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It’s all part of a lifestyle choice. Our family owned a plot of land and a few years ago we decided to make it into a nice little spot and build an eco-home.
When we were deciding what to do with the garden, I thought that water might be an interesting way of complementing the house because I remembered the water that used to flow through here on rainy days when I was a child.
A traditional swimming pool wouldn’t have been a good match for the surroundings and we didn’t want to have to use chemicals. With this in mind, a swimming pond seemed like a great solution because it would add a natural, decorative touch that we could enjoy all year round.
Although it was created artificially, we like the way it makes us feel at one with nature.
Our pond runs around a side of the house with lots of windows and glass doors, so you feel like you’re in the heart of nature: when you’re indoors you actually feel like you’re outside and when you’re out there you can also enjoy having the home right next to you. You get a great all-round natural experience.
All of our expectations have been met because the water perfectly complements everything on the aesthetic front.
Although I was expecting it, I am still amazed by the life and ecosystem that have developed around this water source. For example, the water has enabled us to grow some types of plants that would never normally survive around here.
During the lockdown, the natural world has “claimed back its territory”. A number of birds and animals have paid us a visit, including a pair of mallards. It’s wonderful to see them interacting with our carp.
The carp come and eat from our hands. It’s amazing to see the ecosystem that’s taken shape and the way in which nature has taken back sites that were ruined by humans. That’s the most delightful side of it all.
The pond is living so it obviously requires maintenance, but there isn’t too much to it. Dealing with algae can feel daunting at first, but once a degree of balance has been established the system essentially takes care of itself. On the whole, I’d say it’s been a very positive experience.
People who show sensitivity, care and respect for nature: if you want a swimming pond, you need to adapt to its life and rhythm.
I’d recommend them for people who care about the planet, but also those who enjoy the sight of the colours and the reflections in the water.
It’s very relaxing and it makes you feel at peace with the world.
Life today is very hectic and I’m a surgeon so I spend a lot of my time at the hospital, which means it’s a real pleasure to come home and find this natural haven, complete with animals. It makes you feel at peace with yourself and everything around you.
When we all had to stay at home because of the lockdown, it was a great stress reliever that really brightened up our days.
Even now, as soon as I wake up in the morning I go and have a look what’s happening outside and check on the water lilies and the ducks. We all need these simple, primeval experiences that bring out our wilder side.
It’s also had a positive impact on the animals of the house: our cat drinks from the pond instead of its bowl, the water has attracted two more cats from the local area and the carp let us stroke them.
As a doctor, I can tell you that taking a dip in a swimming pond doesn’t cause the same skin reactions as the chlorine in a traditional pool. Natural water offers benefits from a clinical point of view and in many other ways, and the animals pick up on this.
Our swimming pond was built in 2018 and if we could go back… we’d choose a swimming pond every time!
I believe that we come from water and we go back to water, so I’ve always wanted a pond like this. Everyone who has the chance should definitely have one built because it’s a great investment.
From a mental point of view, I think that going back into the water fills you with atavistic pleasure because water is an important element for human beings and it does you good to feel the lightness that it has to offer.
In physical terms, the water feels lighter, fresher and more bracing than the chlorinated, heated water in a traditional swimming pool. It doesn’t make your eyes burn or cause skin reactions.
When you’re floating in a swimming pond, I think that it’s reminiscent of a foetus in amniotic fluid, moving around with the gentle motions that we show when we swim.
It’s all part of a lifestyle choice. Our family owned a plot of land and a few years ago we decided to make it into a nice little spot and build an eco-home.
When we were deciding what to do with the garden, I thought that water might be an interesting way of complementing the house because I remembered the water that used to flow through here on rainy days when I was a child.
A traditional swimming pool wouldn’t have been a good match for the surroundings and we didn’t want to have to use chemicals. With this in mind, a swimming pond seemed like a great solution because it would add a natural, decorative touch that we could enjoy all year round.
Although it was created artificially, we like the way it makes us feel at one with nature.
Our pond runs around a side of the house with lots of windows and glass doors, so you feel like you’re in the heart of nature: when you’re indoors you actually feel like you’re outside and when you’re out there you can also enjoy having the home right next to you. You get a great all-round natural experience.
All of our expectations have been met because the water perfectly complements everything on the aesthetic front.
Although I was expecting it, I am still amazed by the life and ecosystem that have developed around this water source. For example, the water has enabled us to grow some types of plants that would never normally survive around here.
During the lockdown, the natural world has “claimed back its territory”. A number of birds and animals have paid us a visit, including a pair of mallards. It’s wonderful to see them interacting with our carp.
The carp come and eat from our hands. It’s amazing to see the ecosystem that’s taken shape and the way in which nature has taken back sites that were ruined by humans. That’s the most delightful side of it all.
The pond is living so it obviously requires maintenance, but there isn’t too much to it. Dealing with algae can feel daunting at first, but once a degree of balance has been established the system essentially takes care of itself. On the whole, I’d say it’s been a very positive experience.
People who show sensitivity, care and respect for nature: if you want a swimming pond, you need to adapt to its life and rhythm.
I’d recommend them for people who care about the planet, but also those who enjoy the sight of the colours and the reflections in the water.
It’s very relaxing and it makes you feel at peace with the world.
Life today is very hectic and I’m a surgeon so I spend a lot of my time at the hospital, which means it’s a real pleasure to come home and find this natural haven, complete with animals. It makes you feel at peace with yourself and everything around you.
When we all had to stay at home because of the lockdown, it was a great stress reliever that really brightened up our days.
Even now, as soon as I wake up in the morning I go and have a look what’s happening outside and check on the water lilies and the ducks. We all need these simple, primeval experiences that bring out our wilder side.
It’s also had a positive impact on the animals of the house: our cat drinks from the pond instead of its bowl, the water has attracted two more cats from the local area and the carp let us stroke them.
As a doctor, I can tell you that taking a dip in a swimming pond doesn’t cause the same skin reactions as the chlorine in a traditional pool. Natural water offers benefits from a clinical point of view and in many other ways, and the animals pick up on this.
Our swimming pond was built in 2018 and if we could go back… we’d choose a swimming pond every time!
I believe that we come from water and we go back to water, so I’ve always wanted a pond like this. Everyone who has the chance should definitely have one built because it’s a great investment.
From a mental point of view, I think that going back into the water fills you with atavistic pleasure because water is an important element for human beings and it does you good to feel the lightness that it has to offer.
In physical terms, the water feels lighter, fresher and more bracing than the chlorinated, heated water in a traditional swimming pool. It doesn’t make your eyes burn or cause skin reactions.
When you’re floating in a swimming pond, I think that it’s reminiscent of a foetus in amniotic fluid, moving around with the gentle motions that we show when we swim.
