My wife and I spent Christmas at Schloss Muhldorf. What a wonderful experince we had from the time we arrived to the time we left. The staff, the food and the accommodation were first class and nothing was too much trouble. The staff especially were always ready to help and advise. Relaxing after dinner next to a log fire in a room lit with candles was maginificent. Words cannot express the pleasure we gained from this visit.

Just returned from Schloss Mühldorf after a wonderful Christmas Holiday. Family run, this hotel is spread out between self contained villas and a restaurant/reception block in what was once the Castle Stables.

We stayed in the Villa Cristina - smart and well presented, and overlooking a walled lawn area from which, if you're lucky, you can see red and black squirrels scampering along the wall. For those (like me) who just can't be apart from the web, there is both cable and wireless internet - ask at reception for login details and prices.

The best thing about the hotel, however, is the personal touch it offers. You don't feel like a 'hotel guest'. You are made to feel welcome from the moment you arrive - almost as though you are a personal guest of the family. The staff are, without exception, friendly, helpful and genuinely interested in what they're doing, and their English is embarrassingly excellent. Johannes, the owner, is around most of the time and always stops for a chat - and even took us all out on Christmas Morning for a good healthy walk. This was, it has to be said, absolutely necessary, as the food is so delicious and abundant that you would be hard put to leave the Hotel the same bodyweight as when you arrive.

Guests are treated to home made cakes and tea every afternoon at four - included in the price of your stay - as well as sumptuous four course meals of the very best quality. Breakfasts are ample and offer the full range from yoghurt and fruit to a full on ham and eggs (highly recommended!) freshly cooked to order - no hotplates here.

It's a quiet place - no roaring nightlife or shopping - but perfect for a quiet break to get away from it all, enjoy relaxing in the small spa, playing a round of golf on the Hotel's own course or riding one of their impeccable horses. Oh, and absolutely perfect for Christmas, too!

The hotel is very tucked away - about half an hour from Linz - but is worth any effort to get to. It'd mean a lot of scraping of coins, but I'd be happy to go back next Christmas.

We booked a fairly last minute set 6 day Christmas break to the hotel via a well known travel operator.
The whole experience was fantastic. We travel a lot but this is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Superb atmosphere, super comfy beds, huge room, excellent food and the breakfast buffet was an embarrassment of riches.
Only downside was that we only had a shower in the room (in Villa Cristina) and not a bath as well.
There is a tiny spa and we had it to ourselves but I can imagine it would be rather busy in high season. The massage I had was blissful and good value (1 hr for €60).
Area is remote but we did a lot of walking in good fresh air to try and walk off the 4 course dinners and tea and cakes each day at 4pm!
The hotel is family run and the owner made a point of chatting to us when we saw him. All the staff very good and friendly.

My boyfriend just booked my parents and us into the Hotel Schloss Mueldorf for the weekend. My parents and I are from Shropshire. I live in Linz with my partner now and my parents were in Linz for the weekend to visit us.
We arrived just after lunch. We happened across a staff member as we walked into the grounds. She was carrying a heavy tray on her way somewhere but stopped, greeted us, pointed us in the right direction and was super friendly. We went to reception to check in. The reception itself was beautiful. Such traditional decorations, features and atmosphere. Again the receptionist went above and beyond to make us welcome. We had junoir suites in Villa Cristina. They were simple, elegant and extremely comfortable. Ours opened out onto a garden and my parents had a balcony with a view over the countryside. The rooms were immaculate. The bathroom was spotless and very tastefully decorated.
It was a superb day. Unusually hot for this time of year so we walked around the grounds, took masses of photos and enjoyed the sunshine. This place is incredible. Truely beautfiful.
We decided to take a short trip to Schlagerwert. This is a nearby heurigen type place. We sat outside and took in the scenery. We made our way back to the hotel when it got dark and went to the restaurant for dinner. We had a set menu. 4 courses for 25 euro. Each course was delicious, beautifully presented and imaginitive. We had a great wine with dinner too. The service was impeccable. We stayed for drinks in the bar after...I think I just didn't want the day to end!
The next morning we had breakfast. There was an abundance of choices. Everything was tasty. Again the staff went out of their way to make it perfect. Check out was simple....yet heart breaking!! I actually had tears in my eyes leaving this fairy tale place.
We were just there for one night but I know there is a golf course right there, horse riding. There are lakes all around and super walks.
If you're having any doubts in booking this hotel...DON'T!