Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The Matschiedl Holiday apartment is part of a recently converted 200 year old farmhouse. The very well equipped apartment is very spacious (approx 60 sq metres) with one double bedroom, bathroom, living room with double sofa bed sleeping up to 4 people comfortably. Fully fitted kitchen with full cooker, microwave, dishwasher etc.
Set in spacious grounds with stunning views of nearby mountain views. The village of Matschiedl is small and rural. It has a Hotel/bar within 2 minutes walk and within 5 minutes drive there are numerous bars and restaurants. The delightful town of Hermagor is 10 minutes by car where all daily needs can be met. The Apartment is well placed for visiting a number of ski areas all within 15 to 45 minutes drive.There are also a wealth of summer activities possible in the surrounding area. An ideal holiday destination for families and couples who appreciate nature.
The farmhouse in winter
The Apartments enjoy fantastic views of the Julian Alps
All aprtments have fully fitted kitchens
Lounge with dining area in Apt 2
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The Austrian Alps / Salzburgerland / Carinthia region
Carinthia is Austria's southernmost province, bordering Italy and Slovenia. It offers spectacular mountain scenery with around 200 lakes, warm for swimming and crystal clear. The Natural Arena of Carinthia is known as Natures playground. The beautiful countryside has high mountains, impressive gorges and lush alpine meadows. The pristine lakes are of drinking water quality and you can swim or enjoy watersports or just relax and sunbath. Most lakes have waterslides, boat hire, children's play areas and restaurants and bars. It is also a paradise for anglers.
Summer is usually very hot and sunny, ideal for swimming and water sports in the nearby lakes. Spring and Autumn are great times to visit the area without the crowds and normally enjoy warm and pleasant weather.
There a wide range of activities possible - skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, ice skating on the frozen lakes, walking, cycling, mountain biking, nordic walking, swimming, canooing, rafting, canyoning, fishing, horseriding.
There are a number of skiing areas within 45 minutes drive. The closest being only 25 minutes away is Nassfeld - one of Austria’s top 10 skiing areas and guarantees snow from December to April. It has 110 km of pistes with over 30 ski lifts and caters for beginners to expert skiers and snowboarders with a fantastic halfpipe.
A warm welcome is guaranteed by the locals who invite you to join in their many traditions and festivals. Nearby there are many pretty villages, historic towns and sophisticated resorts such as Velden on the Worthersee.
Carinthia has a continental climate with the highest sun index in Austria with temperatures rivalling the Mediterranean. In winter there is lots of snow and clear blue skies and sunshine. It is wonderful at any time of year but Spring and autumn are particularly special and wonderful for walking holidays. The autumn colours are as spectacular as New england.
Within 30 minutes you can be in Italy and in Slovenia in 45 mins.Day trips to Triest, Salzburg, Graz, Lake Bled and even Venice are possible.
Hermagor / St Stefan area
The Gailtal Valley is a beautiful region of Austria with wonderful mountain scenery and no fewer than 200 lakes. For the energetic there are more than a thousand kms of hiking trails. It is a cyclist and mountain bikers dream with a network of biking paths over a thousand kms long. You can even take your bike on the train or cable car up into the mountain. It is an ideal area for motorcylists with challenging mountain roads and twisty valley routes.
The largest main town is Villach which is 25 minutes by car. It is a very pretty town with lovely buildings, churches and wonderful shopping. It has many festivals throughout the year including the "Kirchtag" at the beginning of August which rivals the Munich Oktoberfest and fabulous Advent market prior to xmas. More leisurely pursuits include pampering yourself at the thermal baths or taking a stroll or a boat ride down the river.
The closest town is Hermagor which is 10 minutes away by car. It has a variety of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.
How to get there
Ryanair fly to Klagenfurt from Stansted, 50 mins drive - www.ryanair.com Thomsonfly fly to salzburg from many UK airports - 2hrs drive - www.thomsonfly.com Ryanair, Thomsonfly, Easyjet, jet 2 fly to Venice - 2.5 hrs drive Train from Salzburg, Venice or Klagenfurt to Villach Other possible routes are to Ljubliana or Graz both 2 hrs drive away Airport transfers can be arranged Car hire recommened approx £140 per week from www.holiday-autos.co.uk DIRECTIONS TO APARTMENTS •FROM A2 •Take exit signposted Hermagor. •After about 10 mins take turn off on right signposted Matschiedl/Windische Hohe •Carry on up the hill for about 5 mins you will pass a guest house on the Right Hand Side called Gailtalerhof. The apartment is the next house painted yellow on the Right Hand Side
•FROM A10 •Exit at Paternion signposted Hermagor, •Follow road over mountain for about 15 minutes, you will pass through the village of Windische Hohe and then the road starts to descend steeply, •You will then come to Matschiedl, you will see the fire station on your right (marked Dorfgemeinschaft Matschiedl) followed by a sharp right hand bend, about 50 metes after the bend you will see a road off to your left and the apartment is the first yellow house on the left.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Klagenfurt: 60 km
Railway:
Hermagor: 10 km
Ferry:
Calais: 1100 km
Activities near Hermagor
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: Newly renovated spacious well equipped apartment Central Heating Ski storage area Iron/Ironing board available Fully equipped large kitchens Coffee maker, dishwasher & microwave DVDs, CDs and books can be borrowed
Further details outdoors: Large Garden Seating area, BBQ Plenty of space for children to play in large garden Outdoor swimming pool and lake swimming within 5 minutes drive
Further details
English owned and managed and on owners on hand to help with planning activities etc
Complementary wine on arrival
children welcome, travel cot available
At busy periods the apartment is available from 3pm and should be vacated by 10am on day of departure unless by prior agreement
Conditions
10% (non-refundable) deposit required with booking. Balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to holiday Payment by Bank transfer, sterling cheque or cash (sterling or euros) Unfortunately we cannot accept credit cards Well behaved small dogs accepted at small extra charge (for additional cleaning) Smoking permitted outside
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
autumn
29 Aug 09
12 Dec 09
245£219
3531
3531
3 Nights
winter
12 Dec 09
6 Mar 10
345£308
6054
6054
2 Nights
Spring/Early summer
6 Mar 10
3 Jul 10
250£223
4540
4540
2 Nights
Summer
3 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
320£286
5549
5549
2 Nights
Late Summer/autumn
28 Aug 10
18 Dec 10
250£223
4540
4540
2 Nights
41
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices are quoted in euros and are per APARTMENT PER WEEK not per person
Price includes all heating, electricity, linen, towels, end cleaning and local tourist tax
10% discount for 2nd and subsequent weeks and early bookings
Special rates for Spring and Autumn breaks and Long Term rentals
50 euros Supplement per week payable for xmas/new year
Payment by cash in sterling or euros or euro cheque or bank transfer.
10% non-refundable deposit required with booking, remainder to be paid 6 weeks prior to holiday.
Guestbook for Matschiedl Holiday Apartment
Guests from Hungary feb 2008 and Feb 2009 -we have really enjoyed our stay, the apartment is very spacious and well fitted, we will be back next year
guests from Denmark July 2008 and July 2009 - loved the apartment and the area, everything was wonderful
Couple from UK - the apartment is wonderful and the area is a delight for cyclists, really enjoyed the holiday
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