Is it best to have a bath as well as a shower?

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Definitely bathroom time of year! We're replacing our only bathroom (all the others have showers) and, for reasons of water economy, were going to install a shower instead when we first decided to replace it last year. We didn't have time to do it last autumn fortunately, as it gave us a chance to ask our winter guests their opinion and found that we 'gained' two bookings simply because we had a bath. Neither group had young kids - it was the adults who wanted it. So, it's getting replaced with a decent shower over a bath.

Our market will be different to yours, of course, and is partly affected by people wanting a soak after skiing, but it would be worth assessing your market before you make a final decision.
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HelenB wrote:My biggest dislike of my own apartment is the lack of a bath. I tend to shower most of the time, but the option of a soak after a day skiing would be amazing. I would have both if I could.
I remember the ski chalet I staid in a few years back. It had one of those tiny baths barely a metre long. I could fill it with hot water and turn around the other way to get right up to my neck in hot water (I have been frequently up to my neck in hot water but those are different times ) :lol:
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gitemontjoly wrote:Definitely bathroom time of year! We're replacing our only bathroom (all the others have showers) and, for reasons of water economy, were going to install a shower instead when we first decided to replace it last year. We didn't have time to do it last autumn fortunately, as it gave us a chance to ask our winter guests their opinion and found that we 'gained' two bookings simply because we had a bath. Neither group had young kids - it was the adults who wanted it. So, it's getting replaced with a decent shower over a bath.

Our market will be different to yours, of course, and is partly affected by people wanting a soak after skiing, but it would be worth assessing your market before you make a final decision.
The water pressure in france is generally high producing a great shower but I suggest you measure how much water the shower uses with guests as it's not much different to a normal bath amount.
I have fitted a pressure reducer to the shower as it could be a jet wash and now it performs well and saves a lot of water compared the original shower.
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Got to be a shower every time! I never understand why hotels take up a small bathroom with a massive bath that I can bet is hardly used and the shower over the bath thing is a very poor compromise as well as being dangerous. I travel a lot on business, many times with colleagues, and I'm yet to hear one of them say he's just had a bath! Everyone can shower so why compromise on comfort and safety for the very very few that maybe take a bath..........all in my humble opinion of course :twisted:
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Gary2604 wrote:Got to be a shower every time! I never understand why hotels take up a small bathroom with a massive bath that I can bet is hardly used and the shower over the bath thing is a very poor compromise as well as being dangerous. I travel a lot on business, many times with colleagues, and I'm yet to hear one of them say he's just had a bath! Everyone can shower so why compromise on comfort and safety for the very very few that maybe take a bath..........all in my humble opinion of course :twisted:
Ah, but are the people who use a holiday let business travellers ? I would agree that it's a bit daft of hotels to cram a bath, that you have to step slippily in and out of, into a small bathroom, but in a holiday let, you're more likely to have families, or people who have the time to enjoy a long soak.
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Most of our guests appear to shower - but we have had some walkers/photographers/birdwatchers who have appreciated a warm soak in the bath after being caught out in an unexpected rain shower, or who have wanted to soak away aches and pains in overused muscles. We have also had somebody recovering from major surgery who appreciated being able to soak in special soothing bath oils.

However, decide what your market is. If it's young families with children, then a bath is a must. If it's couples, then probably a shower - unless you can hedge your bets with a shower room and a bathroom.
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Why is a shower over the bath dangerous?
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HelenB wrote:Why is a shower over the bath dangerous?
Wet surfaces and a 2'ft step........its a bit crazy! Surprised HS folks have not had these band! More accidents caused by people slipping in bathrooms than anything else at home!
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You can slip getting out of it if it is a bath was well. No difference. You can also slip in a shower.
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If the shower is well fitted it's almost impossible to slip.

I fitted the guest en suite with a spa bath and a separate walk in shower unit which has mosaic non slip tiles on the ground, (over which I placed a non slip rubber mat), it has a grap handle and a flip up shower seat.
Even I would find it difficult to slip and I am well known for falling around the place :oops:
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I will also add that when travelling I always look for places with a separate shower unit. Baths, with or without an overhead shower, are unmanageable for me.
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charles cawley wrote:But your survey sample was of guests who had already bought into the deal. It did not cover potential guests who chose to go elsewhere.

Its a bit like asking buyers of sports cars if they approve of no or cramped back seats.
Sorry Charles - I thought I might be contributing something useful to the OP


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Gary2604 wrote:
HelenB wrote:Why is a shower over the bath dangerous?
Wet surfaces and a 2'ft step........its a bit crazy! Surprised HS folks have not had these band! More accidents caused by people slipping in bathrooms than anything else at home!
I thought most "accidents" were caused in the bedroom......
There are products you can apply to baths to make them non slip rather than the ugly rubber mats.
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teapot wrote:
Gary2604 wrote:
HelenB wrote:Why is a shower over the bath dangerous?
Wet surfaces and a 2'ft step........its a bit crazy! Surprised HS folks have not had these band! More accidents caused by people slipping in bathrooms than anything else at home!
I thought most "accidents" were caused in the bedroom......
There are products you can apply to baths to make them non slip rather than the ugly rubber mats.
teapot - can you elaborate on non-slip products? As discussed above I'm renovating my bathroom - new shower cubicle and am definitely adding a grab handle...also interested in anything else that to add security/comfort/ease of use etc..


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I won't know whats available in the Algarve and your local specialist tile shops should have something on offer.
HG Permanent anti slip is one product. I have a French product and a leaflet for it somewhere, it was on my desk a while back but I think I may have given that to someone.
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