12 Of The UK’s Very Best Staycations With Swimming Pools
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These British & Irish stays make a splash
Whoever said Britain was too cold for a dip? The recent heatwave begs to differ. Here, we’ve gathered the very best staycations with swimming pools you’ll want to book for summer 2025.
The Best Hotels With Swimming Pools In The UK & Ireland
The Tawney Hotel, Stoke-on-Trent
Surrounded by striking Staffordshire countryside, a stay at The Tawney is a retreat to nature. Opt for a waterside stay in its romantic and secluded boathouses aside the lake, and seek total bliss in its outdoor swimming pool, which has sensational views of the whole valley.
Find it: The Tawney Hotel, Consall Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST9 0AG
Grantley Hall, Ripon
Tell us about it: This grand Yorkshire house is set in glorious English countryside – but its indoor swimming pool is set in a sort of Grecian opulence, all columns and sandstone. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, brave the brisk northern air for the 18m outdoor pool (don’t worry, it’s heated).
Find it: Grantley Hall, Ripon HG4 3ET
Una St Ives, Cornwall
Una’s exceptional architect-designed villas and lodges host perfect views of idyllic Cornish countryside. Una Lido, its heated outdoor swimming pool, comes complete with a poolside bar and a buzzing series of summer events.
Find it: Una St Ives, Little Trevarrack, Laity Lane, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 3HW
The Nici, Bournemouth
Having undergone a major recent refurbishment a couple of years ago, The Nici is now all about colour. The resort’s outdoor swimming pool sees trendy striped sun umbrellas ranking the pool and its loungers, while the indoor swim offerings include both heated and hydrotherapy pools for a stay with some splash.
Find it: The Nici, West Hill Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EJ
The Merrion, Dublin
At the heart of this hotel is its spectacular swimming pool. A whopping 18m infinity pool set in French limestone, and bookended by a tiled trompe l’oeil (depicting a neo-classical landscape), it’s a tranquil space to relax. Plus, a swim here can be followed by a visit to the two Michelin-starred restaurant.
Find it: The Merrion, Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2, Ireland
The Blakeney Hotel, Holt
This quayside hotel has a brilliant panorama of the Norfolk coast, and if you’re so inspired by the view of water that you simply want in, its pool is a fresh (and less salty) option. The stylish indoor swimming pool sits plum alongside the hotel’s Jacuzzi. Both are heated.
Find it: The Blakeney Hotel, The Quay, Blakeney, Holt NR25 7NE
Lowen at Trevear Farm, Wadebridge
Guests of this fabulous three-bedroom cottage have exclusive access to its outdoor (and heated) swimming pool. The space also has a full outdoor dining suite and BBQ, so it’s the ideal sunny weather stay.
Find it: Lowen at Trevear Farm, St Issey, Wadebridge PL27 7RQ
Ockenden Manor, Haywards Heath
Step onto the sublime (and vast) grounds of this Elizabethan manor house and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time or onto the set of Wolf Hall. Not so with the spa or pool, though, as these are state-of-the-art. The in-and-outdoor heated swimming pool means you’re able to swim year-round on your stay.
Find it: Ockenden Manor, Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath RH17 5LD
Careys Manor, Brockenhurst
A classic English escape, Careys Manor is bordered by dreamy sloping trees and covered in twisting moss and vines – dreamier still, though, is its spa. The hydrotherapy pool is misty with its bubble jets and long, thin taps, and you can perch up with a book on its underwater benches. Magical.
Find it: Careys Manor, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RH
The Nare, Truro
Panoramic views of the coast (plus sandy, sun-soaked beaches), The Nare is the ideal escape in Cornwall for the aqua-obsessed and sociable swimmers. In addition to easy beach access, the hotel can brag about its three pools – indoor, outdoor and its hydrotherapy spa-pool.
Find it: The Nare, Carne Beach, Veryan-in-Roseland, Truro TR2 5PF
Talbooth House & Spa, Colchester
Boasting an indoor-outdoor spa and its large, crystal-clear pool, Talbooth House & Spa is a tranquil escape for R&R seekers. And with only 12 rooms in the whole hotel, you’ll have fuss-free pool access.
Find it: Talbooth House & Spa, Maison Talbooth, Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HN
Cornwell Manor, Chipping Norton
This originally Jacobean manor house hosts up to 24 guests of your choice. Make it a pool party in the heated swimming pool, which boasts its own poolhouse that comes well-equipped with a stylish sauna and a bar.
Find it: Cornwell Manor, Cornwell, Chipping Norton OX7 6TT
