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Ferienhaus Kleine Bleibe in Montabaur, Reckenthal / DE – Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate

Holiday home Kleine Bleibe

Nature-made rela­xation. In the Kleine Bleibe on the edge of the Gel­bachtal in the Wes­terwald, what counts is actually the absence of things. Far away from digital over­sti­mu­lation, you can enjoy a puristic and sus­tainable holiday here and drift through the days in a truly relaxed way. After all, there are plenty of exciting things to dis­cover right on the doorstep.

The ensemble of two holiday homes and a shared sauna house, the so-called Hit­ze­kiste (heat box), not only stands amidst old plum and walnut trees, it is also largely made of wood itself. Outside as well as inside. With its massive base and black wooden façade, the tim­eless mini­malist archi­tecture inter­prets the tra­di­tional con­s­truction of regional half-tim­bered houses in a modern way. Inside, you feel like you’re in a tree house, sur­rounded on all sides by light coni­ferous wood, while the large window ope­nings bring nature into the house. Only the bathroom tiles provide a deli­berate and refreshing con­trast amidst the wooden harmony. A place that lives in dia­logue with nature and, with its reduced look and dis­creetly placed details, has an almost medi­tative effect.

In house Wald­wunder, there is room for up to four retreaters, from a small family to a group of friends. With a view of the forest and distant vistas, a spa­cious kitchen and outdoor terrace for enjoying time tog­ether, as well as a living gallery with a seating window for leisure time. House Gip­fel­glück is par­ti­cu­larly sui­table for couples and good friends and lite­rally rises above itself. On the way up, you will dis­cover lots of fine little retreats. The high­light: the free­standing bathtub with its view of the forest. Things couldn’t get any greener. Except perhaps for the fur­nis­hings, which are exclu­sively made of organic and envi­ron­men­tally fri­endly mate­rials. With this in mind, slow down.

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What to do

Hiking in the unspoilt Gelbach valley, cycling on the regional heights, e.g. the Köppel, canoeing on the Lahn, finding peace and quiet, a walk through the sleepy little village of Reckenthal and along the sculpture hiking trail that leads directly past the Kleine Bleibe, a shopping trip to the district town of Montabaur, e.g. to the Italian grocery Via Del Gusto.

Why we like this house

A small place with a big impact: architecture in unison with nature.

This house is great for

Couples, Families, Friends

Sustainability

Emission-free hot water generation by means of a regenerative air-water heat pump, 100 % green electricity from regional energy sources, e-charging station at the house, good public transport connections (by train to Montabaur, then continue by bus to Reckenthal).

Owners of Kleine Bleibe

Owner

Breaking away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immersing yourself in the seclusion of nature. This is a genuine and sustainable way of enjoying a holiday, which Nils and Caro Fröhlich have made a reality with their two Kleine Bleibe holiday homes in their homeland in the Westerwald. Nils is an architect and a skilled carpenter, Caro a trained hotel professional and project manager for events and marketing - the perfect combination to create a retreat that is coherent down to the last detail.


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Details

Region DE – Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Montabaur, Reckenthal
Westerwald
Name Kleine Bleibe
Scenery Westerwald, in the Nassau Nature Park
Number of guests Max. 2 in Gipfelglück, max. 4 in Waldwunder. Both houses can also be booked together.
Completed 2022
Design Nils Fröhlich, FRÖHLICH GASSNER ARCHITEKTEN , Wiesbaden
Published AD Magazine (August 2024), Salon Magazine (Edition #38, February 2024), Baunetz (October 2023), md INTERIOR DESIGN ARCHITECTURE (Juni 2023), Architekturzeitung, Schöner Wohnen (03.2024), Nachhaltige Baukultur, Deutsches Architektur (2024), Architekturführer Deutschland 2024, Sustainable Buildings, Häuser Magazine 3/23, Timber Homes, Live Greener, Enki Magazine 53
Awards BDA Nike 2025 (shortlisted), BDA Architekturpreis Rheinland-Pfalz & Saar 2024 (award), Holzbaupreis Rheinland-Pfalz 2024 (recognition), Häuser Award 2024 (award), DAM Preis 2024 (shortlisted), best architects 24 gold award , he best family homes of 2023 (award), DMK Award for sustainable building 2023 (special award), Archdaily Building of the year 2023 (nomination), Archilovers Best Project 2022 (award)
Architecture Modern
Accomodation Holiday home
Criteria 1-2 (house/apartment), 1-4 (house/apartment), Apartments combinable, Family, Garden, Hiking, Lake/river, EV-charging station, No car needed

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3 Comments

In der Kleinen Bleibe konnten wir im Wald­wunder einen fan­tas­ti­schen Auf­enthalt genießen. Hier stimmte einfach alles, das gemüt­liche Sitz­fenster mit Blick in die Land­schaft, der große Ess­tisch in der Küche, das schöne Geschirr.….Abends vor dem Schla­fen­gehen sagte uns der Waldkauz „Gute Nacht“. Einfach herrlich! So gut haben wir lange nicht mehr geschlafen, das lag nicht nur an der abso­luten Ruhe, sondern auch an den bequemen Matratzen. Beson­deren Ein­druck haben nicht nur die mini­ma­lis­ti­schen und durch­dachten Räume sondern auch die kon­se­quente Archi­tektur der Häuser bei uns hin­ter­lassen. Auch die Sauna, mit Blick in den Wald, war ein beson­deres Erlebnis. Den Wald und die herr­lichen Wan­derwege im schönen Gel­bachtal sollte man sich nicht ent­gehen lassen. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Defi­nitiv ein Ort, den wir bald nochmal besuchen werden.

Silvia sagt:

Die kleine Bleibe hat ein wohl­durch­dachtes und klares Konzept vom Großen bis zum kleinsten Detail — ange­fangen vom Logo bis hin zum Duschgel. Und es ist ein sehr gut gelun­genes Konzept, mini­ma­lis­tisch, hoch­wertig und natur­ver­bunden. Wir konnten nur kurze Zeit im Wald­wunder bleiben, werden diese Zeit aber nicht ver­gessen. Eine traum­hafte Ruhe, ein wun­der­barer leichter Geruch nach Holz im ganzen Haus, direkte Aus­blicke in die Natur vom Bett, vor dem Wasch­becken, beim Kochen am Herd durch raf­fi­niert gesetzte Fens­ter­ein­schnitte. So blickten wir beim Auf­wachen einem Eich­hörnchen ins Auge nach einem Schlaf wie ewig nicht mehr auf aus­ge­zeich­neten Matratzen in einem rundum Wohl­fühlbett bei guter Luft und einer Ruhe, wie man sie kaum noch kennt. Dazu kamen noch sehr auf­merksame, unkom­pli­zierte und herz­liche Gast­geber, denen wir noch viele glück­liche Gäste wün­schen.

Anke und Bernd sagt:

Ein ganz wun­der­voller Ort. Ich hatte das Ver­gnügen die letzten 3 Tage im HAUS Gip­fel­glück zu ver­bringen. Ästhetik mit viel Liebe zum Detail und ein ganz herz­licher Empfang.

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