Le Mas Perréal in Apt or La Ferme de la Huppe in Gordes?
Dec 2nd, 2012, 05:50 PM
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Le Mas Perréal in Apt or La Ferme de la Huppe in Gordes?
We will be spending 4 nights in Provence next July with the hope of seeing the beautiful lavender in the area. At this point, I'm trying to decide between the above two hotels. I believe La Ferme de la Huppe has air conditioning, but Le Mas Perreal does not. Any opinions on either of these two hotels or any other that you would recommend?
Thanks,
Laurie
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Laurie
Dec 2nd, 2012, 10:00 PM
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We stayed at Le Mas Perreal July 17-21, 2011. In 50 years of travel Le Mas was the finest B&B we ever stayed at. The rooms are large and charming, the breakfasts gourmet, and the owners friendly and helpful. You will wake up in Peter Mayles Provence. Kevin helped us with daily activities and selection of dinner restaurants in nearby villages. One day we took a day trip to Sault and saw many lavender fields. Les Mas is actually in the outskirts of the village Saint Saturnin-Les-Apt. The larger town Apt is a few miles away. Roussillon - a 10 minute drive. Gordes - 15 minutes. AC is not an issue.La Ferme de la Huppe pictures look nice, but Le Mas is special.
http://masperreal.com/index.html
http://masperreal.com/index.html
Dec 3rd, 2012, 02:36 AM
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I have stayed in Mas Perreal and it was wonderful. There is a fantastic pool and a spectacular cherry orchard on the property!
You could not beat the breakfasts and Kevin and his wife are sensational hosts.
You could not beat the breakfasts and Kevin and his wife are sensational hosts.
Dec 3rd, 2012, 09:16 AM
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We've met Kevin and Elisabeth a couple of times while in Provence, had lunch with them, and toured their B&B. Kevin is from the US - so he speaks perfect English. In addition to what others have mentioned, Mas Perreal has "American" bathrooms (large shower head, big area, & good water pressure), and the property is surrounded by vineyards. I have never visited La Ferme - but we've stayed in another hotel in Gordes and also at a gite about 5 mins away for 4 weeks - so I know the area quite well.
If la Ferme is like most mid-priced hotels, I think you will get more personalized "service" (and in English) from Kevin. He is an avid hiker, has a young son, likes to offer advice about "must sees" and lesser known nooks & crannies in Provence. If these latter "features" are important to you - go with Mas Perreal.
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If la Ferme is like most mid-priced hotels, I think you will get more personalized "service" (and in English) from Kevin. He is an avid hiker, has a young son, likes to offer advice about "must sees" and lesser known nooks & crannies in Provence. If these latter "features" are important to you - go with Mas Perreal.
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Dec 3rd, 2012, 12:30 PM
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We spent 2 wonderful weeks here, in September. The owners are terrific and are English, so no language issues. Perfect location for day trips and the gites were built specifically to be gites and are fully equipped with EVERYTHING you need, A-Z.
http://www.accommodationinprovence.com/
They also have one chambre, that is a B&B style.
http://www.accommodationinprovence.com/
They also have one chambre, that is a B&B style.
Dec 4th, 2012, 03:24 PM
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We stayed at La Ferme de la Huppe and really liked it. Not all bedrooms had a/c when we were there, however, so you'd need to request one that has. The restaurant is excellent.
Next time around, but not in the summer, we'll head to Le Mas Perreal.
Next time around, but not in the summer, we'll head to Le Mas Perreal.
Dec 5th, 2012, 06:32 AM
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>> Keeping my fingers crossed for cooling breezes..<<
We've been in the Luberon a couple of times during major heatwaves - and the gite we stayed in (actually, 2 different gites), did not have AC. The walls on these older structures are over 2 feet thick - and that keeps out most of the heat for a while. Also, it is necessary to keep the shutters closed. We live in a mild climate area (San Francisco Bay Area) - so we are not use to high heat. Also, Provence is a dry climate - like LA - not the Houston/Wash DC humid stuff. During mid-day we either stayed by the pool & hopped in & out, or we would drive around in the air conditioned car. We really didn't have a problem. Kevin (owner of the Mas) has stated here on Fodors several times, about walls being think in France so that the heat does not penetrate inside. Before Kevin's family moved to Provence, he lived in the "mountains" about 10 miles away from where we live - so he isn't use to the heat either.
Stu Dudley
We've been in the Luberon a couple of times during major heatwaves - and the gite we stayed in (actually, 2 different gites), did not have AC. The walls on these older structures are over 2 feet thick - and that keeps out most of the heat for a while. Also, it is necessary to keep the shutters closed. We live in a mild climate area (San Francisco Bay Area) - so we are not use to high heat. Also, Provence is a dry climate - like LA - not the Houston/Wash DC humid stuff. During mid-day we either stayed by the pool & hopped in & out, or we would drive around in the air conditioned car. We really didn't have a problem. Kevin (owner of the Mas) has stated here on Fodors several times, about walls being think in France so that the heat does not penetrate inside. Before Kevin's family moved to Provence, he lived in the "mountains" about 10 miles away from where we live - so he isn't use to the heat either.
Stu Dudley
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