There is a particular type of accommodation that often goes unnoticed by travellers but once they discover its virtues then they become firm converts. Such is the guesthouse, attached to a winery which can be found in Germany. Not only can you spend a very comfortable night’s stay at such a place but also there is the opportunity to purchase wine which is sold at very competitive prices and is of good quality. An excellent example is the Gästehaus Offenstein Erben in Eltville am Rhein. I have stayed here on a number of occasions and only can say that the accommodation is superlative and that one could wish for nothing more in a quiet small town/village location. The rooms are immaculate with clean ensuite bathroom facilities, very comfortable, warm and spacious. Guests are even provided, free of charge, with a small bottle of sparkling wine to make their stay even more enjoyable. Breakfast is in a cosy room with good quality fare and include boiled eggs of the free range, dark... more