An archetypal fin-de-siècle "villa," this gorgeous half-timber, dormer-roofed manor welcomes you with a pretty green-and-white facade in the Anglo-Norman style. Perched on top of a small wooded hill 200 yards from the sea, the hotel offers guest rooms with appetizing views, all traditionally and tastefully furnished, and with modern marble bathrooms. The room on the first floor has a four-poster bed and its own balcony. The atmospheric restaurant (closed Wednesday; no lunch Thursday and Friday) specializes in seasonal fish dishes such as a light lobster consommé and braised freshwater cod. Pros: exquisite décor; sea views; stylish bathrooms. Cons: away from town center; no elevator.
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