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Glamping near London with hot tubs

City dwellers in need of a nature fix don’t have to travel far to leave traffic jams and crowded tube trains behind. Within two hours of London, you’ll find an abundance of glamping spaces with hot tubs surrounded nature and very little else. Thanks to the capital’s rail links, they’re usually accessible by train and a short journey means more time in the tub. 

We've got cabins, shepherd's huts, treehouses, VW Campers and safari tents, each with its own way of making the most of a soak outdoors. Some are tucked among woodland, others overlooking open fields or waiting beside a vineyard. You might have to head back to London eventually, but not before one last dip beneath the stars.

Why go glamping with a hot tub near London?

Leave London behind, not your whole weekend

You don't need a five-hour drive to end the day in a steaming hot tub beneath open skies. Within a couple of hours of leaving London, you could be lighting the logs beneath a wood-fired tub, watching the stars appear from warm water or soaking tired legs after a day outdoors. 

Hot water somehow makes fresh air even better

There's something deeply satisfying about climbing into steaming water after spending the day outside. Warm up after a long walk, watch mist drift across the fields on chilly mornings or stay out beneath the stars long after you'd normally have gone inside. 

Hot tubs are only half the story

The soak is wonderful, but so is everything that’s set up around it. One stay lets you sip local wine in a vineyard before wandering back to your wood-fired tub, while another pairs a lakeside sauna with a cold plunge for the ultimate contrast therapy. They're places with hot tubs where the whole routine of your day is built around them.

FAQs for glamping near London with hot tubs

How far are your hot tub stays from London?

Many of our glamping stays with hot tubs are within one to two hours of London, making them perfect for spontaneous weekends away. You'll find beautiful spaces across Sussex, Kent, Essex and Hertfordshire, all set up for long, unhurried evenings in a private hot tub under open skies. 

Can you reach these places by train from London?

Yes. Many of our hot tub stays are easily reached by train from London, followed by a short taxi ride. It’s an easy switch from platform to countryside, and once you arrive, it’s bags down, kettle on, and straight into the hot tub while the rest of the world keeps moving without you. 

What are the benefits of a hot tub?

A hot tub has a remarkable ability to stretch the day. After walking, cycling or paddling, it's the perfect place to soak tired legs while the evening slowly unfolds around you. In winter you'll watch steam curl into cold air beneath clear skies. In summer it's somewhere to linger with a drink after dinner while the bats come out. It turns ordinary evenings into the sort you'll still remember months later. 

What should I pack for a hot tub glamping trip?

Most of our stays provide everything you'll need for a comfortable break, so packing is refreshingly simple. Bring swimwear, comfortable layers, walking boots, and a warm jumper for post-soak evenings when your skin is still carrying that hot tub glow.  

Are hot tubs worth it in summer?

Absolutely. They're just as lovely after an evening barbecue as they are after a frosty winter walk. As the sun goes down and the air cools, there's something satisfying about staying outdoors for a little longer while everyone else heads inside. 

What are the benefits of a hot tub?

Warm water does wonders for relieving muscle tension and easing stiffness after walking, cycling, or long travel days. The heat encourages circulation, which can help tired legs feel lighter and joints feel less restricted. Mentally, the effect is just as noticeable. Breathing tends to slow without effort, and the nervous system shifts into a more relaxed state. It becomes easier to switch off from screens, schedules, and constant input. 

Are wood-fired hot tubs difficult to use?

Not really, although they do ask for a little patience. They take longer to heat than electric hot tubs, but many guests find that waiting becomes part of the experience rather than an inconvenience. Lighting the fire, adding logs and watching the steam begin to rise creates a slower pace and once you're in, the extra effort tends to feel well worth it.

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