Title: Old shepherd's house/artists' house Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Old shepherd's house/artists' house Adults-only farm stay in Mainleus ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72102400/72102306/a5dfea05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72102400/72102306/b649b22d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72102400/72102306/c4567a9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72102400/72102306/6e79bbe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72110000/72102400/72102306/4d57292b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Old shepherd's house/artists' house provides everything that you need. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMainleus-Hotels-Old-Shepherds-Houseartists-House.h72102306.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMainleus-Hotels-Old-Shepherds-Houseartists-House.h72102306.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Mainleus, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Plassenburg Castle and Fortress Rosenberg are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of Natural History and Tierpark Rohrensee. Schloss Fantaisie and Ecological Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. [Visit our Mainleus travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mainleus.dx6178625) [View more Agritourism in Mainleus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mainleus-Agritourism.d6178625-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.11352%2C11.38533&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TElexbkuOr8tZwHrD7aUqZTrgjs=) Mainleus, BY ### What's nearby - Plassenburg Castle - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles - Bavarian Brewery Museum - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles - Sanspareil Rock Garden - 23 min drive - 16.4 miles - Bayreuth Festival Theater - 31 min drive - 23.9 miles - Klein Venedig - 45 min drive - 43.4 miles ### Getting around - Mainleus Station - 3 min drive - Nuremberg (NUE-Nuremberg Airport) - 84 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Gasthaus zur Linde - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Filion - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cafe Schaller - ‬5 min drive - ‪Manfred Oppelt - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### Old shepherd's house/artists' house Farm stay by the lake Old shepherd's house/artists' house provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Old shepherd's house/artists' house have amenities, such as dining tables, kitchen islands and WiFi. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - 1.5 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers - Porches or lanais, kitchens and fridges ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - On a lake ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property welcomes adults only ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Old shepherd's house/artists' house pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Old shepherd's house/artists' house? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Old shepherd's house/artists' house? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Old shepherd's house/artists' house located? > Situated on a river, this farm stay is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Plassenburg Castle and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Franconian Forest Nature Park. Sanspareil Rock Garden and Fortress Rosenberg are also within 16 miles (25 km). Mainleus Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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