While freestanding baths are on trend you need to ensure there is enough space at the back and sides to easily reach the floor to clean both by hand and with a broom and mop. I would allow about 150mm or 6 inches on rear and each side to comfortably fit an arm. Built in baths can sit directly between walls if you get a bath with the right edge (tell the supplier if you are doing this) however they look more luxurious if there is a tile or stone surround on some or all of the bath edges. It really depends on how much space in the bathroom you can allocate for the bath. In terms of the bath size itself I would recommend a minimum of 1500mm (5ft) long but if you want to lie down go for 1700mm (about 5ft 7inches) long.

Hi R J, We would recommend a back to wall freestanding bath in this situation. The space is too cramped if you install an 1800mm bathtub and doesn't leave any room for unpredictable complications (eg. tile errors). A 1700 bath is a generous enough size for the space and will simplify cleaning as it's quite enclose and your soap can sit comfortably on the edge. You can find our range here.

ask a plumber but if it achieves what you want the cost shouldn't be too much

We have decided on having a bath. Just trying to find the narrowest one for the space. We may sell in 5 years, or we may be there 20 years. No timeframe on selling.