fireplace built right into the chimney. Rocking chairs and marshmallows included.

Copper tub – Streamside calm – Scandinavian style 

The copper outdoor bath at Holly Water Cabin is more than just a photo opportunity. Set on a private deck with big-sky Devon views, it turns everyday bathing into something ritualistic. Slide into steaming water with a drink in hand and let the scent of the surrounding wildflowers settle your soul. 

This sleek, Scandi-inspired cabin blurs the line between indoors and outdoors. Sliding windows, reclining chairs, and thoughtful touches make it a place to linger. Fill your days with dips in the stream, long games of backgammon, or cooking by the campfire, but we wouldn’t blame you for simply returning to the bath again and again.

Treetop tub – Organic luxury – Candlelit calm 

Perched high among the branches, the outdoor bath at The Bower Treehouse offers a soak like no other. Oversized and oval, it sits on a private deck where you can unwind beneath the rustling canopy, surrounded by oak and sky. Bath salts and candles are ready and waiting – just add bubbles, and maybe a glass of bubbly too. 

Everything about this place is designed to help you switch off. From the stag-oak bed to the roaring wood burner inside, every detail is natural and indulgent. After your soak, you can wrap yourself in robes and toast marshmallows on the firepit or drift off under a blanket of stars.

Double outdoor baths – Woodland retreat – Wellness escape 

Soaking side by side in twin wood-fired baths, surrounded by wildflowers and birdsong, might just be the most relaxing thing you do all year. At Southcombe Piggery, the tubs are tucked beside the lovingly restored cottage in a private meadow, perfectly placed for sunshine soaks or stargazing soirees. 

This creative, off-grid retreat offers more than just a soak. You can join a yoga session, book a sound bath or forest therapy walk, or simply nap in the al fresco four-poster bed. It’s a true reset for body and mind, and one of the most soulful outdoor bathing spots we’ve found.

Double air spa tub – Sauna – Star-soaked soaks 

The grand two-person air spa tub at Pomeroy Treehouse is built for sharing, and it’s hard to imagine a better setting. Positioned on the deck with open views across the vineyard and cathedral spire, it's the perfect place to watch the sky shift from day to night, a glass of something cold in hand. 

After a spell in the Finnish-style sauna or an outdoor shower, the warm bubbles of the bath feel like a well-earned treat. And while the bath is certainly a showstopper, it’s just one part of this dreamy escape, from the rooftop terrace to the vintage bikes and outdoor pizza oven, every corner of the treehouse is made for memory making.

Twin tin tubs – Wild swimming – Sauna & outdoor shower 

Tucked into a private corner of a family farm, Jester’s Shepherd’s Hut makes bathing a joy. With twin vintage tin bathtubs on the deck, an outdoor shower tucked in the trees, and a wood-fired sauna next to a wild swimming pond, this is a farm stay with a luxurious twist. Whether it’s morning sun or golden-hour light, there’s always a good time to get in the tub. 

You’ll be surrounded by gentle countryside sounds and can spend your days cycling the lanes or walking the farm trails before returning to soak and steam beneath the stars.

Wood-fired bath – Lake swimming – Off-grid escape 

There’s no better end to the day at Leys Farm than with open air bathing. Set back just from the water's edge, the wood-fired outdoor tub sits beside the cabin with tranquil views directly over the lake, in the kind of setting that makes you wonder why you ever put a bath indoors. 

Built from local timber, it’s blissfully off-grid, with no wifi, and all the better for it. This cabin is all about pressing pause. Bring a book and your yoga mat, or just bring yourself and get into wild swims, woodland wanders, and coffee in the tub while the mist lifts off the lake.

Double air spa tub – Sauna – Star-soaked soaks 

The grand two-person air spa tub at Pomeroy Treehouse is built for sharing, and it’s hard to imagine a better setting. Positioned on the deck with open views across the vineyard and cathedral spire, it's the perfect place to watch the sky shift from day to night, a glass of something cold in hand. 

After a spell in the Finnish-style sauna or an outdoor shower, the warm bubbles of the bath feel like a well-earned treat. And while the bath is certainly a showstopper, it’s just one part of this dreamy escape, from the rooftop terrace to the vintage bikes and outdoor pizza oven, every corner of the treehouse is made for memory making.

Twin rolltop baths – Dartmoor views – Sauna 

Two beautiful rolltop tubs sit side by side on the private deck at The Old Piggery, offering peaceful, separate soaks with matching views of the Devon hills. If you’ve ever wished you didn’t have to compromise on bath temperature, this is your spot, and there’s a sauna and plunge pool just steps away to round out your rustic spa day. 

Part of an 11th-century farmstead on the edge of Dartmoor, this space blends history with modern comfort. Whether you're relaxing after a moorland hike or toasting with a post-sauna herbal tea, this outdoor bath setup guarantees full body bliss.