Wood-fired · Angus and Perthshire
A wood-fired tub is heated by a stove and a basket of logs, not a switch. These are the stays in Angus and Perthshire where the owner lists one, from a cabin near Kirriemuir to lodges around Pitlochry.
9 hot tub stays
Kirriemuir · Angus Glens
This 1-bedroom hot tub cabin is a modern log cabin in Kirriemuir, Angus. This stylish retreat sits at the foothills of the Angus Glens with stunning views of Cat Law Hill, Balintore and Airlie Monument.
Kirriemuir · Angus Glens
from£87a night
Kirriemuir · Angus Glens
from£87a night
Abernyte · Perthshire
from£118a night
Forgandenny · Perthshire
from£121a night
Pitlochry · Perthshire
from£85a night
Pitlochry · Perthshire
from£189a night
Memus · Angus Glens
from£9447 nights
A wood-fired hot tub heats its water with a small stove built into or beside the tub. You light it, feed it logs and the water warms up over a couple of hours or so. There is no pump humming away and no electric heater, just a fire and a view. Most guests find that lighting the stove becomes part of the evening rather than a chore.
The wood-fired stays on this page are spread across the area. There are cabins and lodges near Kirriemuir at the foot of the Angus glens, a cabin at Memus, lodges and a house in Pitlochry, and cottages at Abernyte and Forgandenny. Because the tub type is read from each owner’s own listing, the cards are the source of truth; if a stay is not listed here, it is because the owner does not describe a wood-fired tub.
Heating time depends on the size of the tub, the air temperature and the wind, but plan on a couple of hours and allow longer in winter. Some owners will have the tub filled and lit for your arrival, others leave kindling and instructions. Ask before you travel, because arriving at 4pm on a December afternoon to a cold tub is a very different evening from arriving to a warm one.
You will need to look after the fire as you soak: topping up logs, keeping the water level right and respecting the owner’s guidance on what can and cannot go in. Wood-fired tubs are quieter and smokier than electric ones, and the smell of woodsmoke stays in your hair.
Electric tubs are always ready and can be used on the spur of the moment, including a quick dip before bed. A wood-fired tub is a planned event, but it is more atmospheric and suits couples, small groups and anyone who likes the idea of a fire at the edge of the water. If you want a hot tub on tap, use the homepage filters and tick Private. If you are happy to light a fire, this is the page for you.
Several of the wood-fired stays welcome dogs; the cards show it. The owner will explain how to light the stove, how much wood is included and what to do with the ash. Never leave the fire unattended, keep children away from the stove and do not drink alcohol to excess in or near the tub, which is just good sense in any hot tub. For a wider choice including electric tubs, see Perthshire hot tub lodges.
Usually a couple of hours, depending on the tub, the weather and the starting temperature of the water. In cold or windy weather allow longer, and ask the owner how they recommend you plan it.
It varies by owner. Check the stay page or ask the owner before you book.
The cards on this page are wood-fired, and most are for your party alone. If the listing says shared, the tub type on the card will say so.
Yes, and many people prefer to. It takes a little longer to heat on a cold day, but a hot tub on a frosty night is one of the main reasons to book in winter.
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