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Jewel of the Mosel, Townhouse in central Zell, beautiful Mosel views

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Outdoor dining
Kitchen
Kitchen - up to 18 people can sit together
Private kitchen
Well equipped kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18247 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Zell (Mosel), RP
  • Bremm-Keltenhof
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Prinzenkopf Lookout
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Reichsburg Cochem
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Frankfurt (HHN-Frankfurt - Hahn)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Jewel of the Mosel, Townhouse in central Zell, beautiful Mosel views

Enjoy the full beauty of the Mosel river from direct views out of all front windows and balcony. Our Jewel of the Mosel townhouse is spread across 5 floors, giving commanding views from all levels. It is an ideal base for families and groups with the wide selection of sleeping arrangements which it offers. Everyone can come together in the very large kitchen/dining room or 'do their own thing' on other floors of the house. Be aware there are lots of stairs though - making the house exciting for children to explore!

Relax and sit watching the barges, river cruise ships and pleasure boats passing your windows and balcony on the Mosel. Step outside and board one of these for a trip to nearby Cochem or Traben Trabach. Sit outside under grape vines on the promenade or wander the streets of the town - all criss crossed by vines. Stroll up into the vineyards behind the house for magnificent views, or for the more energetic take well marked Nordic walking routes. There are even dog walks marked out by paw prints, and we are very pet friendly!

Enjoy sampling the famous wines from the local vineyards - you are sure to take home some bottles of the famous Zeller Schwarze Katz!

The house is well equipped and furnished so even on a rainy day you would be happy indoors (if you had not chosen to explore the exciting museums of Roman Trier!)

The property comprises of 250 sq metres of living space!

Property manager

Barbara Houghton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do NOT remove the fly screens from the windows - if they are this will be reflected in the return of your security deposit
Please take all rubbish to the bins in the garage and sort it into the correct recycling container (clearly marked)
Please do not leave the electric sun blinds out on a windy day

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Zell (Mosel)

Located in Zell, this holiday home is on a river. Bremm-Keltenhof and Ferienweingut Werner Scheid are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Schock-Heiligenhauschen and Tiererlebnispark Bell. Travelling with kids? Consider Archäologiepark Martberg and Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten.
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Zell (Mosel), RP

What's nearby

  • Bremm-Keltenhof - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Prinzenkopf Lookout - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Calmont Klettersteig - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Reichsburg Cochem - 24 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Moselle Promenade - 24 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Bullay Station - 9 min drive
  • Frankfurt (HHN-Frankfurt - Hahn) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zur alten Brennerei - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marienburg - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Terrazza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel-Restaurant Zur Marienburg - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Antalya-Grill-19 - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Jewel of the Mosel, Townhouse in central Zell, beautiful Mosel views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Jewel of the Mosel, Townhouse in central Zell, beautiful Mosel views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jewel of the Mosel, Townhouse in central Zell, beautiful Mosel views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jewel of the Mosel, Townhouse in central Zell, beautiful Mosel views located?

This family-friendly Zell holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bremm-Keltenhof and Ferienweingut Werner Scheid. Peterskapelle and Prinzenkopf Lookout are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Reinoud v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jewel of the Mosel is a spacious, well cleaned, cosy and vwey well-equiped appartment. The view from the balcony is absolutely magnificent.The beds may be hard for some people, we slept very well in them.Plus are the toilet and bathroom on each floor.Communication with Barbara Houghton is excellent. She responded fast and adequtely too our questions.Traffic in front of the building can be experienced as "ok, it's there" , but dies out in the evening. From the balcony we found it absolutely not to be a nuisance or inconvenience.So does the murmur (no audible music) from the bars and small terraces on the backside. Zell sleeps early. After 0:00 it is just quiet.The garage can fit only 1 car and is shared with other inhabitants of the building. ( 2 appartments.) A surprise to both us and the other inhabitants. Fortunately parking on the boulevard is cheap (payed from 8:00 to 18:00), or free parking is just a few minutes on foot.Well, this all sounds very positive, doesn't it? Well, if I may make one reservation: the cannabis plantage on the adjacent balcony. Occassionaly a dash of it's odeur blows over. Fortunatley during our stay the wind mostly blew the smell away. All in all, we can certainly recommend Jewel of the Mosel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jania V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful trip!

The house was wonderful and the views and areas were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

perfect base to explore the Mosel

We enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room with a nice terrace for meals overlooking the Mosel. A central location to explore many neighboring towns all while having restaurants and shops just outside the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good

1. very good: view from the balcony ist fantastic 2. kitchen view as fantastic as well and kitchen Interieur very very good, everything is there 3. Location great, right in the centre 4. complaint: no note in the advertisemnt that it is a house with 4 floors, each floor one bedroom, disabled persons will have great problems 5. one key for all inhabitants is not enough
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views on a wonderful town

The property was perfect for our stay. We stayed only 2 nights, but Zell is a pretty little town and was perfect to explore parts of the region. We were relatively short drives to Bacharach, Rudesheim, Bernkastel-Kues - beautiful towns in the Rhine/Mosel Valleys. There are steps in the unit to negotiate, but the kitchen was perfect, as was a deck that overlooked the Mosel. Bedrooms and bathrooms were nicely appointed and large. Bring toiletries. Overall, would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Fantastic stay:

We booked this accommodation as a base for our motorbike trip around the Mosel Valley, it was an ideal choice and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable , it was spacious and clean. The location of this apartment is minutes from restaurant's ,pubs and bakers. The view across the river was a great way to wake up. Over all a fantastic stay!!! 10/10
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edwina O.

BEAUTIFUL VIEW

We stayed in the house for 5 days in June 2015 - there were 3 couples and we had plenty of space - the kitchen is fantastic with lovely views over the river mosel as you are dining. The balcony area on the top floor was fantastic for a late night glass of wine/beer at the end of the day looking at the cruisers go by. The location of the house is right in the centre of Zell and the town itself is a perfect base for exploring the area. Would highly recommend and cannot wait to go back again - was the highlight of our 3 week holiday in Germany/Holland this year. - Edwina, Dublin

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jewel of the mosel

We found the property easily. The manager was on hand to answer any questions. It was a fantastic location - balconies and frontage overlooking the magnificent Mosel! Plenty of great eateries around the corner! The facilities where very good too! If it was possible to squeeze another shower room on the second floor it would be perfect. Would definitely recommend this property and will definitely return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin (Marty) S.

We had a group of 5 adults stay two nights and thoroughly enjoyed the property and its location.

You must be prepared to deal with stairs but the property is conveniently located near restaurants, shopping and vineyards. The kitchen/dining area overloooks the Mosel river and the view from the balcony is very beautiful. Bus transportation is two blocks away. Bus to the Bullay train station takes about 10 min and trains from Bullay can take you to many attractions. There is a nice walking path along the river and a pedestrian bridge across the Mosel is just a block away. We did not have a car but found that to be of no consequence as everything we needed was within walking distance. A bakery is just a few meters from the front door if you want pastries for breakfast and there was a small local market close by. We found the town of Zell to be very nice and only wish we had more time to enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

We had high expectations based off of the listing, and our stay exceeded those high expectations!

This house is truly a hidden jewel, as most Germans we spoke to had never heard of the village of Zell. As the home was literally right next to the town fountain, we were steps from bakeries, pizzerias, an award-winning metzgerei (butcher shop), ice cream shop and even a playground. Many summer hikers passed us on various routes through the countryside, and two cruise docks were visible from our window. The layout with multiple-sized ooms on multiple floors was perfect for our group of 4 families. The teenagers had their own floor, small children were down the hall from their parents, and the layout with two kitchens allowed for casual snacking and TV watching while the main meals were being prepared. The owner was very easy to communicate with (spoke English), and the property manager (English/German) even offered to arrange a wine tasting cruise for us on his personal yacht. Free nearby parking is better than advertised, and a very modern shopping plaza with multiple grocery stores is only 10 minutes drive across the river. On your drive over from Frankfurt, make sure you visit the Geierlay suspension bridge; the walk there is worth it! After our stay, we wished we would have booked this lodging for a week! A memorable family reunion highlighted by an incredible dwelling place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

kathy m.

Lovely apartment, beautiful view

This is a very attractive apartment with a spectacular view over the river from the balcony. Very spacious, with comfy beds, plenty of bathrooms to choose from and a lovely large kitchen. It was spotlessly clean, thanks to the efforts of Margot. Right in the centre of Zell with a tourist information centre a couple of minutes walk away. The only misunderstanding concerned the use of the washing machine. I always book apartments which provide a washer as we like to move around but travel light so tend to wash as we go. Since the washer/dryer in the actual apartment was in a locked room we assumed that we should use the one in the basement. However, when we went to pick up the washing we bumped into Margot who seemed really surprised we were using it and had taken our washed clothes out so that she could use it. She told us not to use the dryer until she had finished as it could blow a fuse. Not a problem, but I hadn't realised we would be sharing it. Since we were out by the time she was finished though, she was kind enough to run our things through the dryer and put them in our apartment. Zell is an ideal spot for a couple of days. Very small and quiet but pretty and relaxing. It doesn't have a supermarket though so if you come without a car as we did, it is easier to eat out. Our next port of call was Bernkastel-Kues. We had the option of taking the bus (about an hour and a quarter) or taking the boat from just outside the apartment (about 4 hours). In the end we opted for the boat and I'm so glad we did. The journey was really scenic, the time whizzed by and by the time we had something to eat and drink we had arrived. Definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

James D., Buxton

Clean, warm, spacious and good value!

We booked the top floors for three nights between Christmas and new year for 6 adults and 3 children. The apartment was just the right size for us, although if you are bringing more people they have a lower floor they can open up with another bedroom I think. The guy who welcomed us was a top bloke and gave us plenty of info about the house and local area. We never had to ring him for help but he gave us the impression he would have done anything for us! The bedrooms were clean with comfortable beds and we had a nice view of the river from the top floor. There was enough bathrooms for us to have one per couple and they were fine as far as I am aware! Plenty of shower gel shampoo etc. The kitchen and dining area was good we spent the little time we were at home in there. The table was big enough for us all to fit round and play games in the evening. Overall I would say everyone was happy with the house. Certainly there wasn't any complaints and my daughter was quite sad to leave! As for the location it was great although the village was pretty much shut down for the winter! But we visited both the restaurants that were open, both less than 2 mins walk from the door. The Italian just behind was nice and the owner made us feel very welcome. The Greek restaurant abit further down was outstanding, the food we had from there was probably the highlight of my holiday! We spent a day in cochem and visited the castle which was well worth a visit, the next day we got up early and went to girilay suspension bridge which was one of the main reasons I chose to come to this area. It was also worth a visit. And we went to the roman city of Trier which was good. Really I wanted to see burg Eltz but it was closed. I would possibly come back in the summer as it seems many of the things I wanted to do close for the winter. To summarise the apartment was great and we had no complaints at all! For the price Its good quality. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judith Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wirklich toll! Schöne und geräumige Unterkunft – und Gastgeberin Barbara war nicht nur unglaublich nett, sondern auch immer zur Stelle! Klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Schöne Lage, aber deutliche Hygienemängel

Die Unterkunft liegt sehr schön, die Wohnung ist gut geschnitten und hat grundsätzlich viel Potenzial. Leider war die Sauberkeit bei unserer Ankunft nicht wie erwartet: In vielen Ecken waren Spinnenweben und Staub, neben und unter den Betten wurde offenbar länger nicht gereinigt, und das Bad im 1. Stock war ebenfalls nicht wirklich sauber, weshalb wir es kaum genutzt haben. Die Klobürsten waren deutlich verdreckt und wurden ganz offensichtlich schon länger nicht mehr ausgetauscht, was wirklich unhygienisch und eklig ist. Ein weiterer großer Minuspunkt war die Kaffeekanne, die innen verschimmelt war – als Gruppe von Kaffeetrinkern war das sehr ärgerlich. Beim Aufräumen und Entsorgen des Mülls am Abreisetag bemerkten wir, dass es unter den Mülleimern klebrig und schmutzig ist, dort lag verschimmelter Müll, der definitiv nicht von uns stammte. Das hat den Gesamteindruck weiter verschlechtert.Zu dem Haus (bestehend aus 2 Wohnungen) gibt es 1 Garage. Wer zuerst anreist, der bekommt die Garage. Dies ist irreführend und sollte in der Unterkunftsbeschreibung vielleicht ergänzt werden. Positiv zu erwähnen ist der Balkon mit Markise und die bequemen Betten. Außerdem war der Kontakt zur Vermieterin über die App freundlich und super schnell. Nach unserer Rückmeldung hat sie sehr verständnisvoll reagiert und die Reinigungsgebühr von sich aus erstattet. Lage & Aufbau der Wohnung sind wirklich top, mit einer deutlich gründlicheren Reinigung wäre es eine empfehlenswerte Unterkunft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Volker G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mit Freunden feiern

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in der Ferienunterkunft und in Zell. Das Haus mit zwei Küchen, zwei Balkonen, sechs Schlafzimmer und zig Badezimmern hatte für uns acht die richtige Größe. Die Wege zu Restaurants und auf das Weinfest von Zell waren super kurz. Der Blick auf die Mosel ist spektakulär. Wir haben das Haus gut vorbereitet und sauber vorgefunden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lothar M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
hervorragende Lage, sehr gute Ausstattung
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Lage ist mit 5 Sternen unterbewertet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Misled!

I have never written a poor review on any house. However, I can’t ignore this.Our group was on an 8-country road trip. We picked properties that had washing machines listed. We needed to wash clothes because we are away for 3 weeks. No washer in the unit we rented! We had to call the “house manager” who then opened the door to an adjoining property that did have a washer. The listing was false! Additionally, the place was not clean. Dust on and behind furniture. I actually am requesting refund for one night. You have taken a great location and let the property go.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Juwel of the Mosel

Die Unterkunft war wie beschrieben. Selbst der Blick vom Balkon war genau so. Betten und Bäder und Fußböden waren von guter Qualität. Fenster sehr gut.Platz ohne Ende, allerdings auf mehrere Etagen verteilt. Man vertut sich anfangs schon mal in der Etage.Die Lage ist einfach perfekt, mitten drin.Die Kommunikation mit der Verwaltung war vorbildlich.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zell ist immer wieder eine Reise wert (erst recht in einer so schönen Ferienwohnung)…

Wir hatten mit 7 Personen einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in einer tollen und sehr gut ausgestatteten Wohnung. Absolut empfehlenswert, wir kommen gerne wieder. Die Lage ist wirklich super.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmar H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferinhaus an der Mosel

Es war alles so, wie es beschrieben steht. Einfach nur klasse.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Review

Nice place with a beautiful viewWhen you use the app you don’t see the code for the key-box (this seems only to be visible for website users)Knife for bread should be replaced Not very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Aufenthalt

Ein tolles Haus mitten an der Uferpromenade von Zell. Wir waren als Familie dort um die goldene Hochzeit meiner Eltern zu feiern und hatten genug Raum und Beschäftigung für die Kinder. Gleichzeitig eine super Küche, mit der wir ein tolles Menü zaubern könnten. Alles in Allem hat es uns sehr gut gefallen und wir können es nur empfehlen. Der Kontakt zu den Vermietern lief auch sehr gut. Vielen Dank
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alois E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wochenende an der Mosel

Wir waren mit 8 Personen für 3 Nächte in dem zentral gelegenen Haus. Sehr gut ausgestattet(es fehlt nur ein Brotmesser), wundervoller Ausblick. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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Hosted by Barbara Houghton

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