Between Orléans and Saumur, the Loire flows past Blois, Amboise and Tours, with Chambord and the Sologne to the north and Chenonceau on the Cher. The climate is mild, but nights stay cool in spring and autumn. Hotels with indoor pools are mainly in Tours, Blois and Saumur; in the countryside, many gîtes heat their pool from spring to autumn. I've selected 20 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Grande maison de campagne de 300 m² (4.98/5).
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. Heated 8 × 5 m pool from 1 June to 15 September, and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Pool heated from 1 May to 27 September; spa open all year round.
The hot tub. Spa open year-round.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outside the heating period, the spa is still available.
The pool. Exclusive-use pool heated from April to October.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Air-conditioned villa with heated pool and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Jacuzzi; one photo in the listing describes the pool as heated.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
The pool. Private pool heated from 1 May to 15 October.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Heated, fenced 8 × 4 m pool, from 15 April to 5 October.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. One photo in the listing shows a covered pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
The pool. Country house with an above-ground pool heated from May to October.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Pool heated from mid-May to mid-October; jacuzzi at extra cost.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi at extra cost.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. With more than 770 reviews, a tried-and-tested address; book the jacuzzi in advance.
The pool. Pool heated from the spring holidays to All Saints' Day.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, sauna and treatments, according to the Expedia FAQ.
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. Heated pool, open in season only.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool only opens in season: check the dates.
The pool. Heated outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on very few reviews.
Guide's tip. Outdoor pool: ask about the opening dates before you book.
The pool. Heated pool with hydromassage jets, looking out over the Royal City, plus spa and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with waterfall and massage jets, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa can also be booked by the day with lunch, according to Staycation.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated to 32 °C, outdoor jacuzzi and icy Nordic plunge pool.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outdoor pool: ask about the opening dates before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, according to the Staycation FAQ.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with jacuzzi and sauna, in an XXL spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool beneath a cellar vault, according to the Expedia FAQ and photos.
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.
The hot tub. Cave dwelling with jacuzzi. No pool.
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.
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.
The hot tub. Nordic bath; pool with no details on heating.
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.
The hot tub. Nordic bath with jets and jacuzzi; shared pool with no details on heating.
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.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna. No pool described.
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.
The hot tub. Aquatic area open in season, with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
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.
The hot tub. Lodges with private hot tub. No pool described.
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.
The hot tub. Outdoor jacuzzi open all year round (Staycation); 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.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi and pool visible in the Expedia photos; the pool's heating isn't specified.
One guest enjoyed the pool and the jacuzzi. The rating is based on very few reviews.
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.
In my selection, the top-rated is Grande maison de campagne de 300 m² (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (122 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa M54 Vouvray – piscine et spa (4.98/5) and Ancienne ferme – les châteaux de la Loire (4.98/5).
None of the places selected in the Loire Valley clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Grande maison de campagne de 300 m², Villa M54 Vouvray – piscine et spa and Ancienne ferme – les châteaux de la Loire, heating is seasonal (1 june to 15 september). La Bergerie – gîte 9 personnes avec piscine, Hotel Kyriad Saumur and Château Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 32 °C at Auberge du Bon Laboureur. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Grande maison de campagne de 300 m², Villa M54 Vouvray – piscine et spa and Villa Lys – piscine chauffée et jacuzzi also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hôtel Anne d'Anjou, The Originals Collection, L'Aubinière and Loire Valley Lodges.
Yes, 11 villas and holiday homes are selected: Grande maison de campagne de 300 m², Villa M54 Vouvray – piscine et spa and Ancienne ferme – les châteaux de la Loire. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Parcs Les Hauts de Bruyères | Cottages in the Sologne, indoor and outdoor pools | 6,0/10 | Rating too low (42 Trip.com reviews); one traveller finds the swimming area small and crowded |
| Le Clos d'Amboise | Outdoor pool | 9,4/10 | Heating not confirmed (outdoor pool) |
| Terres de France – Domaine Val d'Amboise | Pool visible in photos | 6,6/10 | Rating too low (21 Expedia reviews) |
Sources: Trip.com, Staycation (liste), Expedia (liste).
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