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10 Best Holiday Parks With Hot Tubs
A hot tub adds a bit of extra fun and luxury to a break at a holiday park or caravan park. Hot tubs used to be unusual at family-friendly holiday parks, but you'll now find them at resorts run by Away Resorts, John Fowler, Shorefield and other big name holiday park companies.
Here's our pick of the UK's 10 best caravan holiday parks with hot tubs. We've picked a selection from around the country, so you won't have to endure a colossal car journey with impatient children (and spouses).
As usual, we've included a price comparison for peak season. We looked at the cost of a family holiday for four people in August 2022, including the cheapest accommodation available with a hot tub.
Here's our top 10:
Here's our pick of the UK's 10 best caravan holiday parks with hot tubs. We've picked a selection from around the country, so you won't have to endure a colossal car journey with impatient children (and spouses).
As usual, we've included a price comparison for peak season. We looked at the cost of a family holiday for four people in August 2022, including the cheapest accommodation available with a hot tub.
Here's our top 10:
1. Barmouth Bay Holiday Park, North Wales (beach and mountains, indoor swimming pool)
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Barmouth Bay Holiday Park in Wales combines a cracking location with better-than-average accommodation. Hot tubs are available with their superior caravans which have two or three bedrooms. They also have some hot tub lodges.
In one direction is a huge stretch of sandy beach. In the other direction is Snowdonia, which is excellent for exploring (or just nice for looking at if you aren't inclined to hike with children). The resort is run by Away Resorts which is becoming a big name in the holiday park market. They've got about 10 resorts around the UK, but are buying up more sites. Barmouth Bay is one of their higher rated holiday parks. Reviewers give it a score of 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor which is very impressive for a relatively large holiday park. There's an indoor swimming pool, plus a modern adventure playground and a sports court. The main thing lacking at Barmouth Bay Holiday Park is an onsite restaurant. However, The Sands bar is only a few metres outside of the site so it's hardly a big deal. Price: £2141 for a superior caravan with a hot tub for a family of four in August 2022. That price is for a week's holiday and was based on arriving on a Friday, which is often much cheaper than arriving on a Saturday at Barmouth Bay. Upgrading to a similar caravan with an extra bedroom was only about £100 extra, which is well worth it in my opinion. |
Some of the accommodation at Barmouth Bay Holiday Park is right by this long stretch of beach...
...and there are hot tubs with some 'superior' caravans
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2. Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight (beachside, indoor and outdoor pools)
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Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park is one of the bigger and better holiday parks on the Isle of Wight. In the last few years they've invested a lot in luxury lodges with hot tubs, rather than just offering basic caravans. My hunch is that they've realised that a lot of people want a well-equipped holiday park and are willing to pay for better accommodation.
If you want to keep the price down, go for a caravan with a hot tub or chalet with a hot tub. If you can afford it, you can get posher accommodation with hot tubs which sleep up to eight. The luxury lodges with hot tubs are a more spacious version of a caravan whilst The TriBeCa and The Rockstar have funkier décor. The highlight of Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park is its position next to a fantastic sandy beach. The bay is only really used by two different holiday parks and it's hard to access if you aren't staying onsite. As a result, it's not very busy compared to similarly attractive beaches. There are two swimming pools at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park - one indoor and one outdoor. There's also a sauna, playground, soft play, crazy golf, evening entertainment and outdoor cinema in the summer. Another plus point with Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park is that they get a special price for the Isle of Wight ferry. Sometimes they can it for about half the price that you'd pay by going direct to the ferry companies. Customer reviews for Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park average 4/5 on TripAdvisor. Price: £2997 for a week in a luxury caravan with hot tub at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park in August 2022. That price is for a family of four, although the accommodation does sleep six people. |
Whitecliff Bay is one of our favourite Isle of Wight beaches
There are hot tubs available as an upgrade with five different types of accommodation
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3. Sandy Meadows Lodge Park, Somerset (swimming pool, 10 minutes from the beach)
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Sandy Meadows Lodge Park is an excellent shout for a hot tub holiday in Somerset. Look for the 'Platinum Hot Tub Lodge' when you search for holidays.
The park is right next door to Sandy Glade Holiday Park, which is owned by the same company. The idea is that you stay at Sandy Meadows but use the much bigger range of facilities at Sandy Glade. That includes a sauna, indoor swimming pool, takeaway, clubhouse, kids' clubs and table tennis. Sandy Meadows scores very well with reviewers. We compared all the parks owned by John Fowler Holidays and found Sandy Meadows was right at the top on customer ratings. It's about half a mile from the park to the nearest beach, which will take you about 10 minutes on foot. Burnham on Sea and Weston Super Mare are both close enough for a day out. Somerset doesn't quite have the same trendy appeal as Devon or Cornwall but it's a lovely county (in my opinion). It's also considerably easier to reach from the Midlands. For example, Birmingham to Sandy Meadows Lodge Park is only two hours drive whereas Birmingham to St Ives in Cornwall is 4 hours 30 minutes. Price: £1699 for a week in early August 2022 for a family of four. That was a two bedroom lodge, but they also have three bedroom models. |
These Platinum lodges come with hot tubs at Sandy Meadows Lodge Park...
...which also has access to a swimming pool at the adjacent Sandy Glade Holiday Park
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4. Shorefield Country Park, New Forest (swimming pools, restaurant)
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There are a couple of holiday parks within the New Forest which offer hot tub holidays.
Shorefield Country Park is our pick but I would also take a look at Sandy Balls Holiday Village which has hot tub lodges and is another popular resort. Shorefield Country Park has got something to keep most families happy. There are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fishing, play areas, tennis and a bar/restaurant called Tides. Milford on Sea is the nearest beach. It's about a mile away, so it will take about 20 minutes to walk there. I'd say the distance from the coast is the main downside with the resort. However, you can get to Peppa Pig World/Paultons Park within 40 minutes. Shorefield Country Park scores a solid 4/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.4/5 on Google Reviews. Price: £3502 for a 'Superior Hot Tub Lodge' at Shorefield Country Park for a week in August 2022. It's worth noting that the lodge has three bedrooms so it comfortably sleeps six people (without someone sleeping in the lounge). Shorefield also has treehouses with hot tubs, but they are quite a lot more expensive than the lodges. |
Shorefield Country Park has indoor and outdoor swimming pools for sunny days
This Superior Lodge comes with a hot tub
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5. Haven Perran Sands Holiday Park, Cornwall (beachside, swimming pools, activities)
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Haven doesn't usually do accommodation with hot tubs at its caravan holiday parks. The exception is the Beach Houses at Perran Sands Holiday Park in Cornwall.
These really are rather lovely, with sea views, plenty of space inside and dining space outside. The downside is that they are very expensive in peak season and there aren't many of them. The Perran Sands resort is one of Haven's most popular and it has easy access to a nice beach. If you feel inclined, you can sign up for surfing and paddleboard lessons. Back on the main site, there's a choice of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports court, mini golf, playgrounds and restaurants/takeaways. Haven holidays also provide come with evening entertainment and other activities you can pay extra for, such as segways and archery. Price: £6650 for a Beach House with a hot tub for a family of four in August 2022. If you want to save a bit of money and don't want to use the facilities, you can just go for a Haven Hideaway holiday. That entitles you to use the restaurants but you can't use the swimming pools or other facilities. |
The Beach Houses at Haven's Perran Sands sleep six people and have plenty of space
Outside the lodge, there's a hot tub and dining area
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6. Oakdene Forest Park, Dorset (woodland, swimming pools)
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Oakdene Forest Park is a good choice if you want a holiday park with hot tubs in a woodland setting, rather than easy beach access. You can reach the sandy beaches around Bournemouth in half an hour in the car, but it's not as convenient as some.
You can choose from a caravan with hot tub, a lodge with a hot tub or a treehouse with a hot tub at Oakdene. The two-bed caravans were about a quarter of the the price of the three-bed treehouses when we checked. There are woodland walks at Oakdene Forest Park, as well as two swimming pools onsite. The indoor pool has a flume to keep children (and dads) entertained. Other facilities include a gym, archery, playgrounds and entertainment in the evenings. Reviews for Oakdene Forest Park are 4/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.4/5 on Google Reviews. Price: £2258 for a 'Sublime' caravan with hot tub. That's the price for a week in early August 2022 for a family of four. It's a 13 foot wide caravan, which is larger and more spacious than average. For comparison, Haven's cheapest caravans are 10 foot wide and their most expensive models are 14 foot wide. |
The indoor swimming pool at Oakdene Forest Park in Dorset has a waterslide...
...and you can upgrade to a hot tub with caravans, lodges and treehouses
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7. Tattershall Lakes Holiday Park, Lincolnshire (watersports, lakeside accommodation)
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Tattershall Lakes Holiday Park is an unusual resort, as it's got a big focus on watersports. The accommodation is based around a series of lakes where you can do things like paddleboarding, pedalos, water skiing and kayaking. There's also a large inflatable water park where you can climb on top of things and leap into the water.
In 2020, they added a 'lido' which is a large outdoor swimming pool where you can lounge around and enjoy the, er, Lincolnshire sunshine. The hot tubs are available with most grades of accommodation. The cheaper options are caravans with hot tubs but there are also lakeside lodges with hot tubs and funkier lodges with quirky designs (Rockstar, TriBeCa). Customer reviews of Tattershall Lakes average 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor or 4.3/5 on Google Review. I'm not completely sure why there's such a difference between scores, although TripAdvisor only scores in halves so it may be close to 4/5. We've written a full guide to Tattershall Lakes. Price: £1772 for a Comfort Caravan with a hot tub for a week in August 2022. That's the price for a family of four, although you can fit eight people in that model of caravan. If you don't mind living on top of each other for a week then that's a good price per person, per night (£31). |
Hot tubs are available with the caravans, lakeside lodges, Rockstar and TriBeCa accommodation at Tattershall Lakes
The lakeside lido is an outdoor swimming pool which was added in 2020
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8. Mersea Island Holiday Park, Essex (beachside, swimming pool)
**Mersea Island Discount Code: Save up to 10% with promo code HPG10. Valid until 31/12/22**
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You'll find hot tubs available with the 'TriBeCa' lodges and the Oyster Cottages at Mersea Island Holiday Park. The TriBeCa lodges are two bedroom and sleep up to six people whilst the Oyster Cottages are big enough for nine people. Well, that's as long as you don't mind sleeping on a sofa bed for a few nights.
The caravan park scores a very impressive 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor and has an indoor swimming pool as well as a playground and restaurant. In the warmer months there is entertainment which you can either join in with or avoid. A big plus point is that there's a private beach and a country park nearby. The beach is the scrubby and rustic sort rather than golden sands. Dogs are allowed at Mersea Island Holiday Park. It's quite unusual to find dog friendly lodges with hot tubs. Price: £2171 for a TriBeCa lodge with a hot tub for a week in August 2022. That price is for a family of four but it sleeps up to six people. There's a big difference in price depending on what day you arrive at Mersea Island Holiday Park. This price was for a seven day holiday starting on a Monday. If you arrived two days earlier you'd have paid about £800 extra. |
Hot tubs are available with two types of accommodation at Mersea Island Holiday park in Essex
The beach is in front of the resort, whilst Cudmore Grove Country Park is next door
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9. South Lakeland Leisure Village, Yorkshire (swimming pool, fishing)
**Winner - cheapest holiday park with hot tub in our top 10**
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Hot tubs are available with several of the gold and platinum lodges at South Lakeland Leisure Village. Some of the accommodation overlooks the lakes, which adds to the appeal.
It is certainly one of the best value options for those looking for a holiday park with hot tub included. The resort is in Yorkshire but its location is also good for exploring the Lake District or Lancashire. You can reach Windermere in 25 minutes in the car, or Morecambe Bay in just 15 minutes. It's close to the M6 which helps with travel times, but does mean it isn't entirely silent. The posher accommodation at South Lakeland Leisure Village includes 'Leisure Passes' which mean you can use the rather nice swimming pool and gym. There are also spa treatments which you pay extra for. If you go for the cheaper lodges then you won't get the passes included, but you can pay extra for them. Another plus point with South Lakeland Leisure Village is that it has fishing lodges with hot tubs. That may be the clincher for some members of your party... There are two other resorts run by the same company which are on the same site. They are called The Yealands and Borwick Lakes. The Yealands is a collection of lodges whilst Borwick Lakes is more convenient for fishing. Price: £1624 for a 'Gold Compact' 2 Bedroom Lodge with Hot Tub. This property is actually on the Yealands part of the site, but you still get access to the same facilities. |
South Lakeland Leisure Village is in a pretty spot which is near to The Lakes and Morecambe Bay
Several of the lodges overlook the water, as well as offering hot tubs
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10. Forest Holidays Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire (woodland, cycling, high ropes)
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The Forest Holidays resort at Sherwood Forest is a bit different to the other hot tub holidays in our top 10. It doesn't have the facilities of a family-friendly holiday park but we've included it because there are good facilities nearby. I would say it's a good choice for those who want luxury lodges with hot tubs rather than simpler accommodation.
The log cabins with hot tubs are right within the woodland and have something of a Center Parcs vibe to them. You don't get access to a swimming pool or a clubhouse. However, it's based alongside Sherwood Pines Country Park which has excellent cycle routes and a Go Ape course. That means that older children will be able to do things like high ropes and zip wires. There's also archery and forest ranger activities such as shelter building. There are similar Forest Holidays resorts around the UK, including those in Hampshire, Yorkshire, Cornwall, Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, Scotland and Wales. Price: £2680 for one of their two bedroom 'Golden Oak' forest lodges with hot tubs. That's the price for a family of four for a week in August 2022. |
The Forest Holidays log cabins get good reviews...
...and you get a hot tub within a woodland space
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Price comparison of the UK's best holiday parks with hot tubs
Our price comparison is not exactly watertight, as you are getting quite different things for your money.
However, we wanted to know how much a family of four would pay for a week in peak season. In August, you are unlikely to get cheap log cabins with hot tubs or cheap caravans with hot tubs, but there's still a big range in prices. You will certainly pay much less outside of school holidays.
We just looked for the cheapest accommodation available, which was usually a caravan or a lodge. We've ranked them from cheapest to most expensive and didn't include things like upgrades or travel costs. We checked prices in March 2022. You'll find that prices creep up nearer to August, as the cheaper lodges and caravans with hot tubs get booked up.
However, we wanted to know how much a family of four would pay for a week in peak season. In August, you are unlikely to get cheap log cabins with hot tubs or cheap caravans with hot tubs, but there's still a big range in prices. You will certainly pay much less outside of school holidays.
We just looked for the cheapest accommodation available, which was usually a caravan or a lodge. We've ranked them from cheapest to most expensive and didn't include things like upgrades or travel costs. We checked prices in March 2022. You'll find that prices creep up nearer to August, as the cheaper lodges and caravans with hot tubs get booked up.
- South Lakeland Leisure Village, Yorkshire - £1624
- Sandy Meadows Lodge Park, Somerset - £1699
- Tattershall Lakes Holiday Park, Lincolnshire - £1772
- Barmouth Bay Holiday Park, North Wales - £2141
- Mersea Island Holiday Park, Essex - £2171
- Oakdene Forest Park, Dorset - £2258
- Forest Holidays Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire - £2680
- Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight - £2997
- Shorefield Country Park, New Forest - £3502
- Haven Perran Sands Holiday Park, Cornwall - £6650
