Chateau de la Begude

Set in Valbonne, close to Cannes and Mougins, Château de la Bégude is one of those Riviera properties that feels far removed from the crowds once you arrive. The estate sits in a calm pocket of Opio with a warm microclimate, surrounded by natural scenery that suits early tee times and slow evenings on the terrace.

There are 34 rooms and suites, all finished in classic Provençal style with warm tones, natural fabrics and traditional details. Comfort is very much covered too, with air conditioning, satellite TV, direct-dial phones and a minibar as standard. After a day on the fairways, it's the sort of place you can come back to, shower up and genuinely unwind rather than feeling like you're just passing through. Room outlooks vary, with some looking over the gardens and vineyards and others facing the course.

Dining is a real strength. You have two on-site options, the gourmet restaurant La Bégude and the more relaxed Le Ciste brasserie. Both focus on regional produce and local flavours, which works perfectly after a round when you want something satisfying without fuss.

Le Ciste is open for lunch all year and dinner on Sundays and Mondays, while La Bégude opens in the evenings except Sunday and Monday. The menus highlight what's grown and produced in the area, blending taste, elegance and simplicity without trying too hard. It's the kind of cooking that suits the setting, seasonal vegetables, local wines and dishes that let the ingredients do the talking.

Outside, the pool and gardens are ideal for downtime between rounds, while the wider area gives you easy access to the Côte d'Azur if your group wants to mix golf with beaches, restaurants or a night in Cannes. The estate's connection to the region's winemaking heritage adds another layer of character, and the overall atmosphere is calm, unhurried and genuinely rooted in the landscape.

For golfers, it's simple: stay on a course, add another 18 holes five minutes away and enjoy a quieter base than the coast. The hotel is well-suited to couples, small groups and anyone who wants a golf break that doesn't feel like a golf resort.