Individually, saunas and hot tubs are equally good for healthy living and personal pampering. However, a combined sauna and hot tub therapy will give you double the benefits to your health, wellness and relaxation.
If you’re lucky enough to have everything, i.e. a home gym, pool, sauna and hot tub, then this will be like teaching your Granny to suck eggs. Obviously you already know how to stay physically and emotionally fit, healthy and stress-free. But what if you had to choose between owning a hot tub or a sauna? And why is now the best time to buy?
Health and Happiness
I’ve been doing a bit of extra research since we had the sauna set up at Hot Tubs HQ and a steamy sauna is an excellent way to cleanse the body of toxins. But also, as the stresses and strains of modern day life have increased, people are now much more aware of the therapeutic value of saunas, especially for relaxation.
You’ve probably read about how happy and healthy the Finnish people are. Is it a coincidence that their sauna culture is the most popular, not just in Nordic countries, but worldwide? Recently, for the sixth year on the trot, Finland has been crowned the happiest country in the world. So, if you can’t beat them – join them. Here are just a few reasons why sauna therapy is good for you.
Sauna Health Benefits
The basic principle of a sauna is to raise the temperature and cause steam. Water condenses on the sauna bather’s skin, making them perspire and as a consequence this cleanses the skin.
Raising the skin temperature also increases the heart rate, and the blood vessels widen as the body tries to cool itself down. The blood circulation increases, improving oxygen levels to the brain and the rest of the body, while simultaneously carrying away those nasty toxins.
That’s why sauna bathers who follow a regular therapy routine feel more invigorated, healthier and stress-free.
If that hasn’t convinced you, further evidence has been gathered in a fifteen year study of Finnish men and women. The following health benefits were associated with regular sauna therapy:

• Stress relief and relaxation
• Reduced risk of cardiac death and cardiovascular disease
• Reduced inflammation in the blood
• Reduced risk of high blood pressure
• Detoxification of the body
• Reduced pain
• Reduced risk of a stroke
• Reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Improved function of the lymphatic system

Harry, one of our happy sauna owners told us ‘We are very pleased with our sauna’. As long as our customers are happy, then we’re happy too.
Hot Tub Health Benefits
Hot tub hydrotherapy is probably the most enjoyable way to soak away stress, aches and pains. The basic principles of hydrotherapy and hydro massage are to use the healing effects of warm water and air or water jets to gently massage the body. Floating in the warm water also takes the pressure off aching joints, whilst allowing the muscles to relax.
Similar to sauna therapy, warming the blood increases the heart rate and causes the blood vessels to dilate which improves blood flow. The increased blood flow lowers blood pressure and supplies more oxygen to the body and brain, and carries away lactic acids that cause pain, discomfort and muscle cramp.
Size is important – the bigger the hot tub, the better it is for stretching out and for doing low impact water aerobics or tub yoga. So you can exercise your muscles without putting any extra strain on joints and muscles.
With our Hydro tubs, the jets can be positioned so that the water gently massages specific areas of your body to relieve stress and reduce aches and pains. Come along to the Open Day and I can show you what I mean, because we will have the 6 seater Kingham Hydro tub all set up.
The list of health benefits associated with regular hot tub hydrotherapy is practically endless, but several studies have all highlighted the following benefits:

• Stress relief and relaxation
• Treatment for insomnia
• Lowers diabetic blood sugar levels
• Relieves pain and tension
• Soothes sore joints and helps for arthritis
• Improved metabolism that helps with weight loss

And last, but not least, hot tub bathing is perfect for Me time, Family time and Entertaining.

Recent Customer Review
“We renovated a derelict gite in late 2022 and ordered a Burford Deluxe. It was the best decision ever, the guests love the hot tub which is included for stays of 7 nights and a small extra fee if under 7 nights. We love using the hot tub when we don’t have guests staying too! It so relaxing and the lights look fantastic in the evening.
Nicola and her husband were very friendly and helpful, going over and above for us. We can’t recommend them highly enough.”
Melanie & Valentin – Gite de Grand Chêne, Saint-Léger-Magnazeix.