The Lot follows its river between cliffs and limestone plateaus, from Cahors to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, while Rocamadour and Figeac punctuate the north-east. The causse is dry and hot in summer, but evenings are cool. We've selected gîtes and houses to rent with heated pools, hotels near Rocamadour and a few jacuzzis deep in the countryside. I've selected 6 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Séjour au cœur du Quercy (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.
6 places shown
The pool. 8 x 4 m heated outdoor private saltwater pool, open from 1 June to the end of September according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool comes up in 10 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool doesn't open until June: avoid spring if swimming matters to you.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title and description.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is shared and when it's heated.
The pool. 5 x 5 m heated private pool and a jacuzzi available year-round, according to the listing.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi available year-round.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi stays available year-round: handy if the pool is closed.
The pool. Charming gîte with a heated pool; the listing also ticks “shared pool” without further details.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is private or shared, and when it's open.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with a counter-current swim system, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam, according to Staycation.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa access is included in the Staycation offer: check this if you book elsewhere.
The pool. Heated pool advertised on the hotel's listing. The opening period isn't given.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed 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. Private outdoor jacuzzi, open year-round, and breakfast, according to the listing. No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is open-air: bring a bathrobe.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool, jacuzzi in the heart of nature and panoramic sauna, according to Staycation. Pool heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the jacuzzi is open access or by reservation.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool and whirlpool bath, according to the listing. Pool heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For warm water, rely on the whirlpool bath rather than the pool.
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 Séjour au cœur du Quercy (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (127 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Appartement T3, piscine chauffée (4.86/5) and Maison 110 m², piscine chauffée et jacuzzi (4.9/5).
None of the places selected in the Lot and Quercy clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Séjour au cœur du Quercy, heating is seasonal (1 june to end of september). Hôtel La Truite Dorée has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the Lot and Quercy gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Maison 110 m², piscine chauffée et jacuzzi and Hôtel La Truite Dorée also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Moulin à vent avec jacuzzi privatif, Le Pont de l'Ouysse and L'Orée du Bois.
Yes, 3 villas and holiday homes are selected: Séjour au cœur du Quercy, Maison 110 m², piscine chauffée et jacuzzi and Pavillon de Siramon. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange de Bouyssonnade | Pool from June to September | 4,93/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| Gîtes Cœur de Lot | Large 12 x 6 m pool | 4,96/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| Grand gîte du Causse du Quercy | Seasonal private pool | 4,3/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| Domaine de Lacave | Seasonal outdoor pool | 8,8/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Hôtel Les Esclargies | Seasonal outdoor pool | 9,2/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Domaine Les Falaises | Outdoor pool | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Airbnb (liste), Airbnb, Airbnb, easyJet Hotels (Booking).
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