British places with pools

A superb family hotel with an indoor pool, a beach below, and the independence of 15 apartments and a studio

Stylish stables with pretty pool terrace, cosy wood stove and all you need to rustle up drinks and snacks. Friendly host too

This famous old country house might not come cheap, but where else can you splash out in such decadent style for life’s big celebrations?

Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage

Come for peace and quiet down a long lane, pretty buildings and big, beautifully-kept gardens with an outdoor heated swimming pool

Peaceful Georgian house with beautifully proportioned rooms, sumptuous meals, swimming and tennis. Dartmoor is on the doorstep

Traditional family-run hotel with sitting rooms galore, award-winning food and Snowdon views. High teas and games room for children too

Two beautiful bedrooms, acres of gardens and parkland, restaurant and café, tennis, outdoor pool and gym, a gallery and events. Just come

Beautiful, secluded, pristine, with a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, cinema room, games room and plenty of space for a grand gathering

A chilled, family-friendly hotel on a sandy surfing beach with huge views and a sensational pool with sustainability at its heart

A peaceful place to stay with wonderful walks, other islands to visit, great food and sunsets to linger over in the gardens or on the beach

A joyful, inviting house on a 15 acre smallholding in Devon. Super food, gracious hosts, delightful bedrooms - leave feeling nourished

A gorgeous house, beautifully refurbished in contemporary style, with chic interiors and a swimming pool in a sublime English garden

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

A super-smart country-house hotel with beautiful bedrooms, the odd treehouse, ambrosial food and a spa with a pillared pool

A traditional country house experience with plenty of space for big family get-togethers, on a very old estate with fascinating gardens

A tranquil and tucked-away feel for this terraced cottage with private patio, communal garden and plenty of room for six

Huge picture windows, oak floors, contemporary furnishings and stunning views. Pool, tennis court, gym and Jacuzzi too