Serene beachside Baltic Sea stay in northern Germany

• Beachfront chic: A stone's throw from the sparkling waters of the Baltic Sea, Hotel Yachtclub is the ideal base for sampling all that the idyllic town of Timmendorfer Strand has to offer. Step outside to take in the fresh ocean breeze, windswept dunes and golden sands practically at your doorstep, or retreat inside for cosy coastal-inspired décor with plenty of maritime charm, plus uber-comfy guest rooms you'll love hunkering down in.

• High-end eats: Start each day with a hearty buffet breakfast at the hotel's Ankerplatz Restaurant, and return later on for regional specialties made with the finest local ingredients. Elsewhere, indulge in Mediterranean cuisine with a French twist at Balthazar Restaurant, where a sublime fine-dining menu is concocted by Michelin-starred chef Oliver Pfahler. And for laid-back drinks and snacks in a warm, convivial setting, look no further than the bright Butterfly Grill & Bar.

• Total serenity: Unwind Baltic-style with a trip to the hotel's AuraVita Spa, where you'll find a heated indoor pool and a an impressive sauna area to blow off steam in. Top it up with a massage or treatment in a private room, and get your fitness fix with scenic beach jogs or a workout in the gym.

How to get there

Located in the town of Timmendorfer Strand on north-eastern Germany's Baltic Sea coast, Hotel Yachtclub is about an hour and 20 minutes' drive from Hamburg Airport.

Good to know

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.