Live like David Beckham in Germany

Ask a man what his ultimate fantasy is, and one of the most common responses will be playing football in the World Cup.

While this firmly remains a fantasy but for a select few, it is possible to live a bit of the England team's World Cup dream.

When Sven Goran-Eriksson's band of merry men travel to Germany for this year's World Cup, they will be staying in one of the country's most exclusive hotels.

Nestled away in the wooded mass of the Black Forest, the Schlosshotel Buehlerhoehe will provide everything that Wayne Rooney, David Beckham and Michael Owen could wish for in their preparation to take on the likes of Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and maybe Brazil's Ronaldinho.

But it is not just the England team who can enjoy the luxuries and recreational activities on offer at the hotel, as it is there to be enjoyed by mere mortals like us as well.

Once the furore of the World Cup has died down and the England team have vacated the hotel, there will be plenty of space for normal Englishmen to stay in Schlosshotel Buehlerhoehe.

Set in its own spacious park, tourists can stay in one of its 74 rooms, 12 suites and four junior suites.

Rooms are lavishly decked out, with all manner of conveniences including ISDN and plenty of room for living.

Health facilities are catered for in abundance, with a charmingly natural spring water swimming pool, a spa and beauty resort and a well-appointed gym.

If hunger strikes, try the in-house Michelin-starred restaurant, the Imperial, which is headed up by the Gault Millau chef of the year 2005, Christian Scharrer.

Should England do well in this year's World Cup, it may be down to their peace of mind and ability to relax after games. And if that is the case, the Germans may have done their bit to help us.

For more information visit www.buehlerhoehe.de XXX