Welcome to Ferienhaus Pape! (📍Papestraße 12, Eslohe)
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for families, groups of friends, seminars and retreats
🏡 Accommodates up to 17 guests (17 beds + 3 children's travel cots)
🍽️ Spacious communal living and dining areas
🛏️ 7 bedrooms
🚻 4 toilets
🛁 4 showers + 1 bathtub
🔥 Sauna including free sauna infusions
🧸 Children's playroom
🎯 Air hockey, darts, foosball, table tennis and arcade machine
📶 Wi-Fi throughout the house and garden
🌿 Large private garden directly along the Esselbach stream
📍 Restaurants 🍽️, brewery 🍺 and supermarkets 🛒 within walking distance
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❤️ Renovated with great attention to detail, our large family transformed this historic building into a truly special holiday home. Our goal was to create a place where families, friends and groups can enjoy valuable time together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Today, we are delighted to share the listed heritage Ferienhaus Pape with our guests. When we spend time here ourselves with grandparents, children and grandchildren, we especially appreciate the togetherness under one roof, the large garden by the stream, the peaceful setting despite the central location, and the short walking distance to restaurants, the local brewery and shops.
The picturesque hills and forests of the Sauerland region offer countless leisure activities for all ages throughout the year.
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🏡 Historic Half-Timbered House with Unique Character
This detached listed half-timbered house dates back to 1796 and enjoys a quiet yet central location in the heart of Eslohe. It is the birthplace of the well-known Sauerland writer Joseph Pape (1831–1898).
The visible timber framework, both inside and outside, the more than 200-year-old doors and the charming layout give the house its distinctive character. Carefully preserved over many years, it combines historical charm with modern comfort.
A private driveway across the Esselbach bridge leads directly to the house. The traffic-calmed surroundings ensure a relaxed arrival and stay.
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🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The house offers a total of 17 sleeping places across 7 bedrooms.
Additionally, 3 travel cots (120 x 60 cm) are available for toddlers.
For a comfortable start to the day, guests have access to:
4 toilets
4 showers
1 bathtub
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🍽️ Enjoy Time Together
The spacious and fully equipped kitchen on the upper floor is directly connected to the large dining room, where the entire group can gather for meals and enjoyable evenings together.
Next to the kitchen, you will find the children's playroom. A separate communal room invites guests to relax, play foosball, darts, watch TV or simply spend quality time together.
For families with children, we provide:
4 high chairs
3 travel cots
Baby changing area
Children's toilet
Baby monitor with range extending into the garden
Stair safety gates on the upper floor
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🎮🎯 Leisure & Wellness at the House
Even on rainy days, there is plenty to do:
Sauna with free sauna infusions
Fitness room
Air hockey table
Professional steel dartboard
Arcade machine with 12 classic games (including Street Fighter)
Table tennis table
Board games
Foosball table
Card games
Chess set
Children's toys
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🌳 Garden Directly Along the Esselbach Stream
A true highlight is the approximately 350 m² private garden located directly beside the Esselbach stream.
While children can play at the shallow waterside and explore nature, adults can relax in the many seating areas.
The garden includes:
Large lawn area
Sandpit
Table tennis table
Fire pit
Free firewood
Large swivel barbecue grill (80 cm)
Garden games
Water toys for children
Garden shed
Direct access to the stream
Children's scooters
Bobby car
Children's bicycle with stabilisers
Sledges
During summer, a small unheated outdoor pool (3 m diameter) is also available.
This is the perfect place for barbecues, family fun and relaxing evenings by the water.
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🧰 Additional Amenities
Large refrigerator with spacious freezer compartment
2 beverage refrigerators (dining room and garage)
Double garage with small workshop and storage space for bicycles, motorcycles, skis and snowboards
For motorcycle enthusiasts, Eslohe is an excellent starting point for scenic tours through the Sauerland region. 🚲 Mountain bikers and road cyclists will also find countless routes and trails nearby.
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📍 Perfect Location in the Heart of Eslohe
Many guests particularly appreciate the central location.
Restaurants, the local brewery and shopping facilities are all within walking distance:
🍽️ Italian Restaurant Spritzenhaus (within sight)
🍺 Brewery Domschänke Stötzel / Esselbräu (approx. 100 m)
🛒 Aldi, REWE, Netto and Rossmann supermarkets (approx. 100 m)
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🗺️ Activities in the Sauerland Region
⛷️ Winter Sports
- Sellinghausen Ski Lift (approx. 15 minutes)
- Schmallenberger Höhenlift (approx. 25 minutes)
- Bödefeld-Hunau Ski Area (approx. 25 minutes)
- Winterberg / Altastenberg (approx. 35 minutes)
🚵 Mountain Biking & Bike Parks
- GreenHill Bike Park (approx. 20 minutes)
- Bikepark Winterberg (approx. 40 minutes)
- Bikepark Willingen (approx. 60 minutes)
🥾 Hiking & Cycling
- Sauerland Höhenflug Trail (approx. 5 minutes)
- Rothaarsteig Trail (approx. 20 minutes)
- Hiking trails starting directly from the house
- Sauerland Cycle Network starting in Eslohe
🎢 Family Attractions
- Adventure Playground in Kurpark Eslohe (approx. 500 m)
- Panorama Park (approx. 35 minutes)
- Fort Fun Adventure Land (approx. 35 minutes)
- Thikos Indoor Play World Schmallenberg (approx. 25 minutes)
- Karl May Festival Elspe (approx. 20 minutes)
🌄 Other Attractions
- Mini Golf Course (approx. 500 m)
- Indoor and outdoor swimming pools in Eslohe, Bad Fredeburg and Schmallenberg
- DampfLandLeute Museum Eslohe (approx. 5 minutes)
- Wisent Wilderness Reserve (approx. 35 minutes)
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💻🧑💻 HOME OFFICE, SEMINARS & RETREATS
Thanks to excellent Wi-Fi 📶, spacious rooms and several quiet areas, the house is also ideal for:
Remote work stays
Seminars
Workshops
Corporate events
Retreats
💰 Particularly during weekdays, stays are often available at attractive rates.
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ℹ️ Important Information
Large parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties and similar events are not permitted.
Guests are required to respect local quiet hours.
Smoking, candles and open flames are strictly prohibited inside the listed historic building.
Pets are not allowed.
The house should be left broom-clean upon departure, and any damage must be reported.
Thank you for your understanding.
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💡 Good to Know
Tourist Tax
The municipality of Eslohe charges a tourist tax of €2.50 per person per night.
Children under 14 years are exempt.
Guests receive the SauerlandCard, which provides discounts and benefits at many local attractions.
Optional Services
Bed linen: €5 per bed set
Large bath towel: €3
Hand towel: €2
Fitted sheets and kitchen towels are provided free of charge.
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🕒🔑 Flexible Check-in & Check-out
If you would like an earlier check-in or later check-out, please contact us in advance. We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Do you have questions or special requests?
Feel free to contact us before booking. We are happy to help and always try to accommodate individual wishes whenever possible.
📧 Email: ferienhaus-pape@web.de
☎️ Phone / WhatsApp: +49 173 8284872
We look forward to learning a little about you and your planned stay in Eslohe. Whether you are planning a family holiday, friends' getaway, birthday celebration, seminar or retreat – we would be delighted to welcome you.
😊 We wish you a wonderful stay at Ferienhaus Pape and look forward to your inquiry!
