For summer holidays that centre around the water.
Our houses with outdoor swimming pools are made for groups who live outside all summer. We attract thousands of bookings because we offer proper-sized pools, rural settings where sunbathing isn’t a spectator sport, and, in case the great British weather doesn’t cooperate, a hot tub backup.
West Sussex
The Long House is a much-loved family home, newly available to guests. The beautiful Grade II listed house is set in 5 acres of garden, and surrounded by Sussex parkland and woodland.
Weekends From £2,500
Weeks From £5,000
Special Offer
Kent
Close to historic Canterbury, these two, luxurious holiday houses are fully wheelchair accessible, with private swim spas & lovely countryside views.
Weekends From £2,900
Weeks From £4,999
Dorset
A Jacobean manor with the most beautiful of faces, deep in the Dorset countryside
Weekends From £4,000
Weeks From £6,000
Devon
Stunning Georgian House for multi generational stays. Elegant and sophisticated but also warm and inviting. Benefits from wonderful facilities.
Weekends From £1,750
Weeks From £3,000
Special Offer
Somerset
Dozing in the sun at the gate of the West Country, Sparkford Hall is a place of peace and quiet - unless you'd prefer otherwise...
Weekends From £5,400
Weeks From £6,400
Special Offer
Devon
Beautiful Georgian mansion in Devon - lovely weddings, parties and celebrations in a friendly home.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £6,200
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West Sussex
A beautiful Edwardian family home, 5 miles from the Sussex coast, with squash court, grass tennis court, outdoor heated pool and three grand pianos.
Weekends From £4,560
Weeks From £7,200
South Yorkshire
A renovated Victorian shooting lodge, overlooking its own grouse moor
Weekends From £2,000
Weeks From £12,000
Hampshire
Our family home, recently renovated and now available for short term rents or family gatherings. Based in North Hampshire, about one hour from London.
Weekends From £2,200
Weeks From £6,000
Buckinghamshire
Burrow Farm Estate is a 500-acre private estate in the Chiltern Hills, offering exclusive-use and private individual bookings.
Weekends From £9,200
Weeks From £26,500
Carmarthenshire
Glansevin is a wonderful privately-owned mansion set in large, secluded grounds.
Weekends From £7,130
Weeks From £10,795
Somerset
A large Georgian manor with an outdoor pool, tennis court, games, media room and karaoke bar. Sleeps 20, add the Stables & bring another 4/6 guests.
Weekends From £4,200
Weeks From £7,050
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Gloucestershire
Upper Court is a Georgian manor built in 1760, with 15 acres of grounds, including a private lake, swimming pool, tennis courts, children’s play ground and beautiful gardens.
Weekends From £7,094
Weeks From £13,821
Devon
Serene and lovely, tucked in its weathered old walls - the Old Rectory offers guests peace and comfort deep in the Devonshire countryside.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £5,000
Warwickshire
A 9-bedroom Queen Anne manor house brimming with history - but is by no means old-fashioned. With numerous reception rooms, a natural swimming pool, hot tub, a well-equipped games room, astroturf tennis court and croquet lawn, surrounded by 34 acres of beautiful countryside.
Weekends From £3,160
Weeks From £5,310
Special Offer
Warwickshire
A striking Cotswold manor house, charming features and outside there's a large pool, tennis court and beautiful gardens.
Weekends From £5,500
Weeks From £8,500
Special Offer
Cornwall
A stunning Grade Two Listed 17th Cornish Castle with award-winning accommodation and beautiful grounds.
Weekends From £4,550
Weeks From £12,440
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Suffolk
Boxted Hall is a romantic country manor, found deep within the lushest of Suffolk parkland.
Weekends From £4,600
Weeks From £6,000
Derbyshire
Spacious 16-bedroom country house near Belper with 14 en-suites, generous social spaces, hot tub, Arctic Cabin and countryside views.
Weekends From £5,750
Weeks From £6,500
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Herefordshire
Grand Georgian home in Symonds Yat by the River Wye. Sleeps 24 with pool, party barn & gardens — perfect for celebrations, pets, pub walks.
Weekends From £2,750
Weeks From £4,500
Special Offer
Suffolk
A unique and luxurious Grade II listed country house. Located within the private Nether Hall Estate overlooking large gardens & beautiful parkland.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £5,650
West Sussex
A country manor on the inimitable Cowdray Estate - a place of immense, on-going achievement.
Weekends From £14,600
Weeks From £40,000
Special Offer
Oxfordshire
A delightful Oxfordshire luxury country house, with a swimming pool, hot tub and arctic cabin. 10 bedrooms 8 bathrooms, tranquil location, private.
Weekends From £4,000
Weeks From £7,500
There’s a rhythm to life in a holiday house with an outdoor pool. A peaceful morning swim before breakfast, when there’s still a misty haze hanging over the water. Lazy afternoons on the sun loungers with a good book while the kids splash about. Late evening dips when the day’s heat finally breaks. The pool becomes the spot everyone gravitates towards, where plans get made, games get played, and where the best conversations happen.
Our large houses with outdoor pools range from country estates with traditional rectangular pools to modern builds with infinity edges overlooking valleys, to converted properties with heated pools set into stunning stone terraces. Most of these houses sleep 16 to 30 or more guests, with pools big enough for actual swimming, typically 10 to 15 metres long and deep enough for diving.
The houses are designed around pool life. French doors that open fully, so inside and outside become one space. Outdoor kitchens or covered areas for poolside meals. Changing rooms or nearby bathrooms. And plenty of outdoor seating and lounging options, because once you get poolside, you’re going to want to stay poolside.
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Outdoor pools transform summer getaways. Our pool properties attract families with children (pools occupy kids for hours), summer celebrations (June to September birthdays, hen parties, reunions), and multi-generational gatherings where the pool offers universal appeal.
But let’s address the elephant in the room: the British weather. Even July and August can be grey, cool, and even wet. The good news is that these houses are gorgeous enough that even if you’re not in the water, you’ll still be having a good time. And many have hot tubs as a cosy fallback should you get really unlucky with the weather.
Whatever the sky’s doing, many of our pools are heated to a balmy 26 to 28°C, meaning you can take a dip whatever the outside temperature. To do your bit for the planet, choose a solar heated pool. Although expect it to be a bit chilly if we don’t see the sun. Deliciously refreshing and good for showing off how brave you are, our unheated cold plunge pools see the most action in July and August, when it’s just warm enough to take the edge off.
You’ll find sizes range from a modest 8×4 metre splash/cool-off pool to proper 12×6 metre pools for actual swimming. As this group said: “Just got home from a brilliant weekend. The house is absolutely beautiful and the location is idyllic. As a group of 16 we had plenty of space, the beds were extremely comfy, and the swimming pool was great fun. We even had a cake and fresh eggs on arrival! We all loved it so much we have decided to make it an annual trip!”
Pool safety rules matter. Properties with pools must have safety fencing or removable covers. However unlike in a hotel or resort you’re responsible for your own supervision. The perfect excuse to grab a drink and set up a sun lounger so you can keep an eye on the kids and top up your tan, if you’re lucky.
Great website; easy to navigate and good filter system. Prices look really competitive
Richard Chalmers
Really pleased with my experience with landed houses, was searching for a large house to celebrate my 50th and landed houses had lots of good options...managed to secure somewhere for a good price and looking forward to our dates, many thanks to Edmund and the house owner for their friendly correspondence and help, Steve
Stephen Alexander
Some great houses on offer here /all new to me! Now we are planning our next big family getogether!
Tina Metcalfe
Barbara Ryan
When I was faced with having to find a large house with a pool for a family celebration at relatively short notice, Edmund at Landed Houses came straight to my aid. He responded promptly to my email enquiries, even on a Sunday, putting me in direct contact with someone who managed a property that fitted my needs; the outcome being that a superb house, with everything I need, was secured within 24 hours of my first enquiry. Many thanks, Edmund, for making the task so straightforward. If you’re looking for that special house for a party or family gathering I can recommend Landed Houses as your first port of call.
Mrs Manors
Realistically, outdoor pools work from May to September in the UK, with peak season being July and August.
One thing to keep in mind is your pool’s heating options and the dates you want to travel. Heat pump or gas heated pools maintain a comfortable 26 to 28°C from May through to September. You can expect to pay around £50 to £150 per week extra for this. More cost effective but less reliable, solar-heated pools are also an option from May to September, assuming there’s been enough sun. Much rarer, a few of our pools are unheated (excluding our deliciously refreshing cold plunge pools for the brave). These are swimmable only in warm spells during July and August.
It follows, therefore, that we see groups explicitly seeking pools booking in May through to September almost exclusively. Heat pumps or gas heating extend the season but can’t overcome genuinely cold weather. Swimming in 10°C air temperatures isn’t much fun; regardless how warm the pool is.
Of course, there are those hardy souls who will use pools in the months of October through to April, but it’s a bracing experience rather than a relaxing one. Don’t forget your Dryrobe.
If you fancy an outdoor pool for your next trip away, keep those peak summer months in mind, or have your wetsuit at the ready.
Expect to pay £50 to £150 per week for a heated pool, depending on the pool size, heating method, and time of year. Some properties include heating in rental rates (typically more affordable solar-heated pools), others charge separately (typically more expensive heat pump or gas). Heating surcharges are usually mandatory in shoulder season May and September when outside temperatures mean hosts need active heating to maintain swimmable temperatures. July and August may not require surcharges if the weather cooperates.
Generally, yes, you can expect to pay 15 to 30% more for equivalent houses with pools versus without. However, this reflects overall property investment rather than just pool presence. Properties with pools tend to be larger estates with more facilities.
If you’ve got your heart set on an outdoor pool, budget for the premium. If you’re more flexible, you will find better value in non-pool properties.
We expect every swimming pool house rental to have safety fencing or a lockable pool cover. This is a requirement in UK law for properties that host children. There should also be clear depth markings, a first aid kit nearby, pool maintenance equipment, and a clearly displayed list of rules.
We also hope to see a pool house or changing facilities nearby, an outdoor shower to rinse your suncream before you dive in, sun loungers, and a shaded seating area.
We’ve found that properties with these features in place have fewer incidents and enjoy more bookings.
