Weissenhaus Grand Village Resort

Impeccably and stylishly restored aristocratic estate along the Baltic coast. The 62 rooms – almost none of which have sea views – are divided among the main château building and several pretty brick outbuildings, including the former gatehouse and dairy. My Deluxe Room with Terrace in the old bakery included a walk-in hearth (now a closet) and the original igloo-shaped oven. Otherwise, furnishings and décor are light, contemporary and comfortable. Fine, casual Bootshaus restaurant serving Mediterranean-influenced fare overlooking the resort’s beach, dotted with Strandkörbe (beach basket chairs); also superb Michelin-starred Courtier in the château and convivial bar in the vaulted cellar. Magnificent spa complex comprises an indoor-outdoor swimming pool, numerous plush treatment rooms (including private hammam suite), lounges, fitness center, café and clothing-optional saunas and steam rooms. Idyllic beach walks, well-preserved medieval city of Lübeck and numerous charming small towns nearby.

Impeccably and stylishly restored aristocratic estate along the Baltic coast. The 62 rooms – almost none of which have sea views – are divided among the main château building and several pretty brick outbuildings, including the former gatehouse and dairy. My Deluxe Room with Terrace in the old bakery included ...