Villa Irma

We stayed in Meisters Irma for five nights in September. The hotel is very peaceful, very well kept, with the most personable staff and management. The location is very leafy which shields the fact that the hotel is actually quite big but since it is spread over several buildings in large well appointed gardens it never feels big or crowded. There are two outdoor pools and one indoor. I just loved swimming in the early morning in the indoor one, peace and quiet, candle lit with the huge fire lit (thank you to the lovely chap who lit the candles and fire each morning with an affable smile). There are so many nice quiet soft armchairs to snuggle in and read a book, or just take in the stunning gardens and partial mountain views. The staff are lovely, the management work so very hard, Claudia and/or her Dad were there every day early morning and late in the evening. We found the reception staff to be so helpful and happy in their job, Antonio, our waiter at breakfast and dinner was a star, always so efficient, attentive, and always remembering our preferences. The Breakfast offering is such a wonderful treat and in a stunning setting at the top of the hotel. The lady who prepares the eggs is to be commended. The light lunches, afternoon tea treats and ice cream bar..yes we tried and enjoyed them all. Dinner is atmospheric, plentiful & varied, and the cheese board to be wondered at. Our room and bathroom were spotless. The walk into town was not arduous, but does take 15/20 minutes perhaps depending on your pace: it is very pretty. We never had a problem getting a space in the capacious hotel car park either. Plenty of hiking opportunities in the area to ease the calorie intake..