Cliff Hotel Ruegen, Germany

• Surrounded by water: Perched on a stretch of land between Lake Sellin and the Baltic Sea, Cliff Hotel Rügen is an ideal spot for those who like to find themselves by the water. The views are never ending, and on clear days you might make out Sweden to the north or the island of Bornholm out in the middle of the waves.

• Calming pastimes: Spend your days here wandering up and down the beach or taking dips in the sea. If you prefer your water a little warmer, look no further than the indoor pool and sauna tucked within the hotel’s ample spa. There are also indulgent treatments on offer, from massages to rhassoul (fees apply).

• Dining options: You’ll find more than a few options for satiating your needs here, from the restaurant serving regional flavours with quite a sea view, to the in-house patisserie, where delightful gateaux, pralines and more can be enjoyed all afternoon. Settle in a cosy corner of the maritime-themed pub, and when the sun shines, sip a German beer on the beach.

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.