If you’re looking for a cabin with a hot tub in Sussex, most places follow the same pattern — a row of cabins, a standard electric tub, and a setup designed for convenience rather than experience. And for some stays, that works perfectly well.
But every now and then, you come across something that’s been built differently from the ground up.
Not Just a Hot Tub Beside the Cabin — A Space of Its Own
At The Vacationist, this private cabin with a wood-fired hot tub in 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 less like walking over to a tub and more like stepping into a separate outdoor space — somewhere to sit, relax, and spend time, not just 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.
It’s slower, more hands-on, and a big part of why the whole setup feels so different from a standard hot tub stay.
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, just open Sussex countryside all around you and space to properly switch off.
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.