A large outdoor pool, a covered pool in the spa, or both: hotels are often the best equipped for a warm swim. In the Lot and Quercy, heated pools are mostly those of gîtes on the causse and a few hotels near Rocamadour. Here are the 2 hotels I've selected in the Lot and Quercy, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Hôtel La Truite Dorée and Hôtel Le Troubadour.
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.
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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. 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 Hôtel La Truite Dorée (Hotel), with 9.6/10 (53 reviews · Staycation). Next come Hôtel Le Troubadour (9.6/10).
None of the places selected in the Lot and Quercy clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. 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: Hôtel La Truite Dorée also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Le Pont de l'Ouysse and L'Orée du Bois.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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