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Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bornheim, NRW
  • Place, Rhineland Nature Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Phantasialand
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cologne Cathedral
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cologne (CGN-Cologne - Bonn)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails

Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Bornheim apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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 and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Bornheim

Located in Bornheim, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Augustusburg Park and August Macke House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bonn Marketplace and Bonn Christmas Market. Check out an event or a game at RheinEnergieStadion, and consider making time for Phantasialand, a top attraction not to be missed. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, cycling and ecotours.
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Bornheim, NRW

What's nearby

  • Rhineland Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Phantasialand - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • LANXESS Arena - 34 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 35 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Cologne Cathedral - 35 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Merten U-Bahn - 4 min drive
  • Weilerswist Station - 9 min drive
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandschu - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tacana Snack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Bamboo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cocorico - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails on 9 April 2026 start from NZ$320, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic water tower, close to Eifel Nature Park, Phantasialand, Cologne, Bonn, hiking trails located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Augustusburg Park, Phantasialand and Rhine. Ober-, Mittel- und Untersee in der Ville-Seenkette and Falkenlust Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was absolutely the best rental we have ever stayed in! It exceeded all of our expectations. Not only was it pristine but it was fully stocked with anything we could possibly need. The garden was beautiful, even in winter. The hosts were kind, welcoming, and informative about their property and the surrounding areas. We found the home so romantic and are honestly sad to be leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our whole family loved this place! We enjoyed our hosts immensely! And we spent alot of time in their enchanting garden. Our stay in the Historic Water Tower was beyond our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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Amazingly unique

The Boys provided exceptional hospitality and rhe stay was warm, cozy and perfectly stocked. We love the Chickens!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marco V.

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

Perfect weekend

We had a perfect stay at the Water tower. We went to Phantasialand, which is a 15 min drive from the location. The house was in perfect condition, clean and everything was taken care of, from towels, beds and even food and drinks. Thank you to the owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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Unique opportunity!

We had an amazing time staying at the water tower for two nights! Such a quaint quiet neighborhood. The location was great for us to venture to Belgium one day and up to Cologne on the second. So many details to list - fresh eggs from the chickens who live on the property, a stunning garden and the most pleasant hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronnie S.

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Fantastic accommodation

Beautiful watertower accommodation nearby phantasialand and nature for walking or bird spotting. Claus and Roger are very kind and helpfull. Thank you for this great experience and Beautiful place to stay. Kind regards, Family Streur
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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Phantastico

We stopped here for 2 nights whilst visiting Phantasialand. Beautiful, Quirky, Unique but also very practical and complete accomodation. Would happily have stopped here for much longet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Valeri L.

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More beautiful than the description

Amazing home. We (2 adults, 2 teens) loved our stay in the water tower. It was the most fully prepared and stocked Vrbo i have ever stayed in, and had a really cool folding bed in the sitting room. Loved the chickens, THE GARDEN, and all the thriving plants in every window. We were lucky to see the Queen of the Night cactus share her rare bloom. Claus and Roger were very responsive and offered great suggestions about options for exploration. Easy access to many interesting places. Would love to go back some day!
Queen of the Night.
One glimpse of the garden
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Amazing attention to detail ♥️

The property is just stunning, inside and out. Everything you could possibly need is thought about by the wonderful hosts. They provided some food essentials including vegan options which was perfect as my husband is Vegan. The rooms are well equipped, clean and decorated so beautifully. We had a wonderful time. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edzevit R.

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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Magic

Our trip took us to Germany to visit the Christmas Markets and the tower was the perfect place to adventure out to all the different villages. We arrived late in the evening and found fresh eggs, bread, milk, pasta etc left for us in the kitchen. It was a lifesaver in the morning. It was super clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It's hard to put into words how incredible our stay was at the tower. It us such a unique property...it feels like you stepped into a fairy tale!10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

A lot of stairs in a rural setting

This property is on four storeys with stairs between each and not within walking distance of any shops or cafes. If that's going to be a problem for you I'd not recommend this property. For us it was perfect. We were travelling by car and the property was perfectly located mid way between Cologne and Bonn. It was an easy drive to both cities. The house itself is beautifully fitted out and was more than comfortable for our family of two parents and three kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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June 13th-17th 2025

Beautifully converted water tower over four floors. Living room, kitchen and main bathroom on the ground floor, bedroom with quality double sofa bed on the first floor, small bathroom and bedroom with double bed on the third floor, and large bedroom with double bed on the fourth floor. Lovely and cool inside even when the weather was hot (but with heating for if it got cold). Tastefully appointed with a mixture of modern furniture and more classic styles. Very clean and appointed with quality items, in particular, the kitchen which was very well stocked with cutlery, utensils and welcoming items like eggs (from the chickens), milk, wine, butter and popcorn :-) , etc. We could not find anything that we lacked. Added to that, there was a beautiful garden, with multiple sitting areas, and of course the chickens. The local area is made up of countryside (growing a lot of apples and pears) and villages and has plenty of places to visit and eat and drink and of course Bonn and Cologne are relatively close. Claus and Rüdiger were excellent hosts and put a lot of effort into making it a beautiful visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

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A perfect outer city stay!

The hosts clearly care about their guests. Their property is lovely and attention to every detail is made for their guests comfort. Our family of 4 were thrilled with the water tower as a living space. It is so unique and fun. It was very nicely decorated and comfortable with ‘little extras’ provided to leave guests want for nothing. Roger and Claus went above and beyond. Such friendly and hospitable hosts. The property is located in a very quiet suburban neighbourhood. The nearest towns are easy to access and have all you need for shopping needs. In these towns you can catch trains into Cologne. Very convenient. We highly recommend to anyone wanting a quiet, unique, and lovingly cared for accommodation, to stay at the Water Tower house. It is not an ideal place for anyone with mobility issues due to the number of stairs, but everyone else will enjoy it immensely. Thank you Roger and Claus. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carola A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ankommen und sich sofort willkommen fühlen.Der Aufenthalt im Wasserturm war etwas ganz Besonderes, man weiß gar nicht wo man anfangen soll. Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, die Kommunikation war schnell und reibungslos. Die Wohnung ist sehr gemütlich, mit viel Liebe eingerichtet und extrem sauber. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet, es ist alles da, was man braucht. Zudem waren der Kühlschrank und die Schränke so gut gefüllt, dass man sofort das Gefühl hatte, Freunde zu besuchen. Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln und wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Vielen Dank für den tollen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte H.

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Das war ein gelungenes Rundumpaket. Es fehlte wirklich an nichts.Die Wohnung hat durch den Turm ein tolles Ambiente und die Gastgeber sind äußerst zuvorkommend.Wir hatten einen total angenehmen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia v.

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was geweldig om hier ons koperen jubileum te vieren, met hetgezin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

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Alles, was man sich nur wünschen kann, war da. Der Wasserturm ist einzigartig und super eingerichtet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liesel B.

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Ankommen und wohlfühlen - das war unser erstes Empfinden als wir in dieser architektonisch tollen Unterkunft eintrafen, und dabei ist es bis zum Schluss geblieben. Der Wasserturm ist eine wirklich individuelle Wohnstätte inmitten eines bezaubernden Gartens mit vielen bunten Blumen, auch mit einigen Hühnern.Die Ausstattung, vorrangig die der Küche, ließ bei uns keine Wünsche offen. Alles ist sehr gepflegt, sauber, durchdacht gestaltet und liebevoll eingerichtet.Unsere Gastgeber waren außergewöhnlich herzlich, aufmerksam und trugen dazu bei, unseren Aufenthalt besonders angenehm zu empfinden.Wer was Besonderes sucht, ist hier genau richtig - einfach genießen, staunen und wiederkommen wollen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felix W.

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Super einmalige Location in einem alten Wasserturm! Sehr nette Gastgeber und Nachbarn. Ausstattung war grandios! Grüße an die Hühner. :D
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Der Wasserturm ist mit sehr viel Liebe und kleinen Details eingerichtet und man fühlt sich vom ersten Moment wohl. Dazu tragen auch die beiden Gastgeber bei.Ein ganz großes Kompliment zu der super ausgestatteten Küche, wo wirklich nichts fehlt.Lieben Dank, dass wir dort wohnen durften und wir kommen wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Bernd A.

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Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung

Sehr schöne und gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung. Zentral gelegen zwischen Köln und Bonn und daher ideal als Basis für die Erkundung des Umlandes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philipp G.

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Idyllisch

Speziell, aussergewöhnlich, herrlich... das Ambiente war fantastisch. In einem Wasserturm zu übernachten, einfach der Hammer. Obwohl es draussen über 35 Celsius war, im Turm war ist kühl. Es viel Liebe zum Detail erkennbar. Die Küche ist super ausgestattet, nicht nur mit Küchenutensilien, ja auch mit Lebensmitteln (Gewürze, Hönig, Milch im Kühlschrank, Teigwaren, Tee, Kaffee...). Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Garten lud zum morgentlichen Kaffee ein bei Sonnenaufgang, Vogelzwitschern und kunterbunten Pflanzen. Sehr ruhig. Wir sind begeistert. Vielen lieben Dank.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jürgen P.

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Alles Super!

Sehr freundliche Gastgeber!Top-Ausstattung!Tolle Einrichtung!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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Steiler Aufenthalt

Unser Aufenthalt im Wasserturm war gigantisch. Die Vermieter waren super sympathisch und die Wohnung war sehr sauber und richtig gut ausgestattet. Wir hatten noch nie eine so gute Austattung an Lebensmitteln, Badutensilien und sonstigem. Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt und wir würden sehr gerne wieder kommen, wenn wir in der Nähe sind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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