This is a long overdue review as I have been meaning to write it since we stayed at Pavillon de Pampelonne last April. The owners, a lovely British couple, Alison and Peter, make you feel at home in every way possible. When we arrived with our 2 year old they already had diapers waiting for us in the room. Peter even drove us to dinner one night at a nearby restaurant. The room we stayed in was large and had a private outdoors area which we enjoyed. The pool was lovely, though a bit chilly in April. The bar was self service, with an honor code where you write down what you consume, adding to the homey feel. I highly recommend this lovely place.

I have been meaning to write a review since we visited Villa Pampelonne in August.
This is the first review I have ever written but feel the need to praise this place.
Alison and Peter Dow make you feel so welcome to their beautiful villa. We spent 6 nights (staying in two different family rooms to allow us to stay for the six nights) and had the most relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The breakfasts of fresh fruit and ENORMOUS basket of breads and pastries are served in a gorgeous garden. More substantial breakfasts are available if you wish.

Lunches (delicious) are available if ordered before 11am and we had two evenings where Peter cooked an amazing 3 course dinner. All of the guests enjoyed canapes and rose wine on the terrace by the pool before dinner. This is an optional evening, but all the guests chose to take part and it was nice to sit at a long table outside chatting, eating and drinking.

Nothing is too much trouble for Alison and Peter, they will book restaurants, advise on day trips and cater to your every need. Spike their assistant also couldn't be more helpful.

The pool terrace has lovely padded sunloungers and there is an honesty bar for drinks a few steps away, so no trying to catch a waiter's unresponsive eye!

There is an outdoor cinema with sofas for the children (high tech headphones mean no one else hears it) and plenty of outdoor space to play.

Pampelonne Beach is approx a 7 minute stroll away where you can visit Club 55 (for celeb spotting) and many other beach clubs.
St Tropez is 4 km away and Peter will tell you the best places to park and eat.

The beautiful village of Ramatuelle is a few minutes drive away and well worth a visit.

Villa Pampelonne is not cheap (where in the South of France is?) but for such a standard of personal service, it cannot be beaten.

If you are looking for a big, impersonal hotel with 24 hr room service and a casino-this place is not for you. I much prefer small hotels, but with two children (at the time aged 9 + 12 yrs) this is not always an option. I know at certain times, Villa Pampelonne is unavailable for families, so do check.
Anyone looking to have a very special family or friends gathering, could not choose a better place to take over.

My final comment would be, please remember that this is Alison and Peter's home and to treat it with respect. I did witness a small number of customers not bothering to put their used towels in the baskets provided and leaving their glasses ,drinks cans, newspapers etc behind. Alison and Peter would NEVER complain, thinking it was part of the job but does it take that much effort to put a towel in a basket or a can in the bin?

I cannot recommend this place highly enough and I know many, many guests return year after year.

We just returned from our new favorite relative’s Villa (at least that’s the way Allison and Peter make you feel) after spending 3 nights with our 2 twenty something daughters while celebrating our 30th anniversary. Everything was PERFECT!!! From the dinner at the hotel to the advice our daughters received on clubbing. If you have the opportunity, just book it!!! You will not be disappointed on any level.This was truly a one of a kind travel experience.

Peace,good taste,warm hosts and an unbeatable location for those who wish to enjoy the St Tropez area without the noise and crowds associated with it.Anna and Angelo plan to return next year and next and next...