Description
I have always been connected to this place. My grandparents lived in Zalesie Górne, and I spent every vacation here—by the ponds and in the forest. On my grandfather's former meadows, my partner and I built a house with a lot of love and attention to detail. We wanted our home to be a place of deep rest—a place where you can slow down and catch your breath. We don't have any close neighbors—the house stands in a meadow, right next to the forest. We want to share this goodness with you. Although a few things are still being finalized (for which we apologize in advance and ask for your understanding), you can already spend your time here comfortably. ZaLesie Barn is a modern, very spacious house (300 m²), located in the village of Jesówka, not far from Warsaw, but far enough to really feel nature and silence. On the ground floor, there are: • 3 bedrooms (bedroom 1 with a double mattress and private bathroom, bedroom 2 with a double mattress, bedroom 3 with a double sofa bed) • a spacious living room with a fireplace (approx. 70 m²) and a fully equipped kitchen Upstairs, there is an open space of approx. 150 m² with wooden floors – a place for yoga, exercise, creative work, or simply chilling out in your own way. There is also a ping-pong table, which is a big hit! The house is ideal for: • a peaceful, unhurried vacation and a real reset • being together, without rushing and without a plan • workation – when you work remotely and want a change of scenery • a quick getaway from the city, without a long journey • a vacation with your child, even when you need to do some work – you are close to Warsaw, but everyday life here is completely different During the day, everything here is calmer. Morning coffee tastes best when drunk without haste — on the terrace, by an open window, or in the quiet of the house. The day can start with a walk in the woods, a moment of yoga upstairs, or simply lying on a deck chair on the grass and listening to the birds singing. Time here does not demand a plan — you can work, read a book, cook something tasty, go for a bike ride or to the water. In the evening, the pace slows down even more — on cooler days, it's nice to light the fireplace, watch a movie, sit for a long time over dinner and conversation, and on warmer days, move to the terrace and let the day come to a close on its own. At night, just step outside and look up at the sky. The stars are really visible here, and the silence is deep and soothing. It is the kind of peace that reminds you how little you need — and how much small things give you: time together, gratitude for simple everyday life. The neighborhood — nature at your fingertips! The house is located right next to the forest, in the vicinity of the Chojnów Landscape Park — one of the largest and most diverse forest complexes in the Warsaw area. It is a vast area of forests, meadows, and river valleys, where nature really plays first fiddle, and outdoor activities become a natural part of the day. You step out of the house straight into the greenery. In a few minutes, you are on forest paths ideal for walking, running, and Nordic walking. For cycling enthusiasts, it is a real paradise. You can ride recreationally or train hard (forest gravel and MTB trails) — everything starts practically from your doorstep. The Jeziorka River flows nearby — calm, winding, and very green. It is ideal for lazy canoeing trips, also for beginners and families. There are also ponds in Zalesie and Żabieniec, good for walks, stops by the water, and a summer reset. During the season, you can try wakeboarding here — I tried it! You will find many more attractions by the ponds, if you are looking for them: a water park, water sports equipment rental (kayaks/canoes), Wakepark Zalesie, Dzielnica Filmowa, and Planeta Zalesie are open seasonally. Within a short walk, you will also find: Zimne Doły with an observation tower and forest glades Uroczysko Stephana Nature Reserve — wild, quiet, ideal for mindful hiking and contact with nature, places created for outdoor yoga, picnics, and forest slow life, Żeremie bobrów — a picturesque forest path/walking area, known for beaver watching and contact with nature. In winter, when conditions are right, the area turns into a cross-country skiing terrain. Our house is a place where you can be active every day or not at all — because just being outside becomes the greatest value. Close to Warsaw, yet with the feeling of being really far away. It is a space for those who want to be close to nature without sacrificing comfort, who seek silence, light, and breath, who need a place to rest or do creative work, and who want to get out of the city without a long journey. Since we love reading and looking at books on architecture, art, and photography, you will find a nice little library and a selection of great board games here! We warmly invite you to visit us!