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Holiday apartment Biel/Bienne for 2 persons with 1 bedroom - Multistorey holiday home/maisonette

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Fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AED 1,901
AED 2,515 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday apartment Biel/Bienne for 2 persons with 1 bedroom - Multistorey holiday home/maisonette

ED Ref. 2580814

Holidays in the monument combines heritage preservation and tourism. Historically valuable construction tools are taken over, gently renovated and rented as holiday apartments. The model makes a double profit: the monuments get a new future and holidaymakers experience a stay in an extraordinary building. The idea is realized by the foundation Ferien im Baudenkmal (FiB), which was founded in 2005 by the Swiss Homeland Security.


Parking: The public car park (Altstadtparkhaus) is about 500m away from the house and is chargeable. 

Public transport: From the station, take bus no. 5 or 6 in the direction of the hospital center. Bus stop Mühlebrücke 5 minutes from the house.

Number of persons: 2 (1 double bed)

Garden: There is no garden. The house is located in the old town of Biel. But has a beautiful roof terrace (arbor).

WLAN: Is available. 

Open: The house can be rented all year round.

Pets: Pets are allowed on request.

Altitude: 437 m above sea level.

Du Bourg - old town house
History & Information
The core of the late medieval house, is located in the historic center of Biel am Burgplatz. For many years, the monument was uninhabited and decayed increasingly, until the entire property was restored in 2018 on behalf of the new homeowner by the architect Guido Kummer and partners. On the ground floor and on the first floor there is a new tenant, the time-honored restaurant Du Bourg. The second and third floors, formerly used as living spaces, now house two rental apartments. In the attic, where formerly the offices were, another apartment was furnished, which can be rented today as a holiday apartment. The house is a lover object, which was repaired and revitalized by private hands, so to speak, as a contribution to the preservation of the old town. 

renovation
The Altstadthaus du Bourg, which surrounds Burgplatz together with other houses from the same epoch, was originally built in the 16th century. Century built. In 1720, the house was increased and provided with a Baroque facade corresponding to the former style. To this day, the Baroque façade of the stately corner building with a broken part roof is very well preserved. Structures in Hauterive stone such as pilaster strips, cornices and window framing bear witness to the times. In the gable field is a historic lift door from the Middle Ages, flanked by two ox eyes. The front door dates from around 1840.

The high-quality old town house has a high architectural quality, which makes the history of construction clearly visible, although not always in the correct historical context. Although the restoration of the original structure was heavily prioritized. Since the attic had previously been only sparsely expanded, this had to be partially rebuilt with considerable intervention. Missing elements were added from the heritage preservation stocks. So there is a mighty tower stove in the attic, which was formerly in the Lorraineschulhaus in Bern. The grille in front of the gable window is a historical heirloom that has been carefully selected and installed. Even the floors of clay tiles come from the monument exchange.

IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENT
The Du Bourg is a monument that has been renovated with great respect for the existing substance. The tenant is aware of this and meets the object with care. Although technically state-of-the-art, certain functional details do not conform to current standards and harbor a potential source of danger. These circumstances are known to the renter. The owner, e-domizil and the foundation Ferien im Baudenkmal disclaim all liability.




Additional costs:

Visitor's tax / tourist tax: included in the price (compulsory).
Towels: per object and day included in the price (compulsory).
Bed linen: included in the price per object per day (obligatory).
Electricity: per object and day included in the price (obligatory).
Pet: per object and day included in the price (compulsory).
Internet: per object and day included in the price (compulsory).
Fireplace Fireplace: included in the price per object and per day (compulsory).
Final cleaning: 138. 79 EUR per person per week (obligatory).

Property manager

e-domizil

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Porch or lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Ice skating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

2580814

About the neighborhood

Map
Biel/Bienne, Bielersee

What's nearby

  • Swiss Reformed City Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • City Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • LaserGame Biel/Bienne - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Biel - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Omega Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Biel/Bienne Station - 13 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer O’clock - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Genossenschaft St. Gervais - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Edu's Coffee & Clothes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪küBBan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café du Commerce GmbH - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday apartment Biel/Bienne for 2 persons with 1 bedroom - Multistorey holiday home/maisonette pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday apartment Biel/Bienne for 2 persons with 1 bedroom - Multistorey holiday home/maisonette?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday apartment Biel/Bienne for 2 persons with 1 bedroom - Multistorey holiday home/maisonette?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday apartment Biel/Bienne for 2 persons with 1 bedroom - Multistorey holiday home/maisonette located?

Located in Old Town, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Swiss Reformed City Church, Museum Schwab, and City Park. LaserGame Biel/Bienne and Lake Biel are also within 1 mi (2 km). Biel/Bienne Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Holiday apartment Biel/Bienne for 2 persons with 1 bedroom - Multistorey holiday home/maisonette Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in the old town of Biel
Beautiful, highest quality, modern mixed with historic elements in the old town of Biel. Extremely quiet for a good nights rest with a beautiful sunrise view of the Swiss Alps right from the bedroom. The combination on old historic elements and exquisite brand new installations are astonishing. Walking to everything was fantastic as well. Great, host providing a spectacular and clean penthouse.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall - very pleasant
I have to put this up front - the property, amenities and location are excellent. No expense has been spared regarding the furnishings, kitchen, etc. Extremely comfortable. Now, here are some things to be aware of. The apartment is located on the 4th floor at the top of a spiral staircase. There is no elevator, so keep that in mind when you have to take luggage up and down. You are not allowed to drive a vehicle up to the property after 10am and before 6pm - and because of check in / check out times, you will have to park your vehicle and walk your luggage to the building. Parking is around $30 for 24 hours nearby. There is a restaurant on the ground floor, which is supposed to be one of the best in the area, but during the day when they are prepping, and in the evening when they are open, you cannot use the side entry door to access the stairway - you have to walk through the restaurant. Once you get into the apartment, it has a spacious main floor, with excellent furnishings, a state of the art kitchen with everything you need to dine in. The bedroom and master bath is located up in the roof area on a mezzanine deck. They have ensured that you don't accidently fall down the stairs in the middle of the night by installing a clever safety barrier - i suggest using it! The master bed is located on a raised platform, so be careful when getting up in the middle of the night. The bathroom is small, but like everything else, it is all custom and made with incredible attention to detail. They have a state of the art sound system, which streams music on demand. There is a nice balcony patio with a table and chairs, which when the weather permits, will be very nice to eat on. Space for clothes, etc is limited, so keep that in mind when packing. Overall, it was a good experience, staying in an historic building that has been renovated so incredibly well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eine wunderbare Wohnung
Die Lage in der schönen Bieler Altstadt ist toll und die Wohnung ist die ideale Unterkunft für Designliebhaber. Wir sind herzlich und unkompliziert von Conny empfangen worden.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022