How about a plunge pool?
Emmeline Westin
8 years ago
A swimming pool is a dream feature for many, but have you ever considered the swimming pool's younger cousin, the plunge pool? I think this might be better suited to us Brits. It's smaller for once and so requires less space. What do you think - is it a dream feature or not?
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