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Places for wild swims & freshwater dips


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Beat the heat with these cool freshwater swimming spots.

Think places with crystal-clear natural swimming pools, beside private wild ponds and vast peaceful lakes - all perfect for a refreshing dip.

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The boathouse - romantic waterfront Cotswolds stay

The Boathouse

Gloucestershire · Sleeps 2 · Luxe lodge

Those loungers are looking pretty good right now. This deluxe lodge with a private deck sits beside a quiet Cotswolds lake, great for wild swims.

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Whispering Water Lodges - on the banks of the River Tees

Whispering Water Lodges

County Durham · Sleeps 2+2 · Riverside retreats

A glorious spot right on the banks of the Tees. Wake up to the sound of the birds and watch the river flow by as you sip your morning coffee.

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Lakefield Boathouse - Luxury pad on Ullswater

Lakefield Boathouse

Lake District · Sleeps 14 · Ullswater

A truly awesome Lake District property right on the shores of Ullswater. Cinema room, glass floor and - it goes without saying - breathtaking lake views.

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Naturhof-Eibl - Luxury Alps home with a natural pool

Naturhof-Eibl

Austria · Sleeps 10 · Natural pool

A refreshing dip in a cool, crystal-clear natural swimming pool, beside a luxury mountain pad surrounded by Alpine pastures? Yes please.

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Lilypods - floating hideaways for two

Lilypod

Devon · Sleeps 2 · Floating retreat

Wild swims, wine tasting and your own canoe. These beautiful domed cabins float on a peaceful lake beside a vineyard on the edge of Dartmoor.

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Welsh wonders - the coolest stays in Wales

Discover the coolest under-the-radar stays in Wales right now - smart coastal houses, thatched cottages and remote country cabins.

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