Hotel berhampiran Le Moulin a Vent, Gordes

Habitués des VVF depuis quelques années, nous avons découvert ce club essentiel. Claire, l'animatrice, était très chouette avec les enfants... Mon fils est devenu fan des scoubidous... Village très (trop ?) calme mais idéalement placé pour partir visiter dans la région (Vaison-la-Romaine, Nîmes, Avignon, le Mont Ventoux, Musée de la Lavande, les Ocres...). Un merci tout particulier à Roland, personnage central du VVF, pour sa sympathie, sa disponibilité et ses connaissances de la région !

We loved our stay and will be back soon, I hope. Your staff is amazing and so kind. They all made us feel like family and we loved it. We didn't want to leave.

This is a country hotel in a beautiful location, but the decor is in some ways more reminiscent of a chateau - quite a lot of (rather dated) black and gold in the communal areas. The pool area is stark (no proper landscaping around it, nor even pots), and the pool itself is a liner pool (wrinkled!) rather than a proper tiled one. Our bedroom was comfortable and spacious, but the fixtures and fittings, although perfectly pleasant, lacked originality and charm. All of this would be fine but I expect a bit more when paying 800 euros a night. Our large bathroom lacked a separate shower, and the toilet was bizarrely separated from the rest of the bathroom with a glass partition which afforded no privacy so seemed entirely pointless. The lilac tiles reminscent of the 20th century were another strange, presumably cost-conscious, choice. We ate at both restaurants. The flagship Michelin star is good, but not outstanding, in our opinion, given that it is a very expensive choice - but, in fairness, we did not have the tasting menu which was probably a mistake (we just weren't hungry enough). The bistro served a memorably delicious gazpacho. On the positive side, the staff were excellent - unfailingly helpful, polite, friendly and attentive. And the breakfasts are delicious. We particularly enjoyed them, taken on the outdoor terrace enjoying the beautiful view. But beware the room you choose. Ours was above a room with its own private pool. On our third night a family with 4 children occupied it and they jumped in and out of the pool until 11.30pm and again from 7.30pm. The noise was unbelievable. And not at all what you expect at a 5 star property,

We stayed on Saturday and Sunday nights at the hotel. 1. Location and views are absolutely stunning especially on a sunny day. 2. One of the Hotel’s restaurant turned us away at 8 pm on Saturday night saying they were fully booked. Every hotel of this calibre always retains tables for hotel guests hence this was bad service. Plus at check in on the same morning the receptionist did not say that it was advisable to book the restaurants in advance. It was clear that there were empty tables in the restaurant at the time plus numerous non-resident guests. We bumped into the hotel manager and gave our feedback. We ended up eating at the bar. The food was ok. 3. We had lunch at Cipressa restaurant next to the pool which is so lovely. Pity that this restaurant only opens from 12-3pm! Many guests with families would prefer to dine here in the evening in summer months. This is by far the best restaurant in the hotel. 4. The outdoor pool which is the biggest draw of this hotel was closed on Sunday due to rain. We were out and as the rain stopped around 4 pm and sun came out we rushed back to the hotel to enjoy the evening by the pool. Sadly the hotel didn’t bother to open up the pool and bar and the facilities were locked. We saw a few people rushing out of their rooms in costumes to the pool only to be disappointed. There was no staff present to explain why the hotel didn’t bother to open up the outdoor pool. Again disappointing service for a hotel of this level. 5. We hired a smart car from the hotel and this was useful. The hotel is literally in the middle of nowhere and quoted €50 for a ride to a restaurant which was 5 minutes by road. Hence hire your own car! 6. We used the spa and booked massages. Massages were good. Indoor pool was barely used as no one wanted to be indoors in the basement. 7. We had a disappointing incident whereby housekeeping left a dirty towel which we discovered as we opened it before a shower ( photo below). We showed the photo on check-out and staff did apologise but that’s about it. 8. Some staff were good but some quite surly and stiff like the spa receptionist. 9. There is a real contrast to the ambience on Saturday night when place was buzzing due to non resident guests compared to Sunday night when the place was literally dead. A few guests were walking around on Sunday evening trying to find some atmosphere. We ended up going out for dinner to a lovely local restaurant. 10. Worth knowing for families that there isn’t a door between the bedroom and bathroom. Maybe some rooms do offer it but ours didn’t. Overall a mixed experience and a bit deflating considering it is part of Relais & Chateax. There is so much potential in this place which needs to be tapped into.

My partner and I stayed at Capelongue for our honeymoon and had the most perfect time! We were greeted with a lovely bottle of rosé champagne to kick off our romantic stay. First, the space and surroundings are absolutely breathtaking and instantly relaxing. Beyond the stunning natural landscape, the interior designers and architects truly left no stone unturned with this building. We were blown away by every little detail that made the space feel natural yet elevated. Next, the incorporation of local products, produce, and wines made us feel like we lived in the region. More than anything else, though, we felt wholly taken care of by the phenomenally kind, caring, and courteous staff members. Somehow they made sure we had everything we could possibly need without us noticing, making our lives feel joyous and easy every day. We must give a major shoutout to Marco who is an absolutely lovely person. He greeted us with kindness and made us feel like he was as happy to be there as we were. We can also not speak highly enough about Lauren, sommelier. Lauren could not be a more charismatic and lovely person to speak with, and she is trailblazing the wine industry. Her selected wine pairings for our incredible dinner at La Bastide blew us away. Her knowledge and passion for wine is unmatched. We will be back just to reconnect with her next summer! Finally, the location is fantastic if you are looking to do some exploring in the region. We visited Roussillon, Gordes, Bonnieux, Lacoste, and Lourmarin to explore their local markets and restaurants, and easily traveled to Seneca Abby to see the lavender fields. Could not recommend Capelongue more!

The previous reviews aren't wrong! Our room was great - bigger than we expect in France - and very comfortable. The wonderful woman on reception was brilliant and helped us book a table in the only restaurant open on a Sunday night in Carpentras (it was a great meal, by the way!) The garage is secure and is, it must be said, a couple of minutes' walk away. But there is a little driveway at the front of the hotel so you can load/unload with ease. I was just glad to have secure parking! Breakfast was good, with plenty of choice and a calm a**osphere. All in all, a good choice if you're stayingg in Carpentras!