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CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Sommerau, Grand Est
  • Popular LocationBirkenwald Castle8 min walk
  • Popular LocationChateau du Freudeneck11 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrain Station Square34 min drive
  • AirportLahr (LHA-Lahr - Black Forest)76 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY

Charming cottage 2/7 pers. renovated in 2011, in Birkenwald, a small village typical of Northern Alsace (border of the Northern Vosges, 35km from Strasbourg), renowned for its castle, its deer park, and its two restaurants appreciated by connoisseurs.

ENVIRONMENT:
The cottage is located on a private plot of 60 ares (forest and marked trails only 200m).

THE HOUSE:
The cottage is located in a wing of an old Alsatian house restored in early 2011. We wanted to keep all the charm of the exposed beams and lime-painted cob walls, while bringing the modern touch essential to the well-being of our guests.

All shops at 5 km in the village of Marmoutier and 11 km from Saverne

Surface: 100m2 on 2 floors.
on the ground floor (75m2):
º 1 bedroom with 2 beds of 90 x 200
º 1 lounge / dining room of 30m2 with sofa bed (130 * 190) and
equipped with TV / DVD / Hifi.
º 1 fitted kitchen (microwave, 4 hot plates
cooking, fridge, dishwasher, nespresso machine).
º 1 bathroom with bath, shower and washing machine.
º 1 separate WC.
º 1 private terrace of 20m2 equipped with a lounge
garden.

upstairs (25m2):
º 1 bedroom with 1 160 x 200 bed
º 1 bedroom equipped with 2 beds of 90 x 200 and a WC
º 1 rest / reading area on the mezzanine, where you
can enjoy books and board games
available to you.

baby equipment on request
cleaning option at end of stay (50 €)
short stay rental possible in low season or last minute. Consult us...
possibility of organizing cellar visits or tastings at the owner's, wine merchant in the village.

At the back of our cottage, you can benefit from a beautiful shaded terrace (natural arbor). Ideal for sunny breakfast and the calm of the day.
NEW: gazebo next to the pétanque field.
Almost the last house in the village, a small road will take you to our cottage (light traffic)

A space in the garden is also provided with garden furniture and pétanque ground.

Property manager

RING Matthieu

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming House Countryside Sommerau
Charming Countryside Sommerau
Casa CON Encanto EN EL País
Charming House In The Sommerau
Charming House IN THE Countryside
Charming House IN THE Country Cottage
Charming House IN THE Country Sommerau
Charming House IN THE Country Cottage Sommerau

About the area

Birkenwald

Located in Sommerau, this cottage is in a rural area. Royal Palace and Alsace-Moselle Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Robert Blanck Alsace Wine and Obernai Tourism Office. Travelling with kids? Consider L'O Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Zenith Strasbourg. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and hunting nearby.

What's nearby

  • Birkenwald Castle - 8 min walk
  • Chateau du Freudeneck - 11 min drive
  • Train Station Square - 34 min drive
  • Strasbourg Christmas Market - 35 min drive
  • Mont Sainte Odile - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Dettwiller Station - 18 min drive
  • Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Château du Haut-Barr - 19 min drive
  • La Haut - 19 min drive
  • Restaurant Zollstock - 11 min drive
  • Aux Trois Goûts - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY located?

This family-friendly Sommerau cottage is located in a rural location, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Birkenwald Castle, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park and Château des Rohan. Nideck Castle is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Alsace gite
The gite was tastefully decorated and had all the equipment you need. We visited in a heat wave and the gite was nice and cool and a has a huge bathroom / walk in shower. Lovely terrace outside which gives privacy from neighbours. Matthieu lives opposite and was on hand for anything we needed but not at all intrusive. Also lots of lovely forests nearby to walk or cycle in and it's near enough to the German border to easily have a day in Germany.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, perfect for relaxing holiday
A well appointed cottage with lots of space. Very friendly and helpful host. Only reason not to give location 5 stars was the slow Internet. Only a problem for the younger members of the party, and not the host’s fault!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalynn Muscat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay
We spent a week in this lovely cottage with lot of character. It is situated in a peaceful village. The cottage is equipped with all necessities and we looked forward to return to it after a day hopping from one amazing village to another. A very good variety of wines and juices are available at very ready prices. The owner of the cottage, Matthieu, is very friendly and helpful. He provided us with information of places to visit. One can even order freshly baked bread from Matthieu. We definitely recommend this cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Bernie H.

Très agréable
Bel endroit, jolie maison, hôtes sympa; vacances bien passées.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Kurzurlaub
Wir haben unseren Osterurlaub in Elsass in dem schönen Ferienhaus verbracht. Es ist sehr liebevoll restauriert worden und bietet alles Notwendige für einen erholsamen Urlaub.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gemütliches Bauernhaus
Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und Matthieu hat sich toll um uns gekümmert. Es gibt die Möglichkeit über Matthieu frisches Baguette und Croissants zu bestellen die dann in einer Kiste abgeholt werden können. So kann ein Tag dann wunderbar starten.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Ferienhaus und netter Vermieter
Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Das Haus hat uns gut gefallen. Der Vermieter war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Es war ein rundum schöner Urlaub:)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominik E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Unterkunft
Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft und ein ganz toller Gastgeber
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zauberhaft
Vollkommen zufriedenstellend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Ferienhaus in ruhiger Umgebung
Sehr schönes Ferienhaus direkt am Waldrand eines kleinen Dörfchen‘s. Wer ein bisschen Ruhe sucht ist hier an der richtigen Adresse. Das Haus ist sehr charmant eingerichtet, die Küche außergewöhnlich gut ausgestattet und der Gastgeber auch sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Die private Terrasse bietet auch an heißen Tagen Schatten, im Vordergrund kann man Basketball spielen, gemeinsam im schönen Gemeinschaftsbereich sitzen, oder einfach nur die Ruhe genießen. Wir fanden den Aufenthalt sehr schön und kommen bei Gelegenheit auch sehr gern wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023