If you have a pool in your garden, it's important that you are able to enjoy it as fully as possible - and one element that will help is a poolside room with all the facilities you could possibly need.
Bakers Garden Buildings is extremely proud of the wide range of poolside rooms we have created and delivered over the years. We have the expertise and experience to ensure that, whatever option you have in mind, we can provide it for you.
We'll help you to create a space where you can relax, entertain, dine, and enjoy some luxurious down-time next to your pool. It's also important that you take into account the sort of storage you need to put in place.
We can build a structure where you can safely store the chemicals you need to treat your pool and the pump house or pool plant section - as well as more fun items such as inflatables and games equipment.
When you plan your poolside room with us, we'll help you take into account the distance it may be from the house.
You may want to have changing facilities, a shower, and a toilet on the spot so you don't have to trek all the way into your home whenever nature calls.
Ideally, we'd like to talk with you at the planning stage of the swimming pool itself. That way, we can incorporate any drainage and services that come with the poolside room at an early stage of the process and don't have to go over the same ground twice.
We have a host of options when it comes to installing showers and changing facilities. One popular choice is a Jack and Jill bathroom with wet-room flooring that can be accessed both from the interior of the poolside house and from poolside too.
Whatever the weather, you will want to spend as much time as possible relaxing by your pool. Ideally, the building that stands alongside your watery haven should be as user-friendly as possible and include everything you need for a pool and associated activities, as well as entertaining.
Bakers Garden Buildings can incorporate any of the facilities you require in a single pool house. We can include changing rooms, storage, plant, a shower, and a lounge where you can savour the pleasure of your wonderful outdoor space.
We can install a wet-room floor so you can use the room without worrying about the effect of trailing water everywhere when you get out of the pool.
We can even take care of little luxuries such as heated towel rails so you can warm up immediately when it's time to dry off.
There can be plenty of paraphernalia to take into account when you are the owner of a swimming pool. And we can provide the ideal solution to ensure it's stored away safely and securely.
We have vast experience in delivering combination rooms, which combine living space with a storage area, plus a dedicated plant section to house the electrics, filters, and heaters.
You'll have all the relaxation room you need - while also being secure in the knowledge that your chemicals, cleaning equipment, and inflatables are safely stowed away in a dedicated area of your garden room and safe from children.
The costs of a pool room can vary hugely depending on the quality of the materials used to the different interior kit out. It can start from around £20,000 ranging from a fully fitted pool room equipped with shower, changing room and integrated living area could cost up to £90,000. At the clients request additional canopies and external kitchens can be arranged and supplied by Bakers as part of our end to end service which could add a further cost. We have a range of fantastic projects ranging from £35,000 - £150,000 these include,
As these buildings are an ancillary use to the property principally you do not need planning permission for our poolside rooms. However, depending on the height required and the proximity to the property boundaries there is always the potential requirement for planning. Here at Bakers our years of experience within this field ensures you will have all the correct guidance and advice from the start of the project for total peace of mind ensuring your chosen building is an asset to your property.
A swim-up room is a luxury ground-floor hotel suite designed with direct, private access from your terrace straight into a shared or private pool—perfect for seamless poolside living and guest relaxation.
Building a poolside room with Bakers typically requires no longer than 4 weeks on site, covering groundwork, electrics, plumbing, internet, and finishing for a seamless spring delivery if planning starts at the end of summer.
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Due to the temperature difference required between a swimming pool and a hot-tub there needs to be a separate heating section, typically with custom pools this is achievable however a standalone hot-tub is normally the best solution.
Both hot tubs and saunas offer excellent health benefits. Hot tubs provide stronger social interaction and are ideal for muscle relaxation, joint pain relief, cardiovascular support, and stress reduction—especially outside or under a canopy for poolside use. Saunas excel in detoxification, skin cleansing, enhancing immune function, and traditional wellness but are usually less social due to shorter sessions.
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Hot tubs are preferred for combining significant health and wellness advantages with a fun, social atmosphere—while small saunas add a classic touch for deeper individual relaxation and holistic wellbeing.
For a space to feel like a spa, whether at a resort or in your own backyard, a swimming pool is usually just one part of the experience for group fun with cool water. A true spa room is smaller and also includes additional features like a gym, sauna, hot tub, steam room, or tanning equipment. It's also expected to have a dedicated shower and changing area.