7 Best Lodges with Hot Tubs in Nottinghamshire (2026)

By Ben Parkin · Updated May 2026

A tractor-trailer ride through ancient woodland, then back to a hot tub with no streetlights for miles is the sort of stay Nottinghamshire does well. These seven lodges with hot tubs in Nottinghamshire range from shepherd's huts near Retford to farmhouses outside Newark, with Sherwood Forest and Southwell close enough for easy days out.

1

The Farm House

Best for Large Groups
The Farm House bubbling hot tub with open field views
The Farm House garden and rear exterior with patio seating
The Farm House open-plan kitchen diner with long table and island
Sleeps 10
5 Beds
4 Baths
Pet Friendly

Built for everything from hen weekends to multi-generational family trips with dogs. A snug room gives the main group space to split, and the kitchen is stocked down to the tin foil, spare bin liners, and dishwasher tablets. The hot tub fits seven and faces open fields with zero light pollution, so clear nights turn into proper stargazing sessions. On-site hosts respond within minutes if anything needs attention, and the welcome hamper includes dog treats. Quiet enough that leaving the grounds feels optional.

Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Underfloor Heating
BBQ
Enclosed Garden
Electric Wood Burner
Private Parking
2

Halfmoon Wood

Best for Stargazing
Halfmoon Wood bubbling hot tub beside the lodge
Halfmoon Wood full cabin exterior on the grass
Halfmoon Wood open-plan cabin interior with log burner and dining nook
Sleeps 6
2 Beds
1 Bath

A working farm outside Newark where the only light at night comes from whatever you leave on. Six people fit in the hot tub comfortably, and on clear evenings, you are genuinely stargazing rather than squinting past streetlights. The farmer's son runs tractor-trailer rides through ancient woodland in season, and there is a microbrewery taproom within walking distance across the fields. The cabin itself is straightforward rather than luxurious, with a log burner that earns its keep on cooler nights. The host responds quickly when anything needs sorting.

Log Burner
Dishwasher
Private Parking
DVD Player
3

Sweet Caroline Shepherd's Hut

Best for Couples
Sweet Caroline Shepherd's Hut wood-fired hot tub with field views
Sweet Caroline Shepherd's Hut cream wagon hut beside picnic bench
Sweet Caroline Shepherd's Hut blue kitchenette and dining nook
Sleeps 2
1 Bed
1 Bath
Pet Friendly

Wood-fired hot tub, total seclusion, and a river walk straight from the door. The hut sits at the end of a long track through fields near Sutton-on-Trent with no neighbours in sight, so evenings are just you, the wood burner, and whatever you can see from the hot tub once the sun drops. Properly private, not shared-site private. The host pre-heats the hot tub before arrival and offers water changes mid-stay. The Brownlow Arms is about 25 minutes along the riverbank for pub food.

Wood Burner
Private Parking
Fishing Access
WiFi
4

Limetree Luxury Glamping Portland

Best for Glamping
Limetree Luxury Glamping Portland hot tub and shepherd's hut beside canopy seating
Limetree Luxury Glamping Portland canopy dining at dusk
Limetree Luxury Glamping Portland floral bed nook with breakfast bar
Sleeps 2
1 Bed
1 Bath

A shepherd's hut in Grove village outside Retford with a full outdoor kitchen setup: hot plate, BBQ, woodburning stove, and a cold-water drencher after the hot tub. The hot tub overlooks open farmland with almost no light pollution, and it is clear enough to make stargazing part of the stay. Air conditioning handles summer heat and winter cold equally well, which is unusual for a glamping hut. You get a quick welcome on arrival, then privacy for the rest of the stay. Church bells mark the hours, which works better than it sounds as a reason to put your phone away.

Air Conditioning
BBQ
Outdoor Kitchen
Private Parking
WiFi
5

The Gatehouse

Best for Families
The Gatehouse stone courtyard exterior with lawn and hot tub
The Gatehouse open-plan kitchen diner flowing into the lounge
The Gatehouse top-floor games room with arcade and air hockey
Sleeps 8
4 Beds
2 Baths
Pet Friendly

Top-floor games room with table football, air hockey, and an arcade machine, plus an enclosed garden big enough for kids and dogs to run themselves tired. Built in stone on the grounds of Grade II listed Teversal Manor, about five miles from Mansfield. The kitchen has more than enough crockery, ovenware, and glasses for a full group celebration without washing up between courses. The rear-garden hot tub is usable year-round, winter included. Sherwood Forest and Go Ape at Sherwood Pines are both a short drive.

Games Room
Enclosed Garden
WiFi
Private Parking
6

Limetree Luxury Glamping Southdown

Best for Seclusion
Limetree Luxury Glamping Southdown hot tub with shepherd's hut and lawn beyond
Limetree Luxury Glamping Southdown canopy dining area and hut in enclosed garden
Limetree Luxury Glamping Southdown floral bed nook beside breakfast bar
Sleeps 2
1 Bed
1 Bath

An enclosed garden that feels properly private rather than open-aspect sets this apart from its sibling hut, Portland, on the same Grove site. Same owners, same spotless standard, same outdoor woodburning stove for cooking. The bed is genuinely one you do not want to leave in the morning. The hot tub is private and enclosed, so you soak without being overlooked. Can be booked alongside Portland to sleep six if you are travelling as a group. An adult-sized swing in the garden is a surprisingly good touch.

Air Conditioning
Enclosed Garden
BBQ
Private Parking
WiFi
7

The Farmhouse

Best for Country Estate Stays
The Farmhouse brick courtyard exterior with historic farmhouse character
The Farmhouse beamed dining room with long rustic table
The Farmhouse lounge with brick fireplace and exposed beams
Sleeps 8
4 Beds
4 Baths
Pet Friendly

Part of the Norwood Park estate in Southwell, with a golf club bar on site and the Minster walkable from the front gate. Original beams, curved walls, and low doorways give it genuine character that most holiday farmhouses lack. Nearly every bedroom has its own en-suite, and the roll-top bath upstairs earns its place alongside the showers. The six-person hot tub holds its temperature well. The layout suits two families with young children, and a separate room with table football, darts, and board games keeps older kids occupied. Improvements through 2024 and 2025 show the owners are actively investing.

Games Room
EV Charging
Roll-Top Bath
Washing Machine
Private Parking
WiFi

Hot Tub Stays Around Newark, Retford and Sherwood Forest

Nottinghamshire is not the first county people think of for a hot tub break, which tends to mean better availability and lower prices than the Lake District or the Cotswolds. The landscape is gentle rather than dramatic, rolling farmland between the Trent Valley and the edges of Sherwood Forest, with Newark, Southwell, and Retford providing the day-trip structure without the tourist crowds.

Most of the accommodation sits on working farms and country estates rather than purpose-built holiday parks. Around Newark, that means converted barns on courtyard sites with hot tubs facing open fields. Near Retford, the Chesterfield Canal runs through a proper market town with shops and pubs, and the shepherd's huts in Grove village sit on farmland just outside it. The trade-off across both areas is quiet lanes and limited phone signal once you leave the A-roads, so pack a car and do not rely on last-minute food deliveries.

Sherwood Forest is the obvious day out and sits roughly central to the whole list. Southwell Minster, Clumber Park, Newark Castle, and the National Civil War Centre are all worth a morning. Lincoln Cathedral is about 30 minutes east, and Nottingham city centre is the same distance south if you want theatres, restaurants, or shopping. The A1 and A46 make access straightforward from most directions, and Newark Northgate has main-line rail connections to London and the north.