Quirky Accomms With Hot Tubs

We’ve touched on a couple of places and what you can expect to find under the ‘unusual holidays’ category.

What is more is when it seems you have seen it all, then some imaginative person comes up with something even more creative than you thought possible. We thought we have seen it all, but are constantly, and pleasantly surprised when another cool place pops up. New properties which are so ingenious that it really makes you want to at least pop in some dates to check the price…forward it to a friend to tempt them with the ‘we must do this!’…and who knows, maybe you just can’t resist booking it!

- Bus
- Train / train carriage
- Plane
- Boat
- Themed stays
- Bunker style
- Air traffic control tower
- Lighthouse
- Hobbit house
- Treehouse
- Glamping pods
- Different styles of ‘tents’ including bell and yurts
- Castle
- Prison
- Rooftop
- Farm stay

Wondering what To Expect Inside Your Unusual Accommodation?

Although many of these properties are not orthodox, you will usually find well renovated, cleverly designed and well thought out living and sleeping areas where many pleasurable hours can be spent.

Let’s start with amenities. Again, typically, the owners of these holiday rentals have thought about everything from facilities, equipment, gadgets. Their smart thinking allows us to have more comfort and add to the enjoyment and relaxation levels. Of course, one thing that is usual about unusual stays, is that the space is tight. In a pod for example, then everyone knows only so much can be included. It is reasonable and fairly typical to expect to find a tap and sink, cutlery, kettle, mugs, tea and coffee, storage, bedding a tv and in today’s world the all-important Wi-Fi. If size isn’t such a constraint and it isn’t a budget stay, then you can expect to find much more to make your stay very comfortable, cosy and with everything on hand.

As we all do if it is important to us, just check the particular details on each property which you are interested in to make sure it matches up to your needs and wants.

One specific are where there is a caveat, is ‘green / eco’ properties. These types of properties and overall green stays have purposely pulled back on providing so many amenities and facilities. Typically, these are the remote types – ‘back to nature’ kind of holidays lets where perhaps no tv and no Wi-Fi is provided, and possibly no mobile signal available along with other ‘extras’ and home comforts.

Enjoy taking a look at the different properties and dive into the pictures. See for yourself just how fantastic these places can be.

Properties do come and go and aren’t always available throughout the year. Some unusual properties can be booked well into the future.

One thing to think about when booking an unusual or quirky holiday rental in the hot tub.

We all want to make sure we enjoy our time in the hot tub…we’ve looked forward to it so we don’t want any shocks or surprises. What we mean by being careful about the hot tub, is regarding the different types. The differences in types are not subtle and can mean very different things for yourself, such as preparation and experience once in.

The most common is the electric type. With an electric hot tub almost the only thing you need to do is to lift the lid and hop in then switch on the jets and lights. Once your soak is coming to an end, switch off the jets and lights, get yourself out carefully and replace the lid.

However, there are now quite a few places which have wood-fired hot tubs – especially with quirky accommodations as they tend to be a little different and more ‘eco’. Wood-fired hot tubs are great, but in the main, they do differ to electric hot tubs. You have most likely stayed at a place with an electric hot tub, but if you haven’t stayed at a place with a wood-fired hot tub then keep reading to see if you think a wood-fired is right for your next break away.

With a wood-fired hot tub you will have to heat the water and this takes time – it can take many hours once the fire is going to heat. Each time you wish to use the hot tub you will have heat the water. If you used it only an hour or so ago then it may not take a lot of time to fully heat the water back up to the temperature which you want. However, if it is the next day and you are starting from cold water again, then it will take some time.

You’ll need a supply of wood (often you’re able to purchase this on site / from the owner). If you don’t fancy sorting the fire and feeding in the wood, then perhaps an electric hot tub experience is more for you.

The second major difference is with many wood-fired hot tubs you don’t always get the jets / bubble experience. Some wood-fired tubs have jets, but it isn’t a ‘given’.

We say experiencing a hot tub which is wood-fired should certainly be tried at least once. However, you know best what you think you’ll like and want, on your break. There are quirky stays with both electric hot tubs, wood-fired hot tubs and some other types of tubs, so you can take your pick.

If you are specific about which type of hot tub you would like, then you can use our filters when searching. Simply select from the hot tub types and voila you’ll see the accommodations with just the type(s) which you want - a little help to make your search that bit easier.

Always check prior to booking that the hot tub / facilities that you would like and expect are indeed included - things can change, so a check before you book is well worth it. If you would like to read a little more - we give some tips on choosing your ideal hot tub here .