Buying guide
A wood-fired hot tub heats its water with a stove built into the tub, so the Off grid versions need no electricity, pump or plumbing. Fill it with a hose, light the fire and soak. Our Kilde and Varme tubs are made in Estonia by Palmako, clad in thermowood and come with steps and a thermal cover.
Round or square, and which version
The round Kilde comes in 2.0m (1,150 litres, seats 6) and 2.25m (1,650 litres, seats 8). The square Varme is 2.03m across, holds 1,500 litres and seats 6. Each comes as Off grid (stove, steps and cover), Premium (adds LED lighting and a digital thermometer) or SPA (adds 12 massage air jets, which need an electricity supply).
What you need on site
A solid, level base such as a concrete slab or paving: filled and in use the tubs weigh roughly 1.4 to 1.9 tonnes. Keep the stove and its 2.7m chimney clear of buildings, fences and trees, burn dry wood, and plan where the water drains. Delivery is free to mainland Great Britain by lorry with a crane offload.
Read our wood-fired hot tub guide for heating, water care and safety, and planning permission for saunas and hot tubs.