Mas de Thau - Grenache

BFB's Overview.

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

• Mid-Season ( May 6th - June 30th & Sept 2-30th) includes: 5 x days drop in kids club/(10am-1pm/3pm-6pm) creche (children from 4-months to teens), one night's babysitting, access to heated pool, wellness centre (sauna, jacuzzi & hammam), comprehensive welcome pack, arrival night meal, daily breakfast pastries and bread delivery all linen, towels (including pool/beach towels), bath robes and free Wi-Fi.
• High-Season (July 1st -Sept 1st) includes: an arrival night meal, a communal Sunday meal and three additional "traiteur" meal deliveries (half-board), Wine tasting and tapas, daily breakfast pastries and bread delivery, 1 x day's family beach club pass with lunch, all linens and towels, 5 x days housekeeping, a comprehensive welcome pack, 5 x days drop in kids club for 4months to teens (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri = 10am-1pm/3pm-6pm & Weds 10am-4.30pm), one free kids activity (pony ride/paddle board/mini water ski etc.), unlimited access to Wellness centre sauna, jacuzzi and hammam, free Wi-Fi and unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks at the estate's bar

Location Information

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.