Hotel Host et Vinum

Host & Vinum combines country-house style with a location only a few steps from one of France's finest Mediterranean beaches. Ideal for a luxurious short break, but you may wish you had booked a longer stay. Surrounded by bougainvillea, palms and venerable pine trees, Host & Vinum is a sturdy building of mellow brick and stone in traditional Roussillon style. Inside, the predominant colours are marine-inspired blues and greys. Softly-carpeted corridors lead to spacious rooms decorated in grey and cream, with wainscoted walls and pale wood floors. Large bathrooms are tiled in white and charcoal and are tricked out with Sothys toiletries and fluffy robes. The minibar is stocked with well-chosen local vintages, and expresso machines are provided too. The excellent Clos des Pins restaurant serves a menu that emphasises locally-sourced produce, with tasting menus that match Roussillon wines with each course. Breakfast is served in a cosy bar area, or, in summer, on a leafy terrace. The heated pool is big enough for lap swimming.