Horami Villa

Bao-Tram Thai and Hanh Nguyen-Schwanke are passionate about the Japanese-Scandinavian design philosophy. This can be felt in every square meter of their Horami Villa in Malchow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. While the Berlin publishers’ bilingual children’s books are often very colorful, their vacation homes are characterized by muted hues and lots of wood. Architecturally, the listed villa sets the tone. Its exposed half-timbering builds an aesthetic bridge between historic charm and modern design. Herringbone parquet and wooden floorboards create a stately atmosphere. Arched hallways structure the apartments, where cream-colored rice paper lamps meet Danish design classics. Time and again, however, touches of personal taste are evident, whether through the art on the wall, floral arrangements or—of course—books. The largest of the four apartments is the Origami Apartment, with space for seven people. The 80 square meters are flooded with light thanks to windows overlooking the garden. From the living room there is direct access to the terrace—and to the lake. Because Malchow is located in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District and, as an “island town”, is surrounded by water on all sides. There is similar space in the Okyu apartment on the upper floor, with a shared balcony. Four people each are accommodated in the Namdo and Hanami Apartments. Each apartment has its own individual charm—so it’s worth coming back!

WHAT WE LIKE MOST:

• The lake landscape, a beautiful villa and great design—an unbeatable combination!
• The open-plan kitchens are the social hub of the apartments.
• The exposed half-timbering gives the apartments real character.
• Whether you’re a family, in a couple or a group—everyone’s at home at the Horami Villa; the apartments are suitable for different group sizes.
• In 2022, the villa was thoughtfully renovated with a lot of care and attention; this shines through in the apartments.
• The apartments can be booked together providing accommodation for 18 in total.
• As a “state-approved health resort”, Malchow officially offers a wonderful environment for relaxation.
• An idyllic bathing spot is very close by—a refreshing dip in Lake Malchow is not to be missed.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• The vacation apartments are equipped with everything you need—from a coffee maker to spices and a collection of games.
• Malchow is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. You can explore the waters by boat or paddle board.
• gegenüber der hübschen Villa und noch vor dem Seeufer befindet der große Gebäudekomplex der Reha-Klinik „Malchower See
• The Malchow lido is within walking distance. It’s idyllically located and especially popular with families. A diving tower awaits the brave.
• Also worth seeing: The historic old town of Malchow and the nearby monastery
• Bicycle rental is within walking distance.
• The quiet part of town, where the villa is located, also has a supermarket. Restaurants in the old town are ten to fifteen minutes’ walk away.
• The nearby horse farm offers riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders.
• The train station is conveniently located, almost at the door.
• Travelers check in independently at the villa. You receive the necessary information by mail in advance.