Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. Avignon, the city of the popes, shelters behind its ramparts on the banks of the Rhône. Here are the 4 villas and holiday homes I've selected in and around Avignon, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Mas de prestige avec piscine chauffée, Maison avec piscine de 9 x 4 m and Villa moderne 8 voyageurs, piscine chauffée.
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Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
4 places shown
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the heating dates.
The pool. 9 x 4 m pool advertised as heated in the description.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the heating dates.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the heating dates.
The pool. 8 x 4 m private pool with a sun shelf, heated from late March to late October, covered with a bubble cover.
The pool is mentioned in 5 guest comments; I haven't found any reviews about the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The bubble cover keeps the heat in: put it back on in the evening in spring and autumn.
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.
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 Mas de prestige avec piscine chauffée (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (139 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Maison avec piscine de 9 x 4 m (4.87/5) and Villa moderne 8 voyageurs, piscine chauffée (5.0/5).
None of the places selected in and around Avignon clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Villa calme près d'Avignon, piscine chauffée, heating is seasonal (late march to late october). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in and around Avignon gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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.
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Sources: Kayak.fr, Kayak, Staycation.
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