If you’re looking for a cabin with a hot tub in Sussex, you’ll find plenty of options. Many follow a similar pattern — a row of cabins, a standard electric hot tub, and a layout designed for convenience.
And for some stays, that works perfectly well.
But every now and then, you come across something that feels a bit different.
Not Just a Hot Tub Beside a Cabin
At The Vacationist, this wood-fired hot tub in East Sussex isn’t something added on at the last minute.
It’s been built as its own space, a place to stay and relax, whether you are in the tub or not.
Set on a repurposed trailer and raised slightly off the ground, it feels more like stepping into a separate outdoor room than simply walking over to a tub. There’s seating, cushions, space to move around, and a sense that this is somewhere to spend time — not just somewhere to dip in and out.
Heated by Fire, Not Buttons
It’s wood-fired, which changes everything. There’s no switch to flick: you light the fire, let it build, and give it time.
The water heats slowly, the light fades. The space around you becomes quieter. By the time you step in, it feels very different to a typical hot tub experience. There’s no hum of pumps, no background noise, just the crackle of fire and whatever’s happening in the field around you.
We’re Close to London, But It Doesn’t Feel Like It
One of the surprising things is how easy it is to get here. Just over an hour from London — but once you’re here, it doesn’t feel like it at all.
There are no people passing through, there is Sussex countryside all around, and you have lots of space Just space.
If You’re Looking for Something a Bit Different
There’s nothing wrong with the usual version of a cabin with a hot tub. But if you’re after something quieter, more private, and a bit more considered, it’s worth looking a little closer at what’s actually on offer.
Because sometimes the difference isn’t just where you stay — it’s how it’s been put together.
👉 You can explore the full private cabin with wood-fired hot tub in East Sussex here