Escapes for every season
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Krautkopf, Take Me to the Lakes, Verena Kyrein-Meixner, Andreas Breckwoldt
Start the new year mindfully and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime—these lovingly renovated and tastefully furnished getaways north of Berlin are perfect for a quiet weekend in the countryside. Relax by a crackling wood-fired oven, hike through expansive snowy landscapes and enjoy the perfect end to a perfect day with a bath in a sauna.
Gutshaus Rensow is so much more than just a holiday in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern—it’s like a trip through time. This historic manor house was erected on the ruins of a medieval complex back in 1960. The house’s hosts, Christina and Knut, breathed new life into the baroque space using considerable amounts of thought, dedication and respect for its past. In fact, they live under the very same roof with their three children and regularly enjoy opening their home to guests. As a result, the atmosphere is very familiar—meals are cooked together on occasion, and the hosts are always happy to cater to individual guests’ wishes.
Gutshaus Rensow can accommodate 21 people across four flats and three double rooms, each of which tells its very own story. The furnishings reveal a mixture of carefully selected antique furniture and unusual, sometimes peculiar, pieces found in the house before it was renovated or collected while travelling. The surrounding hilly terminal moraine landscape that characterises Recknitz Valley and Mecklenburgische Schweiz’s abundant nature reserves give way to plenty of hikes and experiences outdoors all year round.
This secluded and impressive 20th-century villa is carefully tucked away between fields, lakes and forests. Villa Auguste was extensively renovated by hosts Daniela and Martin van Eickels who lovingly transformed it into a light-flooded holiday home. Today, up to eight guests can make themselves comfortable in four bedrooms across two floors. Villa Auguste’s spacious kitchen and directly adjoining dining and living room area, equipped with a cast-iron fireplace, form the heart of the home.
The mix of timeless furniture pieces and meticulously chosen accents, such as the living room’s colourful wallpaper, transforms this elegant Wilhelminian villa into a cosy holiday home. The hosts artfully achieved a modern country house aesthetic with the help of decorative finds and unique historical pieces, such as the stripped, antique wooden kitchen door and the patterned cement bathroom tiles. Take a moment to let your eyes rest on the dreamlike view overlooking the surrounding fields and park-like gardens.
Thanks to the house’s large panoramic windows, winter’s darkest days are brightened up by the fantastic views of the garden and surrounding hillscapes. And the cosy fireplace has all the makings of a quiet day indoors. Come nightfall, the sauna outhouse beckons. In summer, you can relax under the shade of old fruit trees in the outdoor seating area or find a sit spot in the courtyard. The nearby farm shop in Flieth carries a fantastic selection of regional products. And you can choose from a fabulous assortment of wines at Weinhandlung C. Soyeux in Potzlow. To embark on a stroll with breathtaking views of six Uckermark lakes, start out at Potzlower Seeblick and make your way around Potzlower See.
Photos:
Krautkopf, Take Me to the Lakes, Verena Kyrein-Meixner, Andreas Breckwoldt
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