Do not be alarmed if you are asked to sign to the effect that your use of a hot tub is at your own risk. This is common procedure and just an attempt by cottage owners to protect themselves, because guests sometimes do silly things.

Relaxing in the warm massaging waters of a hot tub can be most soothing and is even a sociable activity if it is a large hot tub that can accommodate several people. It is easy to see why people would like to bubble away in an outdoor hot tub, sip wine and chat with friends. There are swim bars in swimming pools abroad and they always take the precaution of serving drinks in plastic cups so that there is no chance of broken glass.

The chances are that a hot tub with a cottage holiday is part of a leisure centre or a private one on the verandah, and the weather of Guernsey is not that suitable for spending hours in a swim suit outside. The allotted time by hot tub manufacturers for each session is about half an hour. The massaging and pulsating jet action is timed from the press of a buttonand then it is a dashinto your holiday cottage unless it is the height of summer.

Most of us know not to expect wall to wall sunshine in Guernsey. it is wise to be prepared for all seasons.

A hot tub may be an interesting novelty for you if you enjoy being pampered and as long as it is under cover, can be enjoyed despite the weather. Do spend a little time thinking about the kind of things that would add to your pleasure on holiday.

Our cottage Search facility may just help you identify the extra amenities that you might enjoy during a self-catering holiday in Guernsey.