A guesthouse combines the charm of a home with the services of a small hotel. When the pool is heated, even better. In Tuscany, warm water comes either from a boiler or straight from the earth, in the spa villages of the south. I haven't yet found a guesthouse in Tuscany 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.
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. Seasonal outdoor pool (heating not specified) and hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the hot tub is available out of season.
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.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturnia Glamping - Seme di Carota (I Sicomori) · Saturnia | Two hot tubs, seasonal outdoor pool. | 10/10 | Too few reviews (3) |
Sources: Four Seasons, The Telegraph (via Yahoo), TripAdvisor, Kayak, Terme San Filippo, Expedia, DLT Viaggi, Expedia, SmartFlyer, Airbnb.