The Birkenhof Uckermark - farmhouse with sauna

“Less is more” – This is one of the golden rules for good design, which guided us in the restoration of our farm in the Uckermark. The Birkenhof includes several acres of land with meadows, fruit and vegetable gardens and our small birch grove, which gave the farm its name. The farmhouse is ideal for families or small groups. The farmhouse can also be rented together with the stable building and laundry. The space The focal point is the farmhouse with 200 m2 of living space, the oldest parts of which are over 150 years old. Layer by layer, we removed the changes and cladding that had been applied over decades, until in the end the glacial fieldstone typical of the region was once again exposed. Now the facade shines with new splendor and the house is once again considered a jewel in the village. Inside, traditional materials such as clay plaster, cement tiles and pine floorboards, in combination with state-of-the-art building technology, ensure a natural and at the same time comfortable living experience. The entire yard is supplied from renewable energy sources. Energy from the sun and wood also powers the wall heating, which ensures a first-class indoor climate: comfortably warm in winter and pleasantly cool even on the hottest summer nights. Facilities • Two bathrooms, one on the first floor with a large bathtub and one in the attic with a panoramic bathtub and shower • Fully equipped kitchen with an induction stove with 5 cooking zones and a large oven and a wood-burning stove, suitable for cooking for larger groups • Large dining table for 8 - 10 people • Large sofa corner • Sun deck • Wi-Fi • Large TV in the living room We heat the sauna on request for at least 4 guests. Please let us know in time. It will take about 2 to 3 hours for the sauna to warm up. The cost of the sauna is €15 per person per day. For this, we will provide you with a sauna towel and a bathrobe. Guest access The farm • Ducks, geese and chickens, • Ideal for holidays with children and toddlers and animals, • Vegetable garden, • Fruit trees, • campfire, Other things to note SUSTAINABILITY We have recognized our responsibility. It was a Saxon who coined the term 300 years ago: In his work “Sylvicultura oeconomica,” forestry expert Carl von Carlowitz described how forests can be used “sustainably,” meaning that only as much wood is harvested as grows back. Today, Carlowitz is regarded as a pioneer of a green economy. We believe that sustainability is more important than ever. At Birkenhof, we strive to plan, build, and live as sustainably as possible. Our house is an energy-plus house. At Birkenhof, more energy is generated than is consumed. The electricity is generated by our own solar system. For the night, the electricity is temporarily stored in a battery. Excess electricity is fed into the grid, and our guests can charge their electric cars free of charge during the day. Heating is predominantly with wood. Since 2026, modern heat pumps have been part of our heating system. These systems are particularly efficient, but they require careful and proactive use of heat, as they respond more slowly than conventional systems. Wall heating ensures a first-class indoor climate. This type of heating is particularly even and long-lasting, but it responds more slowly than conventional radiators. This means that all exterior walls are heated, and there are no cold surfaces inside the house. The house itself was renovated with environmental considerations in mind. The walls are plastered with clay, which also helps to create a pleasant indoor climate. A lot of local pine wood was used, some of it from our own forest. The pine floorboards were only oiled and otherwise left untreated. During the renovation, we used durable and therefore sustainable materials. The house is more than 150 years old, so hopefully it will be preserved for a long time to come. Our houses are listed buildings and deliberately adhere to a sustainable heating concept. In the living areas, a comfortable temperature of around 20–22°C (68–72°F) is achieved. However, very high room temperatures are not provided in all rooms. Therefore, please make sure to use energy responsibly. In particular, windows and doors should not be left open continuously, as this significantly reduces the heating output. In the farmhouse and the barn, there is also the option of additional heating in the living area using wood-burning stoves. This allows your personal comfort level to be adjusted flexibly.