Somerset Bath
Secluded Lodge with Hot Tub, Bath
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Bath / the Somerset and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.8/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 44 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.8/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
Secluded Lodge with Hot Tub is a self-contained cabin on St George's Hill in Bathampton, the canal-side village just north-east of Bath, and the setting is most of the appeal. It is built at the back of a private garden, screened from the house and the lane, and it looks out across the valley towards the city. For anyone travelling with a dog that privacy counts for more than any facility: there are no shared entrances, no corridors and no other guests to negotiate.
The walking is the other reason to bring a dog here. The Kennet and Avon Canal towpath runs below the lodge, and it is a flat, well-surfaced walk of about two miles along the water into central Bath - a route that works as a morning outing and as a way of reaching the city without driving or parking. Bathampton Meadows and the climb up onto Bathampton Down open out in the other direction.
Inside it is compact and cosy, with a well-equipped kitchenette and a hot tub on the deck that guests consistently rate as the highlight. The owners are described as welcoming and quick to put things right. Guests travelling with a dog have found the lodge comfortable and the seclusion genuinely useful, and it is dog owners the layout suits best.
Two things to plan for. The lodge is reached by a flight of steps up from the parking area and there is no lighting on the last stretch, so arriving after dark with a dog and luggage takes some organising - bring a torch. The door lock has given intermittent trouble, which the owners have been addressing. Guests also mention occasional woodlice in the bathroom, and no toiletries or cleaning supplies are laid on, so pack what you need for muddy paws.
Secluded Lodge with Hot Tub earns a 4.5/5 paw rating, though only a small number of guests have so far reported bringing a dog. It suits a couple with one dog who want canal walks, a hot tub and a private base within easy reach of Bath. If you need somewhere enclosed to let a dog off the lead, ask the owners about the garden before booking - the lodge sits at the end of one, but how secure it is has not been described.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Private lodge with no shared entrances
- Canal towpath walks into Bath
- Hot tub and secluded garden setting
- Steps up from parking, unlit after dark
- Welcoming, responsive owners
About this hotel
Secluded Lodge with Hot Tub is a self-catering cabin in Bathampton, on the north-eastern edge of Bath, let as a whole property and rated four and a half stars. It stands at the end of a private garden with valley views, a hot tub on the deck and a well-equipped kitchenette, and holds an 8.8/10 guest score across 44 reviews. It suits couples and short breaks.
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Location
8 Saint George's Hill, Bath, BA2 6RN
