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. Biarritz combines surf beaches, Belle Époque villas and cliffs facing the Atlantic. Here are the 2 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Biarritz and on the Basque coast, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa lumineuse, piscine chauffée près de Biarritz and Villa en bois vue mer, piscine chauffée.
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. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the heating dates.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated by the host.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the heating dates.
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. Pool, heating not advertised; spa (jacuzzi) available from October to May according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa is advertised for autumn and spring: ideal outside summer.
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 Villa lumineuse, piscine chauffée près de Biarritz (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (44 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa en bois vue mer, piscine chauffée (4.92/5).
None of the places selected in Biarritz and on the Basque coast clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Biarritz and on the Basque coast gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Villa sur le golf avec piscine et spa.
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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