Small Boutique hotels in LOWER SAXONY

Surrounded by dense woodlands in the grounds of the ancient abbey of Heiligenberg, Forsthaus Heiligenberg is set in a delightful, traditionally styled mansion. Enjoying a privileged location in the heart of the Lower Saxony countryside near Bruchhausen-Vilsen, this charming family-run hotel offers boutique-style accommodation and fine cuisine in an idyllic rural setting. Ideal for intimate escapes, family holidays or corporate stays in this beautiful corner of Lower Saxony, Forsthaus Heiligenberg has an immense number of activities and attractions to offer in and around the hotel. Families with children will be delighted by its quiet, rural atmosphere, the huge gardens and the adventure playground in the woods, while the railway museum at Bruchhausen-Vilsen is a fascinating visit for the young and old. Outdoor activities available close by include hiking, cycling or canoeing on the river Eyter, and golf at the nearby Golfclub Syke. Forsthaus Heiligenberg is host to a fine restaurant, where guests and visitors can enjoy delicious regional cuisine based on seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce. Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's wellness centre, featuring a Finnish sauna, and natural saunas with light, steam and aroma therapies. The hotel also offers a number of fully equipped conference spaces, for successful business meetings, presentations, seminars or private events.

Standing in the heart of the Von Hardenberg estate, at the foot of the dramatic castle ruins, Hardenberg Burghotel is set in a carefully restored traditional half-timbered manor house. This family owned an run hotel offers luxurious boutique accommodation and fine cuisine in a magnificent historic setting, surrounded by magnificent parkland. Hardenberg Burghotel is just over ten kilometres from the centre of the historic university town of Göttingen, and as such it is ideal for relaxing visits to this fascinating town and the surrounding region. Lower Saxony boasts a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the hotel offers a special UNESCO package for visiting these fascinating landmarks. Guests can enjoy excellent hiking and mountain biking routes from the doorstep of the hotel, while golf enthusiasts of all ages and abilities can enjoy the fabulous courses and facilities of the Hardenberg GolfResort. Hardenberg Burghotel is host to no less than three fine dining options: the Gourmet-Restaurant Novalis, where chef Katja Burgwinkel combines classical French cuisine with Mediterranean lightness, the KeilerSchänke tavern, which serves hearty regional specialities and down-to-earth, rural cuisine with game from the estate, and the elegant FREIgeist restaurant, offering fresh, regional produce served in the stylish, modern atmosphere of its indoor-outdoor dining areas.

Located in the heart of the Lower Saxony countryside near Bad Bederkesa in the twin-river region of the Weser and the Elbe, Hotel Bösehof is set in a historic country estate, originally built in 1826. After successive owners and a number of renovations and expansions, this delightful boutique property offers luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and an excellent selection of facilities in a magnificent rural setting. Bad Bederkesa and the surrounding region has something for almost everyone: beautiful historic towns and villages, lakes and rivers, and gently rolling meadows and heaths. Visitors can practice an immense range of sports and outdoor activities, including hiking and cycling, horse riding and sailing, while guests at Hotel Bösehof enjoy special green-fee discounts at the Gut Hainmühlen Bederkesa Golfclub. Within the hotel itself, guests can wind down and recharge at the magnificent Spa and Wellness centre, with a large heated indoor pool, saunas, steam baths and experience showers, along with a range of treatments and massages. Hotel Bösehof's restaurant boasts a number of venues of different sizes, from the historic Bösehof in the main house, to the cosy pavilion, the winter garden and the outdoor patio. Cuisine is regional with international accents, always based on the finest locally caught fish and seafood, meat from local farms, and market-fresh fruit and vegetables.

Standing at the edge of the Lüneburg Heath Natural Park, Hotel Gut Bardenhagen is set in the midst of 7 hectares of harmoniously designed parkland and gardens, just outside the village of Melbeck. Originally built in 1908 as a stud farm, this charming boutique property was thoroughly renovated and rebuilt in 2008, and now offers exclusive accommodation, fine cuisine and a range of bespoke facilities in a delightful rural setting. Ideally placed for relaxing visits to this beautiful region of Lower Saxony, Hotel Gut Bardenhagen is just a few kilometres from the charming historic town of Lüneburg, with its famous Altstadt, harbour, churches and theatre, among many other landmarks. The Lüneburg Heath is a magnificent area for hikers and cyclists, and golf enthusiasts can enjoy rounds on a number of excellent courses in the region. On site, guests can take advantage of the hotel's magnificent wellness area, with a counter-current swimming pool, Finnish and steam saunas, and a heat booth. Hotel Gut Bardenhagen also organises a variety of interesting artistic and cultural events, with well-known and up-and-coming musicians, artists and actors. For fine dining experiences, the GUT Evening dinner restaurant offers high-quality, seasonal menus created from the finest local, guaranteed fresh produce, while the TafelGUT restaurant serves coffee and cakes, as well as Sunday brunch, and boasts outdoor seating in the arcade courtyard.

Standing a few hundred metres from the sea-shore and the beaches on the East Frisian island of Norderney, Hotel Haus Norderney is set in a carefully restored listed art-nouveau villa, originally built in 1927. After a long and eventful history, this charming wellness hotel offers boutique-style bed and breakfast accommodation in a comfortable, stylish ambiance. Centrally located in the historic centre of the village, Hotel Haus Norderney is just footsteps from the Kurtheater, the Kurplatz, and many cafés, restaurants and shops. A short walk from the beach, the hotel offers bicycles for hire free of charge, for even easier transport around the island. Motor traffic is strictly limited at many times of the year, making bicycles the ideal way of getting around. After a long day on the beach or hiking along the dunes, guests can take advantage of the wellness area with a Finnish sauna and a relaxation room, while the living room is a cosy corner for a chat and enjoying an aperitif by the fireside in cold weather. When the weather is warm, the protected garden terrace is ideal for summertime breakfasts or evening drinks.

Surrounded by a beautiful, mature garden, Hotel Hochzeitshaus enjoys a delightful location in the heart of the the historic old town of Aurich, opposite the Castle Park. Set in a carefully restored 19th century villa, this charming property offers boutique bed and breakfast accommodation in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Ideally placed for tranquil visits to this beautiful town, Hotel Hochzeitshaus is within easy reach of many of Aurich's most important points of interest, including the pedestrian-only centre, with its traditional weekly market, and a number of fascinating museums, such as the Mühlenfachmuseum Stiftsmühle Aurich windmill museum. Hotel Hochzeitshaus' elegantly restored rooms and public areas feature a unique combination of the original features of this beautiful house, such as timber and tiled floorings, period mouldings and antique furnishings and artwork, along with up-scale modern comforts and amenities. A full buffet breakfast is served every morning in the elegant dining area, and guests can enjoy moments of quiet relaxation in the cosy lounge-bar, where tasting events and exhibitions are held on a regular basis.

Enjoying a privileged location on the edge of the village of Langeoog, on the island of the same name, Hotel Norderriff is a small luxury boutique hotel, offering exclusive bed and breakfast accommodation and unique spa facilities in an idyllic island setting. Standing a short walk from this delightful, car-free island's beaches, Hotel Norderriff is ideally placed for tranquil, relaxing stays on Langeoog. Within easy reach of all the island's most important landmarks, guests at the hotel can hire bicycles on site for easy access to all points of the island. Other popular activities on the island include water-sports and mudflat hiking, and the Insel Langeoog Golf Club is just over two kilometres from the hotel. Within the hotel itself, guests can take advantage of the luxurious spa area, with a large heated swimming pool, power showers and saunas. One more unique aspect of Hotel Norderriff is its jewellery workshop, where guests can learn the secrets of the art and even create their own wedding or partnership rings and other precious objects.

Located in the heart of the Lower Saxony countryside in the hamlet of Groß Meckelsen, this charming property is set in a carefully restored and modernised cloister and mill, with a history stretching as far back as 1456. Surrounded by romantic forests, tree-lined avenues, pretty half-timbered and thatch-roofed houses, Hotel zur Kloster-Mühle is a hidden gem of a boutique property, offering luxurious accommodation and gourmet cuisine in a tranquil rural setting. Strategically placed between Bremen and Hamburg, Hotel zur Kloster-Mühle is a perfect retreat for relaxing, tranquil visits to this beautiful corner of Lower Saxony. Nearby attractions include the Lüneburg Heath nature reserve, the Alte Land, and the artists' villages of Worpswede and Fischerhude. Popular outdoor activities in the area include hiking, mountain biking, fishing and canoeing, and there is an excellent golf course a short distance from the hotel. The hotel's restaurant, the Gasthaus "Zur Kloster-Mühle" enjoys a delightful location, right beside the mill pond. Inside, it features an elegant, Mediterranean ambiance, and offers creative, seasonal cuisine based on the finest regional produce with Mediterranean flourishes. According to "The Gourmet" magazine, it is one of the most beautiful guest houses in Germany. There are also a number of fully equipped conference rooms, for successful presentations, seminars or private events.

Standing in magnificent grounds and surrounded by an 18-hole golf course, Schlosshotel Münchhausen is situated in a historic castle, originally built in 1570. After a long and eventful history and a careful restoration, this fabulous property offers exclusive boutique accommodation, fine cuisine and a number of unique services and facilities in a splendid historic setting. Schlosshotel Münchhausen is located a few kilometres from the town of Hamelin, and is ideally placed for exploring this beautiful region of Lower Saxony. Outdoor activities available in the area include mountain biking by the banks of the river, kayaking, horse-riding and of course golf at the excellent Hamelner Golf Club, with two 18-hole courses. A full range of spa facilities, featuring a hammam, a steam room, a sauna and a large indoor pool, is also available. Schlosshotel Münchhausen's Gourmet Restaurant is the proud holder of a Michelin star, and serves fine classic cuisine accompanied by an excellent wine list, all in the magnificent atmosphere of the grand, elegant Rittersaal dining room, with its ceiling frescoes and open fireplace. The Castle Cellar restaurant offers more informal dining experiences, with traditional dishes from Germany, Austria and around the world. Guests can enjoy meals in the cosy cellars or in the summer, on the sunny terrace.