A villa all to yourself, with its own pool: the dream, as long as the water is heated. Heating is sometimes extra, and I say so on each listing. In Alsace and Lorraine, warm water is mostly found in hotel spas and gîtes with indoor pools, from the wine route to the Vosges lakes. Here are the 13 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Alsace and Lorraine, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend The Cottage – Furdenheim, Chalet de luxe – sauna et piscine intérieure privée and Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier ».
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.
13 places shown
The pool. Outdoor pool heated in season and a Nordic hot tub.
The hot tub. Nordic hot tub.
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. Chalet with a private indoor pool and sauna.
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. Renovated barn with a heated indoor pool.
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. 3-star holiday cottage; one photo in the listing presents the pool as heated.
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. House with an indoor pool and private jacuzzi, according to the listing. The pool's heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
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. Villa with a heated indoor counter-current pool.
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 an indoor bathing area with a central 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. Chalet with an indoor pool heated all year round, private jacuzzi and infrared sauna.
The hot tub. Private 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. Private pool heated in summer, 120 cm deep.
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. Large chalet with an indoor pool.
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. Rental for 14 people with an indoor pool; heating isn't specified.
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. Rental for 4 people with a heated private indoor pool.
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. Renovated farmhouse with an indoor pool.
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. Holiday cottage with private spa and sauna; one photo shows a large hot tub. 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. Cottage with 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. House with a jacuzzi. No pool advertised.
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 by reservation (€20 for 2 hours); the large pool isn't heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book the jacuzzi slot at the same time as your stay.
The hot tub. Villa with a jacuzzi; the listing also mentions a pool without specifying any 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. Holiday cottage with private 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. Private spa with hot tub; private 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. House with a jacuzzi. No pool advertised.
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 hot tub; pool open from mid-May to the end of October, 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.
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 The Cottage – Furdenheim (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (114 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Chalet de luxe – sauna et piscine intérieure privée (4.98/5) and Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier » (4.97/5).
Yes at Le Cerf 4 étoiles (chalet): the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At The Cottage – Furdenheim and La petite maison, heating is seasonal (in season). Chalet de luxe – sauna et piscine intérieure privée, Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier » and R_luxury : jacuzzi privé et piscine intérieure have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Alsace and Lorraine gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: The Cottage – Furdenheim, R_luxury : jacuzzi privé et piscine intérieure and Le Cerf 4 étoiles (chalet) also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Villa cosy avec jacuzzi, piscine et home cinéma, La Grange – gîte 5 étoiles, spa privé et sauna and L'Atelier 4 étoiles – piscine et jacuzzi.
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 Trois Forêts · Vosges | Cottages near an indoor Aqua Mundo; visitors mention water at 29 °C. | 3,8/5 | Aqua Mundo rated 3.8/5 from 1,170 TripAdvisor reviews (crowds, queues for the slides) |
Sources: TripAdvisor (liste), Avygeo, Trip.com (liste).
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