Hof Kirchhorst - Hotel & Ferienhof
9.4
Exceptional(179 reviews)
Kirchhorst 3, 24361 Groß Wittensee, Germany
+49 4356 99750
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Hotel Description
Hof Kirchhorst - Hotel & Ferienhof, located at Kirchhorst 3, 24361 Groß Wittensee, Germany, is a charming and serene retreat nestled in the tranquil countryside of Schleswig-Holstein. The hotel provides an idyllic setting for guests seeking relaxation and outdoor activities, with its proximity to Wittensee and popular attractions like Aschberg, just an 11-minute drive away. This pet-friendly hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere with a blend of traditional German design and modern comforts. Guests can enjoy the peaceful surroundings while benefiting from easy access to the region’s cultural landmarks and natural beauty.
The rooms at Hof Kirchhorst are designed for comfort and convenience, offering a mix of traditional style with modern amenities. Some rooms come with fully equipped kitchens, including a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, making it perfect for guests who prefer a self-catering experience. All rooms feature private bathrooms with either a bathtub or shower, ensuring a relaxing stay. While there’s no air conditioning, the spacious rooms and the fresh, country air contribute to a comfortable environment for a restful night’s sleep.
The hotel boasts an array of amenities that make it a standout in the area, including bicycle rentals, horseback riding, and a game room. It’s one of the few hotels in the region with an on-site restaurant offering a dinner buffet, allowing guests to enjoy hearty meals with locally sourced ingredients. A bar is also available for those looking to unwind in the evening. In addition to these facilities, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a kids’ club, and a smoke-free environment, making it a family-friendly option.
For transportation, Hof Kirchhorst is easily accessible, with Hamburg Airport just over an hour’s drive away. Popular nearby attractions include the Viking Museum Haithabu, Gottorf Castle, and the scenic Eckernförde Bay. The hotel also offers convenient access to local restaurants such as Hofrestaurant Glücksstück and Hotel Wittensee Schützenhof. Whether you’re exploring the region or enjoying a peaceful retreat, Hof Kirchhorst provides the perfect base for your stay.
The rooms at Hof Kirchhorst are designed for comfort and convenience, offering a mix of traditional style with modern amenities. Some rooms come with fully equipped kitchens, including a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, making it perfect for guests who prefer a self-catering experience. All rooms feature private bathrooms with either a bathtub or shower, ensuring a relaxing stay. While there’s no air conditioning, the spacious rooms and the fresh, country air contribute to a comfortable environment for a restful night’s sleep.
The hotel boasts an array of amenities that make it a standout in the area, including bicycle rentals, horseback riding, and a game room. It’s one of the few hotels in the region with an on-site restaurant offering a dinner buffet, allowing guests to enjoy hearty meals with locally sourced ingredients. A bar is also available for those looking to unwind in the evening. In addition to these facilities, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a kids’ club, and a smoke-free environment, making it a family-friendly option.
For transportation, Hof Kirchhorst is easily accessible, with Hamburg Airport just over an hour’s drive away. Popular nearby attractions include the Viking Museum Haithabu, Gottorf Castle, and the scenic Eckernförde Bay. The hotel also offers convenient access to local restaurants such as Hofrestaurant Glücksstück and Hotel Wittensee Schützenhof. Whether you’re exploring the region or enjoying a peaceful retreat, Hof Kirchhorst provides the perfect base for your stay.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located in a peaceful countryside setting near Wittensee
2. Pet-friendly with rooms that include kitchens and family-friendly amenities
3. One of the few hotels in the area with an on-site restaurant and dinner buffet
4. Equipped with a bar for guests to relax in the evening
5. Bicycle rental and horseback riding opportunities available
6. Private bathrooms with bathtubs and showers in some rooms
7. Family-friendly activities including a kids' club and play area
8. Nearby attractions include Viking Museum Haithabu and Gottorf Castle
9. A short drive from Eckernförde Bay, perfect for outdoor activities
10. Accessible by car from Hamburg Airport within 1 hr 15 min
6.6 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Wittensee
16 min
Viking Museum Haithabu23 min
Gottorf Castle26 min
Eckernförde Bay27 min
Rendsburg High Bridge28 min
Nearest locations
Hotel Wittensee Schützenhof
5 min
Hofrestaurant Glücksstück - Hof Bielfeldt6 min
Gaststätte Lehmsiek13 min
Ristorante La Taverna17 min
Restaurant Dalmacija20 min
Fischdeel | Land & Meer21 min
Restaurant Montenegro21 min
Al porto Ristorante • Pizzeria • Catering22 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Location rating | 6.6 |
| Nearest airport | Hamburg Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 15 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Tue, Dec 03
Check-out: Wed, Dec 04
$103
$103
$110
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Location
Kirchhorst 3, 24361 Groß Wittensee, Germany
Airports:
Hamburg Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 15 min
Transit: 2 hr 58 min
Nearby locations
6.6
Good Location
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental
Horseback riding
Game room
Languages spoken
English
German
Accessibility
Accessible
Accessible parking
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Buffet dinner
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Kitchen in some rooms
Refrigerator in some rooms
Microwave in some rooms
Coffee maker in some rooms
Parking & transportation
Parking
Pets
Pet-friendly
Dogs allowed
Cats allowed
Services
Front desk
Baggage storage
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Cash
Bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bathtub in some rooms
Shower
Children
Kid-friendly
Activities for kids
Kids' club
Internet
Wi-Fi
Reviews
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Tina Zahel
5/5
Dear Emeline, dear Ben,I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the great and intensive week of training on your beautiful farm!I've been to this farm twice in a different context and knew three years ago that when my young horse was ready, I would book a course with him here.But when is the right time? He's 5 now and I wanted to give it a try this fall. Exactly the right decision - his training status was addressed so lovingly and with a lot of patience and we grew together even more this week and were able to learn so much. Individual jumps at home became the first small pacoures and in dressage we received valuable tips for the rest of the way at home, which we will tackle with our trainer. We were also able to enjoy a horseback ride through the beautiful terrain together. My pony quickly settled into the new environment, was well looked after and seemed to feel so comfortable that we even had little problems convincing him to go on the trailer yesterday ;-)But the setting around it is also just right. I got a fantastically beautiful apartment where you could retreat in peace and enjoy the beautiful view. The food was beautifully prepared and I really enjoyed it. All the people who look after people and horses as well as cleanliness etc. on the farm were so warm and always friendly towards all guests. How nice it was to always have a quick chat :-)I was also impressed by the really great, well-trained school horses. They worked with so much joy and energy and carried their riders through the riding badge tests in an exemplary manner. They stand in large paddocks and can run around and play a lot outside of riding lessons and all have high-quality equipment.The organization of the riding lessons was great, certainly not always that easy with so many groups on vacation, but everything worked out perfectly. The atmosphere among the guests of all ages was simply good and people quickly came into contact.We'll definitely be back - I'm already looking forward to next year and will probably even bring my friends and another course participant with me :-)Kind regards from Hamburg <3
Nina
5/5
Do you need a riding holiday? - Then there is only this address. I honestly can't really put into words how much my vacation did me good. All the people are extremely nice & polite & take good care of their guests. The horses are in top condition and the facility is well maintained. My dressage lessons with Marianne or my jumping lessons with Emeline were incredibly fun and very educational. With Captain I have found my perfect partner for the lessons and I am already looking forward to my next vacation!
Christian Collin
5/5
Good morning.I was in the area on business and slept at your place with my Labrador puppy Cody.It's wonderful with you. A welcome change when coming from the city.You were very warm to me and Cody.We will definitely come back.The breakfast was outstanding! Thank you very much and we wish you all the best.
Eva Mackeprang
5/5
I got my riding badge 5 with you and had a wonderful week! We were warmly welcomed on the first evening and I felt very comfortable. During the riding lessons we were perfectly prepared for the badge tests and the school horses are great for advanced riders, even if you don't have a lot of jumping experience yet!The school horses are on the pasture 24/7 and are well cared for and happy.The food and the room were great and the facility was super idyllic 😊It was a great atmosphere and I would recommend everyone to vacation there!
Jule Sofie Wolff
5/5
Everything is greatGreetings Greta, Marie-Louise, Jule and Martha😉
Victoria Habbe
5/5
Very nice yard!The horses are all in top shape and are very well looked after, the staff are very nice and always very helpful!Delicious food.Definitely worth it 🥰
Penni Wulkau
5/5
Super beautiful yard!The ponies were super sweet and nice to ride. We did super cool things! The rooms were also really nice! Was very cool!
Adina Gormanns
5/5
The riding school is a girl's dream come true! It is beautifully located with a magnificent drive and the most important thing: my daughter (11) had a lot of fun with the horses/ponies and the other girls. She was there for the second time during the summer holidays and will definitely come back soon. The farewell tears were big!
Anja Franck
5/5
A beautiful riding stable with everything you could imagine in your most beautiful horse dreams. We went there with our girls for the second time during the summer holidays. There is a great program on offer at the pony farm and anyone who wants can get the riding badge 10-8 at the end. Ben Naeve makes the exam personal and I have to say, I have never experienced such a great examiner for children. Motivating, loud and clear in the language and encouraging words at the ready in every breakdown situation. Simply great!In addition to the riding lessons, the carers have a varied program from making hobby horses and painting ponies, to organizing and presenting a circus performance with the children, to a picnic trip with a covered wagon and ponies and a campfire with a disco. Holidays at the pony farm couldn't be nicer!!!!
Greta Becker
5/5
I've already been there 3 times and would come again and again! The first time I was there was in the summer of 2022 for two weeks. I did my basic pass in the first one. This week I rode a variety of horses and learned how to deal with their different characters, which really helped me. These were Conley, Klaus and Tobi. It was really a great week. The room was also well equipped. You're mainly in the room to sleep, otherwise you're usually riding or sitting in the casino.I did my RA 5 in the second week. Enjoy carried me safely through the dressage and the course. The room was great here too. We had one of the ‘self-catering’ rooms. Was really a great time.In autumn 2022 I was there again, this time just for vacation. There I rode Nico and Janusz three times. It was really a fun week. The room was again very great and clean.I was there for the third time in autumn 2023, again for vacation. It was another great week with Mimi. The room was also very large, 6 beds and there were only three of us. Very clean.I also really think the farm is great. A clean and well-maintained yard. The horses are doing great too and I like their attitude too. The equipment is a little broken here and there, but that's what happens with a lot of use. The food was also very tasty, the staff was nice and helpful.Best regards,Greta
Pia Simon
1/5
I got my riding badge 5 and horse driving license on the farm. Beautiful yard with beautiful grounds.However, the tone is often not appropriate, especially during riding lessons. You just felt unwanted and pressured there. The riding groups were far too large to be able to support each individual individually. It was also very disorganized at times. There was not enough information and training, especially for the theoretical part and the ground work, and some topics relevant to the exam were not discussed at all. Other participants were told the day before the test that they unfortunately could not take part because the horse was not a good fit. I think this could have been addressed earlier and perhaps suggested a change of horse.I wouldn't go there again.Addendum after answer: Dear Kirchhorst team, unfortunately you remembered something wrong! It was another girl who fell with Cooper.
Ang ry
5/5
Dear Emi, dear Ben,We had a fantastic mommy break week at Hof Kirchhorst. Delicious breakfast, great horses and a beautiful riding area. Thank you for reacting so quickly and allowing us to change rooms (the shower was cold). The upgrade was perfect because it meant we could look after ourselves in the apartment in the evenings. Also big thanks for making it possible to exchange the riding lessons for rides. We also really liked the family, uncomplicated atmosphere on your farm. We had a wonderful, relaxing week with you. We'd love to come back. Very best regardsLaura and Angelica
Privat
1/5
I got my badge there 3 years ago and passed it (with my own horse). I still haven't received my certificate because it was forgotten, and since then I've been constantly told that it will be taken care of and it hasn't happened yet Getting paid and then being taken for a ride like that is just not possible.
Karina Böttcher
5/5
I've been to Hof Kirchhorst several times, it's always great there! The staff is super nice, the rooms are always very clean and the location of the farm is really perfect!! I have done several riding badges there and the riding lessons are really very instructive and have helped me a lot and given me a few different perspectives. I can only recommend Hof Kirchhorst, I would go there again and again. Whether small or large, there is something for everyone, the school horses are so great there and carry you through the test in one piece. But even without taking a test there, you can have a wonderful riding holiday there, whether with your own horse or a school horse, it doesn't matter. There is beautiful riding terrain there, whether riding alone or in a group with a guide it is always so much fun. If you want to have a fun holiday with horses, then go to Hof Kirchhorst. ❤️
Lara Winkler
5/5
We spent a week at Reiterhof Kirchhorst during the Easter holidays and I really enjoyed it. The facility is huge and really beautiful. I also really like the horse stables because everything is very big and bright. I came there with the goal of getting the Riding Badge 5. Unfortunately, I had no jumping experience until then. I was given a well-trained jumping horse that runs in the school here, with which I was introduced to jumping step by step by the nice team of trainers and in the end I actually made it through the test without ever having jumped before. I think that says it all. In general, the school horses are all very easy to ride and well-behaved. I had a really great vacation and am really looking forward to the next time!