Hello
My husband has a rostered week off next week and we'd like to go to Provence. We'll head off Monday night and take our time, and plan to be in Provence Tuesday 12th till Saturday 16th, then take our time driving home.

But my big problem is accomodation...everywhere seems to be booked We are a family of four (2 adults and 2 kids - 5 years and 2.5 years old) and we usually stay at places outside towns, with space and character.

But at this stage I'll take anything! (well...)

Does anyone have any suggestions for places to try?

Thanks in advance

My husband and I stayed at Le Mazet de Gardy last spring and enjoyed our stay. It's out of town yet you can easily walk to Eyragues which is just a few minutes by car to St. Remy.

A friend has told us about the Mas de Sol in the countryside between Bonnieux and Lacoste-- a beautiful location. I believe this is just recently renovated, so perhaps they have vacancies. I have not had a chance to visit this B&B, but I know exactly where it is and my friend has good taste!

One reason I'm suggesting this place is that I believe a couple of the rooms (and there are just a few) are set up for families. I think the price is very reasonable.

Have you looked at the Gite de France website? This may be an easy way to find an economical family accommodation on short notice.

Kathy

Thanks so much luvtotravel and Kathy...I have contacted both places you suggested.

Robyn

We stayed at Le Lavandin guesthouse in Pernes les Fontaines this summer. It is a most gorgeous place! 15 minutes north of L'Isle sur la Sorgue. We did day trips and Georgia mapped out our directions each day and we didn't have any problems. It is a B&B. Website is www.lelavandinprovence.com.

Hi

Maybe worth checking out these Logis de Francehotels in the area.

Bonne chance

Peter

I would like to suggest that you contact Kevin at Le Mas Perreal in St. Saturnin de Apt. He and his wife have a gorgeous place and if they have availability it is a wonderful location to explore the region. Germaine

Try http://www.gite-provencal.com/
We loved it! It has a pool and is just a little ways out of Vaison la Romaine. Could be tight w/2 children, especially if it...gasp, rains!
Lovely family, set in a vineyard and among olive trees.

Try www.maspomona.com my girlfriend and i went there after seeing the reviews on Trip advisor it is really rather special

A few years ago, our family (2 adults, 2 children)stayed at Le Paradis Cache near Menerbes (on the edge of the Luberon National Park -- walking trails right from the villa.) It was a wonderful spot...nice views, great house. Here's the website: http://www.housesforhire.com/html/Areas-France/Provence...s/LeParadisCache.htm

family of four should be no problem thats the max ok at hotels in France
you can check these links

https://www.envergure.fr/envergureen.html
http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/index.html

If all else fails, try the lastminute.com web site.

Is Kevin's B&B booked - Le Mas Perreal? We have 2 B&Bs in our classifieds:

Slow Travel Classifieds - Hotels and B&Bs - Provence

Thanks so much for all the suggestions.

We found out today that our car needs major work and is not fit to drive as far as Provence.

So that explains why we've had such difficulty finding accomodation...we were never meant to go!

We might head somewhere on the train...Milan maybe.

Thanks again