The house

The accommodation is built in the center of the property, with access from the terrace.
The shale stone slabs were salvaged from a retired landscaper, the metal gate a friend wanted to get rid of was narrowly saved from the dump, the French window is second-hand, the armchair belongs to the kind neighbor across the street who passed away, the sofa survived a family move, and its mattress is from our daughters’ crib! The half-timbered beams and structure, as well as the building’s cladding, come from the sawmill a few kilometers away, the lime comes from Molsheim, and the sand from the Benfeld gravel pit. The central part of the old tobacco drying shed, on the ground floor, has a terrace opening onto the garden. With ecological concerns in mind, we were keen to use local or reclaimed objects and materials as much as possible.

Past the small entrance, the apartment opens onto a kitchen with a screened window. In the entryway, behind the gray curtain, is the utility area (vacuum cleaner, broom, dustpan and brush, bucket, ironing board, stepladder, fire extinguisher, etc.). Opposite the front door is the bathroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped (2 stovetops, extractor hood, microwave and oven, small refrigerator and freezer, two coffee makers (filter and pod coffee makers), kettle, toaster, dishes and accessories, etc.).
The sink, shelves, and lantern in the entryway were found secondhand (houses being demolished, flea markets, etc.). The wood flooring comes from the nearby sawmill.

A four-person bar table (recycled from an old barn door) leans against the central post of the tobacco drying shed, which Mimi and Fred were keen to preserve, and separates the kitchen from the living area.
The apartment is equipped with a dehumidifier. The bar stools (covered) are secondhand.

The kitchen and dining area open onto the living room. At the far right, there’s a sofa bed (see below), and the sliding door at the far end opens onto the bedroom.

Relaxation: A television equipped with Apple TV (Netflix and Amazon Prime) is at your disposal. If you’re more of a bookworm, you’ll find a small library (made from an old barn window that was preserved and recycled!), offering a selection of books for your curiosity and entertainment: among others, the history of Rossfeld, recipes from Alsace, must-see tourist attractions, an art book dedicated to Jacky Chevaux, Noémie’s father and the famous deceased painter who exhibited with Dali, among others, children’s books, and more. A game of Seven Families from Alsace and a chess set offer further opportunities for entertainment.

A living room area with a sofa, which is also a pull-out bed, allows two people to sleep in two 90×190 beds. While the bed is also secondhand, the mattresses are new but not very thick.
The small tables are family heirlooms, and the coffee table is an old table converted with custom-made steel legs by the ironworker from the neighboring village. The lamp with its Alsatian fabric shade was found at a garage sale, and the lantern in the library dates from the early 19th century and has been rewired. The two armchairs are secondhand.

Separated from the living room, there is a bedroom with a large 160×200 bed for two people. There’s also a storage area for your clothes and a safe for your valuables. The window is equipped with a mosquito net.
The bed is second-hand, but the mattress is, of course, brand new! The mirror (early 1900s) and the small table redecorated by Noémie were salvaged from the family. She also painted the decorations around the window.

A small desk allows you to set down your laptop if needed or desired and work or surf the web in peace (free and unlimited Wi-Fi).
The French window opens onto the terrace and the wooded garden.
The desk is actually Noémie’s great-grandmother’s old Singer sewing machine (circa 1920), which she transformed and which has found a new life there: We placed the contents of the machine’s drawer (labels, threads, needles, etc.) in a jar and frame on the shelf (also repainted; it dates from the 19th century and comes from Noémie’s grandmother). The neighbor’s chair has a new seat and has been repainted to match the rest of the furniture.

Finally, a small bathroom and toilet complete the offering. The shower is walk-in, and for your comfort, the bathroom is equipped with a heated towel rail and a hairdryer.
The floor is made of the same natural schist tiles found on the terrace. The toilet is also second-hand (not the seat, of course!). We also found the small sink cabinet, which was then transformed, repainted, and decorated. The mirror is a family affair and dates back to before the war: its traces bear witness to its life.

You can park your vehicle (and bicycles) in a secure parking space under the tobacco drying shed, a few meters from the apartment entrance on the property (gate locked at night), or on the street in front of the house (free parking year-round, quiet street).
In the section of the drying shed above the parking space, we have preserved all the wooden structures that allowed the tobacco leaves to be hung as they dried in the building.

From early May until September, you can also enjoy the swimming pool.
It measures 7 meters long, 3.5 meters wide, and 1.5 meters deep (flat bottom). It has a large step for sitting or for children to play. It is entered via a staircase. The water is salt water and is heated to 27-28°C. When closed, its cover is secured, but there is no barrier to access the pool.
There are two sun loungers and a parasol on the pool deck. The tall trees surrounding the pool provide welcome shade.

The garden is wooded and enclosed. You can enjoy it while relaxing on deckchairs. A small vintage charcoal barbecue and a clothes horse are also available for your use.
Also outside, and on the roof of your accommodation, in the upper part of the drying room (not accessible), you can still find many preserved and second-hand agricultural objects and tools: a plow wheel, an old fruit press, trunks, an armchair, a furrow plow, etc.

You will have the entire apartment and its terrace at your disposal for the duration of your stay, but Noémie and Fred, who live in the main house of the property, will be just a stone’s throw away and available to answer any questions you may have about the accommodation or the region. Please note that, during your stay, we reserve the right to continue enjoying our garden and swimming pool.

The dryer is also beautiful in the snow! Its warm and cozy atmosphere will charm you, allowing you to spend cozy moments there or travel from our home to visit the most beautiful Christmas markets in the region or the nearby mountains!