Bergbude

Truth be told - we were on a short visit to Villach area, so this was the cheapest breakfast stay I could find. Had no expectations. What we found was a welcoming place with a lot of old and good quality furnishing that has the grandmothers' house feel to it, friendly host, a solid breakfast, and above all - a fireplace in the lobby where I spent some perfect quiet moments reading and drinking good Austrian beer. Honestly, if we are to visit this part of Austria again, Bergbude is the place to stay! Also, the Faak Lake is nearby. It's a summery place, but still a nice stroll in the winter.

Beds are worn out. Had to sleep upside down, otherwise I'd surely wake up with some solid pains in the back.

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Easy reachable, right by the main road, with a big readable sign, difficult if not impossible to miss, even at night, which was good. Owner left us the check in as a self-service at the reception (from to fill in at the reception with our name on it). Zero fuss on check in , even at night, which was awesome. Best price in the area, for the days we were looking at least. Owner really super nice and friendly. Made our stay comfortable and cozy. Pet friendly. However I think that the best thing about this place is the breakfast. Very rich and satisfying. Especially the fresh eggs. Also super nice and friendly dog at the main hall.

Overall the hotel had no cons however it's impossible not to mention the lack of a lift which in case you're traveling with heavy luggage especially at night after a long drive, like in our case, makes things kind of unpleasant. However at the same exact time we need to acknowledge the fact that the structure is old even though the owner did make some really valid efforts to modernize and restore/restructure it, and those are visible, so kudos to him. Secondary issue were the pillows which were totally out of shape, similar to a bag half-full and half-empty with water, and little bit difficult to sleep on.

A perfect place to stop for a night or hitchhike in the nearby mountaines and hills. Beautiful countryside surrounding. A very nice host, speaking fluent English, offering warm egg dishes for breakfast, which is served in the dining room.