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 Lille, heated pools are split between a few central hotels and lofts or gîtes with private pools in the metropolitan area. Here are the 4 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Lille and its metropolitan area, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Gîte Étable avec piscine intérieure, La Ferme 1802 – cabanon avec piscine et hammam and Grande maison 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. Gîte with an indoor pool; heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Outdoor pool heated to 28 °C.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on only a few reviews.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and target temperature before you book.
The pool. Heated private pool (20 °C advertised) and jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. 20 °C is still on the cool side for a long swim: ask the host whether the temperature can be raised.
The pool. Shared indoor pool, open from 7 pm to 10 am, and a hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is shared on a timetable: check that the hours suit you.
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. Spa with sauna and jacuzzi; pool and natural pond, with no details on heating.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The whirlpool bath is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
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 Étable avec piscine intérieure (Gîte · Airbnb), with 4.97/5 (33 reviews · Airbnb). Next come La Ferme 1802 – cabanon avec piscine et hammam (5.0/5) and Grande maison avec piscine (5.0/5).
None of the places selected in Lille and its metropolitan area clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Gîte Étable avec piscine intérieure and La Ferme 1802 – cabanon avec piscine et hammam have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 28 °C at Grande maison avec piscine and 20 °C at Villa spa, piscine et vue sur lac. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Villa spa, piscine et vue sur lac also has a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Villa « Arcadia » – piscine, spa, cinéma.
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 (liste).
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