Sankt Veit in Defereggen accommodation from AU$191

Excellent breakfast Lienz is a very nice and quiet place

On arrival the welcome was warm. All the staff were efficient, attentive, professional and friendly. The room was very comfortable and spotless, with complimentary water and plenty of space. There was a patio with chairs and a table and the most wonderful views of the mountains - this was not used much due to the snow! The restaurant provided us with exceptional breakfasts - both hot and cold options, fruit, nuts, yoghurts, meats, the most amazing scrambled eggs, fresh honeycomb, juices (including a make your own option) - totally stunning. The evening meals were equally wonderful. The spa was the cherry on the cake - a steam room and sauna plus relaxation area with complimentary fruit/herbal teas, water, snacks and again the wonderful views - in better weather there was a hot tub available. Overall a great hotel, great staff and a wonderful place to unwind and relax.

Away from the centre of the village, surrounded by mountains, we had a lovely view from our balcony of a field with donkeys grazing and a small chapel at the far end of the valley. It is quite a hike from the hotel to the lake. If you’re a hiker, then this is the place for you. The dinner was expensive and mediocre. I do not recommend the half-board plan. Breakfast was okay, very limited choices. They benefit from the high tourist numbers obviously reflected in the limited value for money equation.