We stayed here in Sept. 2011 for 4 nights and LOVED it! The hotel was everything I wanted for our stay...lots of stone walls everywhere (the spa looked like a cave); full of antiques but not dark and gloomy- very airy; you had breakfast out on the breakfast patio; wine and appetizers on another patio every night; and dinner in their dining room (ALL the food was gourmet and tasted unbelievable)= each location was absolutely picturesque! This hotel is on their own winery so the topography was fabulous...The people treat you like they have know you forever and we went home making new wonderful friends. The weather was perfect this time of year= warm in the day and cool at night. Our room was awesome!= We stayed in the "Aubergine Room"= it had 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a living room with quaint private patio off of it (At the time I booked our reservation this room was all they had left- we really didn't need 2 bedrms.) The other rooms we saw were absolutely darling!- they even have one free standing bedroom suite out on the grounds that is something out of a fairy tale! It reminded me of a Swiss train car. (see below photo)
We would take drives to neighboring towns during the day and then headed back for wine and dinner-- you didn't have to come back for dinner- we chose to because each meal was different and the wine was so good. You had choices each night between 2 starters, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts.
We have already planned on coming back and staying at least 2 weeks here!!

We stayed at the Bastide de Marie as part of a group tour, and I was bowled over by the entire property. Our room was called "Beige" and as I'm strictly a neutrals girl, it seemed tailor made for me (although it involved a walk, so perhaps not such fun in rainy weather), with gorgeous fabrics and effortless chic. We had a lovely sitting room, bedroom and bathroom, with our own private terrace with table and chairs and two fabulous looking iron sun chairs. The restaurant and its food, and the gardens, are delightful. I really enjoyed the establishment's own viognier. Wish I could live there!

Every where we walked and saw picturesque views. The manstion house is surrounded by herbal gardens, various fruit trees , pool and a vineyard. The nature was both beautiful and peaceful. The foods were good tasty with rich natural material. It felt like my own home. We can stay a tranquil life the country.

La Bastide de Marie is an exceptional experience. If you enjoy great food, and appreciate the time and attention that has been expended on maintaining the beautiful property, and delivering a staff that is extraordinarliy welcoming, then you will find it well worth the time and price. When we were visiting in May the guests were mainly couples of all ages enjoying the rujuvination of romance which infects you shortly after arrival. We never wanted to leave and hope to return again soon.