Le Mas de la Rose

Fabulous rustic retreat in pastoral Provence

A little piece of provencal heaven, Le Mas de la Rose is set among olive and pine groves in a lavender-laced Van Gogh landscape at the foot of the Alpilles.

Know It All

Hit the spot
Close to the village of Eygalières, near St Rémy de Provence.

Come here for...
? Honeymoon stays. ? A chic and idyllic spot for exploring Provence. ?  Acres of lawned and wooded grounds. ? The outdoor pool and jacuzzi.

Amenities
There are lovely gardens with a tennis court and golf range, an outdoor pool and jacuzzi, and bicycles for guests’ use. DVDs can be loaned from the library and there's wi-fi in the public areas.

Good to know
Travelling with friends? There's a stylish two-bedroom apartment in the grounds.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
Eight rooms and suites

Special features
Air conditioned rooms have internet access and flatscreen TVs, Cote Bastide toiletries and fluffy robes. Some have a terrace or garden.

Pillow Talk
Honeymooners adore Room 14, with its antique rolltop bath and carved wooden bed. Room 4 has an intimate terrace, Room 2 has great views over the pool, and Room 9 has a private patio.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
The restaurant opens in season and dinners are cooked to order. It’s generally a set table d’hôte menu though specific likes and dislikes are catered for. Dishes are seasonal and packed with provencal favourites – try local roasted lamb with olive tapenade, ravioli with langoustines or marinaded artichoke hearts.

Breakfast is served on a sunny terrace or in the pretty breakfast room, and light lunches – salads, quiches and sandwiches – can be eaten poolside.

Breakfast
Served until 11am. Choose from a buffet table laden with fresh pastries, cheeses, cereals and fresh fruit, with eggs cooked to order.

Room service
Available for breakfast.

Activities

See & Do
Explore the nearby Alpilles hills by bike or on foot, play pétanque or tennis in the grounds (lessons can be arranged), or simply lounge by the pool. Nearby towns to explore include St Rémy-de-Provence (great for its market and many restaurants) and the clifftop village of Les Baux de Provence, with its little galleries and squares.

A day in ancient Arles – once home to Van Gogh – is a must, while antique hunters should head for L’Isle de la Sorgue, with its hundreds of weekend stalls. Avignon, the Camargue and the pretty villages of the Luberon are also within easy reach.

Spa
Book a de-stressing Shiatsu massage or physio session through reception for the ultimate wind-down.

Diary Dates
May
Tap your foot at the lively Luberon Jazz Festival.

June-July
There’s a packed theatre and music calendar at the Aix en Provence Music Festival.

July
Tune into a riot of music, theatre, food and party atmosphere at the Avignon Festival.