Le Mas de la Rose

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Individual ratings for Le Mas de la Rose

Location

Embedded in a large groomed park (25 hectares) studded with olive trees, stone pines, and a proprietary lavender field. 5 km from the small Provençal village of Eygalières.

Ambience

This is the Provence at its finest. A halcyon country cottage straight from a picture book.

Infrastructure

Gourmet restaurant, hearth room, large garden including outdoor pool (18 x 8 m), lounge, tennis court, and pétanque area, complimentary use of bicycles.

Culinary

Tempting breakfast buffet with regional specialities. Light lunch, and thrilling cuisine at night at the restaurant "Le Potager du Mas." Chef Fabien Taguemount turns organic produce fresh from the market and the region into truly inspirational dishes.

Rooms

10 cosy unpretentious rooms and suites in hues of beige and grey, a few of them with dedicated patios. All rooms are equipped with tea kettle, iron and ironing board, while lacking a mini-bar. Complimentary WiFi.

Service

Personal and cordial. The staff takes wonderful care of the guests, making you feel right at home.

Le Mas de la Rose Hotel, Orgon

This Provençal stone building from the 17th century, where jaded urbanites come for pastoral tranquillity, was once the home of shepherds. Everything here radiates peacefulness, quiet and casual savoir-vivre. Massive beams in the ceiling, terracotta floors, shabby-chic furniture, and a large hearth create a wonderful ambience for snuggling up and staying put. Fabienne Huppert has a knack not only for interior decoration but also for picking her staff. The genial warmth of her crew is irresistible. A frolicsome spirit pervades the entire country cottage. The best thing to do after breakfast is to copy Paulette, the cat in residence, and stroll through the sprawling garden past olive trees, vegetable plots and the chef's herb pots to the pétanque playing area. A game of pétanque chasing the jack (actually called "chochonnet", i.e. the "piglet") will let you forget all about your worldly cares and whet your appetite for the refined fresh-market cuisine of Fabien Taguemount.

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Top Flop

An enchanting garden with many charming little retreats! A person could spend all day by the poolside or in the shade of an olive tree. The garden is nicest in mid-June and thereafter when the lavender field is in full bloom.

The rooms can be quite a surprise – both in a positive and a negative sense.

Location: Orgon | Provence

Le Mas de la Rose
Route d'Eygalières · 13660 Orgon

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