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Winter warmers: 10 of Britain’s best heated lidos

From an infinity pool with sauna in Scotland to a restored Victorian gem in Bristol, here are 10 great spots where you can swim in comfort year-round…

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The Guardian reports: From an infinity pool with sauna in Scotland to a restored Victorian gem in Bristol, here are 10 great spots where you can swim in comfort year-round Portavadie, on the banks of Loch Fyne on the west coast of Scotland, was originally earmarked as an oil rig, but plans fell through.

There are also outdoor spa pools and a sauna, an indoor pool and a gym; treatments such as massages and facials are available.…

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