Wood Fired Hot Tub Policy

Please read before booking or using the hot tub
We want every guest to enjoy the wood-fired hot tub safely.
All guests must read and follow this policy, the safety notices displayed beside the hot tub and any instructions provided by Patty’s Barn.
The hot tub is a fresh-fill, non-circulating tub with no pump, jets or filtration. It is filled with fresh mains water for one booked group and is completely drained, cleaned and disinfected after the bathing session.

Before entering

• Never use the hot tub alone.

• Shower and use the toilet before entering.

• Wash dirt from your feet.

• Wear swimwear only.

• Do not enter with creams, oils, makeup, spray tan or sun lotion on your skin.

• Keep glass, food, smoking materials and sharp objects away from the tub.

• Do not use the tub after a heavy meal.

• Do not use the tub while under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs, sedatives or anything that may impair your judgement.

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Water temperature

• Stir the water thoroughly before every temperature check to prevent hot spots.

• Check the thermometer before anyone enters.

• The recommended adult bathing temperature is 36–38°C.

• Never enter the water if it is above 40°C.

• Stop adding logs before the target temperature is reached because the water may continue heating.

• Do not rely on adding cold water unless the whole tub can be thoroughly mixed and the temperature checked again in more than one place.

• Do not use the tub if the thermometer is missing, damaged or giving an unreliable reading.

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While using the hot tub

• Keep your head above the water.

• Do not jump, dive or deliberately submerge your head.

• Limit each bathing period to 15 minutes, then get out and cool down.

• Leave immediately if you feel dizzy, faint, sick, breathless, confused or overheated.

• Do not urinate in the water.

• Take particular care when entering and leaving because the steps and surrounding surfaces may be slippery.

• Follow any additional instructions given by Patty’s Barn staff.

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Children

• Children under five must not use the hot tub.

• Children aged five and over must be supervised continuously by a responsible adult.

• When children use the hot tub, the water must not exceed 35°C.

• Children must limit each bathing period to 15 minutes.

• Anyone unable to keep their head above the water while seated must not use the tub.

• Children must not operate or approach the wood burner.

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Health conditions

Do not use the hot tub if you have:

• diarrhoea or vomiting;

• a contagious illness;

• open wounds;

• infected or broken skin; or

• symptoms that could place other bathers at risk.

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Pregnant guests, immunocompromised guests and people with heart, circulation, respiratory or other relevant medical conditions should obtain medical advice before using the hot tub.

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Stop using the tub immediately if you feel unwell.

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Wood-burner safety

• A responsible, sober adult must supervise the burner whenever it is alight.

• Never light the burner unless the tub is filled to the required water level.

• Use only the dry logs, kindling and firelighters provided by Patty’s Barn.

• Never use petrol, paraffin, lighter fluid, methylated spirits or any other accelerant.

• Keep the burner door closed except when adding logs.

• The burner, door, flue and surrounding metal become extremely hot. Do not touch them.

• Keep children, towels, clothing, the cover and other combustible items safely away from the burner and flue.

• Never leave the burning heater unattended.

• Do not use the burner if it is damaged, leaking, producing abnormal smoke or behaving unexpectedly.

• Follow the separate wood-burner instructions displayed beside the hot tub.

• The QR-code video is supplementary guidance and does not replace the written safety instructions.

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Cover and draining

• Remove the cover completely before entering the hot tub.

• Keep the cover and straps safely away from the burner and flue.

• Replace the cover only as directed and when it is safe to do so.

• Guests must not drain the hot tub.

• Patty’s Barn staff will drain it after the booked bathing session.

• The tub must never be drained while the fire is burning, embers remain or the heater is still hot.

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• Stop using the hot tub and contact Patty’s Barn if

• the water exceeds 40°C;

• the water looks dirty, cloudy or unusually coloured;

• the water has an unusual smell;

• the thermometer is missing, damaged or unreliable;

• the burner, flue, cover, liner, steps or handrail appear damaged or unsafe;

• there is a leak or abnormal smoke; or

• anything does not appear right.

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Do not attempt to repair, alter or improvise with the burner or hot tub.

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Emergency information:

For fire, serious burns, collapse, breathing difficulty or any immediate danger, call 999.

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Location: Patty’s Barn, Hillam Lane, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0DY
Patty’s Barn emergency contact: Michelle – 07502 726596

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Guest acknowledgement

By booking or using the hot tub, guests confirm that they have read and understood this policy and agree to follow:

• this safety policy;

• the notices displayed beside the hot tub;

• the wood-burner instructions; and

• reasonable safety instructions provided by Patty’s Barn.

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Guests must ensure that everyone in their booking group is made aware of these rules.

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Safety and liability disclaimer

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Using a hot tub and wood-fired heater involves inherent risks, including hot water, hot surfaces, fire, smoke, slippery surfaces and the possibility of becoming unwell through overheating.

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Patty’s Barn takes reasonable steps to assess and manage these risks, maintain the facilities and provide appropriate safety information.

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Guests are responsible for following the safety rules, supervising children and other vulnerable members of their group, considering their own medical circumstances and using the facilities responsibly.

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Guests must inform Patty’s Barn promptly about defects, damage, contamination, accidents or safety concerns and must stop using the facilities when instructed.

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Nothing in this policy excludes or restricts Patty’s Barn’s liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded or restricted.

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This policy does not affect guests’ statutory consumer rights.

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Contact

For questions about this policy or the hot tub, please contact:

Patty’s Barn
Email: hello@pattysbarn.co.uk
Telephone: 07502 726596

All individuals using the hot or cold tub agrees: 

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1. Use of any of the hot and cold tub equipment, areas or facilities available at Patty’s Barn is entirely at your own risk. An induction explaining how to safely and properly use the facilities will be provided. You must not use any equipment unless you are satisfied that you are competent to do so in a safe and proper manner.

2. When using any equipment and facilities available at The Rewilding at Patty’s Barn you must take care to safeguard your own health and safety, and you will be solely responsible for any loss or injury that you cause to yourself, other persons or to the equipment or facilities to the extent that it is caused through your unsafe or improper use of the equipment or facilities (including your use of them whilst under the influence of alcohol or medication) or your failure to advise The Rewilding of a medical condition relevant to your use of the equipment or facility.

3. To hold harmless and indemnify The Rewilding, its employees and partners, from any and all liability for any damage to the personal property of, or personal injury to, any third party resulting from the ticket holder's participation of any and all activities at The Rewilding.

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For questions about this policy or anything related to the hot and cold tub please contact:

Patty's Barn 
Email: hello@pattysbarn.co.uk
Phone: 07502726596

For questions about this policy or anything related to the hot and cold tub please contact:

Patty's Barn 
Email: hello@pattysbarn.co.uk
Phone: 07502726596