Description
Highland homes in Lostovka is a unique place for all who want to slow down, seek peace and quiet, love idyllic atmosphere and dream of carefree vacations in a wooden house in the mountains. For the busy, it's a dream place to get away from everyday life. Our settlement is located on a hill, at the end of the road in the picturesque village of Lostovka. Behind us there are no more buildings, only beautiful views of mountains, fields and forests. With us you can feel close contact with nature, watch deer coming up to the garden and cows grazing behind the fence. The local views will delight you at any time of the year and in any weather. Our homes were built out of love for tradition and history. With attention to every detail, we have recreated old dilapidated country cottages dating back to 1926. After many years of work and effort, with the help of regional carpenters and mechoopticians, houses with soul were created. We hand-cleaned every board and every detail. With our joint efforts, we were able to restore life to highland cottages with a history of more than 90 years. We love art, so, in a large house, we created a studio that serves not only artists, but also our guests. We are happy to encourage you to spend your time creatively and watch you give vent to your imagination. You can go outdoors to the meadow, and on rainy days create in our art studio. We have two houses at your disposal for your comfort and excellent rest. The large house has 150m2 and is designed for up to 8 people. The house consists of: - a spacious living room with a fireplace and a sofa bed, - a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area that includes a large dining table, - an art studio, which also serves as a room for relaxing and entertaining. It can also serve as an additional bedroom in which an additional double sofa bed is placed. - tV, satellite TV, Canal+, - wifi, - flask and pour-over coffee maker, - coffee machine, - blender, - dishes and tableware. On the first floor: - two 4-bedrooms, each with one large double bed and two single beds, - linens, bedspreads and blankets, - bathroom with shower, - washing machine, - toiletries, - towels, - hair dryer, - large dressing room, - laundry dryer, - iron, - ironing board, - cleaning products, - fans, - 2 terraces and a glassed-in porch, - garden furniture. In the large house we have prepared facilities for the youngest children: travel crib, bedding, bathtub, feeding chair, changing table, potty and toilet pad. The art room has books, toys, blocks, board games, easels and drawing and painting supplies. The small house is 28m2 and is designed for up to 3 people. It will be perfect for a single person, a couple or a couple with a child. It consists of: - a living area with a sofa bed, a table and a kitchenette, - a mezzanine where there is a double bed, - a charming terrace, - a glassed-in porch. Furnishings: First floor: - double sofa bed, - blanket, - table with chairs, - chest of drawers, - tV with terrestrial channels, - wifi, - bathroom with shower, - toiletries, - towels, - hair dryer, - clothes rack, - iron, - ironing board, - cleaning products, - heating from the air conditioner, - air conditioning. Mezzanine: - double bed 160x200, - bedding, bedspread, blanket, - bedside lamps. We put in your hands a large garden, where you can hash to your heart's content. Here you have many options, you can spread out on a blanket, organize a picnic, practice yoga, make a barbecue or a bonfire. We also have a gazebo-our relaxation zone, an ideal place to drink coffee, read books and enjoy the views. We don't run a kitchen, but we are happy to treat you to our homemade baked goods. We can order eggs for you from a friendly hostess. On Tuesdays you can pop out to the market in Mszana Dolna, where you can buy vegetables, fruits, cheeses, oscypki straight from the farmers. You also have many regional restaurants in the area. It is possible to order catering. Attractions: If you like active recreation, our area is an excellent base for excursions to the nearby mountains. You can go trekking, take mountain trails by bicycle, or hike in our immediate vicinity. We are on the border of the Beskid Wyspowy and Gorce mountains. Leaving the house you immediately enter the hiking trail, which leads through the peaks of the Beskid Wyspowy: Ogorzała, Ostra, Jasień, Mogielica and to the border of the Gorce National Park in Rzeki. From there you can walk to Gorc, Turbacz and Stare Wierchy. Near us are other beautiful peaks of the Beskid Wyspowy: Mogielica, Łopień, Śnieżnica, Lubogoszcz, Szczebel, Luboń Wielki and visible from our homes, Ćwilin. Nearby there are two stud farms. In "Gorczańska Zagroda" we recommend horseback riding lessons for children. There is an indoor swimming pool in Mszana Dolna, Poreba Wielka and Limanowa. After a day in the mountains, you can relax in the spa area at "Terme Gorce", in nearby Poreba Wielka. Winter attractions: In winter, we have great conditions for skiing. The nearest slopes are 10 minutes by car from the cottages: Lubomierz Ski, Kasina Ski, Koninki Ski and Limanowa Ski. In Lubomierz there is a ski school and ski equipment rental. Under Mogielica there are excellent ski trails, and above our houses ideal conditions for skiing "away from civilization" on skis or backcountry skis. There is an ice rink in Mszana Dolna. It is possible to order a sleigh ride in nearby Koninki. Of course, it depends on weather conditions and adequate snow cover. You can get to Bialka and Zakopane in 40 minutes. Surroundings: For a local mini-trip we recommend you Poreba Wielka. The Małopolska Wooden Architecture Trail runs through it, with Wladyslaw Orkan's family house as a monument. It is also worth walking to the historic Wodzicki Manor Park from the 16th century, which is home to more than 1,000 trees, 14 of which are nature monuments. There is also a brine graduation tower in the park, and right next to the park, the "Gorce Thermal Baths" with an indoor pool and spa area. Gourmets of good wine and local flavors are encouraged to visit the regional vineyard "Winnica Grono" near Limanowa. Wine from this vineyard is awarded in national wine competitions every year. For book lovers, we recommend "Theseus", the largest antiquarian bookstore in Poland. Driving from Krakow, just after the Zakopianka exit, you will see it in Lubien by the main road. You can find unique books for adults and children. For children: At our place the youngest never get bored, and there is plenty of space around for carefree play and fresh air. Together with our children they can frolic in the meadow, fly kites, jump on the trampoline, build a shelter, play ball and badminton. There is a Ping Pong table and foosball in the garden. We are artists and are always looking for opportunities to spend time creatively. We encourage children to draw, paint, create a sculpture from sticks, pieces of wood, painted pebbles. On rainy days, you can play board games and read books from our children's library. We have plenty of toys, puzzles, games and art supplies. For smaller children, we offer play in "mud kitchen", sandbox, swings and sensory obstacle course. In winter, you can stick a snowman and sled down the surrounding hills to the house. The sleds are on site, you don't have to bring them. Take your skates with you, because 5 minutes by car in nearby Mszana Dolna there is an ice rink. If you want your kids to have fun and learn to ski under the guidance of an instructor, we recommend the slope and ski school in Lubomierz, a 10-minute drive from our homes - Lubomierz Ski. The nursery has ski equipment rental. During the holiday season, an interesting attraction is a retro train with a steam engine and antique cars. You can board it in Mszana Dolna and go to the open-air museum in Chabówka or to Kasina Wielka. In nearby Rabka -Zdrój, 20 min drive from our house, we recommend performances in the famous puppet theater "Rabcio" founded in 1949. Also worth recommending is the Spa Park from the 19th century located on 30 hectares. 10 years ago, the park was revitalized and 10 thematic gardens with beautiful vegetation and many attractions were created: Brine Graduation Tower, Mineral Water Pump Room, playgrounds, skatepark, tennis courts and "monkey grove". Access: Łostówka is a village located only an hour from Krakow on the road to Zakopane and Nowy Sącz. It is located 5 minutes by car from Mszana Dolna and 20 minutes from Rabka Zdrój and Limanowa. Fortunately, the GPS indicates our location and there is no problem with access. However, should anything fail, we will give you some tips. To reach our houses, you have to leave the main Łostówka road for an internal road with a signpost "Chorągwiccy", cross the bridge and follow the asphalt narrow road up to the end. At the end of the road is our parking lot. The road is quite steep but regularly cleared of snow in winter. Nonetheless, these are mountains and in winter, for safety, it is advisable to have a powered car or chains. Rules: - Smoking and candles are strictly prohibited in the houses. - Replacement footwear is mandatory. - In our settlement we segregate garbage. - Animals are not accepted. - For the sake of animals, we do not use firecrackers. - Lavish parties, hen and stag parties are prohibited in the settlement. - We kindly inform you that children are under the supervision of their parents. - We kindly inform you that upon arrival we collect a deposit for possible damages in the amount of 1000 PLN in cash. The entire deposit will be returned in cash after checking the condition of the property. - Parents are responsible for damages caused by children. - The guest is obliged to notify the owner of the facility of the occurrence of damage. - If the keys are lost, the Guest will be charged for the cost of replacing the locks. - Please inform us in advance about the planned time of arrival. - Check-in time is 16.00-11.00. Come, we will accommodate you in the best way we can!