Talstation B & B - Susanne Koch

Beautiful bed and breakfast in beautiful nature.Since we were the first guests that day, we were allowed to look at all the rooms and holiday apartments. Simply great, all of them are furnished with great attention to detail and equipped with high-quality furniture. The bathroom is small but nice and the bed can be reached by stairs one floor up. The rooms each have different names and are designed to match them.The outdoor area is huge, a pool invites you to linger, a swimming spa with a counter-current system for exercising.In the evening we made ourselves comfortable with drinks from the lounge (at incredibly reasonable prices) in the whirlpool with romantic lights. There is seating everywhere and a large parking lot.The breakfast was individual and made with a lot of love, we were even allowed to pack something with us for hiking.Overall, I would say: I would go to Susanne and Michael again at any time. A very dedicated and friendly couple who run a great B&B!

Dear Koch family, we had a very nice family reunion at your valley station. You have created an idyll there, really great. Keep it up!No matter what, whether the beautiful rooms, the garden with pool or the lounge and the lovingly made breakfast buffet, there was something for everyone. Thanks!Best regardsGisela

I thought about writing this review for a long time.Unfortunately, the accommodation has to be measured against our previous stays, where we were all very satisfied and which we enjoyed without exception after the many day tours through the Hainich. It is no longer the old valley station, which is still evidenced by the chair lift at the entrance, skies, a carved wooden backpack and the now non-functional hooks of the once magnificent Alpine hanging baskets.After being there regularly with friends for a few years and being very satisfied, I am very disappointed after the change of operator. If wellness is advertised, then you should be able to assume that this is included. Instead, you have to pre-register for the sauna, heat boxes, pool, etc. and it is not possible in the evening when you return from tours. The sauna barrel is basically a good idea, but "for hygiene reasons" only with bathing suits? What's that supposed to mean: Nope! The plastic pool looks as if a UFO had landed in the formerly natural idyll. The stream is interrupted and shut down (see photo) and is now just an empty stone bed. We were really looking forward to the cozy common room. This is now only accessible exclusively for whiskey tastings, making it useless for vacation days with friends. There is no longer any space to meet in the evenings like before, because the rooms are much too small for that. Groups no longer seem to be wanted. We had intentionally booked a room with a desk, which wasn't there. An oversized television blocked the space on a mini table (see photo) and there were no normal chairs for a desk. With the previous operator, everything was completely furnished and coordinated in Alpine style. Now you can expect an Austrian-Scottish mishmash including room names without explanation. Here personal passion has triumphed over hospitality. Everything is littered with countless annoying decorative cushions that have to be put away (even with a warning, see photo). The very steep, smooth stairs without a slip stop and warning sign (see photo) to the upper floor are extremely slippery and we slipped on them. I won't post the chewed spots here, it was very painful and ruined the day of hiking. The familiar (unfortunately creaking) rustic, cozy bed no longer awaits you upstairs. Instead, there is a completely oversized lying area, which is too big for the small room with the sloping walls (see photo), so that the sockets and room light switches from before are no longer accessible or are hidden.The kettle doesn't fit under the tap (see photo) and the coffee cream was sour, a well-balanced arrangement.The bathroom door doesn't close (see photo).The bike rack is unsuitable for mountain bikes, is not covered and is left over from the previous owner where it stood in the protected entrance gate.In short: A lot has certainly been invested in innovations, but without any new overall concept. It would also be good for the operator to test the whole thing from the perspective of (regular) guests. I am extremely disappointed, my circle of friends and I will definitely not be coming back and I hope we have fun with guests from a different clientele.

After a lovely celebration in the Hainichbaude, we were no longer able to return home due to heavy snow drifts.Our salvation was the valley station in Craula. Here we were welcomed with great warmth and hospitality by the Koch family. We felt very comfortable in the wonderful rooms. Despite our short-term arrival, we received a very loving and extensive breakfast.Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!We'll definitely be back.

Very quiet location, beautiful, well-kept facility with newly furnished rooms based on individual Scottish motifs. Rich breakfast. Friendly hosts. Is centrally located for activities. Great! After activities you can relax at the pool and sauna

We had a great short vacation in the region. The room and the service in the valley station were great, we felt very comfortable. The location is nice and quiet and relaxed. Highly recommended as a starting point for trips to the Hainich forest.

Lovingly furnished rooms, good breakfast with regional products, focus on sustainability, friendly hosts, Hainich National Park for hiking and marveling in the immediate vicinity, sauna and infrared cabins for relaxing, quiet, relaxing atmosphere... Absolutely wonderful! We felt very comfortable here.

Anyone who is looking for a nice, quiet and, above all, very clean accommodation with friendly people is welcome to read on.You can just tell that the two operators are really keen on what they are offering here!The rooms are very lovingly furnished, the breakfast is very rich and delicious. There is a wide selection of regional products with a focus on sustainability, where there is guaranteed to be something suitable for everyone.The operators even looked after my furry friend lovingly during breakfast! :-)By the second day I no longer felt like I was staying in a typical all-inclusive hotel - it was more like I was visiting friends I haven't seen in 10 years, just with my own room and bathroom. Here the customer is taken into account and almost everything is made possible.The operator and staff are very friendly, accommodating and appear very professional.The location is fantastically beautiful and the national park is right around the corner!Danger! Please read the booking confirmation if you would like to bring a dog! There is an accommodation specifically designed for guests with a four-legged friend.In my opinion the price-performance ratio is very good.There are plenty of large parking spaces in the backyard where the car can be parked safely.There is even a lounge where you can relax in the afternoon if you just want to relax and unwind.Sauna, pool and infrared cabin are also available.I would love to come back here to hike and relax for a few days.I definitely give it a very clear recommendation!!Thank you for the great stay and for your hospitality!

Wonderful place to discover the national park. A variety of relaxation options, especially the swimming spa, made our stay a real pleasure. We will be back.

Very nice themed rooms and outdoor area with pool, sauna and swim spa. Very tasty, extensive breakfast with regional products.