Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. In Bordeaux, warm pools are hidden in the spas of central hotels and in the châteaux of the vineyards. Here are the 4 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Bordeaux and its vineyards, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Monségur Bastide, piscine chauffée, Maison avec piscine chauffée près de Saint-Émilion and Maison troglodyte 4 étoiles avec piscine.
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.
4 places shown
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Heating may depend on the season: get it confirmed in writing for your dates.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Heated pool mentioned in the description.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask the host for the exact heating dates before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised; heating not specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. I didn't have access to the text of the listing's reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask what the indoor pool's usual temperature is.
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 Monségur Bastide, piscine chauffée (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (230 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Maison avec piscine chauffée près de Saint-Émilion (4.97/5) and Maison troglodyte 4 étoiles avec piscine (4.92/5).
None of the places selected in Bordeaux and its vineyards clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. The Vines, maison avec piscine intérieure has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Bordeaux and its vineyards 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: Staycation, Yonder, Kayak.
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