Over 80 restored antique baths in stockNationwide UK delivery12-step professional restorationWe buy old cast iron bathsTrade accounts available Over 80 restored antique baths in stockNationwide UK delivery12-step professional restorationWe buy old cast iron bathsTrade accounts available
Chedglow Manor Farm, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Mon – Fri · 8am – 6pm
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Rescued from a Normandy château

Antique baths, beautifully reborn.

Genuine Victorian, Edwardian and French cast iron baths — sourced, saved and restored by hand in our Wiltshire workshop.

FeaturedThe Normandy
Size165 × 75cm
Price£2,950
Rare Edwardian plunger bath

A true statement of Edwardian craft.

Internal soap dishes, a solid cast iron plunger, original nickelled taps and unusual claw feet — all fully refurbished.

FeaturedThe Knightsbridge
Size190 × 80cm
Price£4,950
Rescued from Montreuil, France

A little piece of Paris for your home.

Classic French double-ended baths — elegant, timeless and perfectly sized for smaller bathrooms.

FeaturedThe Parisian
Size160 × 70cm
Price£2,550
Saved from a Highland lodge

Built for a long, deep soak.

A magnificent Victorian roll top with built-in soap dishes — generous enough for even the tallest bather.

FeaturedThe Highlander
Size192 × 80cm
Price£3,250
The Normandy
The Knightsbridge
The Parisian
The Highlander
RESTORED BY HAND · WILTSHIRE · 80+BATHS IN STOCK
Genuine Antiques19th & early 20th century originals
Expertly RestoredOur meticulous 12-step process
Nationwide DeliveryCarefully wrapped & delivered
Plumb-in ReadyAdapted for modern pipework
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Find the bath that
suits your space.

Three timeless silhouettes, each with its own character. Every bath we sell is a genuine original — no reproductions, ever.

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Bath of the Month

The Parisian

Classic French double-ended · Rescued from Montreuil
£2,550 Fully restored · ready to plumb in

Another classic French double-ended bath, rescued from an apartment in Montreuil and lovingly brought back to life in our workshop. Its compact proportions make it perfect for the smaller bathroom — without compromising on elegance.

StyleFrench double ended
Dimensions160cm × 70cm
MaterialCast iron, re-enamelled
ExteriorPainted in your choice of colour
DeliveryNationwide UK
The Collection

Every bath has a story.

One-of-a-kind antique baths, each sourced, rescued and restored by hand. Once they're gone, they're gone.

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20+Years of restoration
Our Story

Saving Britain's forgotten baths, one by one.

"Our mission is to be the leader in bathing barn finds — saving unloved baths from being discarded, and worst of all, landfill."

Who

A family-run business with 20 years in antique bath restoration, specialising in genuine 19th and early 20th century cast iron and copper baths.

Why

From fired clay to cast iron roll tops, we rescue a wide range of antique baths that would otherwise be lost forever.

How

We do the legwork — uncovering hidden gems in hard-to-reach places — then restore them in our Wiltshire workshop.

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The V&E FamilyMalmesbury, Wiltshire
Restoration Service

Already own a bath? We'll make it new again.

The same meticulous process we use on our own baths is available for yours — at an affordable price. Whatever its condition, no bath is beyond repair.

  • 01Acid-etched & every imperfection filled
  • 02High-build epoxy primer for a solid bond
  • 03Three high-gloss polyurethane top coats
  • 04Exterior in any colour, cured & polished
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After restoration Before restoration
BeforeAfter
The 12-Step Process

More thorough than
anyone else.

Every coat is allowed to cure fully before the next. It takes time — and that's exactly why the finish lasts for generations.

Prep
01

Strip & Grind

Old external paint removed, casting imperfections ground and filled.

Prep
02

Exterior Primer

Oxide primer applied, ready for a topcoat of your choice.

Prep
03

Sand & Clean

Interior sanded and cleaned for strong primer adhesion.

Prep
04

Acid Etch

Remaining glaze removed and the bath thoroughly rinsed.

Repair
05

Fill Imperfections

Remaining flaws carefully filled and sanded down.

Repair
06

Liquid Filler

In extreme cases, a specialist filler for a totally smooth surface.

Prime
07

Guide Coat

Light epoxy primer reveals the tiniest imperfections to fix.

Prime
08

High-Build Epoxy

Cured 24–48 hours, creating a solid bond with the bath.

Coat
09

Mid Coat

Polyurethane mid coat, cured for a further 24 hours.

Coat
10

Three Gloss Coats

High-gloss polyurethane top coats, each cured 24 hours.

Finish
11

Inspect & Cure

Inspected, then fully cured for 7 days.

Finish
12

Polish & Deliver

Final polish, wrapped and loaded for its return.

We Buy Old Baths

Got an old bath gathering dust?

In a barn, a garden or a bathroom you're renovating — we're always looking to buy. Send us a photo and we'll make you an offer.

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Trade Accounts

For designers, builders & hotels

Trade pricing, priority access to new stock and sourcing support for your interior projects.

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Let's find your perfect bath.

Looking for an original antique cast iron bath, or have one that needs restoration? Send us a message — we usually reply within one working day.

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WorkshopUnit 4, Chedglow Manor Farm, Malmesbury, Wiltshire
Opening HoursMon – Fri
8am – 6pm

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