15 amazing Airbnbs with swimming pools in Europe to book next summer
Jumping into one a hot day, a nighttime dip under a blanket of stars, or a few leisurely laps to get you started in the morning: whatever your preference, access to a swimming pool on holiday is a welcome treat. The best hotels will have their own, yes, but Airbnb offers the chance for unfettered access to your own private pool, for blissful secluded swims whenever you please. We’ve picked out the most fabulous Airbnbs with pools to book into on your next European trip, ready to dive into and lounge beside throughout your trip.
While we have not stayed in every Airbnb featured, unless otherwise stated, these listings are vetted based on Guest Favourite status, amenities, location, previous guest reviews and decor.
Interior designer’s guesthouse in Tanneron, France
Visit in January or February and the mimosa forests that surround Tanneron will be in bloom, blanketing the quintessential French village in burnished gold. This Airbnb is surely the best bolthole from which to explore the many walking paths in the area. Once a stone shepherd’s home, it’s now one of the most serene, thoughtfully decorated retreats around. Inside, beautiful rustic interiors amp up the cosiness, with rich warm caramel tones befitting its mimosa-dusted surroundings – and beyond the windows, expansive views over the Cotes d’Azur and the snow-capped Alps.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £145 per night, with a two-night minimum
Unique eco-B&B in Loulé, Portugal
Pull on your hiking boots and get ready for an outdoorsy weekend – your suite here is surrounded by some of France’s loveliest wild nature, with a wealth of pretty trails right at your doorstep. This one-time Algarvian farm is now home to three charming guest suites, and this is the largest of the lot, with 452 square feet decked out in breezy neutrals warmed up with smidges of caramel. Wake up every morning to breakfast cooked for you, then peter out to the natural pool, which is set among a fragrant Mediterranean garden. When it’s time to head out, the historic centre of Loulé is just five minutes away in the car, and you’ll be walking along windswept coastlines in under half an hour. Peckish? The hosts live on site, providing a changing menu of snacks, salads, sharing plates, and refreshments each day.
Sleeps: Three
Price: From around £189 per night, with a three-night minimum
Tuscan farmhouse among the olive groves in Metato, Italy
Be warned – to get to this Airbnb, you’ll have to take a walk while the hosts escort your cases via tractor. But when you set off, you’ll see just why you’d book here. Panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and wave upon wave of olive trees hug the landscapes surrounding this peaceful Tuscan farmhouse, with pretty vistas on offer from every room in the house. Cool off when you arrive in the plunge pool, or just sit up beside a lounger and enjoy the ambience courtesy of the trickling waterfall. The village of Metato is sleepy and quaint, but you’re well-placed for buzzier adventures – Pisa, Florence, Lucca, plus the imposing marble quarries of Cararra, Pietrasanta, Viareggio are all under an hour away.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £246 per night, with a six-night minimum
Modern villa in Kathisma Beach, Greece
There are infinity pools, and then there are glass-walled infinity pools cut right into a cliff face overlooking Lefkada’s most gorgeous golden beaches. That’s what you get with a stay here. This villa is huge, with a spacious terrace from which to enjoy Greece’s famous sunsets (and sunrises, for morning people). It’s modern-as-you-like, built only in 2021 and outfitted in cool minimal tones and no-frills furniture – the focus is kept squarely on those sparkly sea views. It’s just a five-minute stroll to bouncy Kathisma beach, with its variety of restaurants, bars and shops to explore.
Sleeps: Three
Price: From around £182 per night
A stone cottage in Saint-Victor-la-Coste, France
After years spent renovating their spectacular 16th-century French château, owners Alison and Costas decided to open up a string of cosy cottages in the grounds to guests. This one – the smallest – sleeps just two; there’s a big en-suite bedroom packed with carefully curated antiques and a shared kitchen and sitting room a few footsteps away. The swimming pool is the focal point of the fairytale gardens: it’s a blissfully peaceful spot to unfurl between days exploring the nearby Provençal towns of Uzès and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Alison is often found pottering around the grounds – so she’s always on hand to dish out local foodie recommendations and day-trip tips.
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £151 a night, minimum three nights
Terzopoylos PanagiotisA traditional cave home in Vothonas, Greece
All of the other boltholes on this list have a pool, but only this traditional Grecian cave home possesses one inside the property itself – and a heated one with a jacuzzi to boot. Enter this cosy space, once the village’s bakery, and you’ll be cosily wrapped in a spot renovated sensitively to honour the unique local architecture. The palette throughout mimics that of the sea (and the pool), and there’s a generous outdoor space with a barbecue. A daily breakfast is provided – to eat at the table while perched on a swinging seat – and the hosts can offer airport transfers, car and bike rentals, catamaran excursions, horse riding and massages upon request.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £169 per night, minimum two nights
A centrally located villa in Porto, Portugal
Down a quiet cobbled street in the heart of Porto’s Old Town, this two-bedroom villa comes with all the finger-clicking perks of a hotel (daily housekeeping; breakfast deliveries and a private chef to summon), but the total freedom to do your own thing. Colourful art and jaunty cushions brighten up crisp white linens in the bedrooms, and there’s a huge sofa and TV loaded with Netflix in the sitting room. However, this property’s real coup is the private garden and swimming pool – a little urban oasis, hidden in plain sight – and a perfect spot to while away a post-sightseeing afternoon.
Sleeps: seven
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A luxury villa in Positano, Italy
With their faded frescoes, colourful antique tiles, beautiful furniture and walls lined with Renaissance paintings, most of the rooms at this splendid Amalfi Coast villa feel more like museum pieces. Some of the bedrooms open onto balconies with dizzying views of the rocky shoreline, and there’s plenty of space to enjoy sundowner spritzes and suppers on the vine-covered terrace. The pool is the real scene-stealer here – teetering on the cliff edge, it looks straight out over the tumble of pastel-coloured houses spilling down Positano’s lemon-scented hillside (it’ll certainly help if you have a head for heights).
Sleeps: 24
Price: From £5,717 a night, minimum seven nights
A villa in Lefkada, Greece
Newly built in 2021, the Wave Twin Infinity Villa is a shiny, slick, smart Greek Island villa made for honeymooners and alike. The villa is one of three perched on the west coast of Lefkada, all completely walled for privacy and with a plush front seat to the Mediterranean Sea. When you have the energy to draw away from the infinity pool, the famous Kathisma Beach is a five-minute stroll away.
Sleeps: Three
Price: From around £191 per night
A trullo in Ceglie Messapica, Italy
It's hard to believe you can stay in this historic villa in southern Italy's countryside. Float among the trees in this expansive pool, then take a leisurely afternoon nap inside the cool, stone-walled bedrooms (there are three, two with doubles and one with a queen, and three bathrooms). There's a solarium, garden to check out, and a cheery yellow lounge in a shaded part of the backyard.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £371 a night, minimum four nights
A charming stone villa in Figari, France
Warm, earthy Travertine stone features throughout this picturesque French villa, creating a comfy countryside feel that perfectly complements the secluded rural location. But that’s not to say you’ll be without modern comforts – the brand-new space is decked out with all mod cons, including a smart TV, strong wifi and Bluetooth speakers. Take a dip in the pool – it’s heated, so great for night swims – and enjoy the views over vineyards and towards the sea; the Testa di Ventilegne, Caldarello Tower and, on good days, the Sardinian coast are all within sight. When you’re done, refresh yourself in the outdoor shower and set up on the covered terrace (no sunburns here) for a lazy afternoon.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £185 per night, with a five-night minimum
A loft in Tuscany, Italy
It took owner Giovanni seven years to restore this two-storey, loft-like space in San Miniato, an extraordinarily pretty hilltop Tuscan town. The result is a rental for serious aesthetes – and a beguiling mash-up of medieval and modern. Vintage brushed lamps hang from Renaissance brick arches, mid-century furniture in the industrial-style kitchen, and a 16th-century cobblestone terrace accessed via steel-edged sliding doors. Even more remarkable is the property’s most unexpected detail. In the master bedroom, there’s a trap door; prise it open, and you’ll stumble across a hidden thermal pool, squirrelled away in a secret underground cave.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From £497 a night, (minimum three nights)
Matthias RhombergA sprawling chalet in Brand bei Bludenz, Austria
Luxury is the order of the day here in Austria, where this sweeping 540m² chalet pays homage to the beauty of natural materials with impressive effect. Wood, the dominant element, features heavily throughout, while slate and concrete ebb and flow, adding welcome contrast. Inside, a statement freestanding fireplace will warm you up as you return from a ski session – and, of course, there are infrared seats and an infrared shower to ease aching muscles. A beer tap, liquor fountain, and teppanyaki grill ensure evenings go without a hitch in the kitchen. Head outdoors, and you’ll find a covered outdoor kitchen with a barbecue, luxurious heated seats, and a huge swimming pool for lazy laps surrounded by those picture-perfect mountain views.
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £1,392 per night, with a three-night minimum
Marino KlementA pretty stone cottage in Crikvenica, Croatia
Just a short drive from Crikvenica’s azure coastline and long, sandy beaches, this spacious cottage offers charm and style in ample measure. The master bedroom has a deep tub – always a welcome treat – and the home itself couldn’t be prettier, with pastel blue shutters and wobbly sandstone brickwork finished with ruby trailing leaves. The pool area benefits from a shady spot most of the day, allowing for maximum time soaking up the views, with the odd dip into the pool to cool off in between. Inside, a large jacuzzi invites you to recline with a glass of fizz.
Sleeps: Eight
Price: From around £223 per night, with a four-night minimum
A bijou chalet hidden among the trees in Sapanca, Turkey
Small but perfectly formed, this pointed chalet is the ideal spot for a romantic spell exploring Turkey’s lush Sapanca region. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows look out over the heated pool, which glows atmospherically after dark, inviting you in for a midnight swim among the trees. A spiral staircase leads you up to bed, and you can order breakfast from the nearby market, bringing your goodies right to your door. A heating system and an air conditioner keep conditions just right year-round.
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £100 per night, with a two-night minimum
