Converted from a farmhouse, this family-run hotel has a very intimate relaxing atmosphere. On the outskirts of a small village, Chantemerle Les Grignan, 15 kilometers from the Rhone river, it is set among landscaped, mature gardens, where olive trees and lavender grow. Crisp white bedspreads set off the warm tones of the rustic rendering of the walls in guestrooms. A few pieces of wooden furniture sit on the terra cotta floors, often warmed by sunlight streaming through the windows. At the back of the main house guests can settle on the stone terrace, and then take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. The hotel's restaurant offers a menu drawing from regional influences and using fresh local produce. There is also a French bowls pitch to add a touch of competition to lazy day enjoying the smells and sounds of the garden. For when guests want to be more active and explore, the Chateau de Grignan is 7 kilometers away. Slightly further afield - 18 kilometers distance - is the Montelimar Chateau. There are also Roman ruins at Vaison-la-Romaine, 26 kilometers away.