Eco-friendly bed and breakfast, Basque Country · +33 7 66 39 24 02 · valessential@gmail.com
Table laid outdoors under the trees for the table d'hôtes at Maison Iturria in Gamarthe

From the land to your plate

Table d'hôtes (home-cooked dinner) in Gamarthe, near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.

Basque cuisine reinvented by a Belgian with a passion for healthy, tasty food.

Breakfast at sunrise
Dinner under the stars

Homemade breakfast with fresh bread, bowls and local produce

Breakfast

Included with your stay

Enjoyed in front of your tent or on the terrace, breakfast is made with fresh produce, homemade treats and lots of love.

Depending on inspiration and the season, I'll serve you bread from Sébastien or from Sarçabal, homemade or local jams, pancakes, granola, yoghurts from the organic Idiartia farm…

Basket of fresh vegetables for the table d'hôtes

Table d'hôtes

In a friendly atmosphere, I love introducing you to lively cooking made with quality, seasonal, local produce.

The dishes showcase local producers and ultra-short supply chains! Taste it, eat local!

Dinner
€25 per person
Starter, main course, dessert, coffee or tea, drinks not included
Children's menu
€12 per person
Main course and dessert
Stall of fresh vegetables from local market gardeners

Takeaway meals

Discover our takeaway meals, to collect or have delivered. Vegetarian or meat, they are assortments made with quality produce from local market gardeners and livestock farmers!

Every day has its own flavour; on the menu in recent weeks:

  • Hélette chicken with lemon and hummus
  • A new take on “hachis Parmentier” with market vegetables
  • “Greek” salad with carrots and local sheep's cheese
  • Frittata with peas and semi-dried tomatoes
  • Rice salad, lentils with mushrooms and lemon
Vegetarian or meat dish
€12
Delivery
€2
or a flat rate of €5 for several baskets to the same address

To order, send an email to valessential@gmail.com or call +33 7 66 39 24 02 the day before, by noon. Deliveries to Saint-Jean-le-Vieux and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, or collection every day from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. This service is available every day, except at weekends and in July and August.

Frequently asked questions

How much does dinner cost?

Dinner is €25 per person: starter, main, dessert and coffee or tea, drinks not included. The children's menu is €12 and includes a main and dessert.

Can we order takeaway meals?

Yes. The dish, vegetarian or meat, is €12. Delivery: €2 or a flat rate of €5 for several baskets to the same address. Order by email at valessential@gmail.com or on +33 7 66 39 24 02 the day before, by noon. Deliveries to Saint-Jean-le-Vieux and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, or collection from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm. Service available every day, except at weekends and in July and August.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, it is included in your stay. Enjoyed in front of your tent or on the terrace, it is made with fresh produce, homemade treats and lots of love.

Fancy a stay at Iturria?

We prefer to receive booking requests by email. If needed, you can also reach us by phone between 10 am and 8 pm.

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