Archaeologists may once have found ancient dinosaur eggs at Mas de Thau but in today's incarnation, as a stylish and luxurious cottage cluster aimed at families, it shares little with it prehistoric origins but a wildly beautiful setting and a passion for nurturing little ones, thanks to a creche and kids club, both of which are included in the holiday price.
This elegant former winery has been treated to a sophisticated renovation before opening in July 2014 as luxurious country estate, just a few miles from the coast, with a focus on family rejuvenation. Holidays here have the whole package* from a gourmet family ready meal placed in the fridge awaiting guests arrival, to fully inclusive creche and kids club to give parents some relaxation, and group activities for family bonding time too. The magic formula begins with that arrival meal, then fresh local bread and pastries delivered to the cottage on the first morning and every morning after. After that, there's a daily trip to the petting farm and playmate-making in the kids club or creche for mini guests, whilst parents wind down from their busy lives with a massage or some me-time by the pool. Pre-bookable activities are available each week allowing for families to bond over water skiing (from 3yrs), water rafting (from 6yrs) or a trip to the nearby dinosaur park, as well as simply enjoying the estate, the pool and the local area.
Self-catering for softies best-describes Mas de Thau's catering options since, along with the first evening's meal, three more in high season, and daily breakfasts, a welcome pack is provided with enough goodies to avoid a big arrival shop and there's a communal meal with fellow guests each Sunday. Daily maid service keeps household chores to a minimum, whilst a wine tasting evening in the onsite bar and a night's babysitting included with every week-long stay, ensures parents have plenty of time to regroup and rejuvenate, whilst also enjoying time with the kids too. (*Please note inclusions depend on the month of stay please refer to the pricing notes below to check what would be included for your stay).
Accommodation Overview - Grenache:
Grenache is a spacious 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom gite of approx 90m2 with a 40m2 private terrace. It is approached via a gated set of external stairs but, once inside, is single storey. There are two bedrooms which can be set as king-sized doubles or twins and share a large family shower room (baby bath on request). The're a spacious open-plan living area with fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, coffee maker, induction hob, oven, fridge freezer and microwave), a large LED TV and a spacious terrace with dining furniture and views over vineyards.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Mas de Thau is set on a 20-hectre country estate just 10kms from the coast. A well respected dinosaur park is almost on the doorstep (1.5kms) and one of France's most villages, Saint Guilheim le Desert is within a short drive (30kms). Meze, often called 'Le Petite St Tropez' thanks to its pretty harbour and bistros, is just 10km away, whilst the charming city of Penzenas is only a little further.
For a beach day, check out the sophisticated yet family friendly beach clubs and beachside bar/bistros at Marseillan, on the road to Sete around 30 minutes away from Mas de Thau. High season bookings include a pass for a family day and lunch at a beach club.
Getting There: Mas de Thau is just 30mins drive from Beziers Airport (take the A75) and just a little further from Montpellier. The nearest TGV train station is in Sete (17kms) away.
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Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 58 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 58 days prior to arrival
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![]() | Mas de Thau is just 30mins drive from Beziers Airport and just a little further from Montpellier. |
![]() | The well-loved family friendly beach clubs at Sete are just 17kms away |
![]() | Guests can enjoy the 2 beautiful swimming pools, one with a childrens pool. Pools are heated April - October. |
![]() | There's a wellness centre onsite with sauna, steam room (hammam), two treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge and outdoor hot tub onsite. Treatments are available daily between 4pm-10pm |
![]() | The Kids HQ has been specifically built and has a modern and efficient air conditioning system, a play room, an enclosed terrace, a kitchen and a resting room and fabulous decor! |
![]() | 5 x days drop in kids club with morning and afternoon sessions for kids of all ages is included plus one full day with lunch with stays from May - September. |
![]() | Babysitting is available on request and 1 nights complimentary babysitting per week is included with all stays between May - September |
![]() | Baby gear available at this baby and toddler friendly gite complex includes cots, highchairs, sterilisers, baby monitors and baby baths. Baby gear is on request via the BFB booking form. |
![]() | This baby friendly gite has a small selection of indoor toys and books. |
![]() | A generous welcome pack, arrival night meal and daily breakfasts deliveries are included daily with stays May - September. Additional meals may be possible on request at additional cost. |
![]() | The Kids HQ has been specifically built and has an enclosed terrace with play gear for supervised play (supervision included FOC in kids club hours) and there are pool toys provided too. |
![]() | Treatments are available in the onsite 'Wellness Centre' on request |
![]() | 5 x days drop in kids club with morning and afternoon sessions for babies/toddlers from 4months is included plus, between May - Sept one full day with lunch. |
![]() | May, June, July, August and September stays include daily breakfasts and an arrival night meal. July and August stays also have a weekly pizza and wine tasting evening, plus a communal Sunday meal and additional meal during the week. |
![]() | Savignon has a private roof terrace (safely enclosed) with distant sea and lagoon view plus furniture for outdoor dining |
![]() | Free Wi-Fi is included |
![]() | There is a small petting farm on site |
![]() | Up to two cots and highchairs can be provided on request. |
![]() | A communal hot tub (outdoors) forms part of the Wellness Centre facilities |
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Amazing place to stay with little ones!
The meals were excellent and we enjoyed socialising with other parents, specially during pre-dinner drinks
*Ratings by verified BFB guests who stayed here with young children.
Rated by 1 guests.