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Luxury 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom hillside Chalet with views of Italian border.

Luxury 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom hillside Chalet with views of Italian border.

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Living area
Exterior
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Living area
Exterior

Overview of Luxury 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom hillside Chalet with views of Italian border.

4.6 out of 5 Wonderful
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Köstendorf, Sankt Stefan im Gailtal, Carinthia
  • Popular LocationSommerrodelbahn Pendolino6 min drive
  • Popular LocationErlebnispark8 min drive
  • Popular LocationHermagor Square12 min drive
  • AirportKlagenfurt (KLU-Woerthersee)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Shower Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower Room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom hillside Chalet with views of Italian border.

Hirsch Haus

This comfortable house was completely renovated to extremely high standards in 2016. Accommodation includes a spacious living room with a wood burning stove and a TV snug. The double height panoramic window gives direct access to the garden and offers spectacular mountain views. A new luxurious kitchen leads to the generous dining area. The house sleeps 10 with 3 large double bedrooms with balconies, 2 twin bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and 1 bathroom.

The Hirsch Haus is located in the village of Köstendorf in the Gail Valley, Carinthia. This southerly sunny region of Austria enjoys warm summers and plenty of snow in winter making it an excellent all year round holiday destination.

The house sits on the edge of a nature park with views across the Gailtal valley towards the Italian border. There are lovely walks from the house including a forest walk to Sankt Steben Church providing wonderful views from high above the village. Not to be missed nearby are the gentle alm to alm walks in the hanging summer pasture valley above Egger and Dellach with Alms that provide magnificent food and drink for walkers. There are also spectacular waterfalls at Garnitzenklamm with several walking routes and refreshment breaks.

In the area there is cycling for all abilities including the R3 Radweg (Cyclepath) running along the valley from Kotschach to Villach, as well as a 950km network of mountain bike trails for the adventurous visitor.

Wintersports include lots of skiing options, the nearest resorts are Nassfeld (110km of downhill skiing 20mins drive away), the picturesque Italian resort of Tarvisio (33km of downhill skiing and 55km of cross country, 30 mins drive away) On the Weissensee lake 25mins away by car is a huge groomed outdoor skating rink, and lakeside cross-country skiing.

In the summer, the nearby Presseggersee lake offers freshwater swimming, sunbathing areas and restaurants. Activities include sailing, windsurfing while the Erlebnis Fun Park gives a perfect day of outdoor fun for the kids.

There is shopping in the local town of Hermagor, and if you visit we recommend you drop into the Semmelrock Konditorei for Café and Vienese patisserie made on the premises. For serious city shopping, there is Villach (30 mins by car), and historic Italian cities of Udine and Pordenone (1.5 Hours by car), or Slovenian cultural history in Ljubljana (1.5 Hours by car).

If you like summer/winter mountain and lake sports this is the place for you, if you prefer to chill and read a book and soak up the sun you’ll enjoy the peace and tranquilty of Austria and our gorgeous house in Köstendorf.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum parking for 2 cars.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sankt Stefan im Gailtal

Located in Sankt Stefan im Gailtal, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Gailtaler Heimatmuseum and Porcia Castle and Folklore Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Terra Mystica and Palazzo Veneziano. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Sommerrodelbahn Pendolino - 6 min drive
  • Erlebnispark - 8 min drive
  • Hermagor Square - 12 min drive
  • Rodelbahn Rattendorf - 12 min drive
  • Gailtaler Heimatmuseum - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Hermagor-Pressegger Station - 15 min drive
  • Klagenfurt (KLU-Woerthersee) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Restaurant Tarmann - 13 min drive
  • Gasthof Andritsch - 12 min drive
  • Gasthof zum Feierabend - Hans Domenig - 10 min drive
  • Gasthof Weißenbacher - 30 min drive
  • Biolachs Bachmann - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom hillside Chalet with views of Italian border. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom hillside Chalet with views of Italian border.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom hillside Chalet with views of Italian border.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom hillside Chalet with views of Italian border. located?

This family-friendly Sankt Stefan im Gailtal holiday home is located in the mountains, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sommerrodelbahn Pendolino, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Erlebnispark and Gailtaler Heimatmuseum. Hermagor Square and Rodelbahn Rattendorf are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

4.6

Wonderful

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Rating 4 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 3 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews" "
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3.8/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Check-in

4.7/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Winter Holiday Home
We had a lovely family vacation staying here. The house is well appointed and stylish and provides a cozy and comfortable home base for a week of skiing and outdoor winter fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

5/5 Excellent

Felix N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt. Besonders schön ist das Wohnzimmer mit großer Couch und dem Kamin. Es ist super viel Platz für große Familien und Gruppen. Wir waren zu 8. Bei 10 könnte es etwas eng am Esstisch werden. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Marek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine schöne Woche
Wir waren mit zwei Familien und Freunden da. Das Haus ist geräumig, schön eingerichtet, alles was man braucht. Schöne Umgebung und das Skigebiet Nassfeld ist nicht weit, der schöne Weißensee ebenfalls. Wie schon von anderen angemerkt, ist der Esstisch für 10 Personen zu klein.. Aber wir haben uns arrangiert. Wir würden wiederkommen!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Ulrike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Haus, sehr nette Vermieter
Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Das Haus ist sehr schön und es war super ausgestattet. Der Tisch im Essbereich war für uns 9 etwas klein, ansonsten ließ das Haus keine Wünsche offen. Der Kamin ist wirklich ein Highlight und der Blick aus den Panoramafenstern im Wohnzimmern waren wunderschön. Wir können das Haus und die Vermieter sehr empfehlen, sie waren alle sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Vielen Dank für den schönen Urlaub ... gerne wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

3/5 Okay

Sebastian S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Schöne Lage, netter Kontakt, doch das war es leider auch schon
Zunächst vorab: Das Haus liegt an einer schönen Lage. Morgens beim frühstücken die Berge zu sehen ist einfach wunderbar. Wir sind mit Großeltern und unserem 5 jährigen Sohn verreist. Platz war auch ausreichend vorhanden. Wir waren zu Weihnachten / Silvester dort. Allerdings gibts viele negative Punkte, die uns enttäuscht haben: - Sauberkeit: vielen Spinnenweben, Glasscherben auf dem Boden, Käfer im Bett, dreckiges Geschirr. - Sicherheit: Steckdosen nicht richtig verschraubt. Unser Sohn hatte diese beim rausziehen von Steckern die Steckdosen komplett in der Hand. Feuerlöscher ohne Wartung. Rauchmelder war nur einer im Obergeschoss. Kaminbesteck auch keines vorhanden. - Ausstattung: Das grösste Bett sah etwas geflickt aus. Der Rest der Möbel (mit Ausnahme der Bäder) sehr verwohnt. Ein Bad (mit Dusche; am Eingang) war stets kalt und kaum warm zu bekommen. Im oberen Bad bröselte die Decke und der Duschschlauch war unbenutzbar. TV Empfang war nicht vorhanden. Lediglich ein Smart TV. - Datenschutz: Die ausgefüllten Formulare anderer Gäste für die Ortstaxe lagen frei zugänglich für jeden Gast herum. Das hat uns sehr schockiert. - Sonstiges: Die Einfahrt sollte am ersten Tag geräumt sein, war sie jedoch leider nicht. Schneeschaufel oder Streugut war nicht vorhanden. Holz für Kamin war noch feucht. Mülltonnen waren ebenfalls nicht geleert und werden offenbar nur monatlich geleert. Nach 2 Wochen war dieser bereits überfüllt. Auch die Mülltrennung wurde nicht erklärt.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

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