Choosing a walk-in bath with shower offers a great solution for individuals and households needing different bathing options in a shared space.
This guide explains how these baths work, who they suit and what to check before you buy. It also covers the Rushmere, the walk-in bath with a shower from Mobility Plus.
What is a walk-in bath with shower?
A walk-in bath has a watertight door in the side. You step in over a low threshold instead of climbing over the edge of a tub, sit down, close the door and let the bath fill. Our guide to how a walk-in bath works takes you through each stage.
A walk-in bath with a shower has an area built in for washing under running water. One fitting does both jobs, so you choose between a soak and a shower on the day.
There are two reasons this matters. You do not need to find space for a separate shower enclosure, and nobody in the house has to give up their preferred way of washing.
Who it suits
A walk-in bath with shower tends to suit people who:
- find stepping over the side of a standard bath difficult or unsafe
- like a warm soak for stiff or sore joints, but also want quick showers
- share a home with someone who prefers baths while they prefer showers
- have one bathroom and cannot keep both a bath and a shower
It may not be the best fit for everyone. If standing is hard, or you use a wheelchair, a level access shower or wet room can be easier and safer. A wet room is the safest option for wheelchair users. An occupational therapist or one of our design visits can help you decide.
What to check before you buy
- Space. Measure your room carefully, then check the bath length against it. Also check how the door opens, because that decides how much room you need around the bath.
- Seat. Make sure the seat height and position feel comfortable to you, ideally by sitting in one.
- Water splashing. A shower in a bath can send water onto the floor. A shower screen helps keep it in.
- Hot water and pressure. Your boiler, tank and water pressure affect how quickly the bath fills and how much hot water you get. Our general guide says most walk-in baths take around 3 to 5 minutes to fill and 2 to 4 minutes to drain, depending on pressure and drainage.
- Extras. Some options, such as spa features, need pipework and wiring behind the panels. They are much easier to include at the start than to add later.
- Fitting. Ask who installs it, how long it takes and what warranty covers the work.
The Rushmere: our walk-in bath with shower
The Rushmere is the walk-in bath with a shower in our range. It is 1670 mm long and 700 mm wide, widening to 850 mm at one end. That wider end forms the shower area.
| Feature | Detail |
| Size | 1670 mm x 700/850 mm |
| Door | Inward-opening glass door with wide entry, sealed when closed |
| Seat | Built-in seat as standard. Powered, removable sling seat available as an option |
| Shower | Dedicated shower area built into the bath |
| Shower screen | Toughened glass screen available as an option |
| Filling and draining | Rapid-fill tap system and two rapid drains |
| Safety | Thermostatic controls, slip-resistant base and low-level access |
| Spa option | Spa Experience, with Spatherapy and Chromotherapy lighting |
| Warranty | Up to 15 years on the product, plus 2 years on installation workmanship |
The powered sling seat can be removed, so other people in the house can still use the bath in the usual way. If you want the spa option, please let us know when you order. The pipework and wiring sit behind the panels, so adding it later means taking them off.
The Rushmere needs more floor space than our smaller baths. A free design visit confirms whether it fits your bathroom, so have your measurements ready.
Walk-in bath with or without shower?
The choice mostly comes down to how you like to wash. If a soak helps your joints or you simply enjoy one, a bath with a shower area keeps that option. If you only ever shower, a walk-in shower or wet room takes up less room and needs no seat to sit down into. Our walk-in showers and wet rooms are worth comparing. A free design visit lets you talk through both with someone who can see your bathroom.
FAQs
Can I use the Rushmere as both a bath and a shower?
Yes. It has a dedicated shower area built into the bath, so one fitting covers both.
Does it come with a shower screen?
Not as standard. A toughened glass screen is available as an option and helps keep water off the floor. It is worth adding if you plan to shower often.
What seat does it have?
A built-in seat comes as standard. You can also choose a powered, removable sling seat.
How long does it take to fill and empty?
It has a rapid-fill tap system and two rapid drains, and thermostatic controls keep the temperature steady while it fills. The exact time depends on your water pressure and drainage, so ask about it at your free design visit.
Can I add spa features later?
It is best to decide before ordering. The Spa Experience option needs pipework and wiring behind the panels, so adding it afterwards means removing them.
Will it fit my bathroom?
The Rushmere is 1670 mm long, so it needs more space than our compact models. Measure your room first, then book a free design visit to confirm.
Book a free design visit
If the Rushmere sounds right, book a free design visit and we will look at your space with you. You can also request our free brochure. 0% flexible finance is available through a credit broker, subject to status and affordability.
