Outdoor swimming pools offer clients a beautiful external space to create stunning photographic sets. In particular, garden furniture specialists love to use gorgeous poolside settings to showcase their wares.
We’ve picked out five of our favourite outdoor swimming pools. Each one will transport you to sunny climates and spark memories of lazy summer days. And make you wish you had space for your own outdoor swimming pool.
The Elms is a striking silvered timber-clad property designed with sustainability in mind and an ecological focus at its heart. Its landscaped plot is home to a chemical-free natural swimming pool which sweeps around a suspended section of the home. The owners designed the house in two parts, connected over the water, to create the sense of a floating kitchen.
The landscaped outdoor space at this stunning modern house is perfect for photoshoots. And its glorious swimming pool set within a walled garden and framed with contemporary foliage is its undeniable highlight. Decking, a tall rustic backdrop and several cosy seating spots make this pool a Light Location favourite.
This super popular outside space at this converted barn near Malmesbury is deliciously British. But the stunning pool and its accompanying timber-clad pool house bring a touch of Stateside chic to this beautiful location. The enormous hydrangea blooms provide additional appeal.
Foster House is a gorgeous New England style property located near Rye and the south coast. Within its 3 acres of delightful grounds, you’ll find vintage vans, a beautifully designed cabin and a new pool overlooking the glorious Kent countryside.
6ixteen country cottage is set in a vast 10 acres of mature gardens and meadows on the grounds of a large Edwardian house in Cranbrook. Alongside a lily-filled pond and quintessential tennis court, you’ll find a softly curved pool that complements this beautiful home’s traditional architecture.
In addition to our top 5 outdoor swimming pools, we simply had to mention the new pool at location favourite Botley House. Hot off the press, here is a sneaky peek of this brand new pool, nestled in a quiet corner of the extensive outdoor space at the gorgeous Georgian property.
Outdoor pools offer a brilliant backdrop for many photoshoot locations. But they aren’t the only outdoor feature on offer at our Light Locations. Search our location categories from summerhouses to shepherd huts to discover even more beautiful outside spaces.
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