The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SOLARIUM
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The straight part
We know that "Not a natural place to bathe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not a natural place to bathe = solarium.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SOLARIUM mean?
SOLARIUM noun- An establishment with sunbeds in it or where one can rent sunbeds.
- A room, with many windows, exposed to the sun.
- A sundial.