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The Doves' Nest*****, authentic Alsatian house in the rampart of Riquewihr
Holiday home in Riquewihr with kitchen and fireplace
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105 sq m
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Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin
- Place, Maison de Hansi3 min walk
- Place, Riquewihr Christmas Market4 min walk
- Place, Kayserberg Castle13 min drive
- Airport, Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
The Doves' Nest*****, authentic Alsatian house in the rampart of Riquewihr
The Dove's Nest holiday home is a romantic house offering ideal and comfortable self catering accommodation for 4 persons (2 couples in 2 double rooms).
Be sure to watch the video posted above to discover the apartment, its beautiful surroundings and the way it is arranged.
Our romantic medieval house is listed as a national heritage building (Monument Historique). It is embedded in the medieval rampart (built 1500) of Riquewihr, only some yards away of the famous fortified gates of the Obertor and the Dolder. On the mountainside, the medieval city wall is the western wall of the house. On the street side, it is an Alsatian traditional timber framed house. Decorated with great care and especially equipped for 2 couples which seek holidays or a long weekend on the Alsace wine route, at the foot of the Vosges and a few minutes away from Colmar only.
At street level, there is the entrance and the first bedroom (the one with shades of gray and blue colors) with its bathroom and toilets en suite.
Upstairs, the living space spreads over the whole first floor (in the US they would say 2nd floor) with living room, kitchen, Alsatian “stub” (the part where the meals are taken).
The fully equipped kitchen is open towards the “stub” (Alsatian traditional dining room) and makes it possible to be perfectly autonomous. But do not forget that the many ones and excellent restaurants of the village (some of them being listed in the Michelin Red Guide) - with excellent quality-prices ratio - are within walking distance.
And finally, one more and last level up, there is the master bedroom with its bathroom and toilets en suite.
The restoration largely made use of the traditional techniques with organic and healthy materials (untreated wood, natural paintings with lime wash…). Authentic polychrome pieces of furniture and fabrics in Alsatian kelsch contribute to make this small house a real jewel. The house combines charm and comfort and is able to accommodate - Summer as Winter - travelers who are looking before all for refined and authentic places to stay…
Be sure to watch the video posted above to discover the apartment, its beautiful surroundings and the way it is arranged.
Our romantic medieval house is listed as a national heritage building (Monument Historique). It is embedded in the medieval rampart (built 1500) of Riquewihr, only some yards away of the famous fortified gates of the Obertor and the Dolder. On the mountainside, the medieval city wall is the western wall of the house. On the street side, it is an Alsatian traditional timber framed house. Decorated with great care and especially equipped for 2 couples which seek holidays or a long weekend on the Alsace wine route, at the foot of the Vosges and a few minutes away from Colmar only.
At street level, there is the entrance and the first bedroom (the one with shades of gray and blue colors) with its bathroom and toilets en suite.
Upstairs, the living space spreads over the whole first floor (in the US they would say 2nd floor) with living room, kitchen, Alsatian “stub” (the part where the meals are taken).
The fully equipped kitchen is open towards the “stub” (Alsatian traditional dining room) and makes it possible to be perfectly autonomous. But do not forget that the many ones and excellent restaurants of the village (some of them being listed in the Michelin Red Guide) - with excellent quality-prices ratio - are within walking distance.
And finally, one more and last level up, there is the master bedroom with its bathroom and toilets en suite.
The restoration largely made use of the traditional techniques with organic and healthy materials (untreated wood, natural paintings with lime wash…). Authentic polychrome pieces of furniture and fabrics in Alsatian kelsch contribute to make this small house a real jewel. The house combines charm and comfort and is able to accommodate - Summer as Winter - travelers who are looking before all for refined and authentic places to stay…
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pets by arrangement
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 68277000052FJ
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Riquewihr
Located in Riquewihr, this holiday home is near theme parks. Hugel et Fils and Dopff et Irion are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballons des Vosges Nature Park and Montagne Verte. NaturOparC and Jardins des Papillons are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin
What's nearby
- Hugel et Fils - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Maison de Hansi - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Riquewihr Christmas Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Vin d'Alsace HORCHER - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Kayserberg Castle - 13 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Maison Alsacienne De Biscuiterie - 4 min walk
- Le Relais de Riquewihr - 4 min walk
- Au Tire Bouchon - 2 min walk
- Au Cerf Hotel Riquewihr - 3 min walk
- Hotel Restaurant Saint-nicolas - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jean-Paul Krebs
« Les Remparts de Riquewihr » belong to our small family business - Rosa Gallica sàrl - created by Martine & Jean-Paul Krebs, enthusiasts who have evolved in the world of tourism throughout their careers.
Our philosophy: that your stay in one of our gites is a highlight of your stay in Alsace! Our guests, some of whom have become friends over the course of their stays, want to savor every moment of their stay in Alsace.
Having had the chance and the privilege to restore these houses steeped in so much history, set in such a beautiful setting - Riquewihr, a listed medieval village is among the most beautiful in France and Europe - we wanted to do more than a place to sleep.
We wanted that, at the end of a busy day of visits and discoveries, you find pleasure in spending a moment of comfortable relaxation in an apartment that is your home during your stay.
We wanted to honor a remarkable site at the same time as all aesthetes and epicureans, lovers of good and beautiful things, who will know how to savor the place and the moment.
Our philosophy: that your stay in one of our gites is a highlight of your stay in Alsace! Our guests, some of whom have become friends over the course of their stays, want to savor every moment of their stay in Alsace.
Having had the chance and the privilege to restore these houses steeped in so much history, set in such a beautiful setting - Riquewihr, a listed medieval village is among the most beautiful in France and Europe - we wanted to do more than a place to sleep.
We wanted that, at the end of a busy day of visits and discoveries, you find pleasure in spending a moment of comfortable relaxation in an apartment that is your home during your stay.
We wanted to honor a remarkable site at the same time as all aesthetes and epicureans, lovers of good and beautiful things, who will know how to savor the place and the moment.
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