Hot Tub Pods Under 10 Minutes from the Minster
Glamping near Southwell Minster
Six adults-only glamping pods with private hot tubs on Oxton Hill, four miles from Southwell Minster, the cathedral of Nottinghamshire.
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Stay near Southwell Minster, sleep in the countryside
Southwell Minster is the cathedral of Nottinghamshire and one of the finest Norman churches in England. It was begun in 1108, its twin pyramid spires are unlike anything else in the country, and the carved stone leaves of its chapter house draw art historians from around the world. Entry is free, evensong is sung most days, and the Southwell Music Festival fills it every August.
Eden Pines has six glamping pods for two, each with its own private hot tub on its own terrace, on a four-and-a-half-acre working smallholding at Oxton Hill near Southwell. From the pods it is under ten minutes to the minster door, which makes Eden Pines the nearest countryside stay to it.
The park is adults only, so it suits couples looking for a quiet break rather than families with young children. Spend the afternoon in the minster and the Georgian streets around it, eat in town, then drive ten minutes back up the hill to the hot tub. The park opens in December 2026 and you can register interest now.
Distance from Southwell Minster
around 4 miles
Drive time
under 10 minutes
Route
from the minster, west along Southwell Road towards Oxton; the park is on the hill before the village
Why Stay Here
Adults-only glamping, done properly
A private hot tub on every terrace
Six glamping pods, each with its own hot tub. No sharing, no booking a slot.
Adults only, built for two
A quiet park for couples. Every pod sleeps two and the whole site is adults only.
A working smallholding
Sheep, hens, beehives and growing beds, worked the biodynamic way. Lend a hand or just watch.
Finished like a boutique hotel
Proper beds, proper bathrooms, a kitchen and a fire pit, inside a Scandi-inspired pod.
Worth the Wander
Visiting Southwell Minster
The Norman nave
Begun in 1108 on the site of a Saxon church, with round arches, thick columns and the famous pepperpot spires on the west front.
The Chapter House
Built around 1290, with the Leaves of Southwell: hundreds of carved oak, maple, hawthorn and vine leaves so lifelike they have been studied for a century.
Evensong and concerts
The minster choir sings evensong most days of the week, and the building hosts concerts through the year, including the Southwell Music Festival in late August.
The Archbishop's Palace
The ruined medieval palace beside the minster, with its restored State Chamber and a garden of plants grown in the middle ages.
Opening and entry
Open daily, free to enter with donations welcome. Guided tours and a tower tour run on selected days; check the minster's own website for times.
Around the minster
The Saracen's Head, the Bramley apple tree, the National Trust Workhouse and the town's shops and restaurants are all within a few minutes' walk.
Photographs: Southwell Minster from the north-west by DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The nave and choir inside Southwell Minster by Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The carved stone leaves of the Southwell Minster chapter house by Kognos, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to Know
Glamping near Southwell Minster: your questions
Where can we stay near Southwell Minster?
Eden Pines Park is around 4 miles from the minster on Oxton Hill, with six adults-only glamping pods, each with a private hot tub. It opens in December 2026. In the town itself there are inns and bed and breakfasts.
How far is Eden Pines from Southwell Minster?
Around 4 miles west along Southwell Road, which is under 10 minutes by car.
Is Southwell Minster free to visit?
Yes. Entry is free with donations welcome. There is a charge for some tours and concerts.
Can we hear the choir?
Choral evensong is sung on most days during term time, usually in the late afternoon. Times are on the minster's website and change over school holidays.
Be first to stay near Southwell Minster
Eden Pines opens in December 2026. Register your interest and we will tell you the moment booking opens for the first season.
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