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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Sommerau, Grand Est
  • Birkenwald Castle
    8 min walk
  • Abbaye Saint Etienne of Marmoutier
    8 min drive
  • Château du Freudeneck
    11 min drive
  • Lahr (LHA-Lahr - Black Forest)
    82 min drive

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About the area

Birkenwald

In Sommerau .At this Sommerau cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Birkenwald Castle and 3 miles (5 km) of Château du Freudeneck. Abbaye Saint Etienne of Marmoutier is within 6 miles (10 km) and Château des Rohan is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Birkenwald Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Abbaye Saint Etienne of Marmoutier - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Château du Freudeneck - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Château des Rohan - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Train Station Square - 34 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilwisheim Station - 22 min drive
  • Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Château du Haut-Barr - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Haut - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aux Trois Goûts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Au Pain Carré - ‬11 min drive

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 gite for 2/7 people, renovated in 2011, in Birkenwald, a typical little village in northern Alsace (on the border with the northern Vosges mountains, 35km from Strasbourg), famous for its castle, its deer park and its two restaurants popular with connoisseurs.

ENVIRONMENT:
The gîte is set in 60 acres of private grounds (forest and signposted footpaths just 200m away).

THE HOUSE:
The gîte is in a wing of an old Alsatian house restored in early 2011. We were keen to retain all the charm of the exposed beams and whitewashed cob walls, while adding the modern touch that is essential for the well-being of our guests.

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

Surface area: 100m2 on 2 floors.
Ground floor (75m2):
º 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90 x 200)
º 1 lounge/dining area of 30m2 with sofa bed (130*190) and
TV/DVD/Hifi.
º 1 fully-equipped kitchen (microwave, 4 hotplates, fridge
fridge, dishwasher, nespresso machine).
º 1 bathroom with Italian-style shower (renovated in January 2022), shower and washing machine.
º 1 separate WC.
º 1 private 20m2 terrace with garden furniture.
garden furniture.

First floor (25m2):
º 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (160 x 200)
º 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90 x 200) and WC
º 1 rest/reading area on the mezzanine, where you can
where you can enjoy the books and board games
at your disposal.

baby equipment on request
End-of-stay cleaning MANDATORY (€70) to be paid on site.
short-stay rental available

Property manager

RING Matthieu

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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

  • Water park
  • Tennis on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

Policies

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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

CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 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

Anette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
schöne kurze Auszeit
Wir waren 3 Tage in dem Haus von Mathieu, uns allen hat sehr gefallen. Das Haus entspricht genau den Bildern wie im Inserat. Mathieu ist ein zuvorkommender Gastgeber. Ausflugsziele Saverne und Obernai nicht weit entfernt. Mathieu war auch hier sehr behilflich uns eine Tagestour zusammenzustellen. Fazit: Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit im Haus der Amelie und seiner Umgebung.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Haus
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt. Die Kinder hatten einen Spielplatz, die Erwachsenen einen Bouleplatz. Es war wirklich sehr schön
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Ferienwohnung!
Sehr gemütliche und ursprüngliche Wohnung. Sehr netter und unkomplizierter Kontakt zu Vermieter. Wer die Ursprünglichkeit des Elsass liebt, ist hier genau richtig.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schön!
Liebevoll renoviertes, altes Häuschen. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Handtücher, Bettwäsche, Wifi, Spiele, TV, … Die Küche hat ebenfalls alles, was man braucht: Kaffeemaschine von Nespresso, Spülmaschine, Kühlschrank, Küchenutensilien, … alles Notwendige ist vorhanden. Sehr netter Kontakt zum hilfsbereiten und unkomplizierten Vermieter, vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prima Unterkunft
Alles super - nix zu meckern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Recommendation
Beautiful old house - almost on the edge of the forest - with good facilities and a very nice landlord. Top: Very good baguette and cake service from the landlord.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Angenehmer Aufenthalt
Besonders die herzliche Begrüßung und die schöne Umgebung des Objekts haben uns beeindruckt. In der Unterkunft ist alles vorhanden, was man als Familie benötigt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cécile S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très contente de notre séjour
Très bon séjour passé en Alsace dans une maison pleine de charme et décorée aux couleurs locales. Dommage que la grande majorité des plus beaux villages d'Alsace soit assez éloignée.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joachim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uriges Ambiente
Das Ferienhaus liegt idyllisch und ruhig am Waldrand und besitzt einen ursprünglichen Charme mit seinem Mix aus Alt und Neu. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit und gibt gern Ausflugstipps. Man fühlt sich wohl und entspannt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Astrid H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend parfait
Wunderschön renoviertes Bauernhaus mit Aussenterrasse, wunderbar geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Sehr ruhig und malerisch gelegen, tolles Restaurant zu Fuss erreichbar, das Wochenende mit Freunden liess keine Wünsche offen. Danke an Matthieu für den netten Empfang, Wir kommen wieder! Astrid, Helga, Gabi, Heike und Sabine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klaus V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner und erholsamer Urlaub
Das Haus war wunderschön, mit vielen liebevollen Details ausgestattet. Es war alles vorhanden, was man sich wünschen konnte. Wir haben viel Zeit auf der gemütlichen Terrasse verbracht. Monsieur Ring war ein hervorragender Vermieter, sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir können das Haus nur empfehlen.....gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niels K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Kind and very helpful host. Place exactly as promised. Lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus in ruhiger, ländlicher Umgebung
Haben den freundlichen und sympathischen Empfang und die Atmosphäre und Umgebung des rustikalen und stilvoll restaurierten Hauses sehr genossen. Der nette Vermieter ist sehr hilfsbereit und entgegenkommend. Gut geschlafen - gut erholt.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konrad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Kurzurlaub
Wir haben einen schönen Kurzurlaub in Birkenwald verbracht. Das Haus war super. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter sehr angenehm. Die Gegend perfekt zur Entspannung.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

petra w.

Liked: Cleanliness
bijna perfecte cottage
woonkamer overdag beetje donker, verder perfect huisje. Omgeving in januari mooi en rustig, bij langer verblijf misschien wat saai
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023