Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth

The Mirbeau Inn has succeeded in its attempt to copy a French country manor house. It’s a quiet and relaxing retreat, with a Monet-inspired garden around a bi-level pond spanned by a bright-green bridge. Cobblestone paths wind past natural landscaping, including blooming lavender. Adirondack chairs circle a fire pit next to the peaceful pond. Wood beams span the ceilings of the lobby area that has a small but striking wooden registration desk, a cozy fireplace, fine-wood floors, and Monet reproductions decorating the walls. The vibe is elegant but charming and relaxed. Velour armchairs and sofas in rich colors invite guests to sit and take in the surroundings. Couples on romantic getaways and friends on spa weekends are drawn to the Mirbeau's surroundings and features. Wedding parties are seen frequently on summer weekends as well.

The inn is located in a quiet and rather isolated setting that’s about a three-minute drive off the Pilgrims Highway, which runs north to downtown Plymouth and south to Cape Cod. Its countryside setting borders the Pinehills planned community, which has two 18-hole golf courses that run along the inn’s grounds. The Pinehills Golf Club clubhouse is a 12-minute walk or a two-minute drive away, and there's an Italian restaurant and cafe within a few minutes' walk. Pinehills also has a grocery, which is about a five-minute walk, and a few shops are nearby. All the attractions in the Plymouth Cultural District, including the Mayflower II replica ship, Long Beach, and Plymouth Rock, are a 12- to 15-minute drive, as is the Plimoth Plantation and Plymouth Country Club. Barnstable, on Cape Cod, is about a 30-minute drive, and Provincetown, at the far tip of the Cape, is about an 80-minute drive. Approximate drive times to Boston Logan International Airport and T.F. Green International Airport in Rhode Island are 65 and 80 minutes, respectively. 

Mirabeau Inn & Spa's 50 plush rooms are elegantly decorated in a traditional French style of dark, antique-style wood furniture, rich colors, and intricately patterned drapes, bedspreads, bolster pillows, and padded headboards. Each room has a featured color, such as lavender, crimson, or gold. Some ceilings have exposed beams, and all rooms feature lovely gas fireplaces and dark-patterned carpeting. Monet reproductions extend the French country theme. Rooms are spacious, and they include armchairs and desks. Beds are either a single king or queen bed, or two queen beds. There are a few suites. The large and lovely bathrooms are the most impressive feature. White wood and black granite vanities with dual sinks are islands that separate the claw-foot soaking tubs and spacious walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads. Floors are quality slate-gray tile, and showers are framed in white tiles. Some rooms have balconies or patios, but all rooms have nice views of either the gardens, golf courses, or Pinehills community village green. Standard amenities include turndown service with treats, robes, flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, free bottled water, and free Wi-Fi.

Inspired by a French country manor, amenities are geared toward maximum escape and relaxation. There are multiple dining options, including the gourmet French Henri-Marie restaurant for dinner. The property's Bistro & Wine Bar is more casual, and it serves classic comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and features an extensive wine list. It also offers alfresco dining overlooking the lovely Monet garden and pond. The Aqua Terrace Bar at Spa Mirbeau serves light fare, such as salads and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. There's also a wood-fired oven that prepares custom-made pizzas. Free coffee is available throughout the day, and guests are given homemade treats at check in. The 14,000-square-foot Spa Mirbeau is a beautiful complex that has 14 treatment rooms, with a wide range of treatments, including couples massages. The spa also has a hair and nail salon and a relaxation room with indoor and outdoor seating, heated foot massage pool, and a large S-shaped outdoor whirlpool. (Note that children under 18 cannot enter the spa.) The fitness center is the size of a commercial gym, with free weights, a yoga studio, and dozens of cardio and weight-training machines. Free fitness classes, such as yoga and indoor cycling, are offered regularly and taught by certified instructors. The inn borders two 18-hole golf courses (designed by Jack Nicklaus and Rees Jones) at the Pinehills Golf Club, which inn guests can use. Corporate retreats and weddings are popular at the inn, which offers 5,000 square feet of event space, including spaces that can accommodate receptions for up to 300 people. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and self-parking is free.