Nothing quite beats the rush of relaxation you get from diving into a luxury villa pool. Whether your dream dip is in an affinity pool overlooking the Caribbean islands, or a lap or two of an epically landscaped pool in the valleys of Italy. With the help of CV Villas, we have rounded up ten of the most inviting pools for you to escape the sizzling heat this summer.
Villa Capo D’Uomo, Tuscany
Villa Capo D’Uomo is perched on a cliff-top, emerging out of the rock face to overlook the dramatic coast line of the Monte Argentario peninsula. The exceptional pool takes complete advantage of the view, overlooking the blue shores of the Tuscany coastline. Bellissimo! See more photos
Kingfisher Point, Corfu
This forty metre infinity pool isn’t all the fabulous Kingfisher Point villa has to offer; the property comes with a SECOND infinity pool, a tennis court, a private jetty over the sea that’s ideal for outdoor yoga and various al fresco terraces and reading decks. Close to a boulder-strewn beach, and a short walk from Kassiopi, Kingfisher Point is a real holiday heaven.
Limeberry Villa, British Virgin Islands
Tucked into the contours of a coastal hillside, the charming Limeberry villa personifies luxury island living. The property has been creatively designed to incorporate traditional features of Caribbean architecture and the infinity pool certainly makes the most of its location on the sunset side of the Tortola island, with a view so exotic you won’t believe it’s real. Find out more about Tortola
The Emporda Estate, Catalonia, Spain
You’ll find the Emporda Estate tucked discreetly between the Pyrenean peaks and Costa Brava beaches. A triumph of architectural design, the grounds are jaw-dropping. Imagine the pool parties this stunning swimming pool can host with its own stylish pool house complete with summer kitchen and Bose speakers sunk into the lawns.
Palazzo Barocco, Amalfi Coast, Italy
If you’re looking to cool down but want to stay out of the sun, the cool indoor pool at the Italian Palazzo Barocco villa is just the ticket. The sumptuous property oozes luxury with its recent renovations including the full sized indoor pool with spa, sauna and Turkish bath.
Turquoise Bay, Caribbean
The views over the uninterrupted blue sea from Turquoise Bay villa’s exceptional swimming pool are what gave the property its name – and the breathtaking sunsets on this island are renowned. The location of the property, on the magnificent Lower Bay of Bequia, is enviably calm and peaceful, and the house is just a three minute walk from a sandy beach.
Tugliano Alto, Tuscany
If you’d rather swap sea views for serene green valleys, the pool at the Tugliano Alto is for you. The hillside location promises total privacy and the villa can be booked for two for the ultimate romantic break. The stylish infinity pool is set in a bleached timber sundeck and provides the perfect spot for a crisp glass of local Tuscan wine and fresh olives. See more photos
Prosilio, Corfu
The view from the swimming pool at the Prosilio villa will please those who demand both a sea view and a mountain view. Prosilio translates as ‘sunny’, a rather apt name with its east coast setting enjoying the first rays of the rising sun. A stone stairway leads from the house to the gorgeous free form pool, which is delicately paved with a mosaic of pebbles.
Villa Carolina, Tuscany
If you can’t choose whether you prefer your pool indoors or outside, the inimitable swimming pool at Villa Carolina gives you the best of both. Set in an enchanting farmhouse and furnished in the traditional Tuscany country style, the property is designed with a superb mix of flair and comfort. The pool is just one example of the unrestrained character that makes this villa so special. The 22m lap pool, unusual in its size alone, is unique in its indoor/outdoor style, with the lawned poolside terrace giving way to a covered section with the feel of a raftered boat-house.
Bergerie Lila, Corsica
A wonderful woodland hideaway in the totally tranquil Eden Estate of Corsica, the secluded old-world charm of the Bergerie Lila villa is made for two. Go back to the beautiful basics with this six-metre plunge pool, formed to blend-in like a natural rock pool. Find out more about visiting Corsica.
