Hotel-Pension zum Hirsch

Once known as the Hammelsche Scheune, this 17C barn converted into a pretty half-timbered building has bags of charm. This family business a stone's throw from the market square is run with great dedication, and attracts many regulars. In summer, there is a lovely terrace out front. The interior makes for a cosy setting in which to savour delicious food such as locally hunted game. The restaurant endeavours to source ingredients locally and knows its suppliers personally.

In a narrow village lane in the Altenhain district, chef-owner Isabelle Pering welcomes you to her restaurant done out in a tasteful, clean-lined style. With her set menu, which also comes in a vegetarian version, she demonstrates a knack for creating harmonious flavour combinations – this is where her experience gained at top-flight establishments shines through. Pleasingly minimalist dishes such as "Beef - Carrot - Hay" or "Asparagus - Tomato - Pimentos" also whet the appetite. The majority of the ingredients come from the region and most are certified organic. There is a well-curated wine l