Whatever the season, there's nothing more luxurious than stepping into a hot tub - especially when it's one you can call your very own. You'll soon become the most popular person on your street and will revel in the smugness of hot tub Instagram pics, feeling like you're on a zen staycation every time you return home. Trust us.
Despite what you may think, hot tubs can be affordable - all you need to do is look in the right places at the right times of year. While sales events like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day are the prime time to shop, mid-season and retailer-specific sales can also prove fruitful.
Here are some of the best hot tubs under £350 right now so you can start living out your best life.
SHOP: The best hot tubs under £350
www.argos.co.uk
With a stylish grey rattan design, Freeze Shield technology and a super-quick set-up, this Cancun hot tub is a best-seller. It has 120 AirJets and seats 2-4 people.
www.argos.co.uk
The Lay-Z-Spa Milan fits up to six people, making it one of the more spacious options on our list. With 140 AirJets and a rapid heating system, you will experience full calmness and relaxation as you step foot into this spa. It's even connected with voice control, meaning you can set up your hot tub without even leaving your sofa. A dream come true.
www.outdoorlivinghottubs.co.uk
The Lay-Z-Spa Miami is one of the most popular models sold by the brand. It's affordable and spacious, with a seating capacity of four, and incredibly easy to set up. There's an energy-saving timer to help you schedule your next hot tub session, and the freeze-shield technology means the water will remain nice and toasty - even on those winter nights.
www.robertdyas.co.uk
With an easy-to-use interface, 108 high-powered jets, a removable filter element for easy maintenance and enough room for four people, you'll be relaxing in no time.
www.diy.com
For up to three adults, the St. Lucia hot tub is perfect for those with smaller gardens. Despite its size, the St. Lucia has everything you would expect of the larger models, including a soothing 110 AirJet massage system, rapid heating system, power-saving timer and Freeze Shield™ technology.
www.diy.com
For larger gatherings, the Lay-Z-Spa Hawaii can seat six people, and its 40°C rapid heating system and 140 all-surrounding airjets will be thoroughly enjoyed. It also featured a beneficial power-saving timer and Freeze Shield™ technology, plus DuraPlus construction, an adjustable control panel, pump with cup holders, ChemConnect™ dispenser, insulating lid and top cover with safety clips.
How To Clean Your Hot Tub
To clean the water, add a sanitiser like chlorine, which will come in granules or tablet form. You should look to add sanitiser to your hot tub every day, or at least every couple of days depending on how much you use it. Always double-check the instructions to find out which sanitiser, and what amount, you should use for your hot tub.
Remove the filter at least once a week to clean it (or more often if needed) and ensure it isn't blocked with grass, leaves or other debris. Inflatable hot tub filters can become clogged more frequently than permanent hot tubs.
Every few weeks, you should drain your hot tub, and clean it with liquid soap and water - washing up liquid is perfect for this.
This Clearwater cleaning set includes a multifunction pool skimmer, scrubber pad, pool brush and gloves- for under £30.
Jade Moscrop is the Commercial Content Editor for Grazia, specialising in lifestyle topics. When she’s not writing about beauty products, gym leggings and chic homeware items, she can usually be found on a hot girl walk, buying houseplants or listening to female-fronted rock bands.