Cottages with Private Pools
A private swimming pool can be the making of a family holiday: an unaccustomed luxury, always a focus of fun and certainly a pleasant way to work off some energy.
Sleeps 4. Set in the wing of the owner’s 17th century farmhouse, this delightful holiday retreat offers guests their own private indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Peacefully situated in the glorious Devon countryside, it is just a short drive from the golden sands of the Cornish coast. Cottage Code: UKC1296.
Sleeps 12. This 18th century barn conversion has been totally transformed into a light and airy holiday home, complete with an outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Hobland Barn is just 3 miles from the Norfolk coast and with four of the six bedrooms for guests on the ground floor, it makes an ideal base for a large family gathering. Cottage Code: W44097.
Sleeps 8. Surrounded by open countryside, this detached barn can be found at the end of a private drive. Comfortably furnished, it has the added attraction of an indoor heated swimming pool which is open every day. Cottage Code: CPJ.
Sleeps 10. Featuring its own private indoor swimming pool and hot tub, this distinctive, detached luxury property commands fabulous lake views from most main living areas, as well as from some bedrooms. Cottage Code: UKC1472.
Sleeps 10. This remarkable, detached Georgian stately house boasts five resplendent bedrooms, each decorated to a regal standard with charming period features. In the five-acre grounds guests will find a private outdoor heated swimming pool. Cottage Code: UK31668.
Sleeps 12. Retaining much of its original character and charm, this impressive detached house has been refurbished in a light and airy contemporary style. The 1-acre lawned gardens feature an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Cottage Code: UKC257.
Sleeps 8. This wonderful family retreat offers four luxury bedrooms and four modern bathrooms, as well as a superb games room on the inside. Outside in the enclosed garden is a private heated swimming pool. Cottage Code: M555305.
Sleeps 10. Overlooking a wide picturesque valley in the Surrey Hills, this very special, grand holiday home is just a 30-minute drive from the London suburbs of Epsom and Esher. The large open garden features a swimming pool and tennis court. Cottage Code: M534449.
Sleeps 21. Surrounded by stunning countryside, this imposing detached house features a spacious dining room and well-furnished bedrooms on the inside. Outside, there is a private hot tub as well as a private swimming pool. Cottage Code: UKC304.
Sleeps 6. Set on a working livestock farm, this recently converted, semi-detached barn is the perfect place to stay for guests looking to get away from it all, with the added luxury of a hot tub and lovely swimming pool. Cottage Code: UK3239.
If you can’t find a cottage with a private pool to suit, perhaps a cottage with a shared pool would be acceptable? Many of these are found in larger complexes and often feature facilities such as tennis courts, children’s play areas and so on.
A private swimming pool can be the making of a family holiday: a touch of luxury and a great way for the kids to work off some energy! The property description should make it clear whether the pool is for private (exclusive use) or shared use. Some properties also offer guests the option to book private sessions within shared pools, typically a few hours private use each day.
Although several smaller properties do indeed include private pools, exclusive use pools are a more common feature with larger properties. If a private pool is essential to you, we recommend confirming that it will be for your exclusive use before booking. You can do this simply by phoning our cottages information phone line, details as above.
Again, the property description should make it clear whether the pool is outdoor or indoor. Outdoor pools are of course normally only available during the summer season; the property description will typically state the dates, e.g. open April to October. Some indoor covered pools also operate on such a seasonal usage.
If you are looking to use the pool during dates other than in the summer season, you should look to ensure that property description uses wording such as “…open 9am to 10pm all year.”
The swimming pool whether it’s indoor or outdoor, may be heated or unheated, although unheated is unlikely in the UK. You should read through the information carefully to make sure that the holiday property is suitable and meets your requirements prior to placing a booking.
The size of the pool, in terms of its length, width and depth should be provided in either metres (m), or occasionally in feet (ft) and inches (in). If you prefer to work in terms of one or the other, you may find this link to a popular conversion calculator useful.
Overseas properties do not always detail the size of the pool; again the friendly folk on our cottages information phone line would be happy to find this out for you, contact details above.
Some property owners have spared no expense in making their pool areas particularly attractive to guests. Features such as a bar area, a hot tub, changing facilities with shower room, underfloor heating, sauna and sound systems may be available: again, please check the property details.