Le Mas de la Rose

Fabulous rustic retreat in quintessentially pastoral Provence

Set among olive and pine groves in the heart of a lavender-laced Van Gogh landscape, Le Mas de la Rose – a little piece of provençal heaven – sprawls at the foot of the Alpilles.

Know It All

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

Be savvy
There’s no restaurant as such, but you can book delicious dinners in season.

Be smitten
Chic French farmhouse B&B.

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Rooms and suites
Five rooms and three suites

Special features
Air conditioned rooms have internet access and flatscreen TVs (there’s a DVD library to choose from at reception), L’Occitane toiletries and fluffy robes. Some have a terrace or garden.

Also…
There’s a tennis court and golf range, plus a gorgeous outdoor pool and jacuzzi, and bicycles for guests’ use.

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

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Dinner is cooked to order during the season on most nights. 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.

See & Do

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.

A complimentary bottle of wine.

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