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 beats meeting people down at the local pub because it reduces inhibitions. Hot tubs are rather like Marmite – people either love them or hate them. 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.

However, we are considering a hot tub that cannot hold more than about 8 people at most and the weather of Antrim is not that suitable for lengthy periods semi-naked outside. The maximum time spent in a hot tub in any one session is about half an hour. The bubbling and activity is timed from the press of a buttonand then it is a quick sprint into your holiday home unless the weather is very warm.

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

A hot tub may be an interesting novelty for you if you enjoy that kind of thing but it is not to everyone’s taste. It might be worth considering the various additional facilities available with cottage holidays to make your stay more enjoyable..

Our cottage Search facility may just help you identify extras that you might enjoy during a cottage holiday in Antrim.