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ENTRY
To enter Haus Margarete, you cross the cobblestone drive and pass through the massive oak split "conversation" door, under the house markings. As you do, you pass into another world. A world of quiet and peaceful pleasures. Our entryway area welcomes you with its country charm: old Mosel tile entry floor, an arched doorway leads into the cellar, winding oak stairs, and a small balcony above. Hang up your coat in the alcove and set down your bags. You have arrived at your Mosel country cottage!
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GUTE STUBE / SITTING ROOM
Climb up the staircase on your right and pass through the first doorway on your right. Awaiting you is an antique-filled room for dining, reading or conversation at the end of an adventerous day exploring the Mosel valley. Listen to a wide variety of music on the stereo system or watch the news in English or German on the wall-mounted LCD television with satellite feed. A variety of books in English and German are available for reading during your stay. For dining in ask Olaf or Ingrid of Zur Ratsschenke for dishes you can order from their take-out menu .
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BEDROOM 1
Climb the heavy oak stairs to the upper floor to the two bedrooms. On the right is the "Master" bedroom with a reproduction queen-size iron and brass bed (150 cm by 200 cm) with hand-tufted English mattress, down comforters and down pillows. Lace curtains decorate the windows, but blackout rolling shades are hidden in the window frame so you can sleep in. An antique pine dresser and an armoire provide adequate space for your clothing. There is even a convenient WC off the bedroom--so unlike our ancestors and the farmers that once lived here, you won't have to go downstairs at night. An oil-filled electric heater is in the room to take the chill off on early spring or late fall mornings and evenings.
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BEDROOM 2
Antique twin oak beds, dresser and armoire are the features of this bedroom. The beds are antiques, but the mattress and slat foundation are modern for your sleeping comfort. In addition each bed has a down comforter and a choice of down European square pillows or standard American-size foam-filled pillows. As in the "master" bedroom there is a blackout roller shade for restful nights and/or long mornings in bed and oil-filled electric heaters to take the chill off the room on early spring or late fall mornings and evenings.
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BATHROOM
On the ground floor where you entered is a fully-modernized bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower, as well as a washer and dryer for your use during your stay. The modern electronic instant hot water heater can be set at the ideal temperature for your comfort. The wall hanging towel bar and heater can be set to come on in the morning before you rise so when you shower both the room and your towel is warm and cozy. |
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KITCHEN
A small, but serviceable kitchen is on the same level as the parlor on the opposite side of the house . It includes all the utensils and small appliances you will need for fixing coffee, tea, or making light meals. You can order fresh rolls, yoghurt, milk, jam, etc. which are delivered to the door every morning during your stay. Ask Olaf or Ingrid of Zur Ratsschenke for dishes you can order from their take-out menu for private in-home dining. Sit in the wide sill of the kitchen window with a morning cup of coffee and watch life pass through the "Engpass" (the Narrows) below.
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