La Ferme d'Augustin

La Ferme d'Augustin is a four-star hotel in a garden setting near the Pampelonne coastline, built for days that move at an unhurried pace. You can spend the morning by the sea, return to air-conditioned comfort, and let the evening unfold between the restaurant, the bar and the spa. It is a sensible base if you want the Saint-Tropez area without sleeping in the middle of the town's bustle.

English and French are spoken by the hotel team, so you can deal with the practicalities without performing interpretive dance at reception. The property also welcomes pets, has a concierge and offers tourist assistance when you want to turn a free afternoon into an excursion.

The hotel sits in Ramatuelle, on Route de Tahiti, in a coastal setting close to the beach. Pampelonne Beach is a five-minute walk away, with fine sand, sun loungers and parasols. That puts the sea within easy reach when you want a swim rather than another trip across the region by car.

Saint-Tropez is five minutes away, while the hotel itself remains surrounded by a garden, a terrace and outdoor seating. You can walk to the beach, use the on-site parking when heading further afield, and return to a location that keeps the coast close without making the town centre your permanent backdrop.

The room choice is broad enough to let you decide what matters most: a straightforward base, a sea view, a balcony or more space for a longer stay. For two people, a double room with a balcony and sea view is the obvious choice if the first coffee of the day deserves scenery. If you are travelling alone, single rooms keep things simple. Families and small groups can also look towards the larger deluxe rooms and suites rather than trying to fit everyone around one suitcase.

Air conditioning matters here, particularly when a warm coastal day has left you tired rather than poetically sun-kissed. Selected rooms add a minibar, Wi-Fi, a safe, bathrobes, slippers, soundproofing, a desk and bottled water, while others keep the equipment list more basic. Private bathrooms are part of the room offer, and some categories include balconies or views towards the sea or water.

For a quieter night, the soundproofed categories are the ones to notice. A room with a minibar is useful for keeping water close, while a safe, television, toiletries and hairdryer remove a few small jobs from the evening routine. The property has 46 rooms in total, spread across rooms, junior suites, suites, cottages and several view and balcony options.

La Table d'Augustin serves lunch and dinner on the terrace, with Mediterranean cooking based on fresh local produce. The kitchen works with olive oil and wine from the estate, which gives the meal a clear local thread rather than the usual anonymous resort menu. After a full day outside, the useful part is simple: you can sit down on site instead of negotiating another drive while hungry.

There is one bar, La Guinguette, set up as a beach bar with signature cocktails, snacks and a relaxed atmosphere. Continuous snacking is available, and a picnic lunch can be arranged for days when you would rather stay out than return for a formal meal. Room service runs around the clock, while breakfast combines a buffet with à-la-carte choices and starts from 6.30am.

The stay can be booked on a room-only basis or with breakfast included. Breakfast in your room is also available, which is handy when an early start makes conversation an unnecessary luxury.

The main recovery tool is Sublio, a heated outdoor hydrotherapy pool kept at 30°C with hydromassage jets. It is the sort of place where tired shoulders can stop filing complaints. Beach towels are available, and the nearby beach adds an easy option for swimming, sitting under a parasol or doing very little with professional commitment.

The Fleurs de Coton spa offers massages, facials and a hammam, with treatments from the Swiss beauty institute Olivier Claire. There is also a gym fitted with NOHrD equipment and a yoga space, so you can stretch, train or simply decide that floating counts as a wellness programme.

When you want to leave the water behind for a while, the hotel offers access to a garden, terrace and sun terrace, as well as bicycles, hiking, fishing and bowling. Tourist assistance can help with cultural excursions, giving couples a way to fill a non-diving day without turning it into an endurance event.

Check-in runs from 4pm to 6pm, and check-out is by noon. Reception is open around the clock, with express check-in and check-out also available. Free Wi-Fi covers the hotel, and luggage storage, concierge assistance and tourist information make arrival and departure days easier to manage.

Airport transfers are available through the hotel, either privately or as a shared shuttle, and should be arranged with the property. Car hire is available, while on-site parking is free and includes an electric-vehicle charging point. The hotel also offers laundry, dry-cleaning and ironing services, along with room service.

Pets are welcome, and children have access to a playroom. The property also provides family rooms, babysitting and childcare services. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash are accepted, and the hotel team speaks French and English.