Chateau de Massillan Hotel, Uchaux

Couples looking for a peaceful retreat who want to explore the local vineyards and the surrounding sites in Orange and Avignon.

A small picturesque village which is close to the town of Orange, just 8km to the south, or Seguret which is 18km away.

Situated in a courtyard surrounded by greenery, making it a little bit of a tranquil oasis. There are plenty of sun-loungers available for everyone.

Drinks are available throughout the hotel's grounds.

It has an excellent reputation and provides French cuisine and an extensive wine list - no surprise as you are in the heart of Cote du Rhone wine region!

It is open every day except Monday for lunch and dinner (between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.).

As such a popular venue, we strongly advise making reservations where possible.

• "Chateau de Massillan has 13 rooms and suites all individually designed and decorated by Babylon design Ltd. The original features are combined with the highest quality modern furniture, antiques, bed linen and specially designed products such as massive limestone sinks. Many of the bathrooms offer a separate bath and shower. Air conditioning is available in all south facing rooms. The suites have large terraces which open to the courtyard. All of Chateau de Massillan's rooms have beautiful views." - Chic Retreats
• "We barely leave the compound all weekend and je ne regrette rien. By night, the courtyard is lit with sunken lights and candles, and decked with oleander and lavender. Massillan, the only crenellated castle I know of that has bedchambers in lavender blues, pale chocolates and dark honey, gets the balance between mediaeval and retro-chic just right, and the atmosphere is intimate, informal and genuinely warm. Whatever your reason for going to this place, just go." - Mr & Mrs Smith

You can check in from 3:00 p.m.

Check out is at 11:30 a.m. but they can be flexible depending on availability.

By Air:

The closest airport is Avignon (40 minutes) alternatively there is Marseille (an hour and 15 minutes), Montpellier (an hour and 20 minutes) and Nîmes (an hour).

By Car:

The hotel is close to both Orange and Avignon, 10 minutes from the A7. Take exit 19 (Bollène) and follow signs to Nyons and Vaison-la-Romaine. When the D12 to Uchaux appers on your right, follow this for 10km, after which you’ll arrive in Farjon; turn right at the church, and the hotel is a kilometre down the straight road.

By Train:

The closest train station is at Bollène-la-Croisière, which has direct links to Avignon and Marseille. It’s eight kilometres from the hotel.

Children of all ages are welcome. Rooms 10, 19 and 23 can accommodate an extra bed for €60 per night. Cots are available as well as children's bedding.

Well behaved children are welcome in the restaurant but there is no kids menu available, but the chefs are happy to prepare an omelette, mix up a purée or serve smaller portions of the main menu.

There is plenty for the children to do from playing in the pool (no lifeguard) to playing hide and seek in the huge gardens, finding and swinging on the hidden swings and feeding the ducks on the lake.

However, if you want a bit of time to yourself on your holiday, babysitting is available for €10 per hour.