Title: 5 * Romantic, historic half-timbered house from 1623 - stove & infrared sauna 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) Entire home # 5 \* Romantic, historic half-timbered house from 1623 - stove & infrared sauna Holiday home in Sondheim with sauna and Hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041200/30041140/0eaeb473.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041200/30041140/0b3b7808.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041200/30041140/13bf0767.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041200/30041140/f3816702.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041200/30041140/8a3c53a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At 5 \* Romantic, historic half-timbered house from 1623 - stove & infrared sauna, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a sauna. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 5 \* Romantic, historic half-timbered house from 1623 - stove & infrared sauna The \*\*\*\*\* 5 star holiday home "Altes Grabenhöfchen" is located directly at the foot of the Hochrhön. In just a few minutes you can reach destinations such as Rother dome and Black Moor in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Rhön - Hiking World No. 1 in the border triangle Bavaria / Hesse / Thuringia. The nearby bird sanctuary as well as cycling and hiking trails start on the doorstep ..... Carriage rides and trial riding are possible with the local provider after consultation! We offer guided mountain bike tours with a mountain bike guide (fee required) Ideal for hikers, walkers, bikers as well as other sports enthusiasts and nature lovers! The "Alte Grabenhöfchen" (130 m²) can accommodate 4 people. The property is located in the village center in a quiet side street and has a closed courtyard. The small Dreiseithof with listed farmhouse 1623 is available to our guests for sole use. On the ground floor there is a fully equipped kitchen, dining room with fireplace, bathroom (shower, toilet, hair dryer) and an infrared sauna, laundry room with dryer and washing machine, ironing board, iron and clothes horse. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms (box spring 180x200), bathroom (bath, toilet, hair dryer), reading area, living room with fireplace. For our guests free Wi-Fi, an infrared sauna, a washing machine, dryer and a safe are available. Electricity, water, heating, bath and bed linen, tea towels and firewood are included in the price. The outdoor area is embellished with a terrace with seating, 2 sun loungers and a barbecue. As a special wellness highlight is our guests by prior booking (from 7 nights in the rental price incl.) a hot tub is available. Active people can play table tennis or badminton. You can round off the day with a cozy campfire. We look forward to you! Her family Kleyensteiber ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33010000/33004000/33003987/566bd518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Exclusive holiday home in the Rhön with forest, vacation with dog and family Hilders - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 152 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=33003987&PinnedHotelID=33003987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041200/30041136/0fe4f6fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A lovingly renovated, detached farmhouse in a quiet location. 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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 Note from host: Bitte um Einhaltung der Nachtruhe 22.00 - 7.00 Uhr 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Small Restored Dreiseithof With Listed Farmhouse 1623 Small Restored Dreiseithof With Listed Farmhouse 1623 ## About the area Located in Sondheim, this holiday home is in a rural area. Franconian Open Air Museum Fladungen and Aussichtsturm Rother Kuppe are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bavarian Rhön Nature Park and Rhon Biosphere Reserve Center. Kreuzbergschanze and Rhönbob are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. [Visit our Sondheim travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sondheim.dx6350406) [View more Holiday homes in Sondheim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sondheim-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6350406-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C50.48758%2C10.14176&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2xh7hl8N3Q35lkwhM8IRSVY-8zw=) Stetten, BY ### What's nearby - Aussichtsturm Rother Kuppe - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles - Franconian Open Air Museum Fladungen - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Rhon Biosphere Reserve Center - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles - Kreuzberg Monastery - 27 min drive - 16.5 miles - Wasserkuppe - 28 min drive - 16.3 miles ### Getting around - Mellrichstadt Station - 17 min drive - Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - 117 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Zur Linde - ‬2 min walk - ‪Gasthof Krone - ‬5 min drive - ‪Treffpunkt Schwarzes Moor - ‬8 min drive - ‪Gasthof "Zur Krone - ‬13 min drive - ‪Athos - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5 * Romantic, historic half-timbered house from 1623 - stove & infrared sauna pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at 5 * Romantic, historic half-timbered house from 1623 - stove & infrared sauna? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 5 * Romantic, historic half-timbered house from 1623 - stove & infrared sauna? > Checkout is at 9:30 AM. ### Where is 5 * Romantic, historic half-timbered house from 1623 - stove & infrared sauna located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Bavarian Rhön Nature Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Aussichtsturm Rother Kuppe and Franconian Open Air Museum Fladungen. Hohe Rhön and Rhon Biosphere Reserve Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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