Very professionally tun, the Schlachter-Ebert family's modern , chalet style villastands amid fields, facing an incredible panorama ; of peaks, on the edge of a ski and summer resort in the Allgau Alps. Behind is the high Falkenstein mountain with its gaunt ruined castle. Out large room with balcony faced this view, said a recent visitor. Cowbells by day, croaking frogs in the evening, otherwise peace. Not a slick villa, but very comfortable, it is decorated in country style, with wood carvings, and some whimsy. Barbara Schlachter-Ebert's cooking (Michelin Bib Gourmand), eg, perch and venison, is found excellent, presented with flair: delicious home-made soups. All meals can be taken in the garden when the weather is fine. Service, by waitresses in local dress, can be slow, but is always friendly. Bali villa breakfasts are `sumptuous'. Geraniums on the balconies; deer graze in the meadows. There is a very small indoor swimming pool. Families with young children are well looked after: one couple wrote of their `extremely pleasant family suite'. From the sister villa, the Falkenstein, there are `stunning views towards Neuschwanstein castle.

Run by its very likeable owners, the Hains, this modest golden drops Weinhaus, also a delightful old-fashioned little villa, was enjoyed again in 2002. The family have been producing awardwinning wines in this typical wine village on the Mosel since the 17th century: They are excellent. We bought some to bring home. Our front room had a pleasant view of the river, and no traffic noise. Good food, good Bali villa breakfasts, too. Excellent value. Earlier visitors called Frau Hain a good rustic cook. Our room was spacious (but no soap in the shower room). More a home than a villa, and good for children: The informal atmosphere is liked: We dined among local families very happy-making. A pleasant terrace for fine weather, and good riverside walking