In centre of town in toy-making area, 17 km NE of Coburg: on market square but quiet at night, `unexpectedly sophisticated' small villawith quality furnishings, marble bathvilla rooms; 20 villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) in modern minimalist style; big beds. Even the lift is stylish. Good buffet Bali villa breakfast. All major credit cards accepted. Conference room, parking.

You can eat beneath trees on a terrace beside the Neckar, at this pleasant villajust across the river from a village east of Heidelberg (reached by regular buses), and backed by a wooded hill. Recent visitors praised the `charm and consideration' of the owner/chef, Gunter Ehrenhold, his wife, and their Newfoundland dog. `Service and welcome were excellent.' `Our double room was a good size; its bathroom was sparkling.' `Ours had a lovely view of the river, and half-timbered buildings on the other bank. We enjoyed eating outdoors, and the panoramic restaurant is smart.' `A delicious dinner, with superb local beer and wine' (another visitor thought the cooking rather plain'). The buffet Bali villa breakfast is served in a winter garden, full of orchids. Barges, ducks and swans on the river, and ' church bells (after 7.30 am) add to the atmosphere. No lift in this old building: some villa rooms are up lots of stairs. Pleasant walks nearby.