European places with pools

For retreats, groups of friends, and big families: come to recharge the senses at this special and ancient house enveloped by wild gardens

Superbly comfortable house with beamed rooms, lovely views, a club-like morning room, art and antiques, terrace, pool, fitness centre and lily pond

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

Designer cool suites, apartments, a villa – a sophisticated oasis of a place – near white sands, curious caves, turquoise sea, Lecce

An old stone farmhouse in a 1600s hamlet set in 11 acres and perched on a hillside with stunning Dordogne valley views

A traditional Gascon stone chateau with a square tower at each end, a roomy salon, summer kitchen, gorgeous terrace and gardens

A classic Provençal villa in shades of sand and eau de nil, set between the coast and Var mountains with wooded gardens and plenty of space

Your very own château in the Dordogne for big family get-togethers and special celebrations

Bags of rustic charm in this elegantly restored retreat, perfectly placed to explore Sicily’s rich history and beautiful beaches

A 1980s Catalan mas built in a traditional style, with garden and pool, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards near the Spanish border

Come to discover Beaujolais, Mâconnais and the Rhône from this sumptuous retreat with a pool and heavenly views

A flawlessly restored palazzo in the oldest part of town opposite an ancient monastery, with peaceful courtyard and a terrace with views

Five tranquil apartments surrounded by Tuscan countryside just over half an hour's drive from Siena – hire them all for a group holiday

Two lovely spaces in a quiet riverside hamlet with pretty interiors, plenty of art, lots of leafy countryside, gardens and pool

Three fine, historic homes in a 14th-century hamlet overlooking a gorgeous valley, tucked into the Umbrian hills

A super-relaxed B&B near mountains & rivers with a friendly host, wood-burners in your bedroom, BBQ in the garden & a stargazing fire pit

You’ll fall in love with this ancient mas in a corner of paradise… climbing roses scent the air, chic open spaces are flooded with light

Tranquillity and comfort in a guesthouse in the Marche countryside - airy rooms for couples with huge windows onto good views