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 the Drôme Provençale, heated water is mostly found in houses to rent around Nyons and Grignan. Here are the 6 villas and holiday homes I've selected in the Drôme Provençale, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Gîte au calme, piscine privée chauffée au sel, Maison Maju and Mas au cœur des lavandes, piscine chauffée et spa.
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.
6 places shown
The pool. Heated private saltwater pool, according to the listing title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated private pool, according to the listing description.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the heating period and whether it's included in the price.
The pool. Heated private pool and spa, according to the listing title and description.
The hot tub. Spa (whirlpool bath) advertised in the title.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated private pool included from May to September; outside that period, heating is a paid extra, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool comes up in 5 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. Out-of-season heating costs extra: ask for it when you book.
The pool. Heated, self-cleaning outdoor private pool, available in season according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool comes up in 13 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The opening months aren't given: ask the host.
The pool. 8 x 4 m outdoor private pool, heated from 15 May to 15 September, with a cover, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For a large group, book early: the house sleeps up to 16.
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 Gîte au calme, piscine privée chauffée au sel (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (61 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Maison Maju (4.92/5) and Mas au cœur des lavandes, piscine chauffée et spa (4.91/5).
None of the places selected in the Drôme Provençale clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Maison à Nyons, piscine privée et bien-être, Grande maison provençale, piscine et climatisation and Ferme pour 16 personnes près de Nyons, heating is seasonal (may to september). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the Drôme Provençale gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Mas au cœur des lavandes, piscine chauffée et spa 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.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gîtes LydiL Le Figuier | Pool from May to the end of September | 5,0/5 | Water only warmed by the sun |
Sources: Airbnb.
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