Hot Tub
Enjoy stunning views up the Teign Valley and watch the sun go down from the off Grid Wood Fired Hot tub. Chill out with friends and family and enjoy a unique experience whatever the weather. The steam rising, birds singing and the smell of woodsmoke in the air, what better way to relax and soak those tired muscles after a hard days Dartmoor walking. If you start hotting up then nothing better than the envigorating cold shower to cool down again before jumping back in. Immerse yourself in the warmth and natural environment, owls hooting, bubbling steam and the night sky. With very little light pollution you’re in for a stellar treat.
Book your session
The hot tub seats a maximum of 6 adults comfortably and a session lasts up to 3 hours (this is the maximum time allowed to spend in the hot tub under the Hot Tub Regulations). It is much more of a natural experience than electric jacuzzis, immersed in nature, with no chemicals added so perfect for guests with sensitive skins.
We can only host one session a day as it needs to be emptied, cleaned and refilled between sessions. It’s totally up to you what time you’d like your session but in our experience just before sunset offers the best of both worlds: enjoy the sun set over the Teign Valley and then enjoy the star-tastic night skies – a totally different experience.
Please note that for health and safety reasons only children over 5 can use the hot tub. We provide towels and polycarbonate flutes. As the hot tub is shared with other cottages it is advisable to book your session by email before your stay.
There are 2 option to choose from:
Just Jump In
The hot tub will be all ready for your pre- arranged time. Towels and polycarbonate flutes and a jug of iced lemon water will be waiting. Just jump in and enjoy the experience. All you will need to do is put on a log or two every 1/2 hour to maintain the temperature. The cost is £65.
DIY Option
For those with woodburner experience, who’d like to heat the hot tub themselves. The hot tub will have been filled ready for use. The woodburner will need to be lit, stacked and then heated over a 2 hour period. Full instructions, towels and polycarbonate flutes provided. Cost is £50.
Health Benefits
As if the experience itself isn’t enough, immerseing yourself in a hot tub also has many health benefit. Apart from the obvisous ones of increasing mental wellbeing and relazing tired musles did you know that spending time in the hot tub also raises body temperature casuing blood vellese to dilate, increasing circulation and blood flow which accelerates the body naturl healing process and stimulates the relase of endorphins. It also gives you a fantastic nights sleep and studies show that it also reduces your blood sugar levels and lowers blood pressure.
Come on in the water’s lovely
The highlight of our stay was the hot tub. The natural water, the location, the view and the fact it was chemical free (and not forgetting the smell of the wood burning to heat the tub), made it a very special experience. We decided to book our, 3 hour slot, so we could watch the sun go down behind the forest directly opposite and it was a wise decision. The night drew in and the fairy lights came on, the steam was rising and the temperature was perfect…..you have to do it!
Hot tub highly recommended! We will be back, next time for longer as we both had the most magical experience. You’re in for a chilled out relaxing private treat!
Simply breathtaking, rose petals, champagne, smell of woodsmoke and steam rising what a wonderful experience for our first night of married life. Can’t recommend highly enough.