Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath vs Monk Cocoon
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath at £1,999 and Monk Cocoon at £1,995. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath if
- it holds more water (540 L against 480 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move
- owners rate the brand higher on Trustpilot (4.7 against 4.2)
Choose the Monk Cocoon if
- it has app control
| Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath | Monk Cocoon | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £1,999 | £1,995 |
| Type | Tub (add your own chiller) | Tub (add your own chiller) |
| Capacity | approx. 540 L (estimated) | approx. 480 L (estimated) |
| Includes chiller | No | No |
| Material | Cedar exterior, 304 stainless steel liner | Rigid insulated shell (material not stated) |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1300 x 920 x 720 mm | 1235 x 715 x 845 mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Filtration | Not stated | Ozone + 2-stage (with Monk chiller) |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Kove | Check price at Monk |
Buying facts
| Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath | Monk Cocoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £3.70 | £4.16 |
| Ice to cool from 15C to 8C, per plunge | 53 kg | 47 kg |
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | 4.7 from 34 reviews | 4.2 from 28 reviews |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | 0 of 15 at 1-2 stars | 2 of 15 at 1-2 stars |
| Where the seller is based | Wirral, Merseyside | London |
Trustpilot scores cover the whole brand and its service, not this model alone; we read the newest reviews on each profile at every data run. How we check the data.
Price history
| From | Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath | Monk Cocoon |
|---|---|---|
| £1,999 | £1,995 |
No tracked price has changed since 8 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, the Monk Cocoon is £4 cheaper than the Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath (£1,995 against £1,999 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath about 540 L (our estimate), Monk Cocoon about 480 L (our estimate) (advantage Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath).
We have not tested either unit ourselves, so this comparison is built from the makers' specifications, UK pricing and owner feedback; each product page says the same.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath or the Monk Cocoon cheaper?
The Monk Cocoon is cheaper at £1,995, £4 less than the Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath at £1,999, on the UK prices we last checked.
Which holds more water, the Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath or the Monk Cocoon?
The Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath: about 540 litres against 480 litres (one figure is our estimate from the stated dimensions).
Do the Kove Oval Cedar Ice Bath and the Monk Cocoon come with a chiller?
No. Both are cooled with ice or a separate chiller. Our ice calculator and chiller sizing calculator show what each option needs.
Which brand do owners rate higher?
On Trustpilot, Kove scores 4.7 from 34 reviews and Monk 4.2 from 28 (checked 2026-09-22). These are brand scores covering every product and the service, not this model alone.
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