Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. In La Baule, the indoor pools of the grand hotels and thalasso centres complement the long beach on the bay. Here are the 6 villas and holiday homes I've selected in La Baule and on the Guérande peninsula, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Mini-villa avec piscine privée, jacuzzi et sauna, Villa Cocoon, maison pour deux avec piscine intérieure and Gîte Ici et Maintenant.
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. Private pool advertised as heated, with jacuzzi and sauna.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
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. Indoor pool advertised as heated, for guests' exclusive use.
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. Designed for a couple: check the capacity before you book.
The pool. Heated pool advertised 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. Check whether heating is included in the price or charged as an extra.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated.
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 whether the covered pool is shared with other chalets on the estate.
The pool. Heated pool advertised in the listing's 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. Heated pool advertised 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.
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 Mini-villa avec piscine privée, jacuzzi et sauna (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (86 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa Cocoon, maison pour deux avec piscine intérieure (4.96/5) and Gîte Ici et Maintenant (4.96/5).
None of the places selected in La Baule and on the Guérande peninsula clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Villa Cocoon, maison pour deux avec piscine intérieure and Chalet trois chambres avec piscine intérieure chauffée have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in La Baule and on the Guérande peninsula gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Mini-villa avec piscine privée, jacuzzi et sauna 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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Sources: Hotels.com, Staycation, Airbnb.
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