# Blacksmith's cottage ## Identity - **Type of property**: Vacation rental - **Ranking**: 2 keys - **Labelised capacity**: 6 persons ## Location - **City**: Saint-hippolyte (68590) - **Department**: Haut Rhin - **Region**: Grand Est - **Coordinates**: 48.2321358, 7.3683962 ## Capacity and layout - **Capacity**: 8 persons - **Bedrooms**: 3 rooms - **Single beds**: 2 single beds - **Double beds**: 3 double beds - **Bathrooms**: 2 bathrooms - **Kitchens**: 1 kitchen - **Living rooms**: 1 living room - **Pets**: Pets not allowed ## Highlights - **Campaign** - **Boutiques** - **On street parking** ## The advantages of the accommodation - Spacious gîte for 6-8 people in the heart of the village with terrace - Shops, restaurants and winegrowers within walking distance - wine route, hiking trails, cycle paths, ## Description 2025 planning is open ... This cottage was recently renovated and opened in November 2022. It is open from half of April to end of September and from end of November to end of December. The “Gîte du Forgeron” (blacksmith) is classified \*\*\*(ministerial classification) and 2ears by Clé vacances. It is located in the centre of the picturesque village of Saint-Hippolyte, which is ideally situated at the foot of the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle on the Alsace Wine Route. This typical, spacious village family house (100 m2), with terrace sleeps 6 to 8 and is spread over two floors and has 3 bedrooms for 2people, a living/dining room with a sofa bed for 2 people, a living room with TV, 2 bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower, and a fully equipped kitchen. Stay from 4 nights, decreasing from the 5th night (summer period). for 7 nights or more -10% (all year round) Preference is given for a Saturday arrival, but possible every day of the week. Preference is given to booking and paying via the CléVacances website. Facilities: washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, blender/mixer, raclette +pierrade equipment, free high-speed WIFI, closed bicycle garage, parking nearby, baby bed and highchair available. The cottage is non-smoking, and pets are not allowed. The accommodation is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. All bed, household, and bathroom linen as well as tourist tax and other charges are included in the rental price. A welcome gift will be waiting for you on your arrival, for a one-week stay. Upon arrival, a deposit of €350 is required optional end-of-stay cleaning supplement of €70 is available. The deposit will be returned upon handing over the keys. in the event of damage or cleaning not carried out, the costs will be deducted from the deposit. Located in the heart of the village, the cottage is close to the shops (bakery, butcher's, grocer's). Located at the junction of the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, the Gite du Forgeron offers a multitude of cultural and/or natural sites to visit, such as the Volerie des aigles or the Montagne des singes, as well as magnificent localities such as Riquewihr, Colmar, Bergheim, Obernai... where you can appreciate the beauty of the various typical festivals throughout the seasons, as well as their Christmas markets. It is a 30-minutes drive from Strasbourg, 56 minutes from Basel and 20 minutes from Colmar. An ideal base for hiking along the paths of the Club Vosgien or cycling along the cycle paths and roads of the Vosges Mountain and discover typical villages and local festivals  beautifull museums and castles. ## Home You will be welcomed on arrival and visited on departure. ## Accommodation details - **Approval number**: 068MS000307 - **Surface**: 100 m² - **Equipped for babies**: Yes - **Beds**: 5 (2 x single bed, 1 x king size bed, 1 x double bed, and 1 x double sofa bed) - **WCs**: 2 - **Kitchens**: 1 - **Living rooms**: 1 - **Owner's payment methods**: Transfert - **Connect Holiday Vouchers**: Yes - **Guarantee deposit**: €350.00 ## Rooms - **Independent rooms** - **Independent rooms** - **Independent rooms** - **Living room** - **Bathroom / shower room** - **Bathroom / shower room** ## Supplements - **End-of-stay cleaning**: €70.00 / séjour, Give the crockery, oven, microwave and hob a quick clean. ## Equipment and services - **Interior equipment**: - Central Heating - Cookware & Kitchen Utensils - Dishwasher - Electrical adapters available - Extractor Hood - Guide books - Iron - Raclette machine - Tumble dryer - Washing Machine - Weighting scale - bookcases - coffee maker - double sofa - electric kettle - electric oven - fridge / freezer - fully equipped kitchen - kettle - microwave - pans - plates - toaster - vacuum cleaner - **Outdoor equipment**: - Closed bike room - Terrace - **Parking lots**: - On street parking - **High-tech**: - DVD player - Free Wireless Internet - TV - internet connection ## Nearby The gite is located in the centre of the village, on Rue St Fulrade, which connects with the main street. It is a 30-minute drive from Strasbourg, 56 minutes from Basel and 20 minutes from Colmar. An ideal base for hiking on the paths of the Club Vosgien, the Compostelle pilgrimage route or cycling on the cycle paths, both of which are accessible from the gite, or for exploring the roads of the Vosges massif and discovering typical villages and local festivals, magnificent museums and châteaux. ## To discover in the surrounding area - Bathing at 7 km - Boutiques at 0.1 km - Campaign at 0.001 km - Childrens Activities at 0.1 km - Cross Country Skiing at 46 km - Downtown at 0.01 km - Fitness Center or Spa at 7 km - Gift Shop at 0.1 km - Golf Course at 24 km - Picnic Area/Tables at 0.1 km - Shopping Mall at 11 km - Skiing at 46 km - Train station at 11 km - Vending Machines at 3 km - bistro at 0.1 km - fitness facilities nearby at 7 km - grocery store at 10 km - library at 1 km - spa facilities at 7 km ## Starting rate From €900 for 4 nights ## Traveler reviews - **Average rating**: 9.3 - **Number of reviews**: 3 - **Overall impression**: They loved it