Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Jan 19, 2011 8:38 am What are people's thought on the idea of a spa in the ensuite? Personally I don't like using them, to noisy, defeats the purpose of a relaxing bath (IMO). If we don't put one in we'll still put a soak tub/bath something. I do wonder if to have one will make a difference to the long term value of the home? Re: To Spa or not to Spa 2Jan 19, 2011 8:42 am personally I don;t think they add to the value of a home. I don't like them, I think they are difficult to keep clean and I'm always a bit dubious about them when I see them in hotel rooms becase I am never sure if they are completely clean I am happier with a nice deep, wide bath to soak in thank you! an outdoor hot tub is different. I don;t know why. I love those ones "Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions." — Elizabeth Gilbert Living in our new house. Currently scaping the land. Re: To Spa or not to Spa 3Jan 19, 2011 8:48 am donuts personally I don;t think they add to the value of a home. I don't like them, I think they are difficult to keep clean and I'm always a bit dubious about them when I see them in hotel rooms becase I am never sure if they are completely clean I am happier with a nice deep, wide bath to soak in thank you! an outdoor hot tub is different. I don;t know why. I love those ones Donuts, thank you. Sometimes nice to know someone shares your thoughts. And yes I agree about the outside ones, they are different. Perhaps because more of a social thing, I don't know. Re: To Spa or not to Spa 4Jan 20, 2011 12:17 am Hi butterfly8, We did a bathroom renovation in a previous house and thought it a good idea to put one in at the time. It looked great but the novelty soon wore off. Found it difficult to clean (especially the jets) & noisy. The only ones who ended up liking it were the grand kids! We used it probably a dozen times in 5 years and yes I have heard some horror stories from friends about spas in hotels - mainly what comes out of the jets... A hot tub outside sounds the ticket! Building new and at lock up. Re: To Spa or not to Spa 5Jan 20, 2011 8:52 am i installed one in my last PPOR but wouldn't bother again, in the 18 months it probably got used 5 times and thats while it was still new and a novelty. Have since rented a place with a spa and would install one of those when i next get the chance. Re: To Spa or not to Spa 6Jan 20, 2011 10:32 am We got one as standard in our ensuite with our builder. I didn't really want one but it was a big deal sealer for DH - had our first one the other night and it was nice but I still didn't think "Oh thank god we got a spa!" It is definitely something I can live without!!! In terms of the value - I really wouldn't think they would add much if any value! Sleven Moved into our Atlantique MkII 36 by Carlisle Homes Re: To Spa or not to Spa 7Jan 20, 2011 1:22 pm I love haveing a deep romantic spa for two - champagne, bubbles etc ........ ..... when I stay in a 5 star hotel. At home, no, novelty would soon wear off - I know its something for special holidays for me, not for everyday home use. We have an ordinary bath in this house and even that has probably been used a dozen times in 2 years. Every day liveing - we are shower people. A home spa would certainly not be a selling point for me. Re: To Spa or not to Spa 8Jan 20, 2011 1:46 pm We had a spa put in our house when we renovated and it is lovely to soak in one but my hubby couldn't stay in it for too long so we didn't use it a great deal. After a hard day in the garden though it was heaven. We are renting now and enjoying the standard bath so much more even though we can't share it and I don't feel so guilty about how much water is uses either! Hope that helps. For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: To Spa or not to Spa 10Jan 20, 2011 3:47 pm donuts personally I don;t think they add to the value of a home. I don't like them, I think they are difficult to keep clean and I'm always a bit dubious about them when I see them in hotel rooms becase I am never sure if they are completely clean I am happier with a nice deep, wide bath to soak in thank you! an outdoor hot tub is different. I don;t know why. I love those ones +1. I'd definitely rather put the money towards an outdoor one if I wanted any type of spa. Higher running costs, but far less water usage as the water literally goes down the drain after every use of an indoor one. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick To Spa or not to Spa 11Jan 20, 2011 7:00 pm donuts personally I don;t think they add to the value of a home. I don't like them, I think they are difficult to keep clean and I'm always a bit dubious about them when I see them in hotel rooms becase I am never sure if they are completely clean I am happier with a nice deep, wide bath to soak in thank you! an outdoor hot tub is different. I don;t know why. I love those ones Agree. We have a nice deep spa in the ensuite and I've used it 3 times in 18 months. It's noisy and the force of the jets is annoying. I prefer just to soak in bubbles in peace and quiet and it would have no bearing on whether I bought a house or not. Outside ones are fun, usually while drinking copious amounts of bubbly is that how you spell copious? To Spa or not to Spa 12Jan 20, 2011 7:19 pm We have a freestanding spa bath in the main ensuite. Dh loves it - uses it at least twice a week. Me - I can leave it. As Helyn said I much prefer a shower. Don't think they add any value at all to a home. Some things are worth waiting for. Re: To Spa or not to Spa 13Jan 20, 2011 7:24 pm suh is that how you spell copious? Yes "Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions." — Elizabeth Gilbert Living in our new house. Currently scaping the land. Re: To Spa or not to Spa 14Jan 20, 2011 9:24 pm Love, love LOVE them on special occasions.... we had a fabulous weekend away last year and our apartment was equipped with a massive 2-person European spa, which we made good use of (with champagne, of course). But at home, I'm happy with a decent-sized bath. It doesn't get used all that often, but when it does, it's nice to not have your shoulders or knees or feet sticking out. Ours is lovely and deep, but only 1500mm long. In hindsight, I'd have gone for a slightly longer one....good thing I'm short. My in-laws have a corner spa and apart from the fact that it never gets used, it was a PITA when we visited with small children, as it was the only bath they had. It took forever to get enough water into it to bathe a child, and was hopeless for a baby that couldn't sit unsupported. Re: To Spa or not to Spa 15Jan 20, 2011 9:30 pm They are magnificent dust catchers when not being used!!!! We have one in this rental and the kids have used it couple of times and that is it. I always feel like I am taking my life into my hands when I clean it as i have to get right into it to clean the far side. I wouldn't pay more for a spa in my house that is for sure!!! Re: To Spa or not to Spa 16Jan 21, 2011 11:57 am Another vote for no spa in the bathroom - especially a corner one. I don't know why I don't like them. Maybe they remind me of motel rooms I've stayed in. That said, I do love having baths and we also have a fab hot tub that gets used a lot. If you really want to spa, do it properly and go a good quality hot tub. 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