African-themed timber farmstead
An eighteenth-century German farmstead is refitted with African art and textiles, centered on a leafy cobblestone courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
An eighteenth-century timber-framed farmstead carefully preserved under German monument protection.
Listed
A cobblestone garden courtyard where guests gather for morning coffee and evening sundowners.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Farmerhaus Lodge is a singular farmhouse-turned-boutique with a marked focus on African art and decorative accessories.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The town market square is a five-minute walk away, with hiking trails leading straight into the Odenwald vineyards.
The rooms
Animal prints and African art sit against original timber beams, and selected rooms open onto private terraces.
At the table
Breakfast arrives on multi-course trays at your table, and dinner tables sit among carved wooden elephants.
How it began
The Schodlok family spent three years restoring the derelict farmstead, expanding on the African restaurant they opened nearby in 1965.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.