The cheapest rooms in this picturesque 16th-century house in the heart of Étretat are pretty basic—both the bathroom and the shower are in the hallway—but the more expensive have in-room bathrooms, and one even has a hot tub. The service is friendly; the staff is young and energetic. The brasserie-type restaurant on the ground floor, Le Salamandre, is rather cutting-edge for the region; all products are certified organic, farm-raised, and homemade, from the vegetable terrine to the nougat ice cream. In winter a fire crackles in the hearth. Pros: great value; ecofriendly restaurant. Cons: spartan facilities; unsavvy staff.
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