"Die rote Ente" is a typical old farmhouse from around 1900 as you see a lot in the Eifel, located on the main street on the outskirts of Mürlenbach. Across the road is the River Kyll, a very popular spot for fly fishermen because of its excellent fishing waters. Fishing licenses can also be obtained from us.
From the terrace you look out over the valley, the road and the river, and further into the village the ancient Bertrada castle, the birthplace of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and later Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (year 747-814). The Bertrada castle is probably named after Charles' grandmother, and not after his mother, Bertrada of Laon.
Under the old hayloft is now a large covered terrace with a huge picnic table and BBQ. A fire pit is on the terrace in the adjacent garden. We have decorated the cozy house with things from grandmother's time.
Parking is available directly in front of the door on site.
The house is built with thick walls of natural stone so that the summer heat, especially on the ground floor, can be kept out. And which is comfortably heated in winter. In the dining room there is a wall where you can see the natural stone from which the house is built.
LAYOUT:
On the ground floor you will find the hall, living room with a cozy stove, cozy dining room, the kitchen (with a.o. refrigerators, stove, dishwasher, Senseo and regular coffee maker, microwave and oven), and the room with a sauna, a rain shower and a toilet.
On the first floor are 2 double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom. A bathroom with sink, rain shower and toilet.
And on the attic floor is also an attractive 2-person bedroom.
The spacious hotel beds 90 x 210 are already made for you and there are towels in the closet.
SURROUNDINGS:
Mürlenbach is located on the river Kyll in the Eifel Volcano. Around the town of Daun you will find several volcanic crater lakes. In Gerolstein, the naturally carbonated groundwater is pumped up and bottled (Gerolsteiner Sprudel)
The 1000 Curves is an iconic motorcycle and car route through the Eifel and Ardennes and runs along Mürlenbach. A must for enthusiasts. And of course circuit Nürburgring and Spa Francorchamps not to forget. And it is not far to Luxembourg to go out for a nice day.
For cycling enthusiasts there is the Kylltal route, a fairly flat cycle path through the beautiful nature and villages along the Kyll. In the area you can do steep mountain climbs but also, for example, relaxed cycling on old railway tracks.
Many attractions in the area such as the wolf and eagle park, the Eifel Zoo, Fantasialand, amusement park Gondorf, but also a nice playground for the little ones here in the village. In neighboring Birresborn there are ice caves where it freezes all year round.
The Eifel is a hiking area par excellence. Hiking trails and signposted tours can be found everywhere. The 125 km long Geo-Pfad is a must for geologists, paleontologists, volcanologists and ordinary hikers to take you along the most beautiful places in several days.
Gerolstein does not only have spring water. It is also a city with a variety of restaurants. Italian, Greek, Balkan, Asian, Turkish Kebab, German Imbiss and yes also the Hamburger chain can be found there.
There are also several supermarkets in Gerolstein: Hit, Edeka, Lidl, Aldi, Norma. Clothing and gift items shops. And cheaply you can get your drugstore items at the DM.
EXTRA:
Of course there is WIF and we receive TV via the dish so that in addition to the many German channels, the Dutch channels can also be watched.
As an extra service there is also coffee, tea, tablets for the dishwasher, toilet paper and shampoo. And there is dry wood for firing the fire pit.
If you want to use the BBQ, you must provide the coals yourself.
Would you like to treat yourself to a delicious breakfast? For a reasonable price, you can go to bakery Roden, just 50 metres away.
