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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71076 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Sommerau, Grand Est
  • Birkenwald Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Château du Freudeneck
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Château des Rohan
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Birkenwald

Located within a leisurely stroll of Birkenwald Castle, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of Château des Rohan. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Birkenwald Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Château du Freudeneck - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Château des Rohan - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Train Station Square - 38 min drive - 24.6 miles
  • Strasbourg Christmas Market - 40 min drive - 25.2 miles

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
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard. Housekeeping is available on request.

Property manager

RING Matthieu

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Sommerau within a short 8-minute walk of Birkenwald Castle. You'll also find Nideck Castle and Château des Rohan nearby.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV along with tennis.

Are there hot tubs at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY ?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.), which is 21 mi away (49 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY ?

Yes, every accommodation at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY comes with a deck.

CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 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

Björn W., Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Birkenwald im Elsass war ein wunderbarer Ort für unseren Aufenthalt – ruhig gelegen und dennoch sehr zentral, perfekt am Rande der Vogesen. Das Haus war gemütlich, sauber und gut ausgestattet, ideal zum Entspannen nach einem Tag voller Erkundungen. Die Lage ist ein hervorragender Ausgangspunkt, um den Norden des Elsass mit seinen charmanten Dörfern, Burgen und der schönen Natur zu entdecken. Matthieu war ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber – wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt. Eine klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aline P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très beau gîte

Très beau gîte dans un cadre calme et agréable. Hôte très disponible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Einfach mal raus in die Ruhe

Charmantes altes Häuschen, in dem es uns an nichts gefehlt hat. Nettes ruhiges Dorf - alles was man braucht mit dem Auto in bequem erreichbarer Nähe in den umliegenden Ortschaften. Der Vermieter ist da wenn man ihn braucht - hilft und gibt Tipps wenn man will. Und wenn nicht - drängt er sich nicht auf. Für uns eine super Kombination.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

séjour agréable

maison très agréable, maison au calme et proche de Strasbourg, de la route des vins
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aymeric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maison en Alsace

Popriétaire très accueillant et sympathique. La maison, ancienne, a beaucoup de charme, très bien ordonnancée, 3 chambres, bien séparées. Très bien située, entre Stasbourg et les Vosges. Maison de village sans jardin, mais avec une petite arrière cour agréable pour déjeuner dehors.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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