FabGuys.com forum: North Wales Sauna and BandB

By *atrick2000 OP Man
36 weeks ago

Ruthin

Would the Gay/Bi/swingers community welcome a new high quality sauna and adult B&B in the Llangollen area. Accessible by car and public transport. Potentially offering lounge cafe bar, changing and showers, 12 person sauna, 12 person steam, a 4 and 6 person hot tub, chill out areas, private cabins, playroom and video suite as well as outdoor chillax area. What days / hours / themes would the community like to see. Any insight would be appreciated.

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By *hropmMan
36 weeks ago

shrewsbury

Absolutely that would be a great idea I would definitely use it .

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By *onwySubMan
36 weeks ago

Llandudno

Dungeon or bdsm room would be good.

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By *hropmMan
36 weeks ago

shrewsbury

Saturday and Sunday opening possibly tv ts day

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By *ypericumMan
36 weeks ago

anglesey

Definitely. N Wales needs a sauna

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By *punky knickersTV/TS
36 weeks ago

Flintshire

Yeah definitely would be fun to have a TV/CD day

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By *ameBearMan
36 weeks ago

Cape Town

Good luck with Denbighshire CC passing that one!

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By *ameBearMan
36 weeks ago

Cape Town

Llandudno/Colwyn Bay would be a better location. Further away from the competition and covering more of North Wales

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By *evanianMan
36 weeks ago

Flintshire

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By *evanianMan
36 weeks ago

Flintshire

Llangollen seems like a great location, boasting stunning natural beauty and situated along the picturesque River Dee.

The town offers a range of hostelries and restaurants and a nostalgic vintage railway running along the superb setting of the Dee Valley making it an attractive destination.

It's also easily accessible to the more densely populated areas of Wrexham, Deeside, Chester, Wirral, Merseyside, and Shrewsbury, as well as the West and North Midlands, with good road connections via the A539/A483/A5/A55/M54.

Regular bus connections from Wrexham and its train stations add to its convenience.

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By *teven123452021Man
36 weeks ago

Caernarfon

Yes please!!! North Wales needs one. Nothing at all here since Jacks Hydro shut down in Penmaenmawr a few years ago.

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By *atrick2000 OP Man
36 weeks ago

Ruthin

Thank you. Very much agree. The accessible population from across the border and its recognition as a destination for outdoor activities is important.

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By *luegreenMan
36 weeks ago

Bangor

"Thank you. Very much agree. The accessible population from across the border and its recognition as a destination for outdoor activities is important. "

I don’t want to put a dampener on your idea but I would suggest you contact as many gay/ bi saunas as you can to find out what business is like. I’ve read that many of them are struggling to make a living so be careful to do plenty of research before committing money to your idea.

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By *ax3443Man
36 weeks ago

nantwich

would be a good idea may be just outside town it would be mid way between dolphin /northwich /greenhouse and since

heat in Wrexham and Jacks closed would be well used good luck

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By *atrick2000 OP Man
36 weeks ago

Ruthin

Appreciate the advice.

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By *evanianMan
36 weeks ago

Flintshire

"Thank you. Very much agree. The accessible population from across the border and its recognition as a destination for outdoor activities is important. "

My pleasure, Patrick. Llangollen is a great accessible location, situated between the North West and Midlands conurbations, making it an attractive prospect for those seeking anonymity away from their own areas.

I echo Bluegrass's sound advice:- thorough market research is crucial. Take the time to visit the nearest facilities to you, casually inquire about their busyness, and observe their activity on the day.

Your proposed venture will undoubtedly require a significant commitment, so a sound business plan is essential, especially during these challenging economic times when disposable income for luxuries like saunas and short breaks is scarce.

Nevertheless, I wish you all the very best in your proposed venture!

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By *antlleMan
36 weeks ago

Caernarfon

This would be fantastic. I'd definitely use it.

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By *ers btm lookingMan
36 weeks ago

rhyl

Hell yes a nice place too

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By (user no longer on site)
36 weeks ago

Would love this. Went to Jacks a few times but wasn't mature enough to enjoy like i would today.

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By *atrick2000 OP Man
36 weeks ago

Ruthin

A fyddai cyfleuster a Chroeso Cymraeg yn cynnig naws ar le a modd croesawy pawb yn rhan pwysig?

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By *orderman2Man
36 weeks ago

wxm(south)

Croeso

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By *uruseMan
36 weeks ago

Bangor

Did Jacks close because it was not financially viable?

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By *_sayMan
36 weeks ago

Cardiff

Let me know if you get it up running as in north Wales a lot

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By (user no longer on site)
36 weeks ago

"Did Jacks close because it was not financially viable? "

Possibly, it was getting a little tired looking at the end, but I think it was mainly so the owners could realise their assets and enjoy retirement.

As to a new sauna/meeting place, I think we’d all welcome that, whether in Llangollen or Llandudno/colwyn bay.

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By *avejonesMan
36 weeks ago

Rhyl

I'd be really interested

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By *orth Wales friendly BiMan
36 weeks ago

Llandudno

I think it’s pretty obvious no one is gonna say no to the idea

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By *irkT72Man
36 weeks ago

wrexham/Rhos

As much as I love visiting Northwich, a local one would be even better.

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By *langefni bottomMan
36 weeks ago

llangefni

Id definitely visit of therewas one closer to me

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By *ovice1Man
36 weeks ago

Visited Jack’s Hydro in the past and fingers crossed we will have a replacement in the near future

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By *atrick2000 OP Man
36 weeks ago

Ruthin

I understand the scale and draw of Northwich - but it is also vast and not suited to everyone. It’s 83 miles from Bangor where Llangollen is 53 (just as an example distance). Also isn’t the boarded up windows approach a bit out of date? Can’t the community have somewhere nice to visit too?

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By (user no longer on site)
36 weeks ago

Good luck, bit far from me

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By *tarLightTGTV/TS
36 weeks ago

Denbigh

I would love this

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By *ubberNInkedMan
36 weeks ago

Conwy

Absolutely sounds like a good idea to me, subject to you doing your proper research!

Sorely miss Jack’s in pen and heat in wxm. Please keep us posted!

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By *ow22Man
35 weeks ago

Pwllheli

"Did Jacks close because it was not financially viable? "

Owners split up and 1 wanted his financial settlement plus as has been said, decor was tired

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By *ow22Man
35 weeks ago

Pwllheli

"A fyddai cyfleuster a Chroeso Cymraeg yn cynnig naws ar le a modd croesawy pawb yn rhan pwysig? "

Bendant

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By *luegreenMan
35 weeks ago

Bangor

"Would the Gay/Bi/swingers community welcome a new high quality sauna and adult B&B in the Llangollen area. Accessible by car and public transport. Potentially offering lounge cafe bar, changing and showers, 12 person sauna, 12 person steam, a 4 and 6 person hot tub, chill out areas, private cabins, playroom and video suite as well as outdoor chillax area. What days / hours / themes would the community like to see. Any insight would be appreciated. "

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By *luegreenMan
35 weeks ago

Bangor

There is a long thread in the Lounge area of the forums titled ‘Are Saunas Finished’ if you haven’t yet seen it have a look, there might be some useful information in it for you.

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By (user no longer on site)
35 weeks ago

I think this would be great as we don’t have anything this side. A bear day once a month would be nice for people who feel more comfortable and up for going to those days.

Friday, Sat, sun and bank holiday events would be good. A hot tub would be good and linking up with the sexual health service to be able to provide condoms and lube. If you provide towels don’t make them white 😂

I think if you can find the sweet spot between covering overheads and making a profit without charging a high entrance fee that would be great and ensure you get footfall.

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By *aturistnudeMan
35 weeks ago

Hoylake

Good luck with this venture

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By *njoysfunMan
35 weeks ago

Telford

Would be great if this was around!

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By *lare_thomas38TV/TS
35 weeks ago

my town

Be great to have something like this in the area

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By *ildwestheroMan
35 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

With the demise of the one in Penmaenmawr this would be most welcome and especially for me as Llangollen is not too far. Hopefully as well as bi days and cd/tv days there would be specific 'men only' days which would be of great interest to me.

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By *elsh_chubsterMan
35 weeks ago

Bangor

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By *elsh_chubsterMan
35 weeks ago

Bangor

"Did Jacks close because it was not financially viable? "

The owners decided to retire.

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By *ildwestheroMan
35 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

"Did Jacks close because it was not financially viable?

The owners decided to retire."

Never got round to going. A friend did when holidaying in North Wales. Went on a very quiet day as he was the only one in there for quite awhile. Eventually a local farmer came in and they had some fun but still had the place to themselves most of that time.

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By *et12Man
35 weeks ago

Llangollen

This idea sounds good to me and would be even better if it was in llangollen as that is so close for me

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