helmschrots • kreativhaus neue mühle - karl-heinz helmschrot

Super cosy place in the nature. Everything nice and clean

Positive: spacious, has a lot of options, unique nature, absolute peace and idyll, lots of rare birds, beautiful large room for dancing and yoga, etc., very well-equipped kitchen, nice, friendly care.Negative: Some of the doorsteps are not complete, a lot of things are dusty, annoying mosquitoes, only 2 loungers for everyone, seating could be more comfortable, only 1 couch available. Poorly signposted, there is only a reference to "new mill"

In 2021 we were at the Kreativhaus Neue Mühle for the first time with "Einfach BEIN" and since then we have been there twice more. Suffice it to say, we were satisfied every time! This review will be based on our first stay.We were there with a group of 12 people in July/August 2021. It was our first retreat and therefore filled with many first times.Seminar room: We feel very comfortable in the seminar room! Brought your own pillows, yoga mats, music system and decorations. We were also able to use the outdoor space when the weather was good, and we were grateful for the outdoor carpets and cushions from Loaction. (see pictures)Room facilities & location: Due to the size of the group, we do not use the rooms in the "basement". Personally, we like the character and furnishing style of the location, which is not "clean hotel"-like, but feels like home. Since the house is IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREST, it was clear to us that little forest creatures would also get lost in the house. We enjoyed the openness of the rooms and the connection to nature. The mosquitoes were extreme at this time of year, but we were equipped with spray and appropriate clothing.Kitchen: Our cook was happy with the equipment so far. She had her own powerful kitchen mixer with her. The sink could be bigger and the dishwasher is functional, but it's past its prime, but it gets the job done!We then booked the location twice for 2022, and we will provide further reviews with feedback on this. :-) Thank you very much "Just BE"

The place and area are great; yes, in need of renovation, primitive, not chic and a bit smelly, no comfort but the group room is super nice, big and bright - it was perfect for yoga. With a little initiative we made ourselves comfortable. Not all rooms were occupied by us. Stick smell.

In 2022 we were at the Kreativhaus Neue Mühle for the second time with "Einfach BEIN" and then a third time, so much can be said, we were satisfied every time! This review will be based on our second stay.We were there with a group of 7 people (mixed genders aged 27-56) in April/May 2022. It was our second retreat and we spent 4 days there.Seminar room: We feel very comfortable in the seminar room! Brought your own pillows, yoga mats, music system and decorations.Room facilities & location: Due to the size of the group, we don't use all of them or the rooms in the "basement". The disadvantage for us is that you still have to book/pay for the entire accommodation. Personally, we like the character and furnishing style of the location, which is not "clean hotel"-like, but feels like home. We only ate outside and we also like to use the campfire every evening. Since the house is IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREST, it was clear to us that little forest creatures would also get lost in the house. We enjoyed the openness of the rooms and the connection to nature.Kitchen: Our cook was happy with the equipment so far. She had her own powerful kitchen mixer with her. The sink could be bigger and the dishwasher is functional, but it's past its prime, but it gets the job done! We experienced a small kitchen fire on the first evening, which ended well. Mr. Mikewsa was a great help. We were met with gracious compensation.We had another stay in September 2022, review will follow. :-) Thank you very much "Just BE"

Helmschrots Neue Mühle is a place where we felt so comfortable with our group that we booked for the next two years.We were a group of 20 and were there for two weeks. There were no complaints during the entire time. The biggest advantages of the house include its idyllic location, the price-performance ratio and the fact that it is pleasantly cool even when the outside temperature is 40 degrees.

Short version:The booked stay with my retreat group borders on damaging my business. The participants (and organizers) were shocked by the condition of the premises. The reason for this is the extremely unhygienic conditions and the condition of the property that is in dire need of renovation.Due to a few positive points (location, nature, fireplace, pantry, seminar room) there are 2 stars.Long version (only the hardest points due to character limit):Hygiene:-Rooms generally old and dingy, unhygienic, dirt/stains/cobwebs etc. everywhere that haven't just been there for a few days-Kitchen/dishes are cleaned by the respective visitors themselves and obviously not checked by the administration, let alone cleaned thoroughly, so everything was dirty or sticky, so everything had to be washed up first-Cabinets in the kitchen were full of crumbs and dirt (greasy dust), corners full of dirt-Bathrooms partly dirty, stubborn dirt, especially in a shower-Mouse droppings in bedobject state;- water damage that has not been repaired (is instead painted over by the owner as a cloud), I wonder what is going on in some people's heads, of course there are no pictures of that on the website...-Some rooms smell unpleasant (which is pointed out directly by the manager...)-In at least one room (double room next to kitchen) a disturbing dripping noise can be heard sporadically at night-some images on the website are heavily filtered and presented in the best possible light and border on intentional deception-The property or its components are partially run down-Sanitary facilities are partly in a dilapidated condition, sockets are loose, in general it seems as if many things were not installed professionally → “old” is not a bad thing as long as it is well preserved and clean, but it is old, dilapidated and unhygienic... This depresses the mood and makes you feel uncomfortableInventory condition criticism:-According to the property manager, the advertised WiFi has been defective since February 2022 (i.e. 2 months!), which means no(!) Internet at all (you'll only receive mobile Internet once if you're lucky!). We were not informed about this beforehand. Since we as a group (and individual participants) were sometimes absolutely dependent on the internet, I just find this outrageous/cheeky and an absolute lack-Mattresses and bedding old and stained-disgusting doormats in a bathroom, some with blood stains (the manager removed them shortly before departure after a complaint and said the previous group had put the mats down and they were actually for outside...believable? I can't imagine someone like that bacteria slingers voluntarily touches)-Chairs in the seminar room were disgusting, dusty, old, partly crumbly and full of cobwebs, you had to clean them yourself first, one or two chairs almost fell apart-The yoga mats cannot be called yoga mats, with “Shavasana” (German: dead position) the name becomes the programGenerally:-The manager is actually a nice, older gentleman. He checked on everything every morning. But when we expressed our criticism to him, we didn't feel like we were being taken seriously because he kept putting things into perspective- a lot of excuses are given with “the owner is an artist” (e.g. the so-called mirror in the bathroom, which was probably named “nightmare” by the owner...that says it all) → if this art object is so great, why is it giving up Doesn't the website have any pictures of it?Conclusion:Absolutely in need of modernization. If you want to book it, you should visit the site beforehand and not rely on pictures.An additional personal observation from me:2 of the positive reviews here, based on their names, are people who live directly next to the new mill...I hope the owner reads this text and takes a few points to heart. The property has a lot of potential if you do some renovations and keep it properly clean.

A beautiful place and a great house. Unfortunately not well maintained and therefore not for sensitive souls. Two of the marked double rooms are, strictly speaking, not habitable (beds that are too narrow and an extreme cellar smell)Nevertheless, I recommend the place as a retreat in the silence of nature. The kitchen is well-equipped and very comfortable for group meals. The property manager is a really likeable gentleman who sometimes seems a bit harsh. If you assume he doesn't mean any harm, you'll absolutely like him. The price is unbeatable. Be sure to pack cleaning supplies!

The stay in the Neue Mühle gave us as a group many reasons to swallow. We were shocked by the condition of the accommodation, the reasons for this are below.Location/Nature:+ beautifully located in the forest+ lots of small lakes/ponds all around, the Nonnenfließ and the forest+ Pure nature right on your doorstepAccommodation condition:- Buildings and rooms in dire need of renovation- noticeable water stains on the walls- Basement smell both in the rooms and on the bedding- Sanitary facilities are very shaky and probably not installed properlyAttention: The images on the website are heavily edited with filters!!!Inventory/additional services:- According to the caretaker, the WiFi hasn't worked since February (for 2 months!!), but since the facility is far in the forest, mobile reception is also a matter of luck so you are cut off (that was nice for me, but if you rely on the internet , you should definitely ask in advance!)- Mattresses and bedding old, worn out, musty and stainedCleanliness/hygiene:- Kitchen = self-service kitchen, cleanliness here is completely left to the guests and apparently not checked, so we found dirty and sticky dishes and had to wash them up ourselves- No hygiene standards are met, we found mouse droppings in the bed and blood stains on the heater and bathroom matGenerally:+ the caretaker (a very friendly, older gentleman) came by every day and asked how we were doing- but sometimes reacted incomprehensibly to our criticism ("The owner is an artist after all." or "Of course if you look for dirt, you will find some.")Conclusion:The accommodation is in absolute need of renovation. If nature is more important to you, you will find a natural refuge with digital detox in the Neue Mühle.

The few positive things first. The location of the property is very idyllic. In the middle of the forest and secluded. The basic room layout is OK for groups. . Large kitchen. Lots of seating outside.But then to the negative and unfortunately that outweighs the negatives. The property is dirty and in great need of modernization and renovation. The sanitary facilities are dilapidated and broken. The hot water supply is a disaster. The kitchen equipment is contaminated or broken. The electrical cables are in a dilapidated condition. Modernizations carried out were carried out improperly and not professionally. The playground consists of dilapidated play equipment. There are construction defects everywhere. Partly dangerous.The accommodation has potential but in this condition it is a case of gutting and rebuilding