WITH this long-overdue Indian summer we are enjoying in the UK one of the main challenges for holiday-makers is to keep cool while they are away.
Of course, the sea breezes will suffice in some locations and there is always an option of returning to a hired property and pulling the curtains to create a shady retreat from the heat.
But when you are on holiday you want to enjoy as much of the sun as you can so one of the best options is to rent a cottage or country house with your own private swimming pool or access to a shared one nearby.
There are few better feelings than taking a luxurious dip after a day exploring the area on foot or on a bike, browsing local shops or visiting a tourist attraction.
Outdoor pools are a great option but if you are taking a break during cooler parts of the year then an indoor facility is ideal.
There are some excellent luxury holiday homes with pools in the UK to add that extra bit of magic to your summer break. Here are a few to whet your appetite:
Ash Barton, Devon
This grade II listed manor house, which dates back to the 1600s, can house up to 35 guests in its 11 bedrooms with one of its best features being an indoor heated swimming pool.
Ash Barton is a listed manor house in Devon with a heated indoor pool
There is plenty at Ash Barton, near Barnstaple, to keep everyone amused with a large games barn a big courtyard and 25 acres of grounds to explore. You can even get married there as it boasts an old chapel with a wedding license.
Admiral’s House, Pembrokeshire
You are really spoiled for choice when you search for luxury accommodation with swimming pools in Wales with a plethora of properties whether you want to be by the coast or more inland.
Admiral’s House is a lovely Welsh waterfront property with a pool
One of the best is a lovely waterfront home in a small Pembrokeshire fishing village. Admiral’s House has a military past as a training base for George V’s troops during the 19th century. It can accommodate up to 14 and boasts spectacular sea views and an indoor pool.
Streele Barn, East Sussex
If you prefer your holiday home with an outdoor pool then Streele Barn could be your ideal bolt hole for a summer break. This is a striking listed thatched barn set in private farmland with up to six people able to stay in its three bedrooms.
Streele Barn is a holiday let with plenty of character located on the south coast of England
Aside from the heated outdoor pool, there is a Jacuzzi bath in one of the three bathrooms and facilities for tennis, table tennis and trampolining.
Logie Country House, Aberdeenshire
Many people who holiday north of the English border go there to fish the lochs, play golf or explore the rugged countryside and what better way to relax after an energetic day’s activities than with a dip in the pool.
Logie Country House – a luxurious self-catering option in Scotland where there is access to a pool
Luxury holiday homes with swimming pools in Scotland include country houses, log cabins and cottages. Logie Country House is part of the five star-rated Logie Elphinstone Estate with space for up to eight guests in five bedrooms and a stunning 9m indoor infinity swimming pool.
Lakeside Yurt, Gloucestershire
If your tastes are more rustic when you come to booking luxury self-catering breaks with swimming pools in England then glamping might be the way to go. This is an open plan property with a double bed, a bath with shower attachment and a separate toilet outside.
Lakeside Yurt, rustic accommodation in Gloucestershire where you can swim outdoors
Lakeside Yurt, next to the owner’s fishing lake, is perfect for a romantic getaway or a solo holiday with guests having access to a hot tub and swimming pool in the grounds nearby.
By Nick Rennie
