Bavarian Forest Holidays Guestbook

Look what our visitors have said about their holidays at Haus Sterr:
(scroll down the page to find comments from different times of the year and in different languages)

March 2008  

We have booked a 2008 family Chritmas holiday staying in Bayerisch Eisenstein at Haus Sterr.   This was booked from information obtained over the internet and because Christmas is very important we decided to take a short break there at the end of March.   We arrived late evening and found the accommodation very welcoming, clean and warm bearing in mind that outside the temperature was -2 and the snow was about 300mm deep.   When we woke the following morning the dream came alive, the views from Haus Sterr are wonderful and the surrounding area stunning.   There is so much to do and the location is ideal for skiing at Arber, exploring the National Forest and local villages.   We can not wait to return at Christmas and our party is continuing to grow.  

John, Barbara and Family, Leeds UK   

24th March 2008

We have all had the most relaxing time. The children thought it was magical. Thanks for the tastiest hot cross buns we have had. We will definitely be back.

Jo, Wilf and family, Germany

23rd March 2008

We have had a really wonderful time. The house is just beautiful - great attention to detail - loved the sauna! The home made hot cross buns were sensational. Great skiing, walking etc. The meals at the Fischerwirt, Poeschl and Pizzeria were all great. We loved the provisions store for guests which we used frequently. We will definitely be back.

Mairi & family, Scotland and Germany

29th February 2008

The house is very good, luxury everywhere. Even a sauna which we used twice and enjoyed.

Van Duyn family, Holland

29th February 2008

We had a wonderful stay at your house. We loved the saunas, the DVDs and the lovely beds. We surely have a good reason to come back.

Selhorst family, Holland

23rd February 2008

We have had another wonderful stay here. The apartment is as lovely as ever - must be the best views in the world! See you again soon!

Nicky, Stuart and family, Hampshire, UK

22nd February 2008

This was our second visit and it was as good as the first. This time we ventured a little further. We drove to Prague and took the metro into the city. A fantastic day. This year the children managed to use the ski lift. The apartment is a relaxing home from home. Thanks again for another wonderful holiday. We don't normally return to the same place for holidays. However, we are now converts and looking forward to our 3rd visit!

Colin and family, Moenchengladbach

8th January 2008

We found you on the internet and it was the best part of our European holiday. Everything was superb - from the apartment to the 'cellar shop' - it was a wonderful time. The skiing was great, the food the best and your attention to detail was perfect. The apartment was extremely neat and clean and so many extras. Bene dankie!

Cas, Az & kids, South Africa

5th January 2008

Wir haben uns in der Ferienwohnung Nr. 5 sehr wohlgegfuehlt. Sehr schoene Einrichtung. Danke auch, dass wir so spontan nah herzlich aufgenommen worden. Wir hoffen auf ein Wiedersehen.

Cordelia, Andreas, Gerald und Andra, Nuernberg

2nd January 2008

We had everything we could possibly need in the apartment. The festivities we attended we so enjoyed. Christmas has never been enjoyed so much.The mayor and his deputy were very welcoming. Also enjoyed the church concert. The skiing was great, tobogganing great fun, walks through the forest so different from our lives at home. The food and drink supplies saved us on several occasions. And we thank you for the schnaps evening. You really are the benchmark for others to reach for.

Bob & family, UK

2nd January 2008

A holiday we had been looking forward to for so long turned out to be even better than expected. Fantastic hospitality coupled with very helpful advice and information on local towns and village Christmas activities. The accommodation was perfect and lovely and warm. This was a wonderful family Christmas holiday, many thanks to both of you for looking after us so well. See you in the future for the summer version.

Richard & family, UK

25th October 2007

We had a wonderful stay, the accommodation was excellent - many thanks for the help you have given us and being willing to make our stay perfect in any way you can.

Sue & Phil, Sue & Stephen, Pat & Paul, UK

25th October 2007

Thank you so much for making our stay so welcoming and comfortable. This is our first trip to Bavaria - what a find! We cannot think of a better place to be at this time of year. The woods were fantastic for walking. Going up the mountain was fantastic. Thanks for the schnaps evening. We had to go and buy a bottle or so to take home. Had 2 great meals at the Poeschl restaurant. Information folders very useful. This really is a great house. You have both thought of everything a family needs. Our son loved the lego and games. We will definitely be back, hopefully next year.

Jon & family, UK

19th October 2007

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality - we never enjoyed a vacation as much as our Bavarian holiday. We really appreciate Martin's educational and intoxicating schnaps tasting evening. Our collective opinion is that Haus Sterr 4 deserves more than its 5 star rating. Poeschl Stuben was great and we now have a new favourite restaurant.

Janice & family, USA

12th October 2007

Thank you for a most enjoyable stay. Your advice on the apartments to suit us was perfect. As we travel, it will be hard for other places to match Haus Sterr. I am sure our family of 9 is a challenge to house, it was perfect here. Thank you also for the great work in your information books, it was very helpful.

Robert & family, Canada

5th October 2007

We can do no better than endorse what was said on 5th May 2005! Other than perhaps to add that our stay at Haus Sterr was great value for money. Thanks for the hospitaility and great attention to detail.

Guy & Ruth, UK

22nd September 2007

We had a wonderful holiday and thanks to the very comfortable Haus Sterr 4, a very peaceful and relaxing one.

Min & Charles, UK

21st September 2007

We were most impressed with the location and standard of accommodation and would have no hesitation in recommending it to friends. This is the start of our 'Backroads of Europe' tour over the next 4 weeks and hopefully the remainder will measure up to this standard.

Carol & Ian, South Australia

14th September 2007

We have had a wonderful week on this our first visit to Bavaria. There is such a variety of things to do and see. The information provided was excellent and of great value. What a beautiful place - our stay was far too short. Thanks for your warm welcome. Diolch am eich Croeso cynnes.

Christine, Alwyn & Chris, UK

14th September 2007

Thank you so much for this wonderful week. This area is so lovely that we never ventured further than Passau. The top floor apartment is so comfortable and attractive, filled with light. After touring many cities in Europe in recent weeks, our stay here was a welcome respite.

Chris & Geri, Orlando, USA

5th September 2007

Vielen Dank! Even in pouring, no sheeting, rain, this is a favourite place. The welcome is fantastic, the service fantastic and we are quite jealous of your orchard and veg patch. Walking is a pleasure and you don't need a map. Please eat at the Poeschl restaurant. A real treat. Walk across the 'Iron Curtain' as was. See enclosures with a pack of wolves, wild horses and sample the schnaps. All in 2 days.

Mick & Marie, Moreton in Marsh, England

1st September 2007

Had a lovely stay, with lots to do every day.

Williams family, England

31st August 2007

Adding the table football has made it even better and the mountain bikes were a great idea. The bigger table and new sofa made it even better. Hope we can come again and again.

Keeley family, Kent, England

25th August 2007

We have had a very enjoyable week in a beautiful part of the world. Lovely house, everything we needed was provided.

Graham, Cathy & Laura, Middx, England

25th August 2007

We have enjoyed our holiday in Bavaria and thank you for your warm welcome in Bayerisch Eisenstein. The ringbinders full of information were an invaluable supplement.

Richard, Alison, Alexander, Victoria, Mark, John, England

17th August 2007

Probably the best holiday accommodation we have experienced - you seem to have thought of everything we might have needed and a little more too! The notes and guidance allowed us to organise our holiday in a way that allowed us to fit in as much as we could during our stay.

Thanks for your consideration, it has made a real difference. This was the first holiday we have taken in this area and will now, definitely, not be the last - we look forward to a return visit in the near future. We shall return home and tell our friends about our experience - I'm sure they will now consider a trip to this beautiful area. We shall take back many memories.

Stephen, Abigail, Benjamin & Charlotte, Saddleworth, UK

15th August 2007

A brilliant holiday in a lovely part of Germany. So many walks and so much to do. We would love to come back and do all the things we didn't have time for this time.

Downes family, Liverpool, England

15th August 2007

A thoroughly enjoyable holiday in a lovely spot and so much to do. I'm sure we've only scratched the surface.

14th August 2007

What can we say? Simply the best self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in - and we've stayed in a good few. Attention to detail, welcome and the ambience of Haus Sterr cannot be faulted. The little touches and thoughtfulness of our hosts are really appreciated. The area is very beautiful and we have had so little time to explore. We will return - and Haus Sterr will be our firm choice!

Mike, Kate, Bruce, Jonny & Sam, Kendal, England

12th August 2007

Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. We all raved about the apartment and the fact there were things to do for everyone from 17 to 79 shows just what a wonderful place this is! We also appreciated all the little details especially the info, books and DVDs. We plan to come back.

Nick, Catherine, Eve & Miriam, London/Stratford on Avon, England

11th August 2007

Thank you for a wonderful holiday. The weather was perfect as was the welcome. This is a great place to relax with a wonderful variety of things to do and places to see.

Rick, Bronwen, Christian & Keiron, Carlisle, England

9th August 2007

Many thanks for a lovely holiday. We have enjoyed the beautiful scenery and, although we speak little German, the locals have been helpful and friendly. Loved the woodcutters' cottage in the forest. Also the Eagle's Nest, although 3 hours away, is worth it - you won't be disappointed if you go.

Carol, Brian and John, Morpeth, England

4th August 2007

Thank you for the warm welcome and excellent information packs. We have enjoyed our week's stay and found lots to entertain the children.

Alan, Sue, Elena, Simon, Bracknell, UK

31st July 2007

We have really appreciated all the obvious effort made to create an extra special holiday experience here in Bavaria. Our first trip to Germany and we have been genuinely impressed by how polite and welcoming the local people are. Despite 2 weeks here, we have run out of time and hope to return to fill in the gaps. Many thanks to Martin and Margaret for all your advice and help and especially for organising the barbecue and schnaps tasting and the opportunity to meet your other guests.

Hilary, Peter, Philip and Katherine Gibbins, Southwell, UK

30th July 2007

This has been the best holiday experience. The house is spacious and relaxing and we have been made welcome everywhere we have gone. There has been so much to do that we have not been able to fit it all in. Certainly a place to come back to again.

Jon, Anne, Kathryn & Steven, Buckinghamshire, UK

28th July 2007

Great place. Wonderful schnaps anda fine selection of beers. Loved the day trip to Prague and walk to Schwellhaeusl. Until next time.....

Convis family, California, USA

21st July 2007

We had a wonderful time at Haus Sterr this past week. Margaret and Martin were lovely hosts to 6 confused Americans in Germany. Thank you both for the great time, food, drink and laughs. We'll be sure to tell anyone interested in a European vacation to check out Haus Sterr.

Kania family, Arizona, USA

21st July 2007

We've had lots of holiday homes in England and France, but none has been a patch on Haus Sterr. Facilities and location are superb. The information provided is invaluable and we're very grateful for the tips and advice directly from Martin & Margaret. Martin's catering at the barbecue on our final evening closed our week perfectly.

John, Alison and Andrew Wagstaff, Birmingham, UK

16th July 2007

Why bother with France when you can come to Bavaria? Haus Sterr is fantastic!

David, Hampshire, UK

16th July 2007

We are so glad we chose both Bavaria and Haus Sterr to stay in - such an amazing place. We thank you for all the kind hospitality and the brilliant apartment too. We will certainly try to return soon. Thanks for all the advice on what to do and where to go, vry useful. You wouldn't have thought there was so much to do here and it was superb to have somewhere like here to relax after a long day of Europe.

Jeremy, Miles, Henry, Oliver, Alan (Interrailing round Europe, between South of France and Athens!)

14th July 2007

A fantastic holiday - Bavaria is beautiful and Haus Sterr is a wonderful place to stay.

Diane and Ravena, UK

6th July 2007

A superb week - despite the weather! We have enjoyed the area and the wonderful apartment. Thank you!

Rad & Lindsay Gorringe, Kent, UK

22nd June 2007

The weather could not have been kinder to us on what we've found to be a superbly relaxing holiday. So many lovely walks and places of interest to explore, virtually on the doorstep. The accommodation was very comfortable, and really well appointed with everything we could possibly need. Special thanks to Martin for introducing us to the wicked ways of schnaps and to Margaret for her help in sorting out a fishing permit - the 2lb trout nearly snapped the rod! All in all we've had a grand time.

Alan, Ursula, Catie & Gary, Aberdeen, UK

9th June 2007

Thanks very much for your fantastic hospitality and making it such a great week. We've all really enjoyed walking in this lovely area, which was new to us all and the accommodation has been brilliant. Thank you.

Foster Wheeler Fellwalkers, Reading, UK

30th May 2007

We stumbled across this place by accident. Having travelled from Prague to our delight we found Bayerisch Eisenstein. We have had a lovely relaxing 3 days. A perfect apartment with such good information and facilities.

Sarah & John, Cambridge, UK

26th May 2007

Thanks for well thought out accommodation. We had a fantastic time in this pretty part of the world.

Terry Amos, Perth, Australia

Thank you for being easy to find on the internet! The DVDs and Duplo for the children were very much appreciated, after all the walking with them. Schnaps was a revelation, as was the Poeschl - thank you for your recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here in Bavaria.

Scott, Alison, Sophie and Zahra Amos, Aussies currently living in Esbjerg, Denmark.

14th April 2007

Thank you for a wonderful Easter week. Your hospitality and excellent tour guiding experience helped make our time here thoroughly enjoyable. We will definitely recommend you to anyone who will be travelling your way. This is the perfect location to tour the diverse areas of both Germany and Czech Republic. Thank you for making our drive from Stockholm worth the trip.

Andrea, Steve, Sarah, Erin, Claire and Emma

13th April 2007

I really liked your house. It was very luxurious and comfortable. I hope we can come back soon. (Lauren) Our holiday in Germany was even better than I had expected. We all really enjoyed playing table football and table tennis. The view from our balcony was spectacular. This holiday was magical and I hope we can come again. (Daisy). I really enjoyed our stay here in Germany. Your flat has loads to keep us occupied. Especially liked trying to beat my dad at table tennis. And the skiing was fantastic! This place is nothing like Brighton (in a good way). (Jude) I was the best skiier. (Kitty)

A huge thank you to you both for your help and kindness during our stay. Your hospitality was much appreciated and really helped us settle in. We found the area to be very beautiful and full of hidden delights. This was our first experience of skiing and we are all addicted! Thank you for all your guidance and advice, both verbally and via your very comprehensive files.

As a base to explore tha surrounding area, this is 'prima' accommodation. We very much hope that we will be able to return in the future. The home made jam is delicious and thanks for the Easter eggs. Dave, Val & family, UK

10th April 2007

Our 3rd visit and we are still exploring. Salzburg was fantastic, plenty to do with our family of 3 young boys. Our hosts as gracious as ever presented our children with 3 Easter eggs - many thanks. We have booked already for New Year 2008 - we were here for New year 2007 and it was fantastic. Don't hesitate to come and enjoy the Bavarian experience, our boys love it here.

The Kelly family, Herford, Germany

25th March 2007

We totally agree with all previous comments regarding the excellent, very clean and comfortable accommodation and the friendliness, helpfulness and efficiency of Margaret & Martin. We have had a wonderful time here, the first week almost T-shirt weather and lunching on the balcony, then the 2nd week with fabulous snow, especially higher up. All in all a great holiday. Superb area for seeing and doing and the best we've stayed in as regards service offered by owners and all the extras we might have needed. The information that was provided was the most detailed and informative that we have ever seen. Very useful and helpful. Many, many thanks.

Rae & Ken Mitchell, Guisborough, UK

25th February 2007

Zum ersten Mal sind wir hier in der Gegend gewesen und gleich mit unserer ganzen Großfamilie angereist, 8 Erwachsene und 4 Kids, das halbe Haus haben wir gelagert. Es hat uns allen super gefallen. Die Ferienwohnung zum wohlfühlen. Endlich mal eine FeWo in der schon Toilettenpapier, Seife und andere wichtige Dinge vorhanden sind! Von der Landschaft sind wir begeistert. Wir kommen mal wieder, wenn es genügend Schnee hat. Herzlichen Dank für alle kleinen, liebevollen Details.

Fam. Bayer, Deutschland

23rd February 2007

Danke für Ihr sehr gemütliches Haus. Wir hebben genoten van dere week en uw verbijf heeft daar zeer toe bijgedragen!

Van Mourik family, Holland

18th February 2007

It was a fantastic experience for our 2 sons and us parents. We thoroughly enjoyed the skiing, accommodation and all the dumplings!

Camporeale family, Kent, UK

10th February 2007

Es war sehr schön bei Euch!!! Bis zum nächsten Mal! Ganz sicher.

Fam. Manger, Deutschland

9th February 2007

We have visited Germany several times during the summer but this is our first winter holiday. What wonderful experience. Our apartment was so comfortable, well equipped, well maintained and just a stroll from some superb restaurants, recommended by Margaret & Martin. The welcome pack  and availability of items for purchase is an excellent idea and a great help to the independent traveller. The amount of information supplied was outstanding. Margaret & Martin were the perfect hosts, Haus Sterr is home from home and we will certainly make another visit.

Robert, Gill and Claire Matthews, South Wales

3rd February 2007

We have very much enjoyed our holiday in and around Bayerisch Eisenstein. The first time we have tried a winter holiday and it has been a great experience. The apartment was everything we wanted it to be. The children enjoyed the sledging behind the house (we all did!) and learning to ski. Everyone has been very helpful and friendly wherever we have visited. Having lived in Germany for 5 years, we didn't realise this beautiful area existed. Now we have found it we are sure we will try to make a return visit. Many thanks.

Pagett family, JHQ, Mönchengladbach

8th January 2007

We chose Bayerisch Eisenstein and Haus Sterr as we thought it would be the perfect location to enable us to spend time with another family member living near Munich and for 2 of us to have our 'fix' of skiing. Only the slight lack of snow disappointed, everything else was perfect and so well thought out. We did get 4 days (well, mornings!) on the slope so all was not lost and our 3 year old was delighted to have her first experience on skis. Many thanks to Margaret & Martin for all the advice and information pre-holiday and while here and for the excellent schnaps tasting evening. We are already talking about a possible summer visit to see the beauiful area in the sunshine!
McDaniel Family, Kirkcaldy, Scotland

4th January 2007

We thoroughly enjoyed our short visit. The house is beautifully maintained, the rooms are extremely comfortable and accommodating and the owners are friendly and cordial. Although we will be leaving Europe soon to return to the US, we pray that we are able to visit again for a longer period of time. Thanks for a wonderful visit.
Elmo Gladden (Baltimore), Gloria Gladden ( Atlanta), Chana Mitchel, Lorey, Tre and Royce (Atlanta), USA

2nd January 2007

Many thanks once again to the kind hosts. Our 2nd time at Haus Sterr, and even more enjoyable than the 1st. The kids loved the fireworks on New Year's Eve. The accommodation was excellent and the area beautiful. We will be checking our calendar when we get home to book again!
The Kelly family, Herford, Germany

29th December 2006

What a wonderful, picturesque Christmas we have experienced. This is definitely the way I wish to spend all our Christmases to come - we will definitely be back. I would like to thank you very much for your kind hospitality and everything that was provided in the flat made our stay so very comfortable. See you this time next year!
The Sparkes clan from Bristol, UK

29th December 2006

This holiday has been a year in the making and worth the wait! The apartment was so comfortable - home from home but better because of the snow! We would just like to echo everything the 'Hunts' have said. Best of luck for the future.
The Nixons, Hampshire, UK

29th December 2006

What a wonderful 10 days we have all had. Christmas in Germany is to be highly recommended. The apartment was awesome and far exceeded our expectations. Thanks to Margaret and Martin for all your hard work and extra touches. We'll be back!
The Hunts, Hampshire, UK

27th December 2006

Our 1st Christmas away - and what a success! So many kind and helpful touches and just the right amount of 'organised' events. Everything is to a very high standard and just what we wanted - home from home. Thank you Margaret & Martin for all your hard work - we have had a wonderful time.
The Zorabs, Somerset, UK and Enrique from Mexico

16th December 2006

There's always the worry that a 2nd visit won't be as good as the 1st (August 2006). Well, it wasn't - it was better! Recommend the walks and the Christmas markets, especially Regensburg - try the deep fried onion. Vielen Dank, bis bald!
Krysia Keeley, Aylesford, Kent

16th December 2006

My 1st visit to this area and Haus Sterr and I hope it is the 1st of many more!! Fantastic welcome and accommodation. Very comfortable and totally relaxing. Also many thanks to Margaret & Martin for their hard work in preparing the apartment and the information regarding the area and the activities - made it so much more enjoyable.
Angela, Bedfordshire, UK

5th November 2006

This is a great place to stay. Thanks for keeping us warm and being so hospitable. We will definitely be coming back next year. Blessings and peace.
Puchheim Small Group from Munich International Community Church www.munichurch.de

29th October 2006

Generous! That's a word which sums up this place and you. Space - warmth - food, beer - schnaps (great stuff mate!). But also the knowledge and information you shared. We felt totally relaxed here. The apartment had absolutely everything we needed and more! We'll share it with family and friends at home in Australia so they can come and visit soon. We'd like to return in a few years to explore a bit more of the area.
Julie, Danny and kids, Australia

26th October 2006

We've discovered a new place that we'd like to return to. The accommodation and welcome are first class. This is an area of Germany which is undiscovered and so interesting. We only made it to the Asian markets in the Czech Republic but certainly want to go further! Thank you for your hospitality. Everything is first class!
Moira and Peter Graham, Durham, England

7th October 2006

Thank you for your hospitality.
Elizabeth and Mario Valloso, Brazil

1st October 2006

Enjoyed our stay very much. Hope to come back in the future and visit you again. Thanks for all the helpful information which helped us enjoy our stay even more.
William, John & Sadie, Scotland

10th September 2006

Great place for peace and quiet. Thoughtful hosts providing top quality accommodation. What more can you ask for! Glass shop at Bodenmais - wow!!!
Barry Staplehurst & Colin Harvey, Culbokie, Scotland

1st September 2006

That you for the warm and friendly welcome that awaited us after a long drive. It was so good to have Margaret and Martin's generous assistance and knowledge of th area to point us in the right direction. Thomas and Isobel rate the table tennis, James appreciated the comfy pillows and William liked the comfy corner sofa! Keith (and the rest of us) thought the Poeschl-Stuben restaurant was hard to beat. I appreciated the cleanliness of the apartment and the supply of 'goodies' in the cellar. We had great fun canoeing down the Regen river, enjoying the spectacualr views from the Arber, visiting Prague, Passau and Cesky Krumlow. A lovely place to visit, exceptionally good standard of care from our hosts. Many thanks.
The Ashbey family, Essex, England

1st September 2006

We've had a wonderful stay here - a great location with so much to do but we paced ourselves well and now feel totally destressed. We made good use of the DVD collection and felt so challenged by the jigsaw puzzle that we didn't finish until 5.30 in the morning - that's what happens when we stop clock watching! It really felt like home - you've made us very welcome and created such a comfortable ambience that we're already talking about a return visit!
Barbara, Alan, Leon and Freya Lenton, Mill Hill, London, England

26th August 2006

We had a lovely stay here in Haus Sterr. \the top floor apartment was extremely comfortable and well equipped. The only real problem was that the beds were so comfortable it was diffciult to resist the temptation to sleep in late every day! Everything at Haus Sterr was very professionally thought out with amazing attention to detail. This has been a great location for both sightseeing and general relaxation with some wonderful forest trails to walk through. The local restaurants also proved to be excellent and convenient to walk to and from. Thanks to Margaret and Martin for all their advice and assistance and for organising the tickets for the Dragon Slaying Festival in Fuerth im Wald, that was a real treat! We'll certainly recommend Haus Sterr to our friends.
Geoff, Claire and Jill Taylor, Amersham, England

17th August 2006

We had a lovely time here at Haus Sterr. The beds are really comfy (I slept very well). I liked going up the mountain in a gondola and going to the Dragon Slaying Festival. My favourite restaurant was the Poeschl Stuben (I loved the food). Thank you for making our stay fantastic. Claire Keeley Age 9 I've had an amazing week! Poeschl-Stuben has lovely food and you should recommend it. I liked the walking, Czech Republic, Arber mountain, Passau and the Dragon Slaying Festival. Thank you for making this holiday great. Michael Keeley Age 11 The Keeley trio have had a lovely holiday - so much for everyone to do, despite the weather! I'm sure we'll be back!
Krysia Keeley, Aylesford, Kent, UK

12th August 2006

We,ve had a lovely week, been to Salzburg, Czech Republic, up the Arber and Bodenmais. The area is beautiful and can recommend Poeschl-Stuben for a lovely meal. The apartment is first class. Thank you for being so helpful and hospitable.
Diolch yn Fawr.
Gwilliams from South Wales

7th August 2006

Lovely time, position excellent, countryside wonderful. Thanks for your help and information, very good. Steam train journey was a hit as was cable car. Grafenau festival interesting and fun. Will recommend. Thanks again.
Humphries family, Winchester, England

6th August 2006

We had a great time in spite of rain. Children will enjoy the Erlebnisbad in Zwiesel. I think we enjoyed the schnapps tasting evening but cannot remember....... Will thoroughly recommend to other people.
Familie Walkington aus Welwyn, England

5th August 2006

You really do know how to make a holiday special. Many thanks for all your help and good company, especially the schnaps evening. Fantastic walking here, can recommend the wine in the cellar for afterwards. Hope to see you in 2007 for skiing.
Suzanne & the Horrocks family, Newcastle

29th July 2006

Thank you for helping us enjoy a marvellous stay. Thanks for your hospitality, help and guidance.
Daron & Susan

28th July 2006

Excellent accommodation - a wonderful mixture of activities - walking, sightseeing, going abroad! Swimming and excellent restaurants. Perhaps one year will fit in some skiing.
Swift family, W. Yorks

24th July 2006

Brilliant. Everything was perfect. We'll be back - hopefully soon.
Houlahan family, Munich via Hertfordshire

19th July 2006

- Fabulous accommodation with every little detail thought about and covered. - Beautiful scenery and lovely walks - Welcoming local community who provided great food and friendly service - Lots to do and see, in fact more than we could cover in our time here - Tennis courts on the doorstep - Interesting history and attractive buildings What more could you ask for from a relaxing and very enjoyable holiday?
Derek, Debbie and Daniel, London, UK

14th July 2006

"A beautiful house and apartment. We all had a great time in Bayerisch Eisenstein. The boys particularly enjoyed the trip up the Arber on the cable car and our sailing adventure on the Arbersee. Day trips to Passau, Salzburg and Bodenmais are all worthwhile. A beautiful part of Bavaria with friendly people and hosts all equated to a great holiday."
Stewart family, Belfast

9th July 2006

"Thank you for the BEST holiday in Germany. Haus Sterr has the privacy and utility of self-catering, mixed with the warmth of a bead and breakfast, plus 2 very helpful and knowledgeable guides! What more could anyone ask for? This is a spectacular little corner of the world - so different from Australia. We all had a wonderful time."
Danny, Maria, Lydia & Michael, Australia (but currently in Edinburgh!)

1st July 2006

"This was a perfect area for sightseeing, so close to the border etc. Our accommodation was wonderful, we felt very much at home. We will let our friends know of this lovely hamlet of Bayerisch Eisenstein."
Kathleen & Oliver Horeczky, Chris, Lorraine, Ryan and Kyle Malden, California, USA

29th June 2006

"We have had a wonderful stay here. We loved the surroundings and the local shopps and walks. We loved the ease we had to access Prague and the lovely (yet smaller) city of Zwiesel. We came without a car and it was no hinder to us. The apartment was fabulous and the hosts were great. We hope we will be able to return in the future."
Kate & Rob Christensen, Napier, New Zealand

4th June 2006

We have had a lovely holiday. We don't walk but love to visit the towns nearby. Deggendorf and Straubing we found very attractive. We found it difficult to believe you can walk into another country before we arrived. But you can. Must be because we are an island race."
Jeff & Shirley Hobman, Pontefract, UK

3rd June 2006

"What a comfortable apartment in the beautiful setting of Bayerisch Eisenstein! So many attractive places to visit, including Prague, Passau and not least the Arber mountain. Some very good places to eat and to have coffee and snacks. It's a place to return to."
Derek & Pam Law, Llandrindod Wells, UK
"The area is a new experience which has whetted out appetites for a return visit next year."
Marion & Brian Lopez, Llandrindod Wells, UK

27th May 2006

"A walkers' paradise. Every day setting off from the front door in a different direction and always finding somewhere for lunch. Nice, comfortable accommodation and nice touches such as the food and drink on arrival'"
Kelly Godwin, Manchester; Anne & Derek Reah, Newcastle

20th May 2006

"Thank you for your wonderfully warm welcome - we felt at home at once! The comfort of the flat and the information you provide has been superb - we have enjoyed a quiet and peaceful week."
Glenys & Michael Beckett, Great Bookham

21st April 2006

"We have had a wonderful holiday - lots of activities in a beautiful environment. You have been most welcoming andf the apartment very inviting. We hope to return."
Gordon, Olwen, Eavan and Gordon Jr. Daly, Ireland

12th April 2006

"We have had a wonderful week here and we hope to return soon. The top floor apartment is beautiful and had everything we needed - thank you. All the information, both written and in person, was so helpful and we were able to make good use of it. What a beautiful place Bayerisch Eisenstein is - let's hope it remains this way for ever."
Nicola, Stuart, Thomas & Alex, Basingstoke

11th April 2006

"We have had a lovely time here. Thank you so much for all the very useful information. The 'extras' were appreciated. The accommodation was excellent. It is a lovely location with so much to see and do. We hope to return one day and will recommend your flat to our friends. P.S. We loved the snow!" The Rose family, Ongar, Essex "Ich habe hier ein paar Tage zusammen mit meinen Freunden aus England, der Familie Rose, gebracht. Ich habe meinen Aufenthalt sehr genossen und habe mich in Haus Sterr sehr wohl gefuehlt. Vielen Dank."
Monika Hofmaier, Neu-Ulm

13th March 2006

"Thank you for the friendly welcome. The apartment is very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay here in Bayerisch Eisenstein. We have never seen so much snow before and thank you for clearing it so well."
Jana & Frauke, Sommerda

11th March 2006

"Many thanks for looking after us all. You have done a lovely job with the flat. Thoroughly enjoyed the skiing." Richard "Thank you so much for a fantastic week. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The skiing and snowboarding were great fun and the scenery was magnificent." Andy, Katie, Marc & Sally "Thanks for a fantastic week. The accommodation is beautiful, as is the village. The food is fantastic and the skiing excellent. Have never seen so much snow!"
Lee & Tim

4th March 2006

"Vielen Dank fuer die nette Aufnahme in Ihrem Haus. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefuehlt. Wir hatten die ganze Zeit gehofft, dass noch Schnee liegen wuerde aber diese Schneemassen haben die Oma beim Wandern teilweise von ihren Wgen abgebracht! Unser Sohn hat skifahren gelernt und wir werdem bestimmt noch einmal zum skifahren wieder kommen."
Familie Szuszies, Dortmund

14th February 2006

"Vielen Dank nochmals fuer die schoene Zeit, die wir bei Ihnen in Bayerisch Eisenstein verbringen durften. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefuehlt. Gruessen Sie bitte auch Ihren fleissigen Mann, der so viel Schnee wegraeumen musste."
Thomas Kasch, Berlin

4th February 2006

"Vielen Dank fuer alles, es hat uns sehr gut gefallen bei Ihnen. Dazu waren das Wetter und das Schnee perfekt!"
Familie Breitkopf, Berlin

15th January 2006

"What a weekend ...perfect! Thanks for helping us organise a great time. Plenty of snow for skiing, plenty of sun, plenty of food. I'm sure we'll be back - hopefully for longer next time!"
Mally, Fi, Emma, Jon & Cat, Fuerth & UK

2nd January 2006

"Dank u voor het fantastisch verblijf in uw appartement. We hebben het prima naar onze zin gehad; heerlijk geskied en doorna lekker relaxen in dit appartement. Alles zit erop en eraan, wat een luxe, heerlijk. Helaas is 'de Jan' al de na de eerste dag skieen van de trap gevallen hier en moest de dokter bezocht worden. ook hierbij werden we fijn geholpen. Hij heeft zich vermaakt met DVDs kijken en zenders zoeken op de TV. Af en toe wandelen en lekker koffiedrinken in het dorp. Nu zit het er alweer op. Een week gaat snel. Bedankt voor alles, wij zijn heel tevreden!"
Fam. Laarman en Stokvis, Dalfsen, Holland

1st January 2006

"Thank you for a lovely holiday. We really appreciated a warm, clean apartment after our drive here! We have no recommendations except don't change anything!"
Andrea/Anthony, Dale/Keri, UK

31st December 2005

"Wir sind am 2. Weihnachtstag mit 4 Personen hier angereist, um Ski und Snowboard zu fahren. Auf das Haus Sterr sind wir durch die Internet-Seite aufmerksam geworden. Von der Buchung bis zum heutigen Tag hat alles sehr gut geklappt. Wir haben aufmerksame Gastgeber gefunden und eine sehr schoen renovierte und liebvoll eingerichtete gemuetliche Wohnung. Dazu konnten die Schneeverhaeltnisse besser nicht sein. Unser erster Besuch wird sicher nicht der letzte bleiben."
Familie Dieter-Horst Schroeder, Nordrhein-Westfalen

27th December 2005

"We came all the way from Australia in search of a traditional white Christmas - and that's exactly what we got. I suspect nobody does Christmas quite like the Germans. It has been everything we hoped for. This is an extraordinary part of the world and I hope the secret remains kept for many years. Haus Sterr was perfect for us. A lot of thought, work and money has been put into creating a classy but homely space for the weary holiday maker". Vince Carney, Brisbane, Australia "We found Haus Sterr via the internet and our stay was perfect. I could happily move in permanently. Thanks to Martin, I am now a big fan of schnaps, whatever it is made from (beware the one made from rocket fuel!). This has been the white Christmas we wanted". Lisa Burke, Brisbane, Australia "Germany was the last of 3 countries we visited in December 2005. We loved Paris and Italy but there is no doubt that Bayerisch Eisenstein was the place with the most value added. Our hosts were infallible, for whom no request for assistance was too much. Because of them, we knew as much as we needed to know about visiting the Czech Republic and getting to the top of the Arber mountain. We'll be back". Patrick Leo, Australia "We loved the apartment and loved the village. Our dreams of a white Christmas were well and truly realised. We especially loved the appliances (you can really cook here!) and the crockery, cutlery and glassware were beautiful. Our walks in the forest have been a delight and our evenings in blissful".
Megan Orchard, Brisbane, Australia

26th December 2005

Thanks for a great Christmas break. We enjoyed the trips to Plzen and Regensburg. The glass windows in the church in Plzen were amazing."
Beth & Christopher Gross, London

4th December 2005

"This is a fantastic apartment - lovely amenities and great views. And the girls loved the big TV and DVD selection. They also really liked Sandra, the babysitter, who was fun and responsible - we are so appreciative that you arranged for her to come. And the skiing on the Arber was great - we had a wonderful time. Fantastic rolls and beer!"
Gina Keefer/Troy Titterington, Prague, Czech Republic

2nd November 2005

"Our family of 2 adults and 3 young children were made extremely welcome. A relaxed atmosphere contributed to our short break and a great time was had by all. It was so good, we've booked to come again! Many thanks for your welcome and schnaps!"
The Kelly family, Herford, Germany

14th October, 2005

"Had a great holiday with lots of cycling on both sides of the border. Cycle tracks were fantastic - plentiful, well marked and suitable for all abilities. The accommodation is very comfortable and has everything we needed - a lot of thought has obviously gone into what is required to make good self-catering accommodation. We love the area and will be coming back again in the future."
Jerry & Claire, Devon, UK

9th September 2005

"Ein herzliches Dankeschoen fuer einen Urlaub, den wir uns gar nicht schoener haetten vorstellen koennen. Den Deutschen duerfte Niederbayern als Ferienland ein Begriff sein, im Ausland aber war es bis jetzt ein Geheimtip fuer Kenner. Haus Sterr wird zweifelsohne dafuer sorgen, dass sich den Kreis der "Kenner" um Einiges vegroessern wird."
Ronald Michaux, Belgium

2nd September 2005

"We have truly enjoyed our stay in your comfortable apartment. Thanks for all your good information about the area and places to eat"
Lorraine & J.R. Sabor, Missouri, USA

1st September 2005

"A beautiful, well appointed apartment. So peaceful and comfortable, set in an amazing location. We are relaxed and enriched from our experience."
Joan & Barry, Western Australia
"One of the highlights of our travels"
Ryan & Jule, Australia

24th August 2005

"We found the accommodation excellent - homely, beautifully decorated and well equipped and within walking distance of shops, playground and restaurants. We enjoyed a relaxing time and made use of the books, puzzles, games and DVDs available, the food and drink in the cellar providing a real bonus. We visited Austria and the Czech Republic. We went on local walks and took the cable car up the Arber. Our only regret is not having longer here. We have all had a marvellous time. Certainly a holiday to be recommended."
Jones family, Tetbury, UK - and Emily (aged 9) says: "A wonderful place with interesting entertainment. It's in a lovely environment with lots of fun things to do outside."

20th August 2005

"First real holiday found on the internet. You have a wonderful, helpful, easy to use website. Love the apartment, sleeping accommodation, modern appliances and facilities. Particularly loved the balcony on sunny mornings. We enjoyed walks in the forest and across the Czech border, day trips to Passau and Prague, fine and filling meals! You have catered well with food in the freezer and handy information about places to visit. And we bought lots of beautiful glass ornaments, animals, candle holders and vases. Would most definitely recommend."
Morden family, Fife, UK

6th August 2005

"Wonderful apartment, lovely holiday, peace and quiet at last! The area is lovely with great walks. All the locals are very friendly and the village is well kept. Will certainly visit again in the future."
Tony and Theresia, Folkestone, UK

5th August 2005

"A great 2 weeks. We had some really hot weather and can recommend the open air pool at Zwiesel. Biking over to the Czech Republic was fun. We seem to have done so much but still didn't find time to play tennis or take the ski lift to the top of the Arber - next time! A great apartment in a lovely village and such friendly neighbours and local people."
Marsden family, Berkhamsted, UK

25th July 2005

"The apartment has been wonderful. all mod cons and beautifully kept. Anyone into horse riding must visit Gut Tausendbach at Dreieck - you don't need riding kit and it only costs €10 per hour - a great way to see the countryside."
Stockdale family, Camberley, UK

17th July 2005

"We arrived after a long drive in pouring rain and very hungry to find a superb place of peace and calm. We especially appreciated the wonderful food in the freezer (a great idea!). The apartment was spotlessly clean and it was super to have a bathroom separate from that used by our teenage daughters(!). We also appreciated the file of information about the area and the very nice garden. We had a great time walking, hiring bikes and riding through the forest. Dinner or lunch at Horska Chata in Hamry (Czech Republic) is not to be missed and then a day in Prague is essential. Just walking around Bayerisch Eisenstein and learning the history of the border is fascinating."
Jonathan, Kate, Rachael and Becci, Edinburgh, UK

11th June 2005

"We have now returned from Bayerisch Eisenstein and wanted to let you know what a fantastic time we had. The apartment was great: spacious, very well equipped and in a lovely location: we particularly appreciated the freezer in the basement and the wine/beer which saved us having to find supplies on the Sunday. We spent the week walking, including an arduous circular route to the Grosser Arber, but the views and scenery made it well worthwhile. We plan to return and possibly try our hand at cross country skiing next time."
Bron, Les & Sian, Sussex, UK

29th June 2005

"An oasis of calm, well away from the normal hustle and bustle of the world. A lovely apartment in a perfect setting."
Noel, Marie, Eoin and Niall, Dublin, Ireland

15th June 2005

"A completely delightful stay. The flat was spotless and warm, with most every need taken care of. The hosts - as friendly and helpful as one could hope for - were at our disposal for any request. The town and environs were simply beautiful; and walks through the woods and town were wonderful. We'll remember too the friendly neighbours and the cozy community around Haus Sterr. All in all, we could not have hoped for more and were truly pleased with all aspects of your home. Thank you for your hospitality."
The Faillas, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

2nd May 2005

"Having booked this apartment on the internet, we were not sure what to expect, however, we were in for a very pleasant surprise. It is situated within easy walking distance of amenities including shops, churches and a selection of good restaurants. Public transport is also easily accessible. The apartment itself is extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean and with every possible need catered for, including laundry facilities. The many thoughtful touches range from tea towels and washing up liquid to basic food items and toilet rolls. There is a helpful range of literature about local facilities and activities. In addition, there are English books to read and DVDs. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, unobtrusive but available when needed. We all agree that it far exceeds the best apartment we have ever stayed in and would like to say a big thank you to our hosts."
Keith & Sheila, Norfolk, UK

Contact us

Bavarian Forest Holidays
Waldschmidtstrasse 1
94252 Bayerisch Eisenstein
Germany
Tel. (Germany) +49 (0)9925 90 32 04 (UK) 07976 403434
Email: pyrabelisk@btinternet.com