
Some hot tubs are a project. This one isn't. The 4-Person Larch Wooden Hot Tub arrives fully assembled and ready for immediate use — no foundation, no groundwork, no waiting on a professional install. It's our most popular tub for a reason: it's sized right for a family soak, but compact enough to fit in an average garden and easy enough to relocate if you rearrange the space later.
The barrel is built from highly ecological larch wood sourced from Siberia, a material prized in outdoor spa construction for its natural density and resistance to rot. Hand-finished joints and ready-made benches give the interior a considered, premium feel rather than a flat-pack one.
Heat comes from a genuine Ignis-V40 aluminium external heater, available at 40kW or 50kW, bringing the water up to a comfortable 38°C in around 2–4 hours. Because the furnace sits outside the tub rather than inside it, you get more usable soaking space for the same 4.92ft diameter, and the stove itself is simpler to load and maintain. The aluminium build is specifically chosen to resist corrosion, so it keeps performing season after season rather than degrading after a winter or two outdoors.
How long does the water take to heat up?
With the external Ignis-V40 heater running, water reaches around 38°C in roughly 2 to 4 hours, depending on conditions.
Do I need to build a base or get planning permission first?
No foundation or bulky groundwork is needed — the tub is supplied fully assembled and can be placed on any suitable level surface. As with any outdoor structure, check local planning rules if you're placing it close to a boundary.
Is this suitable for winter contrast therapy?
Yes — the wood-fired external heater gives you full control over water temperature regardless of the season, making it a solid option for winter contrast therapy or a residential-grade garden wellness routine.
- Capacity: Up to 4 people
- Dimensions: Height 3.57ft, diameter 4.92ft, depth 3.05ft
- Material: Premium Siberian larch wood
- Heater: Ignis-V40 aluminium, external, seawater-resistant (40kW or 50kW options)
- Chimney: 6.56ft
- Power supply: None required — wood-fired, no electricity or pump needed
- Foundation: Not required — supplied fully assembled
3-Year Warranty covers the tub and heater as standard.
Genuine Corrosion-Resistant Heating — the aluminium Ignis-V40 is built to withstand seawater exposure, giving long-term reliability outdoors.
Complete Kit Included — ready-made benches, a two-step ladder, and a wooden bathtub drain plug all come as standard, so there's nothing extra to buy before your first soak.
Built for families who want a genuine wood-fired hot tub experience without the complexity of an internal heater system.