Frequently Asked Questions

The house sits directly on Lake Ternsche at Am Seeufer 1, 59379 Selm, in the Münsterland region (North Rhine-Westphalia). Münster is about 45 km away, Dortmund about 30 km. You can find out more about the setting under Lake & Surroundings.

250 m² of living space across three levels and a 760 m² plot offer room for up to 8 people. A 9th sleeping place is possible by arrangement as an extra bed.

There are 4 bedrooms: room 1 (upper floor, double bed 200 × 200 cm, 55" TV, balcony), room 2 (upper floor, double bed 180 × 200 cm, 55" TV, balcony), room 3 (upper floor, double bed 180 × 200 cm, in a quiet spot) and room 4 (lower ground floor, double bed 180 × 200 cm). Every room has a wardrobe, an armchair, blackout blinds and a smoke detector. All the details are on The House.

Two full bathrooms plus a separate guest WC. Upper floor: walk-in shower with a shower stool, washbasin, WC and hairdryer. Lower ground floor: shower, washbasin, WC, hairdryer as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Yes, there is space under the stairs in the basement where you can keep suitcases and bags during your stay.

The kitchen is fully equipped: Siemens bean-to-cup coffee machine, XXL French-door fridge, microwave, hob with oven, dishwasher, waffle iron, blender, electric citrus press, a complete set of crockery, glasses and cutlery, and a waste separation system. A welcome package with wine, water, 250 g of coffee beans and a selection of teas awaits you on arrival.

Yes: dishwasher tablets and dishwasher salt (under the sink), washing-up liquid, two tea towels and dishcloths.

Yes, salt, pepper and sugar are provided.

Yes. On the lower ground floor you will find a hybrid sauna (2 m × 1.5 m) with a classic sauna heater and infrared, plus a sound system and mood lighting, towelling seat covers and a range of sauna infusions. Please note the guidance on using it in the House Rules.

Yes: a 75" TV with a Bang & Olufsen sound system in the living area, plus 55" sets in three bedrooms and in the table-tennis room. For streaming services such as Netflix, please use your own account.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the house. You will find the Wi-Fi password on the display card in the kitchen and on the highboard in the dining room.

Yes. The games and sports room has a table-tennis table including bats and balls, a dartboard, a shuffleboard and a rowing machine. Board and card games such as Hipster, Uno, Rummy and a games compendium are kept in the lowboard in the dining room.

Yes, a folder with all the manuals is in the middle compartment of the lowboard in the dining room. You will also find plenty of practical information in our Guest Guide.

Two terraces of around 30 m² each – one by the lake, one in the garden – with table and chairs, a private bathing jetty (approx. 14 m²) with a ladder, two lounge chairs, two sun loungers and two rocking chairs, an outdoor shower with hot water including lake-friendly shampoo, and a natural garden with a pond.

Yes – although a valid fishing licence is required in North Rhine-Westphalia. You will also need a day ticket for Lake Ternsche, available from the 1. Angelsportverein Dortmund on the other side of the lake.

Yes, a SUP board, a canoe, pool noodles and air mattresses are free for you to use.

Yes, a Weber gas barbecue including a gas bottle. Please clean it after use.

Yes, there are 3 to 4 parking spaces right by the house, plus a covered bicycle shelter.

Yes. Bed linen for all sleeping places and two towels per person are included in the rental price, as are all energy costs. The beds are made up on your arrival; on departure, please strip the bed linen.

Yes, all rooms are fitted with insect screens.

No, please bring your own shower gel. All bathrooms are, however, equipped with a filled foam soap dispenser for washing your hands.

Yes, in ample supply – you will find it under the washbasins.

Yes, there is a hairdryer under the washbasin in both shower rooms.

No. Thanks to the mature trees in the garden, the house stays pleasantly cool, and the bedroom on the lower ground floor remains comfortably cool even in high summer.

Yes, a washing machine and a tumble dryer are available in the bathroom on the lower ground floor.

Yes, a safe is located in the lowboard in the dining room.

Yes, by prior arrangement with us as your hosts. Just get in touch in advance via Contact.

Yes, two e-bikes can be hired from us on request. There are also bicycle rental shops in Olfen and Lüdinghausen.

Yes, the house is cleaned by a professional cleaning company after every departure.

Directly on this website via the booking calendar, or through Airbnb, Booking.com, FeWo-direkt and Landfolk. Up-to-date availability and prices can be viewed on every platform.

Yes, a final cleaning is mandatory for every stay and costs a one-off 190 €. The amount is shown transparently alongside the rental price in the booking calendar.

The standard minimum stay is 3 nights; shorter stays are possible on request. Minimum stay and weekly discounts depend on the season and travel period and are shown in the booking calendar.

The cancellation terms are set out in our Terms and Conditions.

Arrival from 3:00 pm, departure by 11:00 am. Different times are possible by prior arrangement.

The house has an electronic lock with a personal access code. You will receive the code automatically two days before arrival once you have completed the online registration – no conventional key handover is needed.

Lake House Ternsche is a non-smoking house – smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the building. You are welcome to smoke outdoors, where ashtrays are provided.

As a rule, no. Where an exception has been agreed in advance, animals may not lie on the furniture and must always be supervised inside the house.

Yes, from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Music and outdoor activities should be turned down accordingly from 10:00 pm.

Larger celebrations with additional guests who are not staying overnight need to be agreed with us in advance.

Please leave the house in a tidy condition: clean the kitchen, empty the fridge, strip the bed linen and leave it on the bedroom floor. You will find all the details in the House Rules.

Smoke detectors in all rooms, gas and CO detectors on the lower ground floor, a fire extinguisher in the electrical room in the basement, a first-aid kit in the lowboard in the dining room and a lifebuoy by the lake.

Swim and sunbathe from the private jetty or on the public sandy beach, fish with a day ticket (Angelsportverein Dortmund 1091 e. V., a valid fishing licence is required), and use the SUP and canoe, which are free for you to use.

For example the Aqua-Climb water obstacle course in Selm (from age 6), Nordkirchen Palace (approx. 10 km, the “Versailles of the Münsterland”), Cappenberg Castle (approx. 5 km), Münster (approx. 45 km), Dortmund (approx. 30 km), the ZOOM Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen (approx. 35 km) and Movie Park Germany in Bottrop (approx. 40 km). You'll find more ideas under Lake & Surroundings.

Yes. During the summer months you do have to walk around the campsite, as the gate there is kept closed.

Ducks, geese, coots, great crested grebes and grey herons – and with a little luck you might see a kingfisher in the early morning.

Mutter Althoff in Olfen-Vinnum (refined country cuisine), Restaurant Kunstwerk in Selm, Leo's by Gino and Ristorante Mamma Stella in Olfen (Italian), and the Strandcafé at Seepark Ternsche within walking distance. More recommendations can be found in the Guest Guide and in the wall rack in the dining room.

By phone on +49 151 22690959 or by email at info@lakehouse-ternsche.de. All the ways to reach us are listed on the Contact page.