Holiday home with sauna & WLAN in the Bergische Land: for hikers, cyclists, etc.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Wermelskirchen, NRW

Emminghausen Ostrich Farm4 min drive
Altenberg Cathedral10 min drive
Burg Castle17 min drive
Düsseldorf (DUS-Düsseldorf Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Wonderfully located in the Bergisches Land, not far from Cologne and Dusseldorf, situated on the edge of the forest with a big and sunny garden, 3 terraces and a separate sauna house. Hiking and mountain bike tours with both easy and more difficult ascents can be started directly from the house: you could go around the Dhunntalsperre, through the Eifgental Valley, along the Jakobsweg or across Maria in der Aue to Altenberg. In just 5 walking minutes you reach the forest swimming baths or the Pfannkuchenhaus Coenenmühle. In the afternoons you can relax in the sauna, use the sun terraces, or have a barbecue in a relaxed atmosphere...

Property manager

Berg & Tal, Martin Gniewoß

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Microwave

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Trampolin im Wald, Spielwiese im unteren Garten.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Haustiere nicht gestattet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rauchen ist nur im Freien erlaubt.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wermelskirchen

Located in Wermelskirchen, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ehemalige Abtei Altenberg and Burg Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Märchenwald Altenberg and Historischer Freizeitpark Ittertal. Travelling with kids? Consider Röntgen Museum, or check out an event or a game at Ostermann-Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, mountain biking and hiking.

Wermelskirchen, NRW

What's nearby

Emminghausen Ostrich Farm - 4 min drive
Altenberg Cathedral - 10 min drive
Burg Castle - 17 min drive
BayArena - 21 min drive
LANXESS Arena - 27 min drive

Getting around

Leverkusen Am Kiesberg Bus Stop - 17 min drive
Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurant Neuemühle Gasthaus - 10 min drive
Thomashof - 10 min drive
Pfannkuchenhaus Coenenmühle - 10 min walk
Landgasthof Dhünntal - 18 min drive
Restaurant RausMühle - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday home with sauna & WLAN in the Bergische Land: for hikers, cyclists, etc. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday home with sauna & WLAN in the Bergische Land: for hikers, cyclists, etc.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday home with sauna & WLAN in the Bergische Land: for hikers, cyclists, etc.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday home with sauna & WLAN in the Bergische Land: for hikers, cyclists, etc. located?

This family-friendly Wermelskirchen holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bergisches Land Nature Park and Emminghausen Ostrich Farm. Märchenwald Altenberg and Deutscher Maerchenwald are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Neil A.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

Perfect place to say to explore a beautiful part of Germany. Fantastic host, with near instant communication when needed before and during our stay. Good parking for a van. Host had fire lit for our arrival, so house was toasty. Great tour of house and explanation of everything. Look out for the 8.30am red squirrel visits! Thank you Martin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

14 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

British family holiday week

Our family of five (two adults, three children aged 5, 7 and 9) stayed in June 2023 for one week. The property is in a beautiful setting and there is a lovely view from the terrace where you are not overlooked, letting you enjoy the woodland view, birdsong and peace and quiet. Our children enjoyed the trampoline and hammock as well as generally roaming the garden and watching the tadpoles in the pond. We used the sauna which was well-equipped and had great indoor and outdoor relaxation areas as well as its own separate shower and toilet. The garden has many different places to sit and relax so that you can find the shade or sun whenever you want, and sun-umbrellas are provided. The stairs to the upstairs twin rooms are steep but were fine for our 5-year old; however you probaby would not want to have a toddler sleep up there. Martin is purchasing blinds for the skylights there. There is no washing-machine but Martin provided details of how we could get clothes washed locally during the week if we had wanted to. Martin was always available on the phone and was very helpful at all times. We would strongly recommend hiring a car to get around if you don't have your own car with you. We visited art galleries in Dusseldorf and Cologne, museums in Bonn, and visited the Atta Caves which were a longer drive away but were very impressive. Ate at the Pfannkuchenhaus nearby which was lovely, and also just spent time relaxing at the house. A lovely holiday for our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

21 Aug 2017

A Hideaway

Thank you Martin for our stay in your lovely holiday home. We had everything we needed except the weather ! The Sauna was a treat for us aswell as the pancake restaurant down the lane. We enjoyed the Chocolate Museum in Cologne and our teenagers loved Phantasialand theme park too. Martin speak excellent English and can answer anything you need. A great host.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Martin L.

17 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne rustikale Unterkunft

Schön

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christof D.

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhige Unterkunft für eine entspannte Zeit

Hervorragend geeignet für kleinere Gruppen mit einem Hang zum Kartenspiel oder Saunainteressenten. Außenaktivitäten sicher möglich, aber aufgrund der obigen Beschäftigung nicht wahrgenommen.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Berg & Tal, Martin Gniewoß

The Bergisches Land has always been my destination for cycling tours and hikes. Since I have been renting ski lodges and holiday homes in the Alps for over 20 years, it was a special pleasure being able to design a holiday home for holiday guests just nearby...

Why they chose this property

I searched a very long time for a house in the Bergisches Land, since it had to be close to nature and no more than 30 min away from Cologne at the same time. In the summer of 2013 I finally found this wonderful house in Ketzberg! To me it was very much a matter of the heart: to realise all my ideas of a holiday home and to create a place in which you can recover and relax and feel absolutely comfortable. Hence, in the next two and a half years I spent - with the vigorous help of friends - every free minute in order to completely restore the house, to build a separate sauna house, and to create an autonomous creek, for example.

What makes this property unique

The house’s location is secluded, on the edge of the forest. Because it is set on a hill side, it offers beautiful views in the natural garden up to the forest's edge. The property is sunny like a forest clearing from March to the end of October. The light-flooded conservatory invites you to read surrounded by nature. “Up there”, there’s often snow in winter, while it is only raining in Cologne or Dusseldorf – I have been able to enjoy several sledge rides with my children. The big former garage seemed perfect to convert it into a sauna house with its terrace facing the garden...The forest baths are just a 5-minute walk away. They open for the summer holidays and offer a wonderful opportunity for refreshing - besides its 2 big pools, there is a children's pool, a playground, and a new wakeboard facility. I really like to be “up there” myself and have spent many hiking weekends with friends in the house, enjoying the sauna afterwards and some delicious barbecued food on the terrace...

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