Renting an apartment means living at your own pace. When the building has a heated pool, swimming joins the programme, whatever the season. In Normandy, heated pools are split between the spas of the Côte Fleurie, thalasso centres and gîtes with indoor pools. Here are the 4 apartments I've selected in Normandy, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Deux-pièces de charme Touques-Trouville, « Cosy & chic » (4-5 personnes) and Escapade trouvillaise.
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.
4 places shown
The pool. Heated shared pool, according to the photo captions.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating only appears in the photo captions: get it confirmed in writing before you book.
The pool. Heated residence pool, with jacuzzi and sauna.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the residence.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Heated pool available from 15 June to 15 September.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is only open in summer.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the wellness area of the La Closerie residence, according to Voyage Privé (La Villa 81 offer).
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether access to the wellness area is included in your rate.
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.
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.
In my selection, the top-rated is Deux-pièces de charme Touques-Trouville (Apartment · Airbnb), with 4.88/5 (121 reviews · Airbnb). Next come « Cosy & chic » (4-5 personnes) (4.87/5) and Escapade trouvillaise (4.87/5).
None of the places selected in Normandy clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Escapade trouvillaise, heating is seasonal (15 june to 15 september). La Closerie – Spa & Résidence Hôtel has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Normandy gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: « Cosy & chic » (4-5 personnes) also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
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.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joli appartement avec accès piscine (Roz-sur-Couesnon) · Mont-Saint-Michel | Access to a residence pool, heating not specified | 4,26/5 | Rating too low (Airbnb, 58 reviews) |
Sources: Expedia, Staycation, Expedia, Airbnb (liste).
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