There’s nothing quite like a hot bath before bed to get you feeling relaxed and cosy. Whether you’re a fan of lots of bubbles or favour bath salts and scented oils, it’s the perfect way to wind down and enjoy some much-deserved ‘me time’ after a busy day.

But having a hot bath before bed isn’t just a nice experience – it can benefit your sleep, too. Research has shown that having a hot shower or bath before bed can speed up the time it takes to fall asleep due to the drop in core body temperature that occurs afterwards.

The winning bath formula for a good night’s sleep, according to a new survey