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 Lot and Quercy, heated pools are mostly those of gîtes on the causse and a few hotels near Rocamadour. Here are the 3 villas and holiday homes I've selected in the Lot and Quercy, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Séjour au cœur du Quercy, Maison 110 m², piscine chauffée et jacuzzi and Pavillon de Siramon.
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.
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The pool. 8 x 4 m heated outdoor private saltwater pool, open from 1 June to the end of September according to the listing.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The pool comes up in 10 guest reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool doesn't open until June: avoid spring if swimming matters to you.
The pool. 5 x 5 m heated private pool and a jacuzzi available year-round, according to the listing.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi available year-round.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The jacuzzi stays available year-round: handy if the pool is closed.
The pool. Charming gîte with a heated pool; the listing also ticks “shared pool” without further details.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is private or shared, and when it's open.
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 Séjour au cœur du Quercy (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (127 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Maison 110 m², piscine chauffée et jacuzzi (4.9/5) and Pavillon de Siramon (9.8/10).
None of the places selected in the Lot and Quercy clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Séjour au cœur du Quercy, heating is seasonal (1 june to end of september). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the Lot and Quercy gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Maison 110 m², piscine chauffée et jacuzzi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange de Bouyssonnade | Pool from June to September | 4,93/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| Gîtes Cœur de Lot | Large 12 x 6 m pool | 4,96/5 | Heating not confirmed |
| Grand gîte du Causse du Quercy | Seasonal private pool | 4,3/5 | Heating not confirmed |
Sources: Airbnb (liste), Airbnb, Airbnb, easyJet Hotels (Booking).
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