Product Description
A small hot tub made for two
Most hot tubs are built for a crowd. The Nordic Oval Duo is built for an evening for two. Its oval polypropylene shell has two seats facing each other, so you sit close enough to talk without the long wait that a six-seat tub needs to heat up. It holds about 1,000 litres and measures 1,400 × 900 × 1,000 mm, which makes it one of the easiest tubs to place: a paved corner, a deck or a small garden is usually enough.
The shell is smooth, non-porous polypropylene in one of five colours (white, black, blue, light grey or dark grey). It is easy to wipe clean and does not need the soaking and sealing that an all-wood tub does. The outside is clad in the wood or composite you choose.
Dimensions at a glance
| Detail | Nordic Oval Duo |
|---|---|
| Bathers | 1–2 people, two facing seats |
| Water volume | About 1,000 litres |
| Size | 1,400 × 900 × H1,000 mm |
| Shell | Polypropylene, 5 colours |
| Drain | Flexible PVC, 45 mm internal / 50 mm external diameter |
Each tub is handmade, so check critical measurements against the drawing you receive with your order, especially if the tub is going into a recess or a deck opening.
Choose the cladding
Spruce is the classic light Nordic look. Larch is denser and naturally more weather resistant. Thermowood is heat-treated for stability and has a warm, even brown tone. Oak is the most solid timber in the range. WPC cladding in black or brown is a wood-plastic composite that needs no oiling at all, which suits anyone who wants the tub to look the same in five years with no upkeep.
Choose how you heat it
The heating is chosen in the selector, together with the cladding, and the price updates straight away.
| Heating | Best for |
|---|---|
| External wood fired stove (AISI 316, 22 kW) | The traditional experience: no power supply needed, a crackling fire beside the tub. |
| Electric heater 6 kW (WiFi-ready – WiFi module available as an add-on) | Hands-off use: set the temperature and let the thermostat hold it. |
| Hybrid: electric heater + external wood fired stove | Wood to heat up quickly, electric to keep the water warm. |
| Hybrid: heat pump (heating/cooling, Wi-Fi) + external wood fired stove | Efficient everyday heating, cooling in summer, wood for a fast boost. |
| External pellet fired stove (AISI 316, 30 kW, WiFi) | Fire heating with an automatic feed, controlled from your phone. |
| Gas heater | Fast heating where a gas supply is available. |
| Bioheater (WiFi, with connections and circulation pump) | A complete, app-controlled bioheater package. |
| Connections for your own heater (50 mm) with closing valves | You already have a heater, or want to fit one later. |
The external stove is AISI 316 stainless steel, a grade chosen for its resistance to corrosion. Its body is about 400 × 620 × H670 mm, so leave room beside the tub for the stove, its chimney and easy access for loading wood. If you need another combination, contact us. Most can be built.
Choosing the electric heater? You will be asked for your connection type. The standard 6 kW heater runs on a normal UK single-phase supply (220 V, 26 A), which we recommend for most homes, or on three-phase (380 V, 14 A). If you want faster heating, tick “I need a more powerful electric heater” and choose 9, 12 or 15 kW (three-phase). Your electrician should confirm the cable and protection for the heater you order.
Lid, stairs and insulation
A lid keeps the heat in and the leaves out. Every tub has one edge type: the polypropylene edge, which is needed with larch, oak and WPC cladding, or, on spruce and Thermowood tubs, the wooden round edge. A wooden lid matched to spruce or Thermowood, and an insulated leather lid, can be added on top. For getting in and out, choose basic 3-step stairs or the “B”, “A” or “C” type stairs – one type or several. Wall and bottom insulation keep the water warm for longer between baths and are well worth it for winter use.
Massage, light and Wi-Fi control
Add an air bubble system for a gentle fizz, hydro massage jets for a firmer back massage, or both. Sand filtration in a large wooden cover box keeps the water clear for longer, and two LED lights make evening baths easy. With a Wi-Fi signal at the tub, the Smart SPA kits let you switch the massage, filter and electric heater from your phone, so the water can be ready when you get home.
Before delivery: base, drainage and access
Place the tub on a level, solid base. Have the base checked for your site with the tub full of water and bathers. Choose how you want to drain the tub: an external water tap, or a tap with a quick adapter for a 12.5 or 15 mm garden hose.
The tub arrives in a package of about H1,300 × W1,400 × L1,950 mm, with heaters or spa equipment sometimes in a second, smaller package. Choose your delivery zone in the selector and check that the route from the road to the base is clear before the delivery day.
Is the Oval Duo right for you?
Choose it if you want a hot tub for one or two people that heats a small volume of water, fits a compact space and can be configured exactly: from a simple wood fired tub to a fully app-controlled spa. If you regularly bathe with three or more people, look at our family-size models instead.
Frequently asked questions
Your selected configuration, final drawing and order confirmation describe the tub you receive.
How big is the Oval Duo?
1,400 × 900 × H1,000 mm, about 1,000 litres of water, for one or two people. Confirm critical measurements on your order drawing.
Can I have it without a heater?
Yes. Choose “Connections for your own heater (50 mm) with closing valves” and connect a heater you already own or add one later.
Which electric connection do I need?
The standard 6 kW heater works on single-phase 220 V (26 A), recommended for most UK homes, or three-phase 380 V (14 A). The 9, 12 and 15 kW heaters need three-phase. Ask your electrician to confirm cable and protection.
What is the difference between the claddings?
Spruce is light and classic, larch denser and more weather resistant, Thermowood heat-treated and stable, oak the most solid. WPC in black or brown needs no oiling.
Which lid should I choose?
Every tub needs one edge. With larch, oak or WPC cladding that is the polypropylene edge. With spruce or Thermowood you can choose the polypropylene edge or the wooden round edge. Then add the wooden lid (spruce and Thermowood), the insulated leather lid, or both.
Can I control the tub from my phone?
Yes, with a Wi-Fi signal at the tub. Smart SPA kits are available for the air massage, water massage, sand filter and electric heater. The pellet stove, heat pump and bioheater have Wi-Fi control built in.
What base do I need?
A level, solid base. Have it checked for your site, allowing for the tub full of water and bathers. Leave room for the stove, chimney, stairs and lid.
How is it delivered?
In a package of about H1,300 × W1,400 × L1,950 mm. Choose your delivery zone in the selector and check that the route to the base is clear.
