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Crossed between a boutique hotel and a luxury guest house is La Maison D’Ulysse - which offers peace and tranquillity in the countryside in the south of France. With the Cevennes mountains on one side and the Mediterranean Sea on the other, this getaway is perfectly located.

There are nine king size rooms to choose from. Ulysse is under the vaulted ceilings in the oldest part of the building. It has whitewashed walls and is accompanied by a romantic sitting room and en-suite with walk-in shower. Tour du Gui is in its own tower making it completely private and has a ceiling of terracotta tiles, exposed beams, and boasts views over the gardens. Baron Perche is romance at its peak with an antique zinc bath in the room. The Fleur Dumas suite maintains its retro features of the 30s and a bathtub with baroque feet in the open-plan bathroom.

The luxury Chant du Murier suite is in the former living room and this sophisticated space incorporates an open plan bedroom and bathroom separated by two columns. Belle du Seigneur is decorated in relaxing pastels and has its own separate lounge and open bathroom with walk-in shower. Odyssée is the deluxe suite and is something to behold. With huge walk-in shower, separate bathtub, and views across the gardens and Uzege region beyond. Ecume des Jours is spectacular and majestic in every sense, with contemporary chandelier and exclusively designed bathroom. In contrast, Petit Prince is modern, bright, and simple with a terrace with views across the grapevines of the Gard.

The beautiful 16th Century building is surrounded by magnificent gardens. Landscaped by a botanist specialising in Mediterranean gardens, there is wisteria running along the walls and fig trees laden with fruit. There is also an outdoor heated pool with panoramic views across the Provencal countryside. The accompanying pool house is a converted stone barn, as well as a spa and Turkish bath, massage services, and yoga classes.

La Maison D'Ulysse is ideally positioned for discovering the rich history of the Gard and Provence region. There is the City of Popes in Avignon, the Pont du Gard bridge, medieval villages of Vezenobres and Uzes, and much more aside.