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21 of the Coolest Pool Stays
Published 7th April 2025
The perfect holiday just has to have a pool. Whether it's a few virtuous lengths before breakfast, or lazy afternoons floating half asleep on a lilo - a pool equals peak relaxation.
Check out our pick of some of the coolest places with swimming pools around the UK and Europe.
See all our properties with a pool. Poolstays
The House at Honeybridge Estate
Ashurst - West Sussex
12 + 6 kids
This luxurious property is located in picturesque Ashurst, West Sussex and boasts an infinity swimming pool, hot tub, and an all-weather tennis court set in 17 acres of private gardens.
Treverra Cottage
Rock - Cornwall
Sleeps 8
A luxury farmhouse cottage on the exclusive Cornish coast, with a stunning infinity pool and steaming hot tub…
Casa Da Vigia
Grandola - Setúbal
Sleeps 2
Enjoy romance and privacy at this minimalist-style Casa with luxurious infinity pool close to a glamorous stretch of the Portuguese coast.
Villa Vento
Vis - Vis Island
Sleeps 8
Embrace tranquillity at this four bedroom villa with stunning sea views and a private pool in the heart of Vis Old Town.
Vicarage House
Great Hockham - Thetford
Sleeps 15
A beautiful Georgian home in the rural scenes of Norfolk, with landscaped gardens, a tennis court and a heated outdoor pool…
Casa Fortunato
Alcacer do Sal - Alcácer do Sal
Sleeps 12
Incredible stay in Alcacer do Sal designed by amazing architects and designers to create a unique stay with beautiful interiors and a sparkling pool.
Higher Wiscombe
Southleigh - Devon
20-32
A collection of award-winning cottages just a few miles from the Jurassic coast, with a heated outdoor pool and stunning country views….
Villa Graya
Olbia - Sardinia
Sleeps 8
This marvellous Sardinian villa is perched high up on a hill offering incredible views of the sea and a giant swimming pool.
Jacks Barn
Bath - Somerset
Sleeps 10
Beautiful barn with space for the whole family and access to an indoor pool on a farm in the Mendip Hills.
Villa Eros
Skala Beach Resort - Elios Pronnoi
Sleeps 2
Wonderful modern and comfy villa for two in Kefalonia with private infinity pool and gorgeous sea views.
Well Furlong Cottage
Little Comberton - Worcestershire
6-8
Charming Cotswold cottage near Cheltenham with a tennis court and indoor swimming pool, perfect for a countryside escape with the family.
Villa Vetrichina
San Casciano dei Bagni - Tuscany
Sleeps 12
Beautiful villa in rural Tuscany with a stunning infinity pool, lovely social spaces and manicured gardens.
Abbotstone Farmhouse
Alresford - Hampshire
Sleeps 18
Unwind in this charming property tucked away on a stunning estate in the heart of Hampshire with a swimming pool, tennis court and sprawling grounds.
Burr Barn
Totnes - Devon
Sleeps 8
Renovated Devon barn sleeping up to eight guests in charming style, with indoor heated swimming pool and wood-burning stove.
Chateau de Carsac
Carsac de Gurson - Dordogne
Sleeps 14
Historic French Chateau set in six acres with heated pool close to medieval towns, restaurants and vineyards in Carsac-de-Gurson, France.
Hunters Oak Retreat
Burnley - Lancashire
Sleeps 30
Relax in this huge, luxurious house nestled in a sprawling country estate in Lancashire with a spectacular indoor pool and outdoor hot tub.
The Courtyard Wales
Carmarthen - Carmarthenshire
Sleeps 48
This luxury big group getaway in rural Carmarthenshire has four hot tubs, a cinema, a heated indoor pool and incredible views.
Mas des Issarts
Callas - Var
Sleeps 10
Relax by the infinity pool and gaze out over the picturesque wooded hillsides of the Massif des Maures.
Crispie House
Tighnabruaich - Argyll
Sleeps 16
Spacious and decadent seven bedroom self-catering villa on Scotland's Argyll coast with indoor pool, sauna, and private beach
Faun's Hideaway
Oxford - Oxfordshire
Sleeps 3
Enjoy a magical getaway in this unique Narnia-inspired retreat sitting in a private wood with a hot tub, sauna, pool and tennis court.
The Water Shed
Bosham - West Sussex
Sleeps 10
Spectacular eco home by the coast in West Sussex, as featured on Grand Designs, with wild swimming pond, hot tub, sauna, tennis court and huge social spaces.