Historic farmhouse in rural village in northern Bavaria Landscape

BERNSTEIN 6 AND AROUND

Bernstein 6 is a historic farm located for generations owned by the family. The house was recently renovated and now features distinct accommodation for an equally relaxing and active holiday.

The farmhouse receives most of its historical features, while other facilities offer modern comfort.

The ancient and unspoilt scenery of the Fichtelgebirge, with its wooded granite mountains to over 1000m, offers a wide range of outdoor and cultural activities, while the area is also ideally located to explore many historic cities and other picturesque places.

THE COTTAGE:

The Old Barn:

Under the old cross-vaulted ceiling with its central granite column, the former stables are now offering a large space to cook, eat and get-together. A traditional wood-fired stove creates a cozy atmosphere.

An old granite staircase leads to the upper floor.

Upper floor:

The original farm laborers property was transformed into spacious bedrooms and living rooms for your stay.

The cozy living room with decorative antique fireplace, also also offers satellite TV and Blu-ray players.

The five bright and spacious bedrooms can accommodate up to eight guests. There are two double bedrooms, one with direct attached shower room / WC, and three single rooms. A travel cot for an infant, and a comfortable folding bed for an adult can be provided in one of the bedrooms.

The spacious modern main bathroom with freestanding bath completes the accommodation of the house.

OUTSIDE AREA

The green central courtyard is a pleasant place for barbecues, outdoor dining or just to relax in the shade of the maple tree.

On the back of the barn there is a large meadow garden, a safe fenced area for ball games, badminton, etc.

There are a number of bicycles in different sizes, a barbecue, table tennis, badminton rackets and a variety of garden furniture to enjoy the gardens.

A children's playground is located in 2 minutes along the side street behind the house.

HOUSE AND EQUIPMENT:

- Can accommodate up to 8 people

- 2 double rooms

- 3 single rooms (one with folding bed or cot)

- Central heating

- Wood-fired stove

- Satellite TV

- Blu-ray player and a selection of DVDs

- Well equipped kitchen

- Electric oven and hob

- Dishwasher

- Washing machine

- Bed linen (towels not provided)

- Main bathroom with bath / WC / shower

- Second bathroom with toilet / shower

- Garden tables, benches and chairs

- Table Tennis

- badminton

- Bicycles for a family of four

ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

In the immediate vicinity of Bernstein can make wonderful long walks, and there is an extensive network of well-maintained cycle paths far from roads, ideal for big and small.
This bike paths, extend into the Czech Republic, which is only about 10km away.

The surrounding area offers a number of indoor and outdoor pools and natural swimming-pools.

The mountainous surroundings of the Fichtelgebirge, with Kosseine, Ochsenkopf, Schneeberg and other peaks, offers a variety of activities.

One of the highlights is a walk through the natural rock labyrinth of Luisenburg with its precarious rock formations and its magnificent views over the entire mountain range.

Other days you can explore the surrounding historic towns; For example Marktredwitz Wunsiedel and their marketplaces, Castle Hohenberg overlooking the nearby Bohemian Czech mountains, the regional town of Weiden with its lively historic center, shops and cafes. An attraction that should not be missed is the Baroque basilica in Waldsassen, the monastery and the associated library.

A trip to the nearby Czech spa Marianske Lazne (Marienbad), Frantiskovy Lazne (Franzensbad) and Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), take you back to the 19th Century, as Europe's aristocracy gathered there for their summer vacation.

There are many sports facilities, including a summer toboggan run on the north slope of the Ochsenkopf and a climbing through the treetops.

DAY TRIPS

From Bernstein a number of historic towns and attractions are within easy reach and can usually be explored in a day:

- Bayreuth (45 min)

- Weiden (30min)

- Carlsbad (Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic) (45 min)

- Coburg (1h 30min)

- Skiing in the Czech Republic (Klinovec) (1h 15min)

- Regensburg (1h 20min)

- Nuremberg (1h 30min)

- Bamberg (1h 10min)

- Würzburg (2h)

- Dresden (2h)

- Prague (Prague, Czech Republic, 2h 20min)

RESTAURANTS AND BEER GARDENS

A rich selection of local food and drinks can be enjoyed, from Bavarian beer and a snack in a beer garden, traditional cuisine in a local pub or restaurant with Czech, Italian, Greek, Turkish and international specialties.

CONTACT US

If you are interested, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

More information about facilities, activities, directions and cleaning service can be provided via email.