These private pools will make you want to go travelling immediately

RIP annual leave days

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RIP annual leave days

Is there anything that makes you feel more #blessed than feeling the sun on your shoulders while you're propping yourself up on the edge of a swimming pool somewhere? No, we didn't think so.

And, nothing gives you that bouji feeling more than having your own private pool. (Plus you can totally and unashamedly get that swimwear shot, with all the right angles and accessories, without anyone watching.)

If you're desperate for a getaway now, here's our edit of the best private pools around the ?. And then after you've had a look below, you'll probably need our holiday booking hacks and edit of the best Black Friday holiday deals for your next steps...

Camin Villa – Crete, Greece

most beautiful private pools

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8 – from £269 per night

Your very own infinity pool in Crete that overlooks olive groves and mountains? Yup, we're sold.

Villa Pippa – Seminyak, Bali

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3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6 – from £139 per night

Just think about all the Instagram vision here: That flower wall, the water, the Balinese sunshine; that'll be a 100+ likes.

Villa Superview – Mykonos, Greece

most beautiful private pools

4 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8 – from £629 per night

You can see Delos, Rinia and Syros islands from this villa so you can get away with saying you went travelling around the Greek islands, right!?

Villa Sunyata – Phuket, Thailand

most beautiful private pools

8 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms, Sleeps 16 - £1,270

If you ever get bored of seeing the sunset over the Andaman Sea from your own private pool (I mean, if this is you, who are you!?), you can always walk five-minutes to Kata beach so you get the best of both worlds.

Royal Hawaiian Estate – Oahu, Hawaii

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6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12 – from £1,524 per night

Not only do you have a pool with a built-in slide and lava rock waterfall, you've also got an outdoor bar, a barbecue area and terrace. #IslandLife

Can Miquelet – Majorca, Spain

5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10 – from £1,751 per night

We love alliteration here so I'll just leave this one there for you... 'Bask in the beauty of the Balearic Islands.' Enough said.

Villa Elyseum – Amalfi Coast, Italy

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8 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms, Sleeps 15 – from £2,308 per night

Channel your inner Sophia Loren as this private historical property with sprawling private terraces and gardens.

Endless Views Estate – Malibu, California

most beautiful private pools

6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, Sleeps 13 – from £3,186 per night

Architecture buffs will love staying at this beachfront villa, designed by the renowned Waldo Fernandez.

Malibu House – Malibu, California

most beautiful private pools

4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10 – from £5,382 per night

18th century fountain, check. Chateau-style digs, check. Antique hand-plastered walls, check. Imported French fireplaces, check. Hidden cinema room, check. Should we continue? Plus, it's a fresh water pool btw.

Nafiska Estate – Santorini, Greece

most beautiful private pools

5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10 – from £6,286 per night

For a casual stay, you can land on the helipad and dive into the estate’s pool while overlooking Santorini’s famous volcano and ocean views.

Delphine Chui