10 Sommergoldhähnchen: small, in the pond house, with a terrace.
The Sommergoldhähnchen (common firecrest) is in the house right by the pond, a little apart from the courtyard. Its 29.98 m² hold a living and sleeping area, a kitchenette, a bathroom and a private terrace.
The rooms
A 160 × 200 cm double bed, a kitchenette with hob, fridge and crockery, the bathroom and the terrace. If you love the water, you are closer to the pond here than in the courtyard apartments.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, a radio and heated parquet floors. The kitchen has WMF kitchenware, Siemens appliances, a coffee machine, a kettle and tea. There is also a minibar, towels, a hairdryer and Rituals care products. When you arrive, fresh flowers are waiting in the room, along with honey from our own bees to taste.
You will also find our own book in the room: the birds the rooms are named after, and the history of Schloss Ricklingen. It is there to browse during your stay, and if you would like to keep it, you can buy it for €65.
Bathrobes and bath towels for the sauna are ready right there, with showers next to it. Bicycles have their own shelter, and there is an EV charging point at the car park. Parking is included, charging is billed separately.
Who it suits
Solo travellers and couples who are happy to live compactly and enjoy the setting by the pond in return.
Why Sommergoldhähnchen
Together with its relative the goldcrest, the common firecrest is Europe's smallest bird: around five grams, with a bright orange-yellow crown stripe. Its scientific name, Regulus, means little king.
Included with every stay
Breakfast at the long table, daily from 7.30 to 10 am, parking in front of the door, free Wi-Fi, plus sauna, gym, tennis court, organic swimming pond and bicycles. Check-in from 3 pm via the key safe, check-out by 10.30 am. Guests must be 18 or over to book; accompanying guests are welcome from the age of 12. Pets are not permitted.
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