Domaine les Roullets

Style

Historic homestay

Setting

Lush Luberon

At the foot of the Luberon mountain, hill-top Domaine les Roullets in Provence is a rural, rustic chambre d'hôtes with history at its heart. Formed from the remains of a Roman garrisson, this luxury B&B boasts mediaeval marvels and a 700-year-old tree on its well-groomed estate. The grounds are pristine, the decor subtle and stylish, but it’s the 360-degree views that’ll show you why the Romans made a fuss of it.

Facilities

Номера

Five.

Checkout

10.30am. Check-in is between 3.30pm and 7pm (it is closed between noon and 3.30pm), so guests need to let the hotel know when they plan to arrive. Guests can use the pool and facilities after check-out; it may be possible to arrange early check-in.

Больше сведений

Rates (except those staying in the Two-Bedroom Cottage) include a buffet breakfast.

Also

Guests can also stay in the two-bedroom self-catering villa set in rose- and lavender scented gardens. The villa's private patio is topped with an inviting corner sofa that's perfect for alfresco breakfasts and lounging away sunny afternoons.

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At the Hotel

Extensive grounds, including vineyard, orchard, olive orchard and truffle forest; outdoor gym and tennis court; sauna, steam room and hot tub; pool house with lounge and summer kitchen with a communal fridge; free WiFi throughout; boules pitch; Blu-ray library. In rooms: flatscreen TV, Bose bluetooth speaker, Nespresso coffee machine, free bottled water and L'Occitane en Provence bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

For the best view, it has to be Chambre Ventoux, which – on a clear day – showcases the mighty sight of Mont Ventoux from its terrace. The terrace also offers optimum temperature control: it gets sun in the morning and shade when things get a little sticky in the afternoon. Indoors, the split-level suite has a living and work area downstairs, a bedroom on the mezzanine, stone walls, a black linen sofa and a kitchenette. If you like your decor a little quirky, go for Chambre Luberon, which has a huge leather headboard, 19th-century armchairs and furnishings made from reclaimed wood.

Poolside

There is a lengthy heated pool in the gorgeous grounds, flanked on one side by sunloungers and parasols, and surrounded by olive trees and rose bushes. There’s also a shade-providing canopy.

Packing Tips

Bring a spare case to load up on the domaine’s organic Côte du Luberon reds and rosés. Don't forget your swimwear.

Also

In-room treatments and massages can be arranged.

Дети

Under-16's are not allowed in the bed and breakfast part of the property but are welcome in the Two Bedroom Cottage.

Галерея

Food & Drink

Top Table

Escape the summer sun in the tree-canopied courtyard just off from the pool to enjoy the view out to the serene village of Oppède-le-Vieux.

Дресс-код

Luxury linens, cooling cottons and cashmere.

Hotel Restaurant

There’s no restaurant at this modern maison d'hôtes, but come summer, a chef prepares a weekly dinner for guests. A generous breakfast buffet is laid out every morning; expect fresh fruit, yoghurt, various breads and pastries, and home-made jams, as well as a daily-changing hot choice, such as pancakes or eggs. You're unlikely to be without a delicious meal – there are plenty of palette-tempting places to eat nearby.

Hotel Bar

An honesty bar is set up in the Orangerie, where there's also a Nespresso machine. Help yourselves to beer, soft drinks and bottles of the domaine’s own wine.

Last Orders

Breakfast is served between 9am and 10am. Guests can pour themselves drinks at any time.

Room Service

None, but there's a fridge stocked with drinks and a 'summer kitchen' area where you may prepare yourself a simple deli platter, sandwich or salad with whatever you've sourced locally.

Planes

The easiest airport to get to is Marseille, 55km away. BA flies direct from London (www.ba.com). You can hire a car from here. The smaller airport in Avignon is closer, roughly 30km from the hotel; Flybe flies there from Southampton (www.flybe.com).

Trains

During the summer (and, from 2013, spring), direct Eurostar trains will take you from London to Avignon in roughly seven hours (www.eurostar.com). The drive from the TGV station to the hotel should take half an hour; you should be able to jump in a taxi outside the station. Alternatively, there are car-hire desks, or a shuttle bus can take you into central Avignon in 10 minutes.

Automobiles

A car is a must for exploring this rural area (and for getting to and from its fabulous restaurants). The hotel is well off the beaten track, approximately 15 minutes off the A7 motorway (affectionately known as the Autoroute du Soleil; www.aprr.fr). Take exit 25 for Cavaillon, then the D29 towards Maubec for 5km, continuing straight at the roundabout past Oppède, towards Ménerbes. After the Le Four Neuf intersection, you’ll see the domaine to the right. If your SatNav doesn’t pick up the address, try entering ‘Chemin de Bouisserettes’ instead. There’s free parking at the hotel.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

You can't ask for more than a pristine patch of Provençal perfection: from this wine estate set in a national park at the foothills of the Luberon, the Vaucluse and its environs (including their many and various opportunities for gourmandising and gadding about) are yours for the taking.

Explore this sunny spot by bicycle, calling in at frozen-in-time villages, such as Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Gordes, Bonnieux or Roussillon, or head for the bright lights of Avignon, Marseilles, St Remy, Arles or Aix-en-Provence. The closest beach is at Cassis. Arrange a tour and tasting at the hotel’s organic vineyard. The Luberon National Park is an ideal place to get hiking or horse-riding amid the lavender fields and woods.

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