Malente, Germany
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ResortOutside the door
The house
Gut ImmenhofLakeside equestrian hideaway
Twelve restored estate buildings spread along Lake Kellersee, pairing active equestrian arenas and watersports with peaceful lakeside lawns.
What it’s good at
Notable
Generously sized country suites spread across quiet grounds, paired with attentive estate hospitality and evening dining.
Notable
A restored 1911 manor house and listed estate buildings, celebrated nationally as a mid-century cinema filming location.
Notable
A twelve-building lakeside campus offering professional equestrian arenas, pony riding, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Kellersee.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Its 12 buildings form a renovated country estate, as well known for its equestrian facilities as for its charming rural atmosphere.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in Holsteinische Schweiz Nature Park, quiet cycling routes and walking trails wrap around the wooded shores of Lake Kellersee.
The rooms
Spread across the historic buildings, individual bedrooms and maisonettes balance custom millwork and warm palettes with original timber beams.
The spa
A vaulted relaxation rotunda gathers around a central fireplace, with loungers facing large arched windows over Lake Kellersee.
The sauna
Tiered wooden benches in the Finnish sauna look straight out over Lake Kellersee through wide arched windows.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Hofküche Melkhus
Tables sit around a circular copper-hooded hearth indoors, or stretch across the terrace right beside Lake Kellersee.
Restaurant Rodesand
The manor dining room serves seasonal tasting menus among botanical wallpaper and velvet chairs facing the estate grounds.
At the table
Jantzens Bar serves cocktails and fresh sushi from behind a curved fluted counter in the manor house.
How it began
Famed as the filming location for Germany's classic Immenhof films, the 1911 manor house underwent a meticulous nine-year restoration.
Good to know
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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.