Bastide Saint Mathieu, Grasse, France
Bastide Saint Mathieu 4 Stars
"An elegant, family-owned country house hotel with just five rooms, a beautiful hideaway in the South of France."
Hotel Overview
Review of Bastide Saint Mathieu, by The Hotel Inspector
A sophisticated retreat in foothills outside Grasse, the 18th-century Bastide Saint Mathieu is the pet project of professional hoteliers, Inge and Arie van Osch. They have lavished love and care on its conversion, at pains to find just the right lamp, mirror, painted chest or cashmere blankets. The furniture is a happy mix of antique and contemporary. The result is a luxurious small hotel, well designed and strikingly decorated, with the feel of an exclusive private house.
Of the original features, there's a sprinkling of beams, occasional stone walls and fireplaces, which contrast with some bold colour schemes. Even the smallest bedroom is the size of a junior suite in most other hotels. Also a lovely pool in gardens full of the scents of Provence.
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Facilities
Hotel Policies
Rooms
5Come for...
- Designer oddments: Ralph Lauren bedsheets and Fragonard soap
- The jeu de boules pitch
- Glorious gardens
Not Suitable for...
- Bling bling and Cote d'Azur-style partying
Children
Children are accepted, and extra beds, cots and high chairs can be provided. The Cole Porter and James Gordon Bennett suites can be converted into an apartment for a family of four.
Eating in
Breakfast is as late as you like. There's no restaurant, but the owners are happy to recommend nearby eateries.
The Press Say
"Almost-too-perfect epitome of Provençal chic, surrounded by high walls and a large and lovely garden." The Telegraph 06