The Mas Regala Arles Residence

arles, provence
9 bedroom - 6 bath
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Perks for the Parents

This stunning, traditional Provencal farmhouse in the Camargue region is exceptionally private with generous interiors, a pool, pétanque pitch, tennis court, plus a bunch of animals to keep the kids happy. It sleeps up to 14. The house is perfectly suited for a large family or 2 families, with several living rooms and space for everyone to spread out. Parents will take delight in the quirky art and artefact collection and historic architecture, while everyone will enjoy the beautiful pool and the roomy outdoor space. Travelling with grandparents or a nanny? There’s a separate guesthouse available with its own kitchenette and terrace.

Why Kids Love it

With 2 ponies, 2 cats, several dogs and chickens on the estate, kids who like animals will be in petting heaven. A highlight will be collecting eggs from the chickens every morning for breakfast. The house is set up for families and has plenty of toys and space to play outdoor games. The pool is large enough for everyone to have room to splash around. Older kids will enjoy the tennis court, table tennis and the pétanque pitch, and a games console is available on request. For babies and toddlers, a travel crib, stair gates, baby bath, changing table and highchair can be provided on request. Two primary bedrooms are connected, which can be useful for parents and small children.

Things to Know

Minimum stay: 7 nights during summer months, 3 nights at all other times. Maximum capacity for the property is 14 guests. Both the main house and the guest house have air conditioning in all the bedrooms and indoor living spaces. Pricing includes 4 hours per day of housekeeping except for Sundays. Safety notes: the pool is walled and has an entrance gate. Young children should be supervised around the pond in the meadow in front of the house, which only has a primitive fence. Please note: the residence is in a wetland zone, which is a natural mosquito habitat. Mosquito nets are installed on windows and doors and eco-friendly mosquito repellent systems operate around the estate from July to mid-September. Mosquitos may still be a bother at sunset. The animals on the estate are looked after by housekeepers who live on the neighboring plot. Car hire is recommended to get around and enjoy your location.

About the Location

The residence is secluded on its on estate of over 30 acres, a 15-minute drive outside the city of Arles in Provence, France. Arles has food markets, restaurants, museums, and a thriving cultural and art scene, including an international photography fair, Les Rencontres d'Arles, held annually from July to September. You’ll also be a short drive from the Alpilles hills and Camargue beaches including Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (40 mins) and Piémanson Beach (50 mins). The charming town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is worth a day trip (35 mins) to see its well-regarded market and architecture and Nîmes and Avignon are also within easy reach to explore. The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), a 50-minute car or taxi ride away.

Accommodation Details

This 9-bedroom, 6-bathroom farmhouse is divided into a main house and separate guest house. The main house has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms and is arranged over 2 floors. As you enter, you’ll find a living space with a large kitchen with a Lacanche oven and teppanyaki grill, a laundry area, separate staff entrance, dining area and a snug with a fireplace, large living room with fireplace and a grand piano, and a TV room with a fireplace. Upstairs there are 2 primary kingsize bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, 4 full / double bedrooms and 1 twin / single bedroom, 2 separate shower rooms and 1 separate bathroom. It sleeps 13. The separate guesthouse is on 1 floor and has its own kitchenette and terrace, 2 full/ double bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. Outside, the garden opens onto surrounding broad meadows, a herb and vegetable garden and a pond. There’s also a swimming pool, terrace with outdoor BBQ and dining area, outdoor seating, a tennis court and pétanque pitch.

Style Notes

Rustic and beautiful. The house is a traditional and characterful Provencal farmhouse constructed from local stone. It oozes charm with stacks of books on the coffee table and original stone fireplaces. A jumble of artefacts, a grand piano, a wall of hats and mismatched furniture add to its charm – this is a place where you can feel relaxed and at home. Views from the garden extend over fields and hedges, and large trees provide shade in the heat of the day. We love the French antique furniture; the large kitchen with tiles and copper saucepans; and the incredible outside grounds where you’ll can wander from the tennis court to the outdoor bar to the pool.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Baby Bath
  • Baby Monitor
  • Babysitter / Nanny
  • Backyard / Garden
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Rails
  • Bicycles
  • Cabinet Locks
  • Changing Table
  • Chef / Catering
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Corner Guards
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Game Console
  • High Chair
  • Housekeeper
  • Outlet Plugs
  • Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Pool Gate
  • Stair Gates
  • Television
  • Toys / Children's Books
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Window Guards
SLEEPS 17
2 king
6 full / double
1 twin / single
Payment policy
When a host accepts your booking, we will automatically charge your card 30% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance if the check in date is more than 6 weeks away. We will send you a balance payment reminder at 6 weeks before check in and you will be required to submit your payment to finalise your reservation. If a host accepts your booking and the check in date is 6 weeks away or less, we will charge your card 100% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance.
Cancellation policy
For cancellations notified up to 6 weeks before the check in date, guests will receive a refund of any amount paid less 10% of the total cost of the booking. For cancellations notified at 6 weeks or less before the check in date, no refunds are given unless the host agrees. If a host does agree to a full or partial refund, this amount will be returned to the guest less 10% of the total cost of the booking. Some hosts will also allow a stay to be rescheduled. Guests should contact their host for further information regarding any request to change the dates of a stay.
Catherine E.
Member since March 30, 2020
Contact Host
I was born in Arles and have active roots there despite having been living in London with my three children and my husband for more than 20 years. I love spending time in Arles and its community. I will happily share all my local addresses. Mas Regala is a family home I share with my sister. It is full of character and is a true incarnation of an elegant Camargue Mas. It is ideally located being secluded within 25 acres of land and only 5 minutes from Arles, 20 minutes from the unspoiled wild beaches of the Camargue and 10 minutes from the hilly Alpilles. The Mas is easily accessible by train (TGV to Avignon) and by plane (Marseille airport is 45 min away) and Nîmes Garon (15 minutes away).

Arles, Provence

Centered around the Rhône River in southern Provence, Arles is known for its ancient Roman remains, including the Amphitheatre, as well as inspiring Van Gogh's famous paintings of the beautiful landscape. It has grown in recent years to be a cultural attraction in Provence, attracting artists to its unique architecture and vibe. A Unesco heritage site, Arles is full of history and is also great location from which to explore neighboring areas of Provence.