Mas de la Bonoty, in the heart of Provence, is an elegant farmhouse dating from the XVIIth century which has been carefully restored into a charming 8-roomed hotel with gastronomic restaurant. It is situated just outside the small town of Pernes-les-Fontaines which is 5km from Carpentras, 25 minutes east of Avignon with its TGV connection and 1 hour from Marseille and Nîmes airports.

The hotel offers comfort, tranquility and relaxation, with its pool set in over 2 acres of private grounds, landscaped with apricot, cherry, olive trees and lavender.

With views to Mont Ventoux the hotel is surrounded by vines and the internationally renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Tavel, Beaumes de Venise and the local Côtes de Ventoux are all within easy reach. The hilltop villages of Gordes, Venasque and the Luberon National Park are nearby as well as many local village markets and of course, the famous antique market at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

The area is ideal for cyclists and walkers with golf, tennis, horseriding and canoeing available nearby and the Mediterranean Coast is under an hour away by car.

The region is also known for its diverse cultural activities amongst which are the Avignon festival and opera in the magnificent roman arenas at Orange and Nîmes.

More information: www.provenceguide.com