Traditional lakeside Germany country stay

First-rate hospitality in Germany, next to Lake Bostalsee – includes breakfast, optional dinner, spa and leisure perks, and more

• Off the beaten track: In the luscious green German countryside next to Lake Bostalsee lies Victor's Seehotel Weingärtner. Striking the perfect balance between contemporary and traditional, the rooms are light and airy with homely accents and large beds. A fun quirk of the hotel is its Olympic-sized outdoor archery range, making it the first archery hotel in Saarland – guests can channel their inner archer while firing off a few arrows lakeside.

• Phenomenal food: The five dining rooms are styled with large wood panels, chandeliers made from antlers, and potted plants to give them a rustic German feel. Regional specialities and modern creations make for an exceptional menu, often using fresh herbs from the hotel’s own herb garden; think veal schnitzel with cranberries, or a duo of salmon and pike perch with a fennel-orange salad.

• Super spa: Kick back in Victor’s Romantik Spa for a memorable pampering session. Book yourself in for treatment, or swim a couple of laps of the pool, before feeling the heat in the sauna. Elsewhere, soak up the panoramic views of the lake on a lounger, and in the warmer months, take advantage of the outdoor sun terrace with loungers.

How to get there

Victor's Seehotel Weingärtner is in the German state of Saarland, next to Lake Bostalsee. Saarbrrücken Airport is roughly 60 kilometres away and takes about an hour to drive. Alternatively, Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is 70 kilometres away and takes just over an hour. There's ample parking at the hotel, and charging stations for electric vehicles. There's also a complimentary shuttle service from Türkismühle train station.

Good to know

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Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.