With a whole-property rental the pool is private: you swim whenever you like. Just check that heating is included, or request it when you book. On the Gulf of Morbihan, you swim in warm water at the thalasso centres of Quiberon and Carnac or in villas with indoor pools around Auray. Here are the 14 villas and holiday homes I've selected on the Gulf of Morbihan, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Villa avec piscine, spa et hammam, Ondine Cottage and Ti Braz (Gîtes Parenthèse Breizh).
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.
14 places shown
The pool. Covered pool, heated during the holiday season, from 1 March to 11 November. Spa and hammam on site.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating period is long: ask whether it does cover your dates.
The pool. House with an indoor pool; heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't specified: ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool heated from April to October, according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Covered, heated pool, according to the photo captions in the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating only appears in the photo captions: get it confirmed in writing before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool in the living room, advertised as heated year-round.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Large family villa: the pool in the living area suits group stays.
The pool. Pool heated from 1 May to 15 September.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Outside this period, the pool isn't advertised as heated.
The pool. Pool heated in season, with sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Heated pool, according to the photo captions in the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating only appears in the photo captions: get it confirmed in writing before you book.
The pool. Heated pool; access is included from early May to late September, two hours a day.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Pool access is limited to two hours a day: ask how the slots are booked.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, with sauna and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the villa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated, with a gym.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Pool advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to a set period: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Indoor pool, with table tennis and table football; heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't specified: ask about the water temperature when 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.
The hot tub. No pool; the cabin has a private jacuzzi and a sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Check that the hot tub is available on your dates.
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 avec piscine, spa et hammam (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (100 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Ondine Cottage (4.95/5) and Ti Braz (Gîtes Parenthèse Breizh) (4.93/5).
None of the places selected on the Gulf of Morbihan clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Villa avec piscine, spa et hammam, Villa Alba and Grande longère rénovée (15 personnes), heating is seasonal (1 march to 11 november). Ondine Cottage, Ti Braz (Gîtes Parenthèse Breizh) and Ty Plouf, villa sur la ria d'Étel have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected on the Gulf of Morbihan gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Villa de luxe avec piscine intérieure, jacuzzi et sauna also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Cabane sur l'eau avec jacuzzi.
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: Hoteles.com, Staycation.
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