As the United Kingdom experiences another heatwave, a selection of hotels across the country are offering outdoor pools as a way to escape the rising temperatures. These locations range from city rooftop retreats to coastal resorts and countryside spas.
London Escapes
The art’otel London Battersea Power Station in London features a rooftop pool with views of the city skyline. Guests can also access a steam room, hot tub, and spa. The hotel offers dining options and is positioned as a city escape.
Coastal Retreats
In St Ives, Cornwall, the Carbis Bay Estate provides an outdoor pool overlooking a bay with a white-sand beach, evoking a Mediterranean feel. The estate also offers direct beach access and a restaurant. The NICI in Bournemouth, located near Westcliff Beach, boasts a 30-meter heated outdoor pool surrounded by cabanas and fire pits. It is described as a stylish staycation destination, with options for family stays and day passes to the pool and spa.
Lakeside and Countryside Serenity
The Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa in the Lake District features an infinity pool with views of Lake Windermere. Activities such as paddleboarding and sailing are available, along with an outdoor thermal spa. Further north, the Marine North Berwick in Scotland offers an indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool with coastal views. The hotel is situated near golf courses, a distillery, and historical sites.
City and Spa Havens
In Liverpool, the Hope Street Hotel provides a Scandi-inspired spa with a heated outdoor vitality pool, saunas, and steam rooms in the city center. The Manor House Hotel in Alsager, Cheshire, set in a restored 17th-century farmhouse, includes a heated outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, alongside indoor spa facilities and a historic restaurant. The Buxton Crescent Champneys in the Peak District combines historical architecture with modern spa amenities, including a heated rooftop pool and a Victorian thermal pool filled with natural mineral water.
Cotswolds Charm
The Cotswolds region offers the Calcot Manor & Spa, a 14th-century estate surrounded by 220 acres of countryside. Its outdoor pool is situated among meadows and gardens, with nature trails on the estate. Accommodation options include family rooms, cottages, and treehouses.
Room rates at these hotels vary, with prices starting from approximately £140 per night at The NICI and reaching up to around £345 per night at Marine North Berwick.