Picture a hot summer's day - the BBQ's sizzling, drinks are chilling in the fridge. What could make it more perfect? That's right, a cooling dip in your own private swimming pool.
Here are 22 of the best properties around the UK with beautiful pools, both outdoor and under cover, and even a couple with natural freshwater swimming spots.
The House at Honeybridge Estate
Ashurst - West Sussex
12 +4 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.
Durns
Boldre - Hampshire
18 (max. 12 adults)
Gorgeously restored Georgian farmstead with heated outdoor pool in the New Forest. The perfect luxury group getaway.
Stillwaters at Avington Estate
Avington - Hampshire
14
Relax by tranquil waters in an ultra-modern, luxury group escape in Hampshire, in the rolling hills of the South Downs.
ARC Painswick
Painswick - Gloucestershire
24
This converted, three-storey 15th century Cotswolds manor in Painswick is ideal for larger parties looking to make new memories together.
Herons
Padstow - Cornwall
12
Stylish holiday home with a swimming pool set in the countryside of North Cornwall, perfect for family get-togethers or trips with friends.
Vicarage House
Great Hockham - Thetford
15
A beautiful Georgian home in the rural scenes of Norfolk, with landscaped gardens, a tennis court and a heated outdoor pool…
Tanhouse
Peasmarsh - East Sussex
10
18th century period property with a swimming pool, providing the perfect rural escape in the heart of Sussex.
Well Furlong Cottage
Little Comberton - Worcestershire
Sleeps 6-8
Charming Cotswold cottage near Cheltenham with a tennis court and indoor swimming pool, perfect for a countryside escape with the family.
Halula Beach House
Fistral Beach - Cornwall
24
Awesome surf house just outside Newquay that's perfect for large groups with heated swimming pool, hot tub, and plenty to keep everyone entertained.
Somerleaze House
Frome - Somerset
16
Relax in your own luxury country estate in glorious Somerset countryside with a stay at the unrivalled Somerleaze House.
Stone Barn
Near Witney - Oxfordshire
6
Luxury Cotswolds barn with a swimming pond, wood burner and eco-friendly heating.
The Grange
Cullompton - Devon
12
Relax in the great outdoors in this luxurious country house with private garden and its own pool, heated year round, situated on a peaceful Devonshire farm.
Willows Rest
Totnes - Devon
Sleeps 10 + 2
Stylish converted stone barn in South Devon with beautiful interiors, picturesque gardens and a private pool.
Crispie House
Tighnabruaich - Argyll
16
Spacious and decadent seven bedroom self-catering villa on Scotland's Argyll coast with indoor pool, sauna, and private beach
Shalmar Hollow
Rock - Cornwall
12
A luxury seaside retreat in Rock on the exclusive Cornish coast, with sea views, family suites and a heated outdoor pool…
Vista Point
East Preston - West Sussex
9
An architectural gem with 1970s flair, Vista Point may be the ultimate retro holiday home, and has fantastic views of the West Sussex coast
Shalfleet Manor
Shalfleet - Hampshire
16
Stunning Manor House with tennis court and swimming pool near to the Isle of Wight's loveliest beaches.
Hills Farm
Banbury - Warwickshire
14
A luxury Cotswolds getaway for the whole family to enjoy that comes with its own natural swimming pool, gym and sauna.
The Retreat - Cheviot Holiday Cottages
Ingram - Northumberland
Sleeps 2
A blissfully romantic retreat with indulgent private swimming-spa pool actually inside the cottage, deep in beautiful rural Northumberland.
The Water Shed
Bosham - West Sussex
12
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.
Marris Barn and The Wagon Shed
Grimsby - Lincolnshire
16
Situated in rural Lincolnshire and home to an indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and games room, this property has something to offer the whole family!
Highmoor
Thirsk - North Yorkshire
Sleeps 10
Luxury period property with beautiful mature gardens, a pool house and a croquet lawn between the Moors and Dales.
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