25 Amazing Natural Swimming Pools

Residential architecture meets nature's grand design in these chemical-free swimming pools and water gardens.

By: Kristi York Wooten

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Bridge to Peace

This placid spot is nestled among rolling hills and evergreens. A pond pool by BioNova Natural Pools uses lush landscaping and a quaint bridge to blend with its natural surroundings.

Bathing Beauty

When properly contained, this wand loosestrife, a European wetland flower species in the Lythraceae family, makes a great addition to a natural swimming pool from BioTop Pools.

Surround Sound

The natural pool from BioTop Pools acts as a moat for a strikingly modern home: pushed by filters, the trickling water flows gently around (and through!) the building.

Cottage Fantasy

This setting is so beautiful, it's hard to believe it's real. The variety of water lilies, marsh grasses and stones gives this pool by BioNova Natural Pools a quaint and alluring charm.

Night Swimming

Boulders and stone steps give this chic natural swimming pool by BioNova Natural Pools a rustic edge. In-pool lighting makes for a romantic evening dip.

Great Escape

You'd never know this petite natural swimming pool by BioTop Pools sits between high rise apartment buildings in a busy city center.

Festive Foliage

A chorus of lilies, reeds and marsh grasses gathers round the edges of this lush natural pool from BioTop Pools.

Suncatcher

This pond pool by by BioNova Natural Pools provides its owner with a refreshing escape within a small footprint.

Double Dip

A living pool and a garden pool complete the natural swimming pool suite at this mountaintop getaway built by BioTop Pools.

Backyard Paradise

What can a square backyard do? House a phenomenal place to swim! This shot of a backyard swimming pool by BioNova Natural Pools demonstrates how an average yard can be transformed into a living water paradise.

Natural Resort

Classic design and manicured landscaping give this backyard pool by BioNova Natural Pools the feeling of a high-end resort. In this shot, the pool's beauty is magnified at night.

Winter Wonder

Natural swimming pools in colder climates may be used as ice skating rinks in the winter (if frozen to a safe depth, as this one by BioTop Pools is); however, the pool pump is concealed in a cylinder that never freezes and will resume normal activity after the spring thaw.

Regeneration Zone

This stunner by BioNova Natural Pools features a traditional rectangular shape with a neatly-groomed regeneration zone, where plant life naturally filters the water, eliminating the need for chemicals.

Ship Shape Shore

This photo of a pool by BioNova Natural Pools reveals how the water flows between the pool and regeneration zone. Constant motion and plant life help filter the pool water naturally.

Contemporary Stones

Want tradition without the chemicals? This natural BioTop Pools creation is a traditional rectangle, bordered by authentic stone and flanked with a regeneration zone stocked with wetland florals.

Aussie Retreat

This natural pool became so alluring to the local kangaroos, the designer at BioTop Pools says the owner built a fence around it to keep the nosy jumpers away!

Side Winder

Garden elements in the regeneration zone flow from the sides of this backyard retreat designed by BioTop Pools—a splendid blend of traditional pool structure and natural pool essence.

Lily Pad Luxuries

Water lilies float atop the regeneration zone in this picture-perfect natural infinity pool with overflow systems by BioTop Pools.

Nice in Nantucket

New England shaker charm meets pond-hopping in this expansive natural swimming pool with neatly manicured borders by BioTop Pools.

Marsh Master

The regeneration zone in this Nantucket pool designed by BioTop Pools is cleverly disguised as marshland.

Dinner for Six

A deck overlooking this natural pool by BioTop Pools provides ample space for elegant outdoor dining.

Lounge Wizard

An eco-friendly hotel in Tuscany is the setting for this long, narrow natural swimming pool by BioTop Pools, with opportunities for lounging at every corner.

Tidy Side

This neatly-edged pool by BioNova Natural Pools has a tiered entrance flanked by grasses, pebbles and water plants.

Tiny and Mighty

This pond by BioNova Natural Pools is perfect for a quick wade in the summer heat.

Quick Dip

This elegant pool by BioNova Natural Pools is nestled within a yard full of daylilies, hydrangeas and classic stonework. Delightful!

25 Amazing Natural Swimming Pools

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Shop This Look

Bridge to Peace

Bathing Beauty

Surround Sound

Cottage Fantasy

Night Swimming

Great Escape

Festive Foliage

Suncatcher

Double Dip

Backyard Paradise

Natural Resort

Winter Wonder

Regeneration Zone

Ship Shape Shore

Contemporary Stones

Aussie Retreat

Side Winder

Lily Pad Luxuries

Nice in Nantucket

Marsh Master

Dinner for Six

Lounge Wizard

Tidy Side

Tiny and Mighty

Quick Dip

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