An apartment with a heated pool gives you the freedom of a rental with the pleasure of a comfortable swim. On the Somme Bay, it's the residences of Le Crotoy and Fort-Mahon and a few gîtes that offer an indoor pool. Here are the 2 apartments I've selected on the Somme Bay, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Appartement face à la mer and Pierre & Vacances Premium Résidence de la Plage.
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.
2 places shown
The pool. Apartment in a residence with an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, according to Expedia.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
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 Appartement face à la mer (Apartment · Airbnb), with 4.92/5 (151 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Pierre & Vacances Premium Résidence de la Plage (8.4/10).
None of the places selected on the Somme Bay clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Appartement face à la mer and Pierre & Vacances Premium Résidence de la Plage have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected on the Somme Bay gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goélia La Belle Époque (Mers-les-Bains) | Heated indoor pool | 7,0/10 | Rating too low (2 Gites.fr reviews) |
Sources: Gites.fr (liste).
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