Holiday Flat with Terrace and Rhine Views in Kaub

High above the Rhine, just below Burg Gutenfels, this special holiday apartment sits on the rock like a swallow’s nest. From here, you can look out over the rooftops of Kaub, the Rhine and Pfalzgrafenstein toll castle on the opposite bank. Its sheltered hillside setting keeps you well away from train and traffic noise, so you can enjoy the peace and quiet.

The light-filled apartment sleeps two to six guests. You’ll find three bedrooms, a shower room, a separate guest toilet and a fully equipped kitchen that opens onto the dining and living area. The spacious attic studio offers plenty of room and works especially well as a family room. Two more bedrooms are on garden level.

Outside, you’ll find several lovely spots to unwind. The terrace beneath the vine arbour offers welcome shade, while the secluded sun lawn opens onto views of the Rhine and the passing boats. The medicinal herb and fruit garden is planted with figs, almonds and vineyard peaches. You’re welcome to use the herbs for fresh tea or cooking.

The house has a special history: slate for roofing was mined here until around 1869. Today’s garden stands on the mine’s former spoil heap. Later, a local family of pharmacists lived here and planted the medicinal herb garden and Mediterranean fruit trees.

Kaub sits picturesquely on the Rhine and is shaped by its long history and wine-growing traditions. From the apartment, you can set off straight onto the Rheinsteig, wander through the historic lanes or visit the surrounding wine villages. Burg Gutenfels and Pfalzgrafenstein toll castle also shape the region’s distinctive landscape.