Traditional in style with a peaceful, old world ambience, this family run hotel bed and breakfast is in the little village of Itterswiller, tucked among the Riesling vineyards, about 30 minutes from both Strasbourg and Colmar. Double rooms or family rooms. Each room is individually decorated and has a bathroom with either bath or shower, television and telephone, a mini-bar, a hairdryer and Wi-fi Internet connection. The bar restaurant has a range of menus and a warm, friendly welcome.

The apartments are well equipped and have a comfortable, stylish décor, and are a short walk from a range shops and restaurants in the village. There is also a heated indoor swimming pool and children’s paddling pool. Eguisheim makes a good base for couples, families or friends to visit the famous Vosges and Alsace vineyard areas at any time of year. Colmar (impossibly charming) is 7 km from here. Strasbourg, seat of the European Parliament, is only 80 km from Eguisheim, La Bresse, the largest ski area in the Vosges is about 45 minutes. Christmas is a magical time of year with dazzling village markets and Christmas concerts. Sleeps up to 4 people.

A traditional family run auberge restaurant and country hotel run with affection, energy and humour, located in a small village between Mulhouse and Basle just across the border into Switzerland. All the rooms are individually decorated, intimate and comfortable with an en suite bathroom with bath or shower, telephone, television and a mini-fridge. The restaurant has an excellent reputation. Half board available.