L'Illwald

Alsace


Serenely set against the wooded backdrop of the Illwald nature reserve, this charmingly rustic, half-timbered farmhouse harbours warm-hued rooms furnished with antiques and lots of attention to detail. The wood-panelled restaurant (mains €17 to €23) plays up organic ingredients in classic dishes, and there’s an outdoor pool for summer swims. Organic jams, local cheeses and fresh pastries appear at breakfast.

The hotel is a 6km drive south of Sélestat on the D424.