Privelacker Paradiesgarten

This place is for you if you are seeking absolute tranquility in an authentic rural setting. You will sleep soundly, and wake up with the birds. When I reached the place which is quite close to the Elbe River Cycle Trail, but far enough from any town or village, I had been on my bike for 45km and had not had lunch. My host first told me from a distance that “it was not 4pm yet”. Reluctantly, she did let me into the beautiful garden and invited me to sit and wait. From then on, I felt that I was not truly a guest. First impressions do count. My room was simple but offered minimal comfort (a bed, small table and chair). Shoes were not allowed in the building, and I was not entirely comfortable taking the steep stairs with my luggage while wearing only socks. There was some dinner offered to me and a fellow cyclist. It consisted of a bowl of vegetarian curry and rice. Drinks were also offered, but not coffee and tea. I asked and received hot water for my thermos so that I could make myself a cup of decaffeinated coffee in my room. I cannot comment about breakfast as I wanted to make an early start, and it is only served from 8am. The café, when opened, seems to receive great comments. Perhaps as much love for the staying guests could go a long way. It was a beautiful place. I am a farmer’s daughter myself and love this kind of setting, but I didn’t feel welcome.