In the Périgord Noir, the Dordogne winds between limestone cliffs, castles and villages such as La Roque-Gageac or Beynac, around Sarlat and its old town. The Vézère valley and its decorated caves are close by. In spring and autumn, a heated pool lets you swim between visits. Gîtes and villas with heated pools are plentiful here, and a few hotels in Sarlat and Les Eyzies have an indoor pool. I've selected 20 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Gîte 8 à 10 personnes, piscine chauffée (4.99/5).
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.
20 places shown
The pool. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host. Heated from May to September according to the listing.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host. Saltwater pool.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. 10 x 5 m covered pool, heated to around 25 °C until late September, shared with a second gîte, with set hours.
The pool is mentioned in 56 guest comments; I haven't found any reviews about the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Pool hours are limited: ask about them before you book.
The pool. Outdoor pool, heated according to guests.
According to Kayak's review summary, some guests highlight the heated pool.
Guide's tip. A good base for the Vézère caves; ask about the pool's opening period.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor infinity pool (seasonal), listed as heated, with a hot tub in the spa.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests praise the outdoor pool and the spa.
Guide's tip. The infinity pool is seasonal; out of season, rely on the spa.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and hot tub in the spa.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa and its indoor pool are an option for cool days between cave visits.
The pool. Small heated outdoor pool, with massages on site.
One guest describes a pool that's small but heated and pleasant.
Guide's tip. With four rooms, book early for May and September.
The pool. Indoor pool, outdoor pool and hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Small hotel: book early for spring weekends.
The pool. Seasonal outdoor pool, heated according to guests.
According to traveller tips picked up by Kayak, the heated pool is popular. Some mention a steep climb back from the centre.
Guide's tip. Bring the car or good legs: the hotel is at the top of a hill.
The pool. Open-air pool in summer, covered and heated the rest of the year according to the tourist office; jacuzzi and sauna in the spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. In spring and autumn, the pool is covered: that's the right time to enjoy it in the warm.
The pool. Outdoor pool, described as heated in the Booking review summary passed on by Kayak.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Guests praise a well-kept pool.
Guide's tip. Get the pool's heating and opening dates confirmed.
The pool. Heated indoor pool and hot tub in the spa, with sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak's summary mentions occasional problems with the pool or jacuzzi.
Guide's tip. Ask when you arrive whether the pool and jacuzzi are working normally.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host. The pool is shared.
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.
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. Private pool, heating not advertised; jacuzzi usable year-round according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is the safe bet in spring and autumn.
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 Gîte 8 à 10 personnes, piscine chauffée (Gîte for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (82 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Propriété avec piscine chauffée et grand jardin (4.98/5) and Maison à 5 minutes de Sarlat, piscine chauffée (4.97/5).
None of the places selected in the Dordogne clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Maison à 5 minutes de Sarlat, piscine chauffée, Gîte avec piscine couverte et chauffée de 10 m and Au Grand Hôtel de Sarlat, heating is seasonal (may to september). Domaine de Rochebois & Spa Nuxe, Les Glycines, Hôtel & Spa and Clos La Boétie have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 25 °C at Gîte avec piscine couverte et chauffée de 10 m. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Domaine de Rochebois & Spa Nuxe, Les Glycines, Hôtel & Spa and Clos La Boétie also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Château avec piscine privée et jacuzzi.
Yes, 11 villas and holiday homes are selected: Gîte 8 à 10 personnes, piscine chauffée, Propriété avec piscine chauffée et grand jardin and Maison à 5 minutes de Sarlat, piscine chauffée. Heating is sometimes charged extra: check the listing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Le Mas del Pechs | Large seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hotel La Maison des Peyrat | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Petit Manoir | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,3/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel de Compostelle | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 8,9/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Manoir de la Malartrie | Outdoor pool, heating not stated | 9,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Chambre d'hôtes La Rossillonie | Pool in Beynac | 7,6/10 | Rating too low |
| Le Relais des 5 Châteaux | Pool in Meyrals | 7,1/10 | Rating too low |
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