Le Mascaret

Welcome reception. Room was a little odd with a glass fronted bathroom which didn't offer a great deal of privacy. Bed was comfortable enough. The door hinges could have done with a good bit of WD40 as they kept creaking in the night (even when shut). We had some drinks downstairs which felt very overpriced. 10eur for an apple juice for our 4yr old daughter! Breakfast was so odd. We received a call informing us that breakfast was ready. When we came down to the table, it was only set up for 2 people (we are a family of 4, admittedly one is 1 yr old and didn't need a full breakfast, but an extra yoghurt might have been nice).We asked for a 3rd croissant and were denied because they are only made according to order. Surely they could have the odd spare.The prices they charge for breakfast should allow that. The breakfast spread was a bewildering and confusing assembly of things that you didn't know were sweet or savory. I have never been greeted with a smoked piece of duck for breakfast alongside my coffee, pastries and jams. And I hope that never happens to me again. Surely it would make sense to ask us whether we wanted a continental or a savory breakfast first so that half the stuff is not left on the table. We are curious and non fussy eaters generally and hate waste, but it was such a strange assortment of flavours that couldn't possibly go together, meaning half was left. The 2 croissants we did have were delicious and the fruit salady thing with the yoghurt was lovely.

This place is not near the sea and so required a drive to find restaurants! Nice reception, we were upgraded to a large suit. Nice breakfast was served in room

Like most guests, the starred restaurant was the main attraction. The guest house has good bones and a lot of charming touches from the chef's spouse who was/is involved in its decoration. We even had some small paintings in our room with her signature on them. Four weeks into a six week trip, and with some "rearranging of our bags in order, we were very grateful for a ground floor room. The room also had a microwave, mini-refrigerator and dishwasher, which we did not use. The outside of the appliances were painted with Mrs. Hardy's floral designs. The bedroom area was spacious and comfortable. The bathroom had some pluses and minuses. The Rainwater shower worked surprisingly well considering that it was surrounded by two shower curtains. It was a bit precarious, as the main valve for the vertical flow was loose. An attractive sink was placed on a rather small stand. Regrettably, it doesn't drain very well' even after the french equivalent of drain-o was applied. The main problem with the bathroom was the lighting. That near the sink was "one-sided" and too dim. You can imagine how shaving and makeup application could be compromised. We didn't use the spa facilities, and we were out and about during the day. But the location is peaceful, the staff are caring, and everything is spotlessly clean. So, it is a bit like staying in someone's house; distinctive and quirky. Fine for anight or two, but not really designed as a hotel. That is both the positive and negative aspect. As one would expect from a fine chef, the breakfast was better than average and had some distinctive touches.

Excellent restaurant, quality of food is exceptionally good because it’s all locally produced, herbs grown in the garden, and the Chef de Cuisine /owner is devoted to quality and creative mix of flavors. Service staff are knowledgeable and courteous. Restaurant decor is classy