Hot Tubs and Dogs: Where You Can Have Both at Wigwam®

The best holidays are the ones nobody gets left behind on. Dog friendly glamping with a hot tub gives you the countryside walks your dog dreams about and the warm water soak you have been dreaming about, all from a private cabin where muddy paws are not a crisis. Many Wigwam® Holidays hot tub sites welcome dogs on selected cabins, and this guide picks out the ones that do it best, region by region, with walks, beaches and dark skies thrown in.

Why dogs love glamping too

A cabin beats a hotel for a dog every time. There are no corridors or lifts, the smells are better, and the walk starts at the door rather than after a car ride. Most sites have open space on the doorstep and miles of paths beyond it, so your dog gets a proper adventure while you get a proper rest. And when the evening soak starts, they can doze by the cabin with you in sight.

Our favourite dog friendly hot tub sites

Humble Bee Farm, North Yorkshire

Humble Bee Farm between the Wolds and the Scarborough coast is the all rounder: farm trails from the gate, beaches a short drive away and a welcoming attitude to four legged guests. Yorkshire's wider choice is on our Yorkshire hot tub glamping page, and every pet welcoming site in the county is on our dog friendly glamping in Yorkshire page.

Ball Hall Farm, East Yorkshire

Ball Hall Farm at Storwood offers quiet lanes and big Wolds skies, ideal for dogs who like their walks long and their distractions few, with York half an hour away when the humans want a day out.

Millside, Lincolnshire

Millside sits in open fenland country with flat, easy walking in every direction, a fine choice for older dogs, and simple to reach from the A1.

Hafren, Powys

Deep in Mid Wales forest, Hafren is the site for dogs with serious energy: forest tracks, hill paths and river valleys, then a starlit soak for you under some of Wales's darkest skies. More Welsh options are on our Wales hot tub glamping page, and our dog friendly glamping in Wales page lists every pet welcoming site.

Brampton, Cumbria

Brampton puts Hadrian's Wall and the Lake District fringes within reach, which means walk options from gentle riverside to full fell day, with a hot tub waiting whichever you choose. See more of the area on our dog friendly glamping in Cumbria page.

Montrave Estate, Fife

Montrave Estate combines private woodland walks in the grounds with the Fife Coastal Path nearby, so the day can be as refined or as sandy as you both like. See the rest of the country on our Scotland hot tub glamping page, and our dog friendly glamping in Scotland page covers pet welcoming sites north of the border.

Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway

Wigtown gives you the wild Galloway coast and forest trails of the Dark Sky Park, plus Scotland's National Book Town for a browse with the dog waiting patiently outside.

Tips for glamping with your dog

Pack their bed, bowl, towels and favourite toy, and bring a long line if the site asks for dogs on leads around livestock. Check the site's pet policy when you book, since dog friendly cabins are selected units rather than every cabin, and some sites limit the number of dogs. In warm weather plan walks for morning and evening, and remember the hot tub is for humans only, however hopeful the look you are getting.

Planning and booking advice

Dog friendly cabins are the first to go at popular sites, so book earlier than you think you need to, especially for school holidays and bank holiday weekends. When you enquire, confirm three things: that the specific cabin you want accepts dogs, how many dogs are allowed, and whether the outdoor space by your cabin is enclosed. It is also worth noting the nearest vet before you travel, checking whether local beaches have seasonal dog restrictions, and packing a towel that lives by the cabin door, because the countryside is muddier than the photos suggest and your dog will find every bit of it.

When to go

Dogs vote for autumn: cool air, quiet trails and no wasps. It is also when a hot tub is at its best, with steam rising into crisp evening air. Winter works beautifully too, since the cabins are insulated and heated. If a cold season trip appeals, our winter glamping with a hot tub guide has the details.

Book a break for the whole pack

Browse every site that welcomes dogs on our dog friendly glamping page, or start from the glamping with hot tubs collection and check the pet policy on the cabin you like. Either way, somebody is going to be very excited about the car journey.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take my dog glamping with a hot tub?

Yes. Many Wigwam® sites welcome dogs on selected cabins, including sites with private hot tubs. Check the pet policy on the individual cabin listing when you book.

Which dog friendly sites have hot tubs?

Favourites include Humble Bee Farm and Ball Hall Farm in Yorkshire, Millside in Lincolnshire, Hafren in Powys, Brampton in Cumbria, and Montrave Estate and Wigtown in Scotland. Policies vary by cabin, so always confirm before booking.

Are dogs allowed in the hot tub?

No. Hot tubs are for human guests only, both for hygiene and for your dog's safety, since the water temperature is too high for them.

Is there an extra charge for dogs?

Most sites charge a small fee per dog per stay, and some limit the number of dogs per cabin. The individual site listing has the details.