More homeowners across Staffordshire and Cheshire are choosing to bring the sauna or steam room experience home, rather than relying on the odd trip to a leisure centre or spa day. If you’re considering adding one to your own home, here’s what makes them such a worthwhile investment.
Relaxation and Stress Relief
The most obvious draw of a sauna or steam room is simply how good it feels. The heat helps muscles relax, eases tension built up from work or exercise, and gives you a dedicated space to properly switch off, without needing to leave the house.
Potential Wellness Benefits
Regular sauna and steam use is widely associated with a range of wellness benefits, from improved circulation and skin health to easier breathing, particularly with a steam room’s warm, humid air. Many people also find that a sauna session helps them sleep better afterwards.
Sauna or Steam Room: What’s the Difference?
A traditional sauna uses dry heat, often from a wood or electric stove, and typically runs at a higher temperature. A steam room instead uses a generator to fill the room with warm, moist steam at a gentler temperature. Saunas suit those who enjoy intense, dry heat, while steam rooms are often preferred for respiratory benefits and a softer overall experience.
Adding One to Your Staffordshire Home
Whether you have space for a freestanding barrel sauna in the garden, room for a compact indoor sauna, or you’re planning a bathroom renovation with a tiled steam room built in, there’s an option to suit most homes and budgets. Working with an experienced local installer means the design, plumbing, and electrics are all handled properly from the start.
At Hot Tubs Staffordshire, we design and install bespoke saunas and steam rooms across Staffordshire and Cheshire, working with the Finnish Sauna Company to bring genuine Nordic-quality wellness to your home. Take a look at our Saunas and Steam Rooms range, or if you’re based in the city, our dedicated Sauna & Steam Room Installer Stoke-on-Trent page has more on how we can help. Get in touch to talk through your project.
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers and chocolates – it’s also the perfect time to show a little love to the place where you truly relax. This February, why not give your hot tub or swimming pool the attention it deserves?
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening or simply want to keep your spa in perfect condition, a little care goes a long way.
Create the Perfect Valentine’s Hot Tub Experience
There’s nothing quite like sinking into a warm hot tub on a chilly February evening. Turn your soak into a Valentine’s treat by setting the mood:
Use soft lighting or LED features to create a calming atmosphere
Play relaxing or romantic music in the background
Add spa-safe aromatherapy scents for a luxurious feel
Keep towels warm and drinks nearby for extra comfort
Your hot tub can become the ultimate Valentine’s escape – without leaving home.
Show Your Hot Tub Some Practical Love
Valentine’s Day is also a great reminder to look after the things you love. Regular hot tub maintenance keeps everything running smoothly and ensures your water stays clean, clear, and inviting.
A quick check-up can help:
Maintain healthy, balanced water
Improve energy efficiency
Prevent unexpected breakdowns
Extend the life of your hot tub
If your hot tub hasn’t been serviced in a while, now is the perfect time to give it some TLC.
Don’t Forget Your Swimming Pool
Your swimming pool deserves love too – even during the colder months. Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to plan ahead for the year ahead and make sure everything is ready for when the weather warms up.
Simple steps like cleaning, checking filtration systems, and inspecting heating or spa areas can make all the difference when spring arrives.
Even in winter, a well-maintained pool creates a relaxing and impressive outdoor feature.
Fall in Love with Your Outdoor Space Again
This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to appreciate your hot tub or swimming pool – not just as a feature, but as a place to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy life.
A little care now means many more relaxing moments throughout the year.
Looking to service, maintain, or upgrade your hot tub or pool?
Get in touch with Hot Tubs Staffordshire and let us help you keep your spa in perfect condition.
If you’re weighing up your options for a new hot tub, two of the most popular ranges we supply here at Hot Tubs Staffordshire are Platinum Spas and Arctic Spas. Both are excellent, well-established brands, but they’re built with slightly different priorities in mind. Here’s how they compare, so you can work out which is the better fit for your home.
Platinum Spas: Luxury, Design and Hydrotherapy
Platinum Spas is all about combining striking design with serious hydrotherapy performance. The range offers the widest choice of award-winning hot tubs and swim spas in the Superior Wellness portfolio, with models ranging from compact two-seaters to large entertaining tubs.
If you want a hot tub that looks as good as it feels, with sleek styling, mood lighting, and a strong choice of jet configurations and seating layouts, Platinum Spas is a fantastic place to start. It’s a range built for homeowners who see their hot tub as a genuine design feature as much as a wellness investment.
Arctic Spas: Built to Last, Whatever the Weather
Arctic Spas takes a different approach, with durability and insulation at its core. Designed originally to withstand the extreme climates of Canada, these hot tubs bring a ‘Forever Hot Tub’ build quality and a FreeHeat system that recycles heat from the pump and motor to keep running costs down, even through a British winter.
If low running costs, robust construction, and genuine year-round reliability matter more to you than having the widest range of styling options, Arctic Spas is likely to be the better fit, particularly if your hot tub will see heavy use across all seasons.
Which Should You Choose?
There’s no single right answer — it depends on what matters most to you. If design, choice, and a touch of luxury are top priorities, take a look at our full Platinum Spas range. If you want a hot tub that’s built to withstand anything the seasons throw at it while keeping energy bills sensible, our Arctic Spas range is well worth a look.
Still not sure? That’s exactly what our showroom in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent is for. Come and see both ranges side by side, sit in a few models, and let our team talk you through the differences in person. Get in touch to arrange a visit.
As we move into 2026, hot tubs continue to evolve from simple luxury items into essential wellness features for modern homes. Today’s spas combine smart technology, energy efficiency and therapeutic design to deliver a truly relaxing experience all year round.At Hot Tubs Staffordshire, we carefully select brands that meet the highest standards of performance, comfort and reliability. That’s why we proudly supply Vibes, Arctic and Platinum hot tubs — three standout brands perfectly suited to the needs of today’s homeowners.
Smart Hot Tub Technology in 2026
Hot tubs in 2026 are smarter and easier to use than ever before. Many modern spas now feature intuitive digital controls, allowing you to manage temperature, jets, lighting and filtration with ease.Smart scheduling helps ensure your hot tub is always ready when you need it, while energy-efficient systems reduce running costs without compromising performance. These advances mean less maintenance, more reliability and more time to relax.
Our Trusted Brands for 2026
Vibes Hot Tubs – Modern Design with a Social Edge
Vibes hot tubs are designed for those who want something a little different. With their striking contemporary styling and carefully considered layouts, Vibes spas make a statement in any garden or outdoor space.Key features of Vibes hot tubs include:
Eye-catching modern designs
Comfortable, ergonomic seating
Powerful hydrotherapy jets
Ideal layouts for socialising or relaxing
Vibes tubs are perfect for customers looking for a hot tub that blends relaxation with personality and style.
Arctic Spas – Built for Performance, Whatever the Weather
Arctic hot tubs are engineered with durability and efficiency in mind. Designed to perform all year round, these tubs are known for their robust build quality and excellent insulation.Why choose an Arctic hot tub?
Exceptional energy efficiency
Strong, durable construction
Reliable performance in all seasons
Designed for long-term ownership
If you want a hot tub that delivers consistent performance and peace of mind, Arctic Spas are a fantastic choice.
Platinum Spas – Luxury Comfort Made Practical
Platinum hot tubs remain one of the most popular choices for UK homeowners — and for good reason. They offer an excellent balance of luxury, comfort and value, with a wide range of models to suit different spaces and budgets.Platinum spas are known for:
Ergonomic seating and thoughtful layouts
Strong hydrotherapy performance
Stylish yet practical design
Excellent value for money
Platinum tubs are ideal whether you’re buying your first hot tub or upgrading to something more luxurious.
Wellness-Focused Features for Modern Living
Hot tubs in 2026 place a strong focus on wellbeing. Advanced jet systems are designed to target key muscle groups, helping to ease tension and promote relaxation. Ambient lighting and comfortable seating enhance the experience, turning every soak into a moment of calm.Regular hot tub use can help reduce stress, improve sleep quality and support muscle recovery — making your spa a valuable part of everyday life.
Energy Efficiency Matters More Than Ever
With energy efficiency now a top priority for homeowners, modern hot tubs are designed to retain heat effectively and minimise power usage. Improved insulation, efficient pumps and smarter heating systems all help to keep running costs manageable without sacrificing comfort.Choosing the right hot tub means enjoying luxury responsibly — and comfortably — all year round.
Transform Your Outdoor Space in 2026
A hot tub is no longer just an occasional indulgence — it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Whether you want a peaceful retreat at the end of the day or a social hub for family and friends, the right hot tub can completely transform your outdoor space.At Hot Tubs Staffordshire, we offer expert advice, professional installation and ongoing support to ensure you get the most from your investment.
We have some genuinely exciting news to share. At E.J. Payne Leisure, we’re always looking for the finest products to bring to our customers, we are thrilled to announce that we are now proud suppliers of NIVEKO pools. This is a range that truly sets a new standard in luxury swimming pool design, and we can’t wait to introduce it to homeowners across Staffordshire and the wider region.
Whether you’re been dreaming of a sleek infinity edge pool stretching into the horizon, or a beautifully understated skimmer pool that sits perfectly in your garden, NIVEKO has a design that will take your breath away.
Who Are NIVEKO?
NIVEKO is a European manufacturer with years of experience and an unwavering commitment to quality, precision, and sustainability. Their philosophy is built on three core principles: responsibility, personal touch, and shared experience. Every pool they produce is the result of combining cutting-edge technology with meticulous craftsmanship, all fine-tuned to the last detail to satisfy even the most discerning customers.
What makes NIVEKO stand apart from the crowd is their dedication to designing pools that feel like a natural extension of the spaces they inhabit — whether installed outdoors in an expansive garden or inside as a dramatic architectural feature of a home.
“Leave the everyday hustle and bustle behind and enjoy water as an element in its purest form.” — The NIVEKO philosophy that drives every pool they create.
The NIVEKO Range — Five Stunning Designs
NIVEKO offer a portfolio of custom-built monopools across two categories: overflow pools and skimmer pools. Each design is exceptional in its own way, giving you the freedom to choose a style that perfectly matches your home, garden, and lifestyle.
Advance
Boldly stand out from the crowd with the distinctive lines of the Advance overflow. The pure elegance of natural granite tastefully set around the pool gives it a distinctive look. It doesn’t matter whether it is installed outside or inside – the Overflow Advance is always an eye-catching feature.
Evolution
Achieve a timeless look with the elegant Overflow Evolution. The pool edge is just 20 mm thick, guaranteeing a smooth transition between the inside and outside of the pool. Let the water play the main role.
Infinity
An exceptional version of the popular Infinity overflow from the NIVEKO workshop. Ideal for outdoors, where it immediately dominates any setting and attracts attention. Enjoy the view of an endless water horizon stretching into the distance.
Underflow
The Overflow Underflow boasts stylish design and outstanding practicality. The overflow channel is hidden under the surrounding terrace – this saves water and gives the pool that high-tech touch.
Invisible
The best choice for a high-end skimmer pool developed exclusively by NIVEKO. The clean design of the Skimmer Invisible keeps the water level at the highest possible level. A unique concept for the high demanding customers.
Smart Technology Built In
NIVEKO pools aren’t just beautiful — they’re intelligent. Every pool can be paired with the nPooL Control mobile app, which puts full control of your pool right in the palm of your hand. Monitor, manage, and adjust your pool’s settings from anywhere, bringing a whole new level of convenience and comfort to pool ownership.
Full pool control from your smartphone via the nPooL Control app
State-of-the-art filtration and water management technology
Custom-built to your exact specifications and space
Available in overflow and skimmer configurations
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations
Exceptional build quality designed to last for decades
Why Choose E.J. Payne Leisure for Your NIVEKO Pool?
As one of Staffordshire’s most trusted leisure specialists, we’ve spent years helping families and homeowners create outdoor spaces they truly love. With over 100 positive Google reviews and a reputation built on honest advice and expert knowledge, we’re perfectly placed to guide you through every step of your NIVEKO journey — from first conversation to final splash.
We’re not just a stockist. We’re a partner. Our team will work with you to understand your space, your vision, and your budget, ensuring the NIVEKO pool we recommend is exactly right for you.
Ready to Explore the NIVEKO Range?
Visit our dedicated NIVEKO page to discover the full collection and get in touch with our expert team. Your dream pool is closer than you think.
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We had Mark service our hot tub recently and he did a great job. Have used the company previously and would definitely recommend
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After waiting 2 days for the supplier of my hot tub to get back to me I was recommended these guys, I can honestly say the best service I have received in a very long time, I rang sent a video and he diagnosed the issue, it was sorted within 30 minutes, all up and running, I will definitely be using these guys again for my yearly shutdown/ service and any other issues which may arise also any recommendations I will be sending them their way
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David Roberts
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Great service ,identified a problem I had with my hot tub ,sorted it and did a full service . Engineer was on time and v polite ,would recommend
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Allan Whittle
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Really good company , professional , efficient and last but not least , very honourable and friendly people to deal with !
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Julia Parkes
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I recently had my hot tub serviced by Nathan, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Nathan was incredibly helpful and professional from start to finish. His deep understanding and knowledge of hot tubs were evident, and he provided excellent advice throughout the process. He worked efficiently, with no fuss, and was both polite and friendly, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. The quality of his work was outstanding—my hot tub now feels as good as new!
The service was also extremely good value for money. The office staff were polite, honest, and went above and beyond to find the parts I needed at great prices. Their helpfulness and dedication made a real difference. I highly recommend this company for any hot tub service needs!
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Sarah Elphick
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Excellent customer service, knowledgeable team and nothing was too much trouble. They supported me every step of the way when I bought my hot tub. Install team also very polite and told me all the information I needed to know. Highly recommend if you are looking for a hot tub!
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laura Greaves
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Great service and products. We love our new hot tub and were really happy with the fast, friendly and professional service that we received. Maintenance was fully explained to us but it's great to know that they are only a phonecall away if we need any further assistance.
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Jason Taft
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Great service from showroom to installation
Nothing too much trouble for these guys
Not our first time using this company
Highly recommend to any one thinking of buying a hot tub or needing accessories
Very knowledgeable family owned and run business
We would Highly recommend them !
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Andrew Sutton
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We purchased a Hot Tub from EY Payne a couple of years ago, their communication from the moment we walked into their show room, right through to delivery was fantastic. We recently had a young lad called Nathan our to service and "winterize" the tub, it was a miserable day, but he was polite, efficient and generally very impressive. Would really recommend this company if you are considering a tub or pool!
