In the hen house above the rooftops of Bad Karlshafen

Are you looking for a very special place to stay on your bike tour or hike? Then you have come to the right place. Live in and on the former chicken house. In fine weather, you can eat outside or at the dining area in the small kitchen. Enjoy the view of the garden and the Diemel Valley. Have you ever slept in a roof tent? Everyone we know loves it. In the associated washhouse there is a shower and a separate toilet - just for you. The space Living in a chicken house? Where chickens used to live and lay eggs, you will find a very special place to stay – kitchen, terrace, roof tent and laundry. Spend the evening comfortably on the terrace in the middle of the natural garden overlooking the rooftops of Helmarshausen into the Diemel Valley. If it rains, you will find a small dining area in the kitchen. There is also everything you need to prepare dinner or breakfast. For breakfast, we put together baked rolls and all sorts of delicious things. With the DeLonghi coffee machine or the French press, you can have a delicious breakfast. For dinner, we will put together a snack plate for you. Sausage, cheese and smoked fish, along with bread and other delicacies are waiting for you. Add water, a selection of soft drinks and beer and you can enjoy the evening in a relaxed atmosphere. Do you prefer to drink wine? You can get it for a small fee. You sleep in the roof tent. You can get there via a good walk-in stair ladder. You should be free of vertigo and sure-footed. Inside there is a sleeping space for 2 people. You lie on a comfortable 8 cm thick mattress. Equipped with pillows and duvets, you will be able to sleep well. You can safely store your cell phone, glasses, book and more in the storage bags. Through 3 "windows" you have a great view. So that mosquitoes don't bother you, the windows are equipped with mosquito nets. The roof tent can be completely darkened. Sleeping in the roof tent is a great experience. Such a sleeping place includes a special washhouse. In addition to the sink, you will find a shower and a separate toilet. It is built according to the Swedish model. Solids are separated from urine. Thus, there are no unpleasant odors. The urine is drained immediately. After each booking, the containers are emptied. We had exact ideas for the shower. Do you remember the showers from the swimming pools? That's exactly what it should look like. Long sought and finally found. The water is set to a pleasant temperature. Enough towels are provided. In addition to daylight, the washhouse also has electric light and electricity for the hairdryer and other appliances. Your bicycles are well placed in our garage, e-bike batteries can be charged in the kitchen. Guest access In the garden you will find another seat. There you can barbecue or light the fire bowl. Do you need a break? Then spend the day in the hammock, which can be hung between a chestnut and corkscrew willow. Other things to note Many beautiful hiking trails pass right by the garden or nearby. The Weser cycle path is only 3 km away, the Diemel cycle path passes through the village. Perhaps visit the Krukenburg, at the foot of which the chicken house stands. The monastery grounds are also worth seeing. Helmarshausen was a cultural center in the Middle Ages and many works of art were created here. Here Brother Rogerus created a masterpiece for Duke Henry the Lion. This Bible would be auctioned at Sotherby's in 1983 and was considered the most expensive book in the world for many years. A facsimile is available in Helmarshausen. After a nice walk you will reach Bad Karlshafen. This white baroque town in the countryside is unique in Europe. The historic harbor, the 5-star spa, the excursion boat and the Skywalk are just a few beautiful destinations. The gastronomic offer is varied. A lot of hiking and bike trails lead around Bad Karlshafen. Culture, art, sports, all this can be found here in the region.