About hot tubs for owners of self-catering accommodation

The provision of a hot tub greatly increases the letting potential of a self-catering property. Possible guests who like that kind of thing view having a hot tub to use as another form of entertainment on holiday. This becomes especially important in holiday cottages for 2 and for larger cottages that sleep six to eight guests. 

Couples renting a cottage prefer a private hot tub solely for their own use, something more akin to a jacuzzi that can be filled and emptied in the same way as a bath.

A larger hot tub that seats more people is superb for three to five bedroom holiday cottages. It becomes a social hub; somewhere that guests can gather to chat and enjoy time together.

The principle behind hot tubs is that chemicals are used to disinfect the water in a similar fashion to swimming pools. This enables the water to be reused for a lengthy period of time and reduces costs. The temperature of the water in a hot tub is maintained at a constant level by the use of an insulated cover which is removed when people want to use it.  The minimal costs of heating the hot tub and regular disinfecting is outweighed by the returns in bookings.

There is an investment in the initial outlay in purchasing a hot tub. Prices have fallen over the last few years as hot tubs have become more popular. They are also often housed in a wooden building in the garden that affords some protection from the elements. Apart from a swimming pool, nothing is quite as successful in attracting potential guests to a holiday cottage. Acquisition of a hot tub is recommended for any self-catering accommodation owner who has space for it in the garden.