Renting an apartment means living at your own pace. When the building has a heated pool, swimming joins the programme, whatever the season. In the Loire Valley, gîtes near the châteaux often heat their pool from May to October, and the towns have a few hotels with indoor pools. I haven't yet found an apartment in the Loire Valley with a confirmed heated pool and a rating of at least 8/10.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
I haven't yet found any in the Loire Valley with a confirmed heated pool and a rating of at least 8/10. Meanwhile, here are the other places with a heated pool. You'll also find 1 place with a hot tub further down.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi; the pool isn't advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
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Sources: Trip.com, Staycation (liste), Expedia (liste).
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