Vacation Retreat
The Vacation Retreat is a four-person hot tub designed for easy garden living. With 23 jets powered by a 3 HP pump and a dedicated circulation pump, it delivers a soothing soak in a footprint that suits more compact outdoor spaces. A 2 kW heater keeps the water at temperature, and the choice of 13 or 32 amp supply offers flexible installation.
HSG282 compliant.
This hot tub meets HSG282 guidance for spa-pool systems in commercial holiday-let settings, ready for guest use.
Please follow HSE guidance on spa-pool systems
A sustainable low-carbon alternative to traditional heating. Up to 55% off when bundled with your hot tub, cutting your monthly energy bill in half and your carbon footprint with it.
Everything that turns up with your hot tub.
- 01Hot Tub StepsValued at £100
- 02Insulated Thermal CoverValued at £350
- 03Starter ChemistryValued at £50
- 04Expert DeliveryValued at £400
- 05Installation & WalkthroughValued at £400
- 0610-Year Warranty*Tiered cover from shell to pillows
What's the catch?
- Delivery is UK mainland only. Highlands & islands quoted at cost.
- Your site needs to be ready. Level, accessible base; you send us a walkthrough video before delivery.
- Starter chemistry covers the first 90 days. After that you'll buy your own.
- Warranty is tiered, not flat 10 years. Shell is 10 years; pillows and filter box are 90 days.
What we cover, and for how long.
Provided by the manufacturer to the original purchaser. Begins on the date of delivery, and is non-transferable.
- Normal wear and tear
- Improper installation, alteration without our written consent, or repairs attempted by anyone other than our authorised representatives
- Accidents, acts of God, misuse or abuse, or commercial / industrial use
- Use of accessories not approved by us, or failure to follow the Owner's Manual
- Transfer of ownership, or relocation of the spa outside its original country of purchase (or outside the EU, where applicable)
Technical Specification
- People: 4
- Seats: 4
- Jets: 23
- Dimensions: 215 × 180 × 80 CM
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- Power supply: 13/32A
- Heater: 2kW
- Pumps: 1 x 0.35 HP Circulation · 1 x 3 HP
The Vacation Retreat is a four-seat hot tub built for everyday garden relaxation. Measuring 215 × 180 × 80 cm, its compact footprint makes it a natural fit for patios, decking and smaller outdoor spaces where a full-size spa would feel oversized.
A 3 HP pump drives the 23 jets, giving every seat a satisfying massage, while a separate 0.35 HP circulation pump keeps water moving quietly and efficiently between uses. The 2 kW heater brings the water up to temperature ready for whenever you fancy a soak.
Wiring is flexible: the Vacation Retreat can run from a 13 amp domestic supply for true plug-and-play convenience, or be hardwired to a 32 amp circuit for faster heat recovery. Whichever you choose, the result is a relaxing, low-fuss retreat in your own back garden.
Three ways to soak.
One that lasts a decade.
Most people start with an inflatable, and that's ok. When they find they enjoy the experience (and they almost always do!), the question becomes what to upgrade to for greater efficiency and a better experience. Here's what a Wellness Yard tub buys you against the realistic alternatives:
The numbers behind
the soak.
There's a lot of interesting findings in clinical trials of warm-water immersion, benefits to blood pressure, joint health, our nervous system and more. Here are three of the most-replicated findings:
Drop in resting systolic blood pressure after 8 weeks of regular tub use
Increase in lower-limb blood flow during a 30-minute soak at 39°C
Reduction in self-reported lower-back pain across a 12-week trial
What changes,
and when.
After just a few weeks of regular use, there are noticeable effects on sleep, recovery and lower-back stiffness, including other benefits:
- Day 1
Delivered, filled, soaking
The install team sites and commissions your tub in a single morning. By afternoon the water is up to temperature, balanced, and ready. Your first soak is the same evening, no waiting around.
- Week 1
Routine settles in
You find the temperature you like (most people land at 38–39 °C). The chemistry routine (a tab a week, filter rinse) takes about ten minutes total. The cover stays on between sessions; energy use is lower than people expect.
- Week 4
Sleep changes first
The post-soak sleep deepens. The slow drop in core temperature after you get out is what triggers it. Most owners notice it before any of the other effects. Resting heart rate starts to drift down a few beats over the month.
- Month 3
Settled rhythm
Three or four sessions a week becomes the default. The tub stops being something you have to talk yourself into and starts being part of how the day ends. Lower-back stiffness, where it existed, is usually noticeably better.
/01 How much does it cost to run?
Of course it depends on electric tariffs, but somewhere between £20–£40 per month on an economy tariff with the insulated cover on between sessions would be typical. The 32 A heater is efficient and the cover does most of the work overnight. Adding an Air Source Heat Pump with our bundle can drop those costs by roughly 75%. Same warm tub, a quarter of the electricity!
/02 Do I need an electrician?
It depends which power option you pick. The 13 A plug-and-play setup runs from a standard outdoor socket; no electrician needed. The 32 A hard-wired setup is faster to recover heat and runs more efficiently, but needs a qualified electrician to install the dedicated circuit. Most owners go 32 A.
/03 Where can I put it?
Anywhere flat, weight-bearing and within reach of the chosen power supply. Patio slabs, a poured concrete pad, or properly-built decking all work. Filled, the tub plus water sits between roughly 1.5 and 2.5 tonnes depending on the model, within the load capacity of any standard hard-landscaped surface. We send a site checklist before delivery.
/04 How heavy is it once filled?
Empty: 250–400 kg depending on size. Filled: roughly 1,500–2,500 kg with water and full bather load. That's the weight of a small car spread over the tub's footprint, so any standard concrete pad or properly-built deck handles it without modification. Crane lift is rare; the install team can almost always walk it in.
/05 How often do I change the water?
Every 3–4 months under normal household use. Drop a sanitiser tab in once a week, rinse the cartridge filter every 4–6 weeks. The filter pump handles most of the day-to-day; you're not running a swimming-pool chemical regimen.
/06 What about kids and pets?
The insulated cover is heavy enough to act as a physical deterrent and locks down with clips. Store with the cover on whenever the tub is unattended; same approach as a swimming pool. The internal heater and pumps are sealed and inaccessible from the bathing area.
/07 Does it work in winter?
Yes. This is what UK hot tubs are built for. The 32 A heater + insulated cover hold 39 °C through −5 °C ambient without straining. The freeze-protection cycle on the pumps prevents ice damage even during cold snaps. Most owners use the tub MORE in winter, not less.
/08 What if something breaks?
On new tubs, you've got a 10-year manufacturer warranty covering the shell, frame, plumbing and equipment. On refurbished tubs it's a 90-day parts-and-labour warranty (extendable to 12 months for £395). Either way: we serviced it, we delivered it, and we're who you call if something goes wrong. Local-to-UK service, no offshore call centres.
Pair with cold for the
full contrast threapy protocol.
Cycling between hot and cold (what the Nordic countries call kontrastbad) pumps blood through your vasculature in a way neither does alone. The data on its effect on sleep, mood and inflammation is the strongest in this whole field.
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