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Small garden: which small-pool solutions?

You don't need a large plot to swim at home. An overview of the solutions that turn a courtyard or a terrace into a cool little retreat.

Updated June 2026 · 5 min read

A small pool is generally a basin of less than 10 m² or under 6 metres long. And the good news is that they come in every material, to be chosen according to your space and your wishes.

The compact fibreglass pool: the fastest

The smallest fibreglass models (from around 3 metres) are installed in a few days. It's the ideal solution for a courtyard or a small garden when you want to swim quickly, without a major construction site.

Custom concrete: to make the most of every centimetre

When the space is constrained or of an irregular shape, concrete adapts down to the centimetre. You can design a narrow basin along a wall, a corner small pool or a compact swimming lane. It's total freedom, even with little surface area.

Small pool integrated on a terrace — On a terrace or a small space, the small pool is integrated to measure.

Wooden: natural and without major works

The small wooden models (from 2.5 metres) are installed above ground or semi-inground, without structural works. They add a warm touch and go up quickly, perfect for a city garden.

The swim spa: swim all year round in 4 to 6 m

It's probably the cleverest solution for very small spaces. The swim spa combines a current against which you swim on the spot and a warm-water relaxation zone, usable 365 days a year. You swim and you relax, on just a few square metres.

Compact 4-season swim spa — The swim spa: swim against the current and unwind all year round, even on a terrace.

The advantages of a small pool

Heats up fast: less water, so a quick rise in temperature.
Reduced maintenance: less volume, fewer products, less cleaning.
Controlled cost: less earthworks and materials.
Often simpler procedures compared with a large pool.

What is the minimum surface area for a pool?

A few square metres are enough. A 4 × 2 m small pool is already enough to cool off, and a swim spa fits on a terrace.

Can you swim in a small pool?

Yes, thanks to counter-current swimming: a pump creates a current against which you swim on the spot, without needing any length. The swim spa is designed for this.

Is a small pool cheaper?

Generally yes: less earthworks, materials, water and maintenance. The price nevertheless depends on the technique chosen and the equipment.

Can you install a small pool on a terrace?

Yes, in particular with a lightweight fibreglass shell, a swim spa or a suitable structure. A load-bearing study is carried out beforehand for terraces on upper floors.

A small space to transform?

Discover all the solutions on our dedicated page, or ask us for advice for your plot.

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