Domaine des Andéols

Magique! On ressent le talent exceptionnel de son créateur, un lieu qui trouve son origine dans une autre époque- et pourtant si moderne. Tout est à la fois extrême et pourtant si simple et sans arrogance. Et peu de doute que l'étoile Michelin arrivera pour valider la qualité et la créativité de la gastronomie.

This was our second visit to the hotel. We stayed for 3 nights in the Maison du Voyageur, a 2 bedroom ‘house’ which is attached to the hotel, and which we had to ourselves. Check in was efficient; we arrived a little early and sat by the pool for a few minutes with a welcome drink. That the Voyageur house is eclectic is an understatement. African themed, the downstairs salon which has a double-height ceiling includes a full size palm tree, a full size tiger (stuffed), a working kitchenette with a proper fridge but no pots and pans. But also the normal comforts for a hotel suite - a comfy settee, a big TV, a fireplace, and doors opening onto a private garden with a dining table and chairs for 6, a private heated swimming pool and sunbeds and umbrella. Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms, conventional except for African art on the walls, both en-suite, with one separate toilet. Note that each of the bedrooms has a bath but no shower, which we felt for a property of this quality was a serious omission. All the usual amenities were there and of high class. It was a real fun experience. Breakfast was an extensive buffet, with eggs cooked to order. Very enjoyable. All the hospitality team were caring and enthusiastic. In summary, a really high class hotel with no flaws - except the lack of a shower.

Un havre de paix verdoyant et magnifique. Service et cadre au top. Chambre suite nature avec jardin privé était un rêve. Le restaurant Le Platane est chouette. Possibilité de dîner dans des beaux restaurants aux alentours de l‘hôtel (voiture requise) ou de s‘aller acheter des petites salades préparées à Gargas/Apt (5-10min en voiture) pour les déguster dans son jardin, sans stress, le soir et profiter un maximum des couchers de soleil et de la nature ainsi que du calme autour. Belles excursions en Provence possible aux alentours. 2 piscines avec lits comfortables autour et en pleine nature entourées de fleurs ou d‘arbres. Fitness dehors très sympa, à profiter le soir au coucher du soleil avec vue imprenable sur la lavande et les vignobles. Nous avons adoré notre séjour d‘une semaine et nous allons probablement revenir. Adresse à recommander.

Terrible restaurant! Don't go near! Even the breakfast is bad and messy. Pool was out of comission so no experience there

It’s the attention to detail that gets you noticed, but the lack of attention that gets noticed more. Three night stay in a “Nature” suite was pleasant enough but not exactly fabulous, unless maybe home is a city centre apartment somewhere. Patio garden overgrown, housekeeping distinctly lacking on amenity replenishment and, in keeping with many modern hotels today, motion sensor lighting that is more of a hinderance than a help. Overall staff were quite friendly but not exactly efficient, booking for a hairdresser took over an hour with no result. Two minutes on Google and a phone call later, done. Finally the restaurant. Unfortunately, my wife was ill for a few days (not due to the hotel I stress) so we did not get to try much, but the final dinner in the rather eclectic restaurant setting saw a single langoustine of shrimp proportions (at Euro 38) and duck that had to be returned as too tough to even cut. Overall very poor standard, which could also be said of breakfast. Standard motel fare I’m afraid. A shame, could be so much better.