Title: Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106306199&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi Apartment in Schneverdingen with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi ![TV - Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi (Schneverdingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106310000/106306200/106306199/e4c73dc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi (Schneverdingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106310000/106306200/106306199/7ea69137.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi (Schneverdingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106310000/106306200/106306199/a2ccd7e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi (Schneverdingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106310000/106306200/106306199/9286a07d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi (Schneverdingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106310000/106306200/106306199/0fda4e34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available £212 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi The holiday apartment Heide Ferienwohnung Nord with step-free access and modern interior is located in Schneverdingen and is the ideal accommodation for a relaxing stay. The 60 m² apartment consists of a living room, a well-equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom, and can accommodate up to five people. Amenities also include high-speed Wi-Fi (suitable for video calls), a smart TV with streaming services, a fan, a washing machine, a dryer, as well as children's books and toys. Public transport links are located within walking distance and there is a tennis court within a 15-minute walk. 4 parking spaces are available on the property and free parking is available on the street. One pet is allowed. Smoking and celebrating events are not allowed. This property has light and water-saving features. After booking, please completely fill out the Holidu contact form that will be sent to you by email, including your address. This will help the host to prepare your stay in the best possible way. \- Pet allowed payment 15,00 € per pet per night ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - 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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 This property accepts cash 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 56980625 ## About the area Schneverdingen is home to this apartment. Toy Museum and Soltau Thermal Bath are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lüneburg Heath Nature Park and Heidekastell Iserhatsche. Heide-Park and Das Verruckte Haus are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking, rock climbing and cycling. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holiday Apartment 'Heide Ferienwohnung Nord' with Wi-Fi Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 6.6 Location ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Michael H. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, location Saubere Wohnung, leider sehr laute Lage am Bahnübergang. ##### Michael H. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martina D. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Das Check-In verlief problemlos und die Wohnung war sehr sauber. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt.Man kann die Wohnung nur weiterempfehlen. ##### Martina D. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabine v. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Silvester Leider zu viele Böller, aber sehr schöne Wohnung ##### Sabine v. 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