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FORGET SLEEP SYNCING<\/strong> or facial yoga, outdoor bathing is the new self-care. From rudimentary lo-fi showers to luxe roll-top bathtubs, zen-worthy soaks are fast becoming the new status symbol. On TikTok, #outdoorbathing has 31.7 million views and counting. Not only does it look rather fabulous \u2013 tin and copper tubs will better withstand the British weather, FYI \u2013 you can also reap the benefits of cold-water immersion, such as better sleep and improved metabolism, from the privacy of your own home. No smug lido selfie required.<\/p>\n Journalist Lena De Casparis recently installed an outdoor bath in the Leyton home she shares with her boyfriend and two daughters. \u2018The decision to put a bath in the garden was by far one of the best in our whole renovation. We\u2019re a big bathing family \u2013 me and my two girls all love taking baths as a family and separately. We bought it for \u00a325 off Facebook Marketplace and got our handyman to sand it down, re-enamel it and paint the outside too.\u2019 Not only do they use it to cool off on warm days as well as helping to water the surrounding plants, it\u2019s also proven unexpectedly functional for her family\u2019s day-to-day. \u2018I often find bathtime antisocial as it involves sitting in a bathroom away from cooking dinner or guests who are often around the kitchen table. This means bathtime can happen while the evening revelry carries on.\u2019<\/p>\n Looking to dip your toe in the water? Happily, you don\u2019t need acres of land. But you do need to think about logistics. \u2018The main thing to consider is how to get water to it. It will need both hot and cold. This can be achieved by running a hosepipe from a tap connected to the outside wall of a house, if it\u2019s one that has both hot and cold water,\u2019 says Barrie Cutchie, design director at BC Designs (bcdesigns.co.uk), whose signature tin tubs are popular for backyard bathing. \u2018To empty, you could either direct the water straight to a drain or let it soak into the garden, as you would a paddling pool. Alternatively, a plumber can hook the bath up to the water pipes for hot water on tap and, potentially, for drainage too.\u2019<\/p>\n Not only is the allure of al fresco bathtime influencing our home improvement ideas, it\u2019s dictating our travel plans too. For boutique rental site Kip Hideaways (kiphideaways.com) it\u2019s become a driver for bookings. From treehouses in Dartmoor to forest cabins in Shropshire, over a third of its properties now offer an open-air bathing situation. \u2018[Demand] has grown hugely and it\u2019s year-round,\u2019 says Jessy Harrison, head of PR. \u2018It\u2019s partly the social media effect, partly from a wellness point of view.\u2019<\/p>\n At Aller Dorset (allerdorset.com), a fashionable hideaway of shepherd\u2019s huts in Dorset, its freestanding outdoor bathtubs, festooned with fairy lights and in bold, Instagram-friendly hues, have become its USP. \u2018The baths are undeniably a big feature and are considered a significant part of what makes our huts so distinctive,\u2019 says founder Cat Earp. \u2018Guests enjoy the novelty of it, the peace and quiet, being at one with nature and also the fun. When people arrive, they often mention their excitement for the baths first, never fazed by the weather.\u2019 Not only does it add to the overall R&R, it\u2019s a good way to road-test whether you want to recreate one at home. 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