Ready, get set, dive!

With May comes the grand reopening of our private pools for the season. From the secluded backyards of village manors to the sprawling grounds of country estates, these homes become aquatic wonderlands at this time of year, primed for serene solo swims, Gatsby-esque pool parties, and all that’s in between. Read on to uncover our pick of swimming ponds, secret garden plunge baths, and natural pools that are more Madhya Pradesh than Britain.