Alte Schmiede

“Since we were there off season, getting the key etc. was cumbersome since you had to find on your own a store, not the Reception, to get the key and directions to your flat in one of the houses. Also, restaurant and breakfast etc. are not open except during the summer season. You will have to go to the Wasserschloss Mellenthin and pay the price for not Hotel guests. The food etc. and their own Brewery are great but rather pricy if you are choosing the Feriendorf in order to safe a little on accommodation. Big Problem: Feriendorf Alte Schmiede + Schloss Mellenthing cannot accept credit cards which prevents the location from being attractive to international travelers. There is also no way to contact people per email. A German with a phone will be fine, but if you are not from Germany or maybe the EU, the place is just gorgeous but too complicated to access and even to pay for anyhting at location, unless you want to travel with wads of cash---usually not a safe option. The place is very isolated which can be very nice, super pretty, very romantic and all, despite the fact that you cannot reach the see within walking distance. You need a car at all times. Otherwise the place is super clean, well furnished and equipped. We were there in the winter, so all good; however, if you do go during the hot season be warned that it will be very hot specially in the top floor apartments/flats. There is no air conditioning.”