This amazing and beautiful villa is actually a baroque castle built in the 12th Century. The castle is situated on a magnificent estate in the Austrian countryside. The castle is surrounded by a extensive grounds with a lovely pond inhabited by all varieties of waterbirds, ducks and fish. Thoroughbred horses graze in fields of the historical park cooled by the shade of the enormous century old trees. A romantic picnic is a perfect mid-day retreat. The castle is located only 45 kms from Vienna, the capital of Austria. Nearby is the Danube valley, "Wachau", with it's famous vineyards, monesteries, castles and old villages. The area is known as one of the most beautiful parts of the country and is perfect for day trips and sightseeing tours. The castle has ten bedrooms that sleep 20 people and 7 bathrooms. The rooms are spacious and decorated elegantly in the English country style.
On the first floor you enter the castle through a large hall into the vestibule where you will find a small salon. There is a sauna on this main floor as well as a great hall with an open fireplace.
The 2nd floor offers a large salon, a library with an open fireplace, a dining room with Chinese style décor, a spacious kitchen and a hall for social functions. All the guest bedrooms are on the 3rd floor. An excellent chef and two housemaids, who have maintained the castle for over ten years, provide service to their guests and are extremely helpful and dependable. Eight hours of maid service per day is included in the rental of the castle. The chef is hired at 20 euros per hour and additional maid service is provided at 10 euros per hour.
There is a luxurious outdoor pool and a tennis court (sand surface) set in a historical rock garden for your outdoor relaxation and exercise. Other outdoor activities include biking on bike paths, walks throughout the peaceful estate and horseback riding. Also, downhill and cross-country skiing are a major winter activity and are found at only 30, 45 or 60 minute drives from the castle.
The surrounding area offers both cultural and leisure time as you visit Wachau in the Danube Valley, Schallaburg, Stift Melk, Stift Gottweig, Stift Herzogenburg. This area is considered one of the most beautiful parts of the country and provides wonderful sightseeing tours. Ski resorts such as Lilienfeld, Otscher, Turnitz, Annaberg, Josefsberg and Mariazell are all between 30 and 60 minutes away. There is also cross-country skiing in the beautiful Faden Valley only 60 minutes away. Then of course, you will want to visit Vienna, the capital of Austria and only 45 kms from this Austrian Delight.
Upon entering this magnificent castle on the lst floor through the entry hall you will be invited into the vestible and find a great hall with an open fireplace, a small salon and a sauna. On the 2nd floor you will be impressed with the large salon, a cozy yet comfortable library with an inviting open fireplace, a dining room in fine Chinese décor, a spacious kitchen with all the amenities and a hall for social functions.
All ten guest bedrooms are found on the 3rd floor. There are four double bedrooms with ensuite baths, and six double bedrooms that share three bathrooms. The elegant English country style décor is found throughout the many spacious rooms in the castle. There is a luxurious outdoor pool, a tennis court, and paths to stroll and bike. All provided for your enjoyment during your stay at the estate. The excellent location of this mansion offers you the choice to ski at several resorts, sightseeing in nearby towns and villages, and even a golf course in Goldeff only 25 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Rooms
Living,
Library,
Dining,
Family Room,
Kitchen,
Terrace,
Study,
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 - Queen bed with bathroom ensuite
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed with bathroom ensuite
Bedroom 3 - Queen bed with bathroom ensuite
Bedroom 4 - Queen bed with bathroom ensuite
Bedroom 5 - Queen bed
Bedroom 6 - Queen bed
Bedroom 7 - Queen bed
Bedroom 8 - Queen bed
Bedroom 9 - Queen bed
Bedroom 10 - Queen bed
King size bed: 180 cm, Queen size bed: 160 cm, Double bed: 140 cm, Twin bed: 80-100 cm
Bathrooms
Full bathroom with tub (with wall mounted shower) - 3
Full bathroom with shower - 4
Prices
Price for Austrian Delight
Extra Charges
1 - Chef: 20 euros per hour
2 - Additional Maid Service: 10 euros per hour
3 - Heating: 80 Euro per day
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Prices are per week and listed in US Dollars. 3 Night Minimum Stay - arrival and departure any day of the week.
Details
Amenities
Type - house/villa
Constructed - 12 century
Smoking - No
Pets - No
Children - Yes
Crib available - Yes
Jacuzzi - No
Pool - Yes 22 x 14m
Linens - Yes
Air conditioning - No
Heating - Yes
Fireplace - Yes
Alarm system - No
Deck - No
Garden - Yes
View - Yes
Garage - No
Appliances
Stove - Yes
Oven - Yes
Barbecue - Yes
Refrigerator - Yes
Microwave - Yes
Dishwasher - Yes
Washer - Yes
Dryer - Yes
Phone - Yes
Television - Yes
Satellite - No
Cable - Yes
Video - Yes DVD
Stereo - Yes
Wi-fi internet - No
Staff
Caretaker - No
Cook - Yes
Cook fee - 20 euros/hr.
Gardener - No
Maid - Yes
Maid fee - 10 euros/hr.
Location
Area - rural
Car recommended - Yes
City - Vienna 45 km
Town - grasbergstrasse
Attractions - 45 km
Airport - Vienna 45 km
Train - Vienna
Walk to town - No
Reviews
AC, Rockville, NY
The property was quite nice and the staff was excellent!
Map
Location : Pottenbrunn
The marker indicates the general area of the property.
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