Palmenwald Schwarzwaldhof, Germany

• The charm of days gone by: Bliss out in the Black Forest at Palmenwald Schwarzwaldhof, a welcoming wellness hotel in picturesque Freudenstadt. The late 19th-century hotel boasts classic Black Forest style with an Art Nouveau touch - think intimate lounges, opulent dining rooms and quaint, cosy guest rooms.

• Sumptuous dining: Between velvet drapes, gold-plated columns and crystal chandeliers, feast on local favourites and continental classics at the hotel restaurant. Additionally, each morning you can enjoy park or town views from the breakfast room as you power up for the day, and return to the fireplace lounge later on for cosy evening drinks and nibbles.

• Peaceful pampering: When the fresh forest air has worn you out, retreat to the wellness area to relax and recuperate. Sweat out your stresses in the sauna or soak in the soothing vapours of the steam bath, then drift over to the heated indoor pool for a few leisurely laps. You could pamper yourself further with an indulgent body treatment or rejuvenating facial, or head to the fitness room if you’ve still got energy to spare.

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.