Private pools
From homestays through to luxury hotel rooms with private pools and villas combining solo swimming with 5* services, here are the best family friendly hotels & homestays with private pools
91 Athens Riviera
Athens, Greece
from £777 per night
Why choose between a beach, city or spa break when you can have all three? The new kid on the Domes block, 91 Athens Riviera proves that it really is possible to have it all, with luxury tents, private plunge pools, signature Soma Spa, fusion fine-dining and best of both worlds postcode
Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga Resort & Spa
Phuket, Thailand
from £300 per night
A chic beachfront bolthole where elegant suites & villas boast private pools steps from the sea. Subtly ticking all of our ‘family facility’ boxes in style, Aleenta Phuket is perfectly located to explore Thailand’s renowned natural wonders
Anassa
Neo Chorio, Cyprus
from £775 per night
A connoisseur of making child friendly, chic, this effortlessly elegant seafront sanctuary has a wellness-first approach to family holidays. With an internationally renowned spa, Kids Club, hidden hillside setting and gourmet dining
Areias do Seixo Villas
Torres Verdas, Portugal
from £390 per night
A collection of achingly chic beachfront villas less than an hour from Lisbon, sleeping either 6 or 8 (so great for group getaways). Set apart by their sustainability credentials and thoughtful family facilities
Raaya by Atmosphere
Raa Atoll, Maldives
from £740 per night
Star in your own Castaway adventure at this unspoilt tropical oasis - the very definition of laid back luxury - where a special story weaving between old shipwrecks, watch towers and island artists waits to be uncovered
Avana Retreat
Mai Chau, Vietnam
from £340 per night
A love letter to Vietnam’s scenery and traditions, (sky) high expectations are exceeded at this hilltop hideaway, which has rewritten the experience of off the beaten track authentic adventures to include families and five star services
Babylonstoren
Cape Winelands, South Africa
from £439 per night
The Cape’s chicest hotel, combining an Eden-esque garden, divine destination dining and world class wines. This farmstay fantasyland has serious fashion and foodie credentials
Château Les Carrasses
Quarante, France
from £165 per night
A picture perfect château designed for ‘family holidays without compromise’, with a vast array of activities for all ages amidst stunning settings in South France
Château St Pierre de Serjac
Puissalicon, France
from £164 per night
Combining wine and family wellness to a spectacular effect, this 19th century château is rich in activities and aesthetically pleasing abodes, offering both self-catering villas and hotel services
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
South Ari Atoll, Maldives
from £461 per night
Breaking often Atoll-associated assumptions of purely horizontal holidays, this desert-island dwelling is made for experience seekers. With one of the most beautiful natural locations in the whole of the country, an impressive roster of restaurants and Kids Club (3+)
Daios Cove
Crete, Greece
from £547 per night
A reinvention of the traditional All Inclusive, where fine dining and top notch service is served alongside first class childcare (welcoming tiny travellers as young as 4 months) and a wealth of wellness treatments
Domes of Elounda
Crete, Greece
from £297 per night
The flagship hotel of the Domes Collection, Domes of Elounda elegantly combines luxury with local culture. Visit for the trademark coveted childcare, authentic a la carte cuisine & walkable proximity to a quintessentially Greek seaside town
Domes Novos Santorini
Santorini, Greece
from £373 per night
Not your typical Santorini stay, expect a complimentary Kids Club and generous, private-pool, bungalows at this bucket-list bolthole. Pairing a prime location with sensational sunsets, gastronomic cuisine and a spa to make the Gods swoon
Flear Farm
Devon, UK
from £96 per night
A wonderland for weary parents in Devon. 12 cottages and a glorious Georgian country house provide the ultimate home from home experience with all the trimmings of a 5 star resort plus giant soft play
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
Raa Atoll, Maldives
from £976 per night
Private island castaway vibes with the seamless service of a world renowned hotel group, home to some of the most majestic marine life in the whole of the Maldives
Jashita
Tulum, Mexico
from £623 per night
Tucked between the jungle and a crystal clear coral reef, Jashita is an adult's enclave that welcomes a limited number of children into its fabulous fold
Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa
Corfu, Greece
from £210 per night
A lesser-known, family-fabulous hotel big on nature, nurture & locally-led luxury. Expect all the trimmings of resort life, delivered to a go-slow & stylish tempo, with a complimentary Kids Club, 4 restaurants, spa and supremely beautiful beach
Le Mas des Oules
Uzès, France
from £155 per night
Eight chic (and cheap) self catering apartments in Provencal paradise. Close to medieval towns and swimmable gorge, with large pool, sweetly scented gorgeous grounds and daily patisserie deliveries
Le Moulbot
Tavira, Portugal
from £100 per night
A gorgeous house in the hills, sleeping 2, in the heart of the ‘authentic’ Algarve. Blissful beaches are on your doorstep, as is traditional Tavira, full of delicious dining. Separate sleeping spaces and a private pool plus purse-pleasing price
Lujo Hotel Bodrum
Bodrum, Turkey
from £680 per night
One for any self proclaimed resortphobes whose energetic offspring have them considering a change of stance, this palatial pad manages to feel like a luxury boutique bolthole (just on a much larger scale!), with a free Kids Club, all inclusive dining & brochure-beautiful beach
MarBella, Mar-bella Collection
Corfu, Greece
from £228 per night
One of the Med’s finest under-one-roof-resorts, MarBella by Mar-Bella Collection dishes up a winning combination of irresistible foodie fare and comprehensive (complimentary!) childcare, with its own water park, sun-soaked shoreline & fun-fuelled facilities
Martinhal Sagres
Algarve, Portugal
from £150 per night
On a picturesque, private, sandy beach, Martinhal Sagres is the definition of a family holiday without compromise. Guests of all ages are treated to fantastic food & facilities, plus the 5 Kids Club welcomes everyone from tots to teens
Mèlisses
Andros, Greece
from £274 per night
A sumptuously secluded B&B blending boho beautiful interiors with space, privacy and drool-inducing foodie fare. Expect a veritable feast for sight, stomach and soul, with a scenic swimming pool and secret seascape vistas paired with famous Greek hospitality
Melozhori Private Game Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
from £177 per night
Proving there’s no need to cross safari off your bucket list until the kids have grown up, Melozhori is an intimate, family friendly private game reserve - free from both malaria & predators - with private pool & all inclusive options
Minos Beach Art Hotel
Crete, Greece
from £248 per night
A showstoppingly chic and pleasingly private Cretan retreat, an intimate cluster of gorgeous villas and bungalows enjoy exclusive access to two pristine beaches, private pools, three restaurants and a tranquil Sculpture Garden, seamlessly blending art and nature
Parga Beach Resort
Parga, Greece
from £152 per night
Championing a locally-led approach to hassle-free holidays, Parga Beach offers the winning trifecta of convenience, culture & childcare, distilling the ease of resort living into a boutique-feeling bolthole with a free Kids Club, beautiful beach and prime position a short walk into town
Quinta da Comporta
Comporta, Portugal
from £218 per night
A wellness resort hugely welcoming to families, with delicious dining, a superior spa, beach blessed location and sustainability at its core
Rayavadee
Krabi, Thailand
from £390 per night
Rayavadee, meaning the land of the princess, more than lives up to its royal name – with exemplary service, a cinematic backdrop, blissful beaches and culturally rich complimentary children's activities
Rebali Riads
South Essaouira, Morocco
from £245 per night
An authentic Moroccan home from home perfect for tranquil beach breaks all year round. Six villas and traditional riads (with up to 5 bedrooms) enjoy heated private pools and spoiling breakfasts a short stroll from the ocean
Round Hill Hotel and Villas
Montego Bay, Jamaica
from £518 per night
A timelessly elegant, tropical retreat oozing old school glamour whilst embracing tiny travellers. Promising tranquillity, adult indulgences and children’s entertainment in a secluded peninsula spot with a private beach
Six Senses Douro Valley
Lamego, Portugal
from £864 per night
A serene, sophisticated stay in a dip of the Douro Valley, where tiny travellers are surprisingly welcome. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, leisurely wine tastings and restorative spa treatments are firmly on the agenda
Six Senses Kaplankaya
Milas, Turkey
from £365 per night
A luxurious escape rich in space and serenity, Six Senses Kaplankaya is a wellness destination of unparalleled beauty, from it’s sprawling state of the art spa to the pristine private beaches, impeccably elegant interiors and surroundings steeped in culture and history
Sudu Villa
Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
from £383 per night
A brand new, super spacious 4 bedroom luxury villa sleeping 13 - ideal for travels with the grandparents or even another family thanks to its genius design - with a private pool, show-stopping rooftop & unbeatable locations steps from white sand beaches
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort
Soufriere, Saint Lucia
from £1146 per night
Taking the crown as the Caribbean’s most scenically situated spot, this dopamine destination delights all ages, with butler-serviced accommodation, a complimentary Kids Club, rainforest spa and postcard-perfect pool facing the Pitons
Treworgey Cottages
Cornwall, UK
from £102 per night
A cluster of lovingly restored 5* period cottages near the Cornish coast, complete with private gardens, a superbly scenic outdoor pool, spa treatments, soft play and horse riding lessons, where parents and pawrents alike are warmly welcomed
Peligoni
Zakynthos, Greece
from £1450 per week
Combining the privacy and space of villa living with the amenities of a 5 star resort, catering for those who care about style, sublime sustenance & chic childcare
Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa
Trou aux Biches, Mauritius
from £540 per night
A spectacularly situated beachfront base on Mauritius’ most sublime stretch of sand. Boasting all-suite rooms, insta-impressive pools, a complimentary Kids Club (3+) and genius, free, babysitting service (1+)
Villa Le Cerase
Puglia, Italy
from £222 per night
Three stylishly renovated Trullis in the lesser known, but spectacularly scenic, Salve. Ideal for extended families (sleeping 7), with a private pool and prime location close to Italy’s best beaches & secret swimming spots
Windjammer Landing Resort and Residences
Labrelotte Bay, St Lucia
from £324 per night
Lean into island life at this lavish yet laid back Caribbean retreat, with clear colbalt waters and sugar white sands. A favourite for families, thanks to spacious villas and a raft of activities for all ages
