Property types
Bathroom refits for a holiday let
At a glance
- Simple, clearly labelled shower controls reduce the number of guest callouts about scalding water or no hot water, which matter more in a let than in a home used by the same people every day.
- Durable, easy-clean surfaces such as porcelain tiling and a good extractor fan keep the changeover clean achievable within the usual turnaround window between guests.
Where these jobs differ
Point 1
Simple, clearly labelled shower controls reduce the number of guest callouts about scalding water or no hot water, which matter more in a let than in a home used by the same people every day.
Point 2
Durable, easy-clean surfaces such as porcelain tiling and a good extractor fan keep the changeover clean achievable within the usual turnaround window between guests.
Point 3
A backup plan for hot water, such as an accessible immersion switch, avoids a booking being disrupted if the primary heat source has an issue mid-stay.
Questions we get asked
How often should a holiday let bathroom be checked for maintenance issues?
Regular checks between bookings, alongside the cleaning changeover, catch small issues like a dripping tap or loose sealant before they become a guest complaint.
Is it worth fitting a wet room in a holiday let?
Wet rooms photograph well and are popular with guests, but they need robust tanking given the frequency of use, and a level-access design also appeals to a wider range of bookings.
Add holiday let bathrooms to a wider project?
Plenty of this work happens alongside other jobs in the house. Tell us the whole picture and the sequencing gets easier.