Nature house in Schnackenburg
Lower Saxony, Germany
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
Welcome to Holtorf on the Elbe. We offer personalized vacation options for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. Resource-efficient solutions were implemented during the renovation and furnishing of the property. In our day-to-day operations, we rely on environmentally friendly cleaning products, waste separation, and electricity from renewable energy sources, among other measures. Our natural garden is a habitat for many plants and animals. Watch the many wild bees in our meadows or the barn owl on its evening flight from the barn. Our farm offers plenty of opportunities to relax: in the hammock lounge, on a quiet bench at the edge of a field, or on your apartment’s private terrace. If you’re interested in ornithology (birdwatching), you’ll find a birdwatching tower in our garden, along with books and tips on the best spots for birdwatching.
Nature and surroundings
We are located in the heart of the Lower Saxony Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve and along the Green Belt, the former inner-German border. This diverse landscape is still home to many rare animal and plant species. Ideal for nature and bird watching Discover the Wendland—sparsely populated but culturally vibrant There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities: walks to the Elbe, bike rides through the Nemitzer Heide, canoe trips on Lake Gartow or Lake Aland... There’s plenty to discover: whether it’s cranes in the fields, deer, beavers, or white-tailed eagles soaring overhead. At night, the stars twinkle especially brightly here The region is perfect for exploring by bike, often on car-free paths. Just four kilometers away lies the town of Gartow—with shopping, restaurants, a swimming lake, and the Wendland-Therme.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Parking (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Garden (shared)
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- TV
- Bicycles available (extra charge) (2x)
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (1x)
- Fridge/freezer
- Washing machine (shared)
Location
Reviews
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LeoJuly 14, 2026
A lovely cottage. Much bigger than we expected, with a beautiful terrace overlooking the large pond. We were able to store our bikes in the shed.
The cottage has a large combined living room and bedroom and a spacious kitchen. It has just about everything you need.Een heerlijk huisje. Veel groter dan we dachten met een prachtig terras met uitzicht op de grote vijver. Onze fietsen konden we in de schuur zetten.
Het huisje heeft een grote gecombineerde woon- en slaapkamer en een grote keuken. Met eigenlijk alles wat je nodig hebt.The nature house is located in a beautiful area. It sits on the grounds of a former farmstead with a large communal garden that includes a space with maps and brochures, hammocks, a large pond, and an observation tower from which we saw cranes standing in the field every day. White-tailed eagles, red kites, and ravens flew overhead from time to time. Every day, dozens of birds came to the pond to drink and bathe.
The immediate surroundings are perfect for cycling, and you can spot plenty of birds (large numbers of red-backed shrikes, yellowhammers, kites, and storks), animals (foxes, beavers, roe deer), butterflies, and more. Apart from the sound of the many birds, it’s very quiet and peaceful on the roads and the numerous bike paths. That tranquility has its downside, though. There aren’t many restaurants or cafes, and those that are open often have limited hours. You can swim in the Elbe River or in a number of lakes with small beaches.Het natuurhuisje ligt in een prachtig gebied. Het natuurhuisje ligt op een voormalig boerenerf met een grote gemeenschappelijke tuin met onder meer een ruimte met kaarten en foldermateriaal, hangmatten, een grote vijver en een uitzichttoren van waaruit we elke dag kraanvogels op de akker zagen staan. Zeearend, rode wouw en raven vlogen af en toe over. In de vijver kwamen dagelijks vele tientallen vogels drinken en badderen.
In de directe omgeving kun je heerlijk fietsen en volop vogels (grote aantallen grauwe klauwieren, geelgorzen, wouwen, ooievaars), dieren (vos, bever, ree), vlinders e.d. zien. Afgezien van het geluid van vele vogels is het er erg stil en lekker rustig op wegen en de vele fietspaden. Die rust heeft zijn keerzijde. Veel horeca is er niet en vaak maar beperkt geopend. Zwemmen kun je in de Elbe of in een aantal meren met badstrandjes.This text is automatically translated.
Good to know
- Check-in: 4:00 PM- 8:00 PM
- Check-out: 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Free cancellation within 7 days of your booking confirmation, provided the booking request was made more than 28 days before the start date. For bookings starting within 28 days, free cancellation applies within 24 hours. If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount.
After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• Up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refund
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refund
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refund
• On the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
- No parties or events are allowed.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
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Sustainability
- Food waste is minimized
- Sustainable inventory
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)