Renting a whole villa or house means having the heated pool to yourself, with family or friends. The Luberon lines up its stone hilltop villages between the Apt valley and the Durance. Here are the 8 villas and holiday homes I've selected in the Luberon, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Bastide avec piscine chauffée et vue sur le Luberon, The View Gordes and Retraite familiale en Provence, piscine chauffée.
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.
8 places shown
The pool. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Private pool advertised as heated by the host. The listing says it's heated from April to October.
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. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
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. Private pool advertised as heated by the host.
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.
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. Private pool, heating not advertised; Airbnb lists a jacuzzi among the amenities.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host whether the jacuzzi can be used year-round.
The hot tub. No heated pool advertised; the listing describes a wooden jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Check with the host whether the jacuzzi is private.
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 Bastide avec piscine chauffée et vue sur le Luberon (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.99/5 (159 reviews · Airbnb). Next come The View Gordes (4.99/5) and Retraite familiale en Provence, piscine chauffée (4.97/5).
None of the places selected in the Luberon clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At The View Gordes, heating is seasonal (april to october). Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the Luberon gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Mas de l'Estel and Chambre troglodyte avec jacuzzi en bois.
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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