On 19/11/2017 14:31, Mark wrote:

FWIW when I was a student there were "Launderettes"[1] in the halls of
residence. But this is not much use for non-students or people who do
not live in University towns/cities.

[1] Well, a washing machine.

This is not a university town. I know of at least two launderettes
within a short bus ride (ther would never be one in a village like this).

But every house and flat has a sink and hot water.