Muhle Zu Gersbach, BaselMuhle Zu Gersbach in Basel, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 207 hotels we score in Basel. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $113 a night (cached, not a live quote).Muhle Zu Gersbach is a family-run, chalet-style country hotel in the village of Gersbach near Schopfheim, in Germany's Black Forest. Rooms come with balconies or terraces, lounge areas, radios and minibars, and guests find a garden, free private parking, a sauna and a restaurant serving seasonal menus with a three-course surprise option and breakfast buffet. Cyclists and hikers are well served, with trails nearby, the Hohe Mohr mountain about 9 km away and Zell (Wiesental) station roughly 12 km off. English is spoken and pets are welcome. It suits travellers wanting a quiet rural base rather than town nightlife. Some guests report small showers and firm beds, worth knowing if you prefer softer sleeping.What stands out

Very quiet rural setting

Family-run with friendly hosts

Sauna and massages available

Good value restaurant

Watch out for

Showers are very small

Beds reported as too hard

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