Le Mas Candille is an elegant luxury hotel in Mougins, near Cannes on the Cote d'Azur. Originally an 18th-century mas, or farmhouse, it nestles quietly on a hillside set back from the French Riviera. Acres of rolling Provencal countryside surround it, giving an air of absolute tranquillity to the place.

The facilities

An eclectic mix of old-style architecture and the most modern of amenties and facilities mark out Le Mas Candille. It is as renowned for its impeccable standards of service as the gorgeous parklands of cypress trees and olive grove in which it is set. Gourmet Restaurant Candille holds a Michelin star, and attracts a loyal following for its superb Italian-Provencal fusion cuisine. For a more informal dining experience, La Pergola dishes up a seafood-heavy menu poolside.

Le Mas Candille's Shiseido Spa is one of the finest to be found in the area. Its focus is on the mind as well as the body, reflected in the wide range of sumptuous treatments, heavily inspired by traditional Japanese methods. The heavenly shiatsu massage is a must - concentrating on the body's tsubo points, it aims to relieve stresses and strains by addressing energy flow.

The rooms

Each of the 40 bedrooms is tastefully decorated in traditional style; most have private balconies or terraces with views out across the grounds. All of the rooms have a DVD and CD player, satellite television, internet facilities and a fully-stocked minibar.