Formerly an inn, at one time a grocer’s shop, and then a country delicatessen; this ancient Normandy manor house has already lived several lives. In the little village of La Saussaye, with its half-timbered houses and turrets, it is today an intimate hideaway, romantic down to the finest detail. The rooms boast a balcony with a view of the landscaped garden and in winter you can enjoy a crackling fire. Stroll under the willow trees and enjoy the collection of vintage mini-bars. An hour from Trouville, Honfleur and the garden of Claude Monet, this is the ideal starting point for sampling the best that the region has to offer, visit Rouen and discover the loops of the Seine.