Villa holidays with swimming pool

Planning your villa holiday for next year?  You are more likely to find villas to rent with pools in some countries than in others.  Villas with pools are very often found in those countries known for good summer weather and for their mild climate at other times of year.  Most villas that have pools, have pools outdoors rather than indoors.  This is because typically these pools are only used during summer when the weather is warm enough to enjoy going for a dip in an outdoor pool.  Countries like Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal all have an assortment of villas with pools.   Madeira is another country known for its climate and a good place to find a villa to rent with a pool.

Many find that Mediterranean countries offer the best choice when it comes to renting a holiday villa with a pool.

The country that you opt to visit and best for you may depend largely on what kind of holiday you are looking for.  If you are looking for a summer sun holiday where you relax by the pool during the day, enjoy sunbathing and are happy to cook in or go out to eat or drink in the evening, you may be happy with a villa in any Mediterranean country as long as there are good bars and restaurants nearby.  Or you may be looking for a secluded villa holiday where you can truly get away from it all.  If you are seeking a rural retreat you are best finding a villa in a rural area, far from noise and prying eyes where you can relax at your villa with a pool.  Even if you don’t want to be in a town or village, it can be important to have one not too far away for shopping supplies and for those times when you want to perhaps pop in to town for a coffee.

Find villas with pools abroad.

If you love history and ancient architecture and want to enjoy some sightseeing during your villa holiday then your best bet is most likely Greece or Italy.  Greece has an amazing array of interesting historical sites and Italy has a number of interesting Roman ruins.  Do your research and find out what you want to see before booking a villa so you can find a good villa to rent as a central base.

Villas with pools offer an alternative to typical hotel stay accommodation.  Some find the idea of renting a villa with a pool appealing as it can often mean that you can enjoy greater privacy than at a hotel.  Do check out though before booking whether your group would have sole use of the pool to ensure that there are no unexpected visitors!
It is also important to make sure that you are satisfied in terms of health and safety that the pool is maintained to a high standard.  Some countries have different standards than you would find in the UK.  Do your research and set out to the owner what you expect before booking.  On one holiday to the Seychelles I once found a lizard in a hotel pool, reported it to reception, only to get the response ‘Oh yes lizards swim’.   Different cultures have different attitudes so be prepared for anything and make your expectations known.