La Forestiere

Though off-the-beaten-track, this charmingly simple B&B has plenty to offer in the way of comfort: the general ambience is warm, made plain by the hardwood brushed oak flooring, lime plaster walls and rustic furniture scattered about the house: it really is the definition of "homespun charm". The restaurant serves seasonal cuisine and the meat is brought in every day by the local butcher's son. No stranger to modern luxuries, the hotel has a hot tub in the garden and on request, they can book you a massage. The views from this far-flung mountain village are breathtaking: vast green meadows and sprawling vineyards carpet the valleys and dark forests loom in the backdrop. Down in the village, barely a 5 minute walk away, are plenty of shops, including a bakery, grocers and a number of restaurants, and there is a free-to-use tennis court. Being in Alsace, a region famous for its legions of wineries, this is an area ideal for hiking and biking, as it is rich in lushly-green landscapes, and is only 4 miles from the Alsace Wine Route. Bike-hire can be sorted out through the hotel itself. Perhaps take your bike along the Roman Road, or go all the way to Strasbourg Cathedral. This is a real hidden gem in the heart of Alsace.