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.

Indulging in the soothing warm water of a hot tub is pleasurable for most 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 Clare is not that suitable for lengthy periods in a swim suit outside. The allotted time by hot tub manufacturers for each session is about half an hour. The bubbling and activity is timed for a periodand then it is a dashinto your country cottage unless the weather is very warm.

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

A hot tub may be an interesting novelty for you if you enjoy being pampered but it is not to everyone’s taste. Do spend a little time thinking about the kind of things that would add to your pleasure on holiday.

Use the Cottage Search facility to identify optional amenities that you might enjoy during a self-catering getaway in Clare.