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. Between Cascais, Estoril and Sintra, the ocean is cool all year round and the mist in the Sintra hills brings cool evenings. Here are the 5 villas and holiday homes I've selected on the Cascais coast, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Cascais Casa Laranja : Heated pool, House with Magnificent Sea View and Heated Pool and Estoril Luminous Villa Close to the Sea Heated Pool.
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.
5 places shown
The pool. Entire villa with a warm-water pool and hot tub.
The hot tub. Hot tub at the villa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The listing doesn't give the heating period: get it confirmed before you book, especially from November to March.
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated, sea views.
The pool comes up in 36 guest comments.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and any extra charge confirmed before you book.
The pool. Private pool, heating available as an option.
The pool comes up in 22 guest comments.
Guide's tip. Heating costs €250 per week, payable no later than two days before arrival.
The pool. Heated private pool: heating included from April to October, extra charge in winter.
Very few reviews so far. The listing says it's one of the few houses in the area with a pool.
Guide's tip. Winter heating is charged and may need advance notice: book it at the same time as the villa.
The pool. Fenced outdoor pool of about 8 x 4 m, heated on request for an extra charge.
Several guests mention a heated pool that children love. Another was only able to swim on two days.
Guide's tip. Heating costs €25 per day: ask for it as soon as 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.
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 Cascais Casa Laranja : Heated pool (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.96/5 (28 reviews · Airbnb). Next come House with Magnificent Sea View and Heated Pool (4.86/5) and Estoril Luminous Villa Close to the Sea Heated Pool (4.85/5).
Yes at Villa Orange: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. At Charming Villa - Colares Sintra - Heated Pool by the Beaches, heating is seasonal (april to october (weather permitting)). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected on the Cascais coast gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Cascais Casa Laranja : Heated pool also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
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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