Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Bear's Den is a large barn attached to an elegant 400 year old farmhouse built in traditional Carinthian style. The interiors are luxurious with huge sumptuous sofas. This is a magical winter wonderland during ski season (10 mins drive to International resort Nassfeld) or the perfect outdoor sporting playground in summer. We enjoy proper sunny summers (25-28 degrees) with Italian climate (just 4 km to border!), and frosty white Winters with temperatures rarely above freezing - but it's lovely and cosy inside the Bear's Den!
The property boasts a beautiful garden with landscaped natural swimming pool with outstanding views of the mountains. Accommodation is fully catered if required or just breakfast and occasional meals supplied.
Winter view
The sitting room with large fireplace
Master bedroom
Hayloft bedroom on Mezzanine
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The Austrian Alps / Salzburgerland / Carinthia region
Year-round paradise for nature and sport lovers.
Winter: downhill ski-ing in the international resort of Nassfeld, cross-country skiing from the door, ice-skating on the outdoor village rink (ice-hockey) or on nearby natural lakes Preseggersee (10 mins) or Weissensee (40 mins).
Summer: marked hiking and mountain biking trails, white-water rafting, horse-riding, summer luge and flying fox with climbing/ rope activities in Nassfeld (8 mins). Swimming in natural lakes. Climbing and paragliding. 40 minutes from Italian border, 2 hours to Venice. 2.5 hours from Salzburg. Shopping in Villach (40 mins).
Kirchbach area
Traditional Austrian farming community where fields are still ploughed by horses, where wild flowers still grow in the meadows, where church and cow bells still ring louder than the traffic! Lots of village festivals and cultural events throughout the year. Drop into the tiny tourist office in Kirchbach (mornings only) for info and bookings. In Kirchbach, you will also find a post-office, excellent supermarket for all your needs, a cafe, a hairdressers and a pizzeria with great outdoor public swimming pool. For kids, visit the Erlebnis adventure playground on the shores of Pressegersee Lake.
How to get there
Fly to Klagenfurt with Ryanair from London Stansted, then hire a car. One hour easy drive to the house on A2 motorway to Villach, then continue towards Italy. Turn off towards Hermagor/Nassfeld onto B111. Turn left off B111 in village of Tressdorf. Cross the valley, over the river bridge, then park just after the tight bend on left.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Klagenfurt: 100 km
Railway:
Hermagor: 8 km
Activities near Kirchbach
Sports: Ski resort location Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Standard:
Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 9, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Climbing frame, Swing set
Access:
Parking space
Further details outdoors: Lovely sunken water-garden terrace with secluded sitting area and mountain views. Eco swimming lake filled with water-lillies and other plants, surrounded by meadows and fields. BBQ and picnic rucksacks available on request. Tree hammock.
Further details
- Garden shared with owners of the house during school holiday periods - Welcome pack available on request - English-speaking representative available - Guide available for ski-guiding, or in summer hiking or biking or climbing tours - Horse riding can be arranged - Ski locker room available in winter. - Covered car park
Conditions
Strictly no smoking as this is an old wooden building. The Den is opposite a working farm so Townies beware of cow-pats, flies, milking machines, farm dogs. Refundable breakages deposit (Credit card number: authorisation £500) is required on arrival. 25% of rental fee due on booking, balance required 4 weeks before arrival. Property not ideal for toddlers as the Mezzanine bedroom is up some quite steep stairs. Cot available for babies. Eco swimming pool is cleaned naturally by delicate balance of plants (no chemicals) so bathers MUST shower to remove suncream.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
winter season
5 Dec 09
27 Mar 10
1000£1,000
142142
142142
5 Nights
summer season
1 May 10
30 Oct 10
700£700
100100
100100
4 Nights
11
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Deposit of 30% on booking. Balance paid 28 days before arrival.
Extras like catering, welcome packs (including breakfast), daily maid service, baby-sitting, extra logs (one basket is supplied at the start of each week) should all be booked in advance.
Cleaning costs per booking: £30
Hire of highchair and cot per week: £20
We can accept payments by Visa or Mastercard, UK cheque, bank transfer in GBP, Euros,
Availability
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 79639
Name:
Kat Tiefenthal
Tel:
+44 (0)7808 864747
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