Crafting Outdoor Retreats with Bespoke Pools

At Esme, we believe that a swimming pool should be more than just a place to swim. It should be the centrepiece of a carefully designed outdoor retreat, seamlessly integrated with your garden, patio, or landscape. As experienced landscapers and swimming pool builders/installers in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Finchampstead, we combine decades of landscaping expertise with the technical skill required to deliver luxury, durable, and functional swimming pools.

Whether you want a sleek modern pool with porcelain surrounds, a naturalistic plunge pool tucked into a courtyard, or a large heated family pool with decking and outdoor living features, our team will design and install a pool that reflects your lifestyle. Serving London and the South of England, we are trusted specialists for bespoke swimming pools that combine design precision with long-lasting quality.

Clear blue swimming pool water with light reflections.

Why Choose Esme for Swimming Pool Design and Installation?

When planning a pool, it’s easy to focus only on the water itself. But the difference between a functional pool and a truly exceptional one is in the landscaping. That’s where Esme Developments excels.

As a full-service landscaping and garden design company, we don’t just drop a pool into your garden. Instead, we consider the entire outdoor space — how you move from house to terrace, how planting softens edges, how paving frames the water, and how lighting brings the garden to life in the evening.

Choosing Esme means you benefit from:

Integrated expertise: We design and build both pools and landscapes, ensuring every element works together.
Quality craftsmanship: With over 30 years of combined industry experience, our team delivers precise, long-lasting results.
Trusted suppliers: We partner with Hydrolife, Waterair, and Heatform, along with leading paving and decking brands, to ensure premium quality materials.
Tailored service: Every project is bespoke, designed around your lifestyle, garden layout, and budget.
End-to-end management: From first consultation to the finishing touches, we manage your project with care and consistency.

Our clients trust us because we focus on creating complete outdoor sanctuaries, not just installing pools.

Our Swimming Pool Design Approach

Designing a pool is as much about creativity as it is about engineering. At Esme Developments, we begin every project with a thorough site consultation, where we discuss your ideas, assess the space, and provide inspiration from our portfolio of completed projects.

Our design process includes:

Site Assessment – analysing ground levels, drainage, access points, and sunlight.
Concept Design – creating a bespoke plan that includes pool size, shape, depth, and materials.
3D Visuals – optional renderings so you can visualise how the pool will look in your garden.
Material Selection – helping you choose the right finishes, whether stone, porcelain, decking, or render.
Landscaping Integration – planning softscaping and hardscaping elements around the pool.
Technical Detailing – filtration systems, heating options, lighting, and safety measures.

This holistic approach ensures your pool isn’t just beautiful but also practical, safe, and perfectly matched to your outdoor lifestyle.

Types of Swimming Pools We Install

As specialist swimming pool builders/installers in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Finchampstead, we work with a wide range of pool types to suit different needs and budgets:

Eco-Panel Pools

A cost-effective yet durable option, eco-panel pools are versatile and quick to install. They are perfect for family gardens or homeowners looking for a stylish pool without the expense of full concrete construction.

Concrete-Tiled Pools

For the ultimate luxury and customisation, a concrete pool allows you to choose any size, shape, or depth. Finished with bespoke tiles or stone cladding, these pools are designed to last a lifetime and offer endless design possibilities.

Plunge Pools and Courtyard Pools

Compact gardens don’t mean you have to compromise. A plunge pool or courtyard pool offers refreshing relaxation in smaller outdoor spaces, perfect for homeowners in urban settings like Ascot or Finchampstead.

Indoor Pools and Wellness Pools

We also specialise in indoor pools, spa pools, and wellness-focused designs that incorporate saunas, hot tubs, and plunge pools into one complete package.

Materials and Finishes

The finish of your pool is what defines its character. We work with a wide selection of materials to create unique designs tailored to your home:

Porcelain paving: sleek, modern, low-maintenance.
Natural stone: timeless, textured, and elegant.
Composite or hardwood decking: warm underfoot, practical for seating areas.
Glass balustrades: clean, contemporary safety solutions.
Rendered walls: crisp, smooth surrounds that match your home’s aesthetic.

By combining these materials, we create pools that are not only functional but also striking design statements.

An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck and railing, with trees in the background.

An outdoor pool with water on a wooden deck, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.

Close-up of a swimming pool with clean, clear water and a wooden deck border, with grass and some leaves in the background.

Backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, patio furniture, potted plants, and a grassy lawn with trees and a small soccer goal in the background.

A rectangular swimming pool with light-colored tile surround in a backyard, bordered by a grassy yard with trees, a trampoline, and a small greenhouse.

Close-up of a swimming pool corner with cracked light blue pool wall, beige tile and grout, and beige pool deck with dirt spots.

A backyard swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a stone patio, and backed by lush trees and bushes. Outdoor furniture and potted plants are visible on the deck area.

A backyard pool surrounded by stone tiles with a seating area and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

Backyard with a swimming pool, potted plants, outdoor furniture, and a covered barbecue grill.

A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by wooden decking, greenery, bushes, and trees. There is a shaded seating area at the far end with outdoor furniture.

Close-up of a corner of a wooden deck with light grey planks and a section of blue mosaic tiles.

Rectangular swimming pool with blue mosaic tiles, surrounded by light-colored wooden deck, facing a brick house with a sloped roof, outdoor seating, and plants under a partly cloudy sky.

A backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by wooden decking, potted trees, and some greenery, with a brick house and a wooden fence in the background.

A backyard with a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck, bushes, and small trees, with a brick house and a wooden fence in the background. The sky is partly cloudy.

A backyard with a modern swimming pool, surrounded by beige stone paving, and a wooden shed with sliding glass doors, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Modern backyard pool with a small wooden pool house and a privacy wooden fence, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

Close-up of a corner where blue, beige, and transparent glass tiles intersect, with a visible reflection of a person taking the photo.

Modern outdoor pool with wooden deck and a beige tiled patio, surrounded by a wooden fence, reflecting the sky and trees in the water.

Modern house with large sliding glass doors open to a backyard with a swimming pool, stone patio, and wooden privacy fence. The sky is partly cloudy.

A set of tiled stairs leading into a swimming pool.

A backyard with a swimming pool and a modern pool house with wooden walls and black sliding doors, surrounded by a wooden privacy fence and greenery, during sunset.

A modern backyard with a rectangular swimming pool reflecting the sky and trees, surrounded by beige stone tiles, with a wooden privacy fence and a small building with sliding glass doors in the background.

Close-up of a building exterior with diagonal wooden planks forming a V-shape, a black cylindrical outdoor light fixture at the center, and a black accent overhang at the top.

Modern house with wooden exterior and tile patio, sliding glass door open to an interior room, under a partly cloudy sky.

Exterior view of a wooden privacy fence with black outdoor light fixtures against a blue sky with some trees in the background.

Modern house with a wooden exterior, large sliding glass doors, and a swimming pool in the foreground, surrounded by trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Empty room with large sliding glass doors opening to a backyard with a pool and trees

Backyard with a small kidney-shaped swimming pool, pool floaties, a towel, and a wooden deck. Green grass, trees, and a small shed in the background.

A backyard swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck and lush green trees and plants.

A backyard swimming pool surrounded by stone patio and landscaped bushes, with a wooden fence and trees in the background.

A backyard with a swimming pool, stone walkway, and landscaped garden with bushes and flowers, enclosed by a wooden fence and surrounded by trees.

Backyard with pool, wooden deck, stairs, and a fence, cloudy sky, trees, and house wall in the background.

A backyard with a small covered pool, a wooden fence, and greenery including trees and bushes, with a landscaped garden area along the fence.

A backyard swimming pool surrounded by a stone deck, with a small soccer goal and potted plants near the fence. The yard has lush green grass and trees with autumn-colored leaves in the background.

Backyard with a small swimming pool, surrounded by a paved patio, a grassy lawn, and a wooden fence with trees in the background.

A backyard swimming pool with calm water, surrounded by a garden with bushes, flowers, and tall trees in the background, during daytime.

A backyard scene featuring a swimming pool, a lush green lawn, and various trees and shrubs, with a small building in the background.

Integrating Pools with Landscaping

What makes Esme Developments different is our background as a landscaping and garden design company. For us, the pool is never a standalone feature. Instead, we design it as part of the garden’s flow.

We consider:

How terraces and patios connect to the pool.
The role of pergolas, covered seating, or outdoor kitchens nearby.
Planting to soften edges, create privacy, or introduce seasonal colour.
Lighting design that extends pool use into the evening.

This integration ensures your garden feels like a single, harmonious outdoor retreat.

Swimming Pool Features and Add-Ons

A pool is only the beginning. To elevate your outdoor space, we offer a wide selection of additional features:

Heating systems for year-round enjoyment.
Filtration systems that keep water clear and low-maintenance.
LED lighting for ambience and safety.
Water features such as infinity edges, rills, or waterfalls.
Built-in spas or adjoining hot tubs.
Automatic covers for safety and efficiency.

Each feature is tailored to your preferences, ensuring your pool is as practical as it is luxurious.

Close-up of an outdoor swimming pool with steps leading into the water, featuring a beige stone edge and a tiled pool bottom.

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

We know many clients are conscious about the environmental impact of pools. That’s why we focus on sustainable solutions:

Air source heat pumps and solar heating options.
High-efficiency filtration systems to reduce energy costs.
Sustainable decking and paving materials from trusted suppliers.
Smart pool covers that reduce heat loss and water evaporation.

With Esme, you can enjoy luxury without compromise

Case Studies: Esme Swimming Pool Projects

Case Study 1: Egham Family Retreat

We designed and built a 10m concrete-tiled pool with porcelain paving surrounds. The pool was integrated with a fully automated cover, lighting and indoor & outdoor media system for all day entertainment.

Case Study 2: Surrey Courtyard Pool

In a garden in Farnham, we installed the “Emilie 8” heated swimming pool with natural limestone stone coping and paving. We also did an additional 180sqm limestone paving, new levelled lawn, 17 metres of slatted fencing and pleached trees and planting for privacy. This bespoke design maximised space without losing functionality.

Case Study 3: Couldson Wellness Escape

For another client in Surrey, we added the “Sara 08” pool from Waterair into the garden for a seamless and stunning outdoor space. With added safety cover to save worrying about any small children or pets out in the garden, all surrounded by matching sandstone paving.

FAQs

Q. How much does it cost?
Every project is unique. Costs depend on the pool type, size, and materials. We offer free site visits and no-obligation tailored quotes.

Q. What areas do you cover?
We work across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and London, and often travel further for exciting projects.

Q. Can you supply materials?
Yes, we supply both softscaping and hard landscaping materials through our trusted network of suppliers.

Q. What are the next steps?
Send us your project details. We’ll arrange a site visit, provide ideas, and give you a tailored quote.

Q. How do you ensure quality?
We only work with experienced craftsmen, premium materials, and trusted suppliers. Every project is overseen by our management team.

Q. Do you work with other garden designers?
Absolutely. We collaborate with architects and garden designers to bring bespoke designs to life.

Swimming pool area with two lounge chairs, a small outdoor table and chairs, and surrounded by lush green foliage.

Areas We Cover

Esme Developments is proud to be one of the leading landscapers and swimming pool builders/installers in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Camberley. We also work across London and the South of England, delivering high-quality landscaping and pool projects to a wide range of clients.

Why Work With Certified Pool Installers vs DIY?

Installing a pool is a major construction project. Choosing a certified installer like Esme means you benefit from:

Structural integrity and safety.
Insurance and warranties.
Expert landscaping integration.
Peace of mind that your investment will last for decades.

DIY or general builders often lack the specialist skills required for pools, which can lead to costly mistakes.

Ready to transform your garden into a luxurious outdoor retreat? As expert landscapers and swimming pool installers in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Camberley, Esme will bring your vision to life with precision and creativity.

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