I might come to regret this statement, but after all the sunshine across the UK this week (I’m choosing to forget the one-off thunder storms) I’m confident that this is going to be a lovely, sunny summer. What better way to enjoy this beautiful weather than sunning yourself outdoors by a pool, cocktail in hand. There really is no better place to be when the weather’s fine then in the UK.
See my top 10 spas with wonderful outdoor swimming pools, most are heated and are great whatever the weather (just don’t blame me if it rains!).
1. Ardencote Manor, Warwickshire
This popular spa in the midlands has a large, heated outdoor pool with a hot tub nearby and a poolside bar!
2. Grand Hotel Eastbourne, East Sussex
Overlooking the sea and the south coast, the outdoor pool at the Grand Hotel Eastbourne is the perfect place to enjoy a sunny summers day
3. De Vere Cameron House, Loch Lomond
The rooftop pool at The Carrick Spa, De Vere Cameron House has views over Loch Lomond and the Scottish hills.
4. Cowley Manor, Gloucestershire
Built into the hillside, this chic spa with an outdoor pool and terrace is very sheltered and is a sun trap. On a summers day you’ll think you’re on the French Riviera instead of the Gloucestershire countryside
5. Barcelo Torquay Imperial, Devon
Torquay is a lovely place to spend a summer’s day, and what better way than by the pool in a spa. The outdoor pool here overlooks the Devonshire coast and the town of Torquay beyond
6. Lucknam Park, Gloucestershire
I just have one word for this outdoor pool and terrace area – stunning. It’s set in beautiful gardens so you can really get away from it all while you lie back and relax.
7. Bishopstrow House Hotel & Spa, Wiltshire
You’d be forgiven if you miss the outdoor pool at the Halcyon Spa at Bishopstrow House. It’s secreted away in a sheltered patio and heated all year round. I went in November and there were people swimming in it!
8. Pennyhill Park, Surrey
This stunning spa in Surrey has many outdoor pools on different levels, all of which you can swim to from the inside of the spa. It’s a perfect place to lie back, relax and maybe enjoy a glass of wine.
9. Grayshott Spa, Surrey
Visit one of the original health spas in the UK and enjoy the heated outdoor pool. With many loungers and overlooking the lovely garden and apple orchard, it’s perfect to enjoy a quintessential British summer.
10. Homewood Park, Wiltshire
Tucked away on the outskirts of Bath, Homewood Park spa is an intimate place to enjoy a spa day or break
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