Hot tub guides
How we score hot tubs
Where our data comes from, how the 0 to 10 score works and what we do not do: we have not sat in or tested any of these hot tubs ourselves.
Hot tub buying guide: what to check before you buy
Size, wall type, jets, heater, power supply and running costs. The six things that decide whether a hot tub suits your garden.
Inflatable, foam-wall or rigid-frame hot tub?
How the three types differ on price, heat loss, setup and looks, and which one suits a British winter.
What does a hot tub cost to run in the UK?
A worked example for heating and keeping a hot tub warm, and five ways to cut the bill.
Where to put a hot tub, and what to stand it on
Weight, base, power and privacy. What to check before you fill a hot tub in your garden.
Hot tub water care and winter use
Chlorine or bromine, how often to change the water, and how to keep a hot tub running through a British winter.