The Posthalterhof, built by Thurn und Taxis in 1683, has been lovingly restored with great attention to detail and offers an extraordinary atmosphere in ancient walls. Antique furniture and modern amenities of the bedrooms, newly renovated bathrooms, and fully equipped open kitchens are stylishly combined. Additionally, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with Netflix & Prime, as well as Alexa devices are available in dining or living rooms.
In addition to the ground floor (historic monument), which can be rented for up to 8 people, the attic (Burg Maisonette) accommodates up to 6 people. The first floor features 4 apartments, ideally suited for 2 people. The Ahrquelle apartment offers about 25sqm of a cozy sleeping and living area with a small kitchenette and bathroom. The Georgstor apartment has about 55sqm and also includes a couch, a large kitchenette, and a spacious bathroom. The two newly renovated apartments, Jakobsweg and Eifelsteig, have direct access via a door in the apartment to their own small terrace with a dining table and grill. The Jakobsweg apartment, with about 35sqm, has a studio character due to the separate double bed and large couch. The Eifelsteig apartment offers about 30sqm in a cozy sleeping and living space with large chairs for relaxation. Dogs are welcome here.
Guests of the ground floor have their own terrace with a large table and grill. For guests of the attic, the garden located on the first floor with a terrace and a large table with grill is available. Guests staying in the Ahrquelle or Georgstor apartments can also use the terrace in the garden with dining tables and a grill.
In December 2021, we opened our new sauna area for all guests of the Posthalterhof. In our large garden, there is a roughly 500-year-old vaulted cellar integrated into the rock. Here, our guests can relax in the sauna and whirlpool in an extraordinary atmosphere - accommodating up to 6 people. In the secluded outdoor area, in the covered lounge corner with heating flame, guests can listen to music and enjoy the magnificent view of Blankenheim Castle. The use of the wellness area is free and can be booked by our guests for a few hours each day.
2 private parking spaces are located directly next to the Posthalterhof for guests in the ground floor. Above the garden area, 3 more private parking spaces are available. Bicycles and motorcycles can also be securely parked.
Additional important notes:
Within the ground floor, there are a few stairs. The Ahrquelle and Georgstor apartments are located on the first floor and are accessible via the stairs in the house or from the courtyard. The holiday apartment Burg Maisonette is on the 2nd floor. Due to the character and construction, our house is not suitable for children under 3 years old.
Directly opposite, you can purchase fresh rolls and bread, as well as cakes, at the bakery. The Engel butcher shop, known for its Eifel quality products, is about 200m away and offers meat and sausage products made from local farms in the Eifel region. A pharmacy, 2 banks, a variety store, a boutique, and a bookstore, in addition to Patina Antiques, are also located in the village. A supermarket, discount store, and drugstore can be reached in 3 minutes by car. You can enjoy excellent dining at the local brasserie by the Ahr, which serves French-German cuisine and is less than 150m from the Posthalterhof. The Landlust also offers tarte flambée and salads in a beautiful ambiance. Directly across from it is the wine shop, which offers a wide variety of wines as well as different types of beer daily.
Next to the Eifelsteig & AhrSteig, Eifelspuren & Eifelschleifen, and Römer- & Tiergartentunnelweg running directly in Blankenheim, the nearby Lampertstal and the Nohner waterfalls provide countless hiking and biking tours.
The Nürburgring is 30.5 km away. The City Outlet Center and the historic Bad Münstereifel are about 20 km away, as well as the picturesque castle village of Kronenburg, which is also worth a visit with the Kronenburger Lake. The swimming-friendly Freilinger Lake is just a 15-minute drive away, as is the butterfly house in Ahrhütte. The Cologne Trade Fair is 75 km away, and due to good transport connections, the travel time is under 1 hour. Trier can be reached in 100 km.
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