The joy of indoor pools

CORNWALL

The Rectory Linney, near Launceston
Sleeping up to seven, The Rectory Linney is a spacious barn conversion set in the beautiful, unspoilt Cornish countryside near Launceston. There’s a heated indoor pool, a lawn and play area, a games room, an open-plan living room with large sofas, a contemporary kitchen and access to broadband. A travel cot, high chair and stair gate are provided. Bodmin and Dartmoor are both easily accessible. A week’s stay costs from £618.
01326-555555, www.classic.co.uk

CUMBRIA

Pavey Ark, near Bowness-on-Windermere
With lake views across Windermere from the large living room and balcony, Pavey Ark also has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, TV/ media room, and eight acres of private lakeland woodland. Bowness is within downhill walking distance and has good pubs, restaurants, shops and galleries, a Steam Boat Museum, a cinema and, of course, Windermere. A seven-night stay for up to six, plus one pet, costs from £1,852. Hoseasons oŠ ers 76 cottages with indoor pools.
0844-847 1356, www.hoseasons.co.uk

DORSET

Dove House, near Dorchester
Great for large groups and families, seven-bedroom Dove House is a converted barn set in an idyllic location close to the Jurassic Coast. The house has an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, tennis court and children’s play area, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. A seven-night stay costs from £2,300 for up to 13 guests; short breaks from £1,100.
01305-880077, www.premiercottages.co.uk

Left: The Rectory Linney, Cornwall. Right: The Watermill at Posara, Tuscany

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Elkstones, Chipping Campden
Elkstones is an elegant, • vebedroom house sleeping up to 10. It is set in the heart of the Cotswolds, amid spacious gardens, on the outskirts of one of Gloucestershire’s most picturesque towns, Chipping Campden. Luxurious touches include an indoor swimming pool, home cinema, sauna, a state-of-the-art kitchen,marble bathrooms, original artwork and a Halle and Voight baby grand piano. A four-night stay costs from £3,300 for up to 10 guests.
07595-466955, www.simonescapes.com

SOMERSET

The Garden House, near Bath
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, within easy reach of Bath, The Garden House is a • vestar barn conversion sleeping up to eight guests in four bedrooms. The property has a 15-metre heated indoor pool and a home cinema. French windows open on to a walled garden, and the six acres of grounds feature a bluebell wood and a cabin next to a large pond. A threenight break for up to eight costs from £875.
01761-241080, www.premiercottages.co.uk

Contact Wendy at wendy.gomersall@lady.co.uk