Holidays with dogs in the Eifel: an enclosed garden

Dog owners want to know more than whether pets are allowed: is there outdoor space, can walks start without a drive and can several dogs come along? These details distinguish simply tolerating dogs from being prepared for holidays with dogs in the Eifel .

The enclosed garden is a major advantage. Dogs can go outside after arrival, in the morning or after a hike without lengthy preparation. A protected outdoor area is helpful with two dogs or a dog getting used to new surroundings.

While your dog explores or rests in the garden, you can sit outside, read in the conservatory or unwind after an outing.

Multiple dogs by arrangement

As dog owners, we know many families travel with more than one pet. Multiple dogs are welcome by arrangement, so your whole travelling party can find suitable accommodation.

Dogs should be accompanied and manageable indoors. Being able to bring several dogs is not a given everywhere and is a useful advantage for guests with more than one pet.

Practical in wet weather too

There is space for towels, dog beds, food, wet leads and shoes. The conservatory, hallway and outdoor area help keep the transition between outdoors and indoors straightforward on rainy days.

The first dog walk needs little planning: paths for short and longer walks are quickly reached from the house, convenient early in the morning or late in the evening.

A popular short walk leads towards the Schalkenmehrener Maar and its lakeside paths. Fit in a brief outing even on a busy day, or combine village paths with routes to the Daun maars, woodland and viewpoints.

Water, open views, woodland and quiet paths offer variety. Guests with sensitive or older dogs can choose walks that suit their needs.

A short stroll or a longer walk

Choose the pace that suits your dog: a brief walk before breakfast, a longer morning outing or an afternoon hike with a refreshment stop.

Our page on the Vulkaneifel around Schalkenmehren explains what makes the landscape attractive to nature lovers and walkers.

The Eifel offers water, woodland, hills, wide views and small villages. Dogs enjoy varied scents, different surfaces and opportunities to move away from city traffic and noise.

Schalkenmehren combines village amenities with nearby nature. Fetch fresh rolls, walk to the lake, pause in the garden and head outdoors again later, without staying in an isolated location.

Volcanic geology adds variety: routes around maars, along slopes, through forests and over ridges offer changing landscapes throughout a longer stay.

Two living rooms offer separate places to relax, the kitchen is equipped for everyday cooking and the conservatory adds another sitting area. The people travelling with a dog should feel at home too.

Families benefit from the children’s bedroom, village playground, nearby maar and garden. For the layout and facilities, visit our page about the holiday home in Schalkenmehren .

Everyone has space, so the holiday does not revolve solely around the dog.

Check the calendar and tell us in the form how many dogs will travel with you. Contact us beforehand if you have several dogs or questions about your group.

This helps establish whether the house fits your plans. An enquiry is non-binding and allows us to explain dates, prices and conditions.