The property is ideally located to visit Alsace and its many treasures.
This charming country gite is located in a small village in the Val de Ville, at the base of the Vosges and its amazing mountain range. The area is peaceful and yet easily accessible to local amenities and close to many places of interest to visit. Le gite des Cerisiers is family friendly and well-behaved pets are welcome too. This property is full of character, featuring a log fire in the lounge, beams and a sandstone staircase and is spacious and comfortable. It benefits from stunning views on the deck, overlooking the village of Breitenau and the valley beyond.
The downstairs area is open plan and includes a large lounge with comfortable leather sofas and satellite tv, a good sized fitted kitchen which includes a gas hob, an electric oven, a microwave, a steamer, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a kettle, everything you need to cook a nice family meal and a large table to accommodate the whole family. Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate dining area with another large table and chairs. Another seating area / playroom is available with a tv with access to the Orange tv channels package, construction toys, games and books suitable for children of different ages. Free internet access is available too. Also downstairs are a separate toilet and a shower room.
Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms and 1 large family room (1 double bed, 1 single bed and 1 junior bed), all equipped with new beds and comfortable mattresses. Additionally there is a family bathroom with spa shower, washbasin, toilet and a washing machine.
Our gite is ideally located to visit many touristic sights nearby and gives you the opportunity to retreat to a peaceful location after a busy day sightseeing. You can enjoy a meal at a selection of good local restaurants or opt for a take-away if you would like a break from cooking. Takeaway pizzas can be ordered at Fun Pizza in Ville. Chez Wendling Restaurant in Ville offers the option of eating out or having a take-away meal and their speciality is seafood although they have a variety of other dishes on their menu.
The gite's location in the countryside means that you can take a walk from the doorstep, following one of the many signposted trails. They cater for families enjoying easy walks or ramblers looking for a more challenging itinerary. You may even be lucky enough to spot deers in the wild or some woodpeckers.
The outdoors space available is great for families with children. You have an enclosed courtyard to the front of the house, which makes it safe for young children to play in. You have a play area to the side of the property, near the kitchen with a Swing ball set, a sandpit and this area is also ideal to play petanque, badminton or football.
At the back of the property you have a large deck, perfect place to relax and enjoy the sunshine. You will love breakfast on the deck in the morning and a barbecue with a glass of wine later on in the day.
If you decide to bring your bikes with you, we can provide you with a key to the garage to keep them dry and safe.
The house comprises of :
* a well equipped fitted kitchen,
* a dining room,
* a large lounge with a log fire ,
* a playroom with a separate TV and board games,
* a toilet and shower room on the ground floor.
*The first floor includes 3 large bedrooms and a family bathroom with a washing machine.
We offer a home from home environment and for families we make child equipment available (e.g. : highchair, cotbed, bedding for cotbed, stair gates, baby bath, potty, toddler's cutlery and crockery).
Special interest holidays:
Wine Tasting, Schnapps (a selection of delicious fruit liquors) tasting in the local distilleries and Meyer distillery even produced their very own whisky, Motor racing, Motorbike races, Skiing, Walking,
Music Festivals (Decibulles and Les Eurockeennes), Corso Fleuri, Horse riding, Tour de France, Crystals exhibition in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Wine Festivals, bird watching, fabulous Christmas Markets every day from the beginning of December through to Christmas in Kaysersberg, Colmar, Strasbourg, Obernai.
Other interesting places to visit :
Le Mont Sainte-Odile
La Cathedrale de Strasbourg
La Petite Venise and Le Parc de l'Orangerie in Strasbourg. Great shopping area there too at Le Printemps and Les Halles.
Les mines d'argent (silver mining caves) in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines
La route des Cretes (for stunning scenary),
La Vallee de Munster (for cheeses)
Accrobranches (tree top adventures)
Europa-park (theme park)
Le Lac de Gerardmer
Le Musee Unterlinden in Colmar (art)
Obernai, Kaysersberg, Ribeauville and Riquewihr are all worth a visit - they are traditional alsatian towns.
Swimming pools : Ville (2kms), Selestat (15 kms)
Spas : Ribeauville (20 kms), Baden-Baden (Germany)
Walks : Le circuit des 3 chateaux (to see 3 different castles in ruin)
