Do you feel like hiking in the mountains? Having breakfast on the sunny veranda overlooking the mountains, and reading by the fireplace in the evening?
You will find it here, in our 200-year-old cottage, located in a tiny mountain village by the trails to the peaks of Wielka Raca in Beskid Żywiecki.
The cottage is 150 m2 in size and will luxuriously accommodate 6 people in stylish, natural and wood-scented interiors. There are modern amenities and fully equipped facilities, and above all, a wonderful, idyllic atmosphere.
The great location of the cottage on the edge of a mountain forest and away from the neighbours will provide you with complete privacy, silence and contact with nature, and if you want, you can easily go to mountain trails, ski lifts, pubs, local shops and lots of attractions in the area. Thanks to fast WiFi, you can also watch your favourite TV series.
You don't have to take our word for it that you will have a great rest here, but you can read the opinions of our guests :)
Our Mountain Siedlisko consists of 3 houses:
1# Chata Przegibek - 65m² - (for max 5 people) - with jacuzzi
2# Chata Racza - 65m² - (for max 4 people) - with jacuzzi
# Chata Przystanek Rycerka - 150m2 - (for max 8 people) - with jacuzzi and sauna
We are at an altitude of 650 m above sea level on the bank of the river, in the picturesque, tiny mountain village of Rycerka Górna, known for its trails around the Wielka Racza mountain range. Our cottages are in the last line of development at the end of a private road, with no cars or other people.
The cottages are spacious, warm and in a friendly classic mountain style. They are finished with high-quality natural materials and are fully equipped. The standard of interior design is equal to high-class hotels.
[CHATA PRZEGIBEK]
- with 2 bedrooms (2 large beds - 140 and 160 cm, 1 small bed 90 cm, on the ground floor a corner sofa with sleeping function), 1 bathroom, 1 toilet by the bedroom, with a view of the mountain forest and meadow. The house is heated by electric heaters and a wood stove.
On the large sunny terrace we have set up a LAZYSPA jacuzzi (available May-September, for an additional fee) and a comfortable lounge set with a dining table, corner sofa and pouffes, covered with an awning from the sun and rain, with a view of the mountains, meadows. Next to the house there is a large green area for playing football / badminton, a place for a bonfire and a barbecue. In the house comfortable, stylish furniture made of solid wood
- inside you will find for entertainment: a collection of books, a TV with Netflix - we do not have traditional TV), board games, a second TV in the bedroom with a PlayStation 4 console, Lego blocks, sleds, 2 off-road scooters, football goals, nets and a badminton set.
- The cottage is located 40 meters from the river bend - to which we have our own descent
- exact location of Chata Przegibek - at the link to GoogleMaps: https://goo.gl/maps/936tNS1m6RMr1Cob6
[CHATA RACZA] - with 2 bedrooms (2 large beds 160 cm, 1 small bed 90 cm), 1 bathroom, 1 toilet upstairs, overlooking the mountain forest and meadow and river.
The house is heated with electric heaters and a wood stove.
On On a very large 35m2 terrace we have installed a LAZYSPA jacuzzi (available seasonally, for an additional fee) and a comfortable seating set with a dining table, corner sofa and pouffes, covered with an awning from the sun and rain, with a view of the river, mountains, meadows and forest
- next to the house there is a large green area for playing football/badminton, a place for a bonfire and a barbecue.
Inside the Cottage you will find for entertainment: , a collection of books, a TV with Netflix/Amazon - we do not have traditional TV), board games, Lego blocks, sleds, off-road scooters, goals for playing football, nets and a badminton set. The house has comfortable, stylish furniture made of solid wood
- The Cottage is located 20 meters from the river - to which we have our own access.
- The exact location of the Racza Cottage is available at the GoogleMaps link: https://goo.gl/maps/5WwwnMEj5negRavH9
[CHATA PRZYSTANEK RYCERKA] is designed for a comfortable stay in the unique atmosphere of an old (but modern) mountain villa. The cottage has been standing in the same place for sure since 1875, or maybe even longer...? We have completely rebuilt and renovated it, combining traditional architecture, natural local materials, stylish furniture, works of art and modern equipment and amenities. The cottage is beautifully situated on a mountain stream, with no other houses within 30 meters. The cottage has 80 mbps fiber-optic Internet. Inside you will find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious stylish living room with a fireplace, a large living room with a fireplace and kitchenette, beautiful furniture and paintings, and interiors with large windows overlooking the mountains, a spacious veranda with a panoramic view of the mountains, and above all, the unique atmosphere of a mountain villa with almost 200 years of history.
In the cottage we heat mainly with 2 fireplaces, we also have additional electric heaters in each room and bathrooms. There is also a large sauna connected to the bathroom and with direct access to the terrace (you can jump out of it straight into the snow or cool off in the mountain stream that is right next to the Cottage). Under the wooden shelter on the terrace we have a Bestway jacuzzi for 4 people. For your convenience, in the kitchen there is a medium-sized fridge, a large dishwasher, and in the bathroom - a washing machine. Inside you will also find for entertainment: a PlayStation 3 games console, a collection of books, a large TV with Netflix, SAT nc + television, a collection of CDs and DVD movies, board games, Lego blocks. In the garden there is a flat green area for playing football/badminton, a barbecue and a place for a bonfire.
We have contact with a lady from the Housewives Association who makes breakfast baskets, dinners and barbecue sets with delivery to the cottages.
In addition, only 150 meters from us there is a small summer camp "Galimatiasowy Krepol", where in the summer you can order breakfasts and dinners.
Each of our cottages is equipped with a kitchenette, which is well suited for everyday cooking. There you will find a fridge, a large dishwasher, an oven, a toast maker, a kettle, a blender, and a drip coffee maker. There are several places in the area where you can eat well, I will be happy to share my recommendations with you. I will send you a list of recommended restaurants, cafes and other places in the form of a guide by email. Daily shopping? No problem! 2 km away you will find a grocery store Delikatesy Centrum, Żabka, and in the town of Rajcza (8 km) also a great wholesaler with fruits and vegetables, a local producer of delicatessen sheep, goat and cow cheeses – their products are absolutely worth trying!
Our mountains are a real treat for nature lovers – long, untouched trails in the Żywiec Landscape Park are waiting to be discovered! Although our areas are wild, they are not too demanding – ideal for long trekking and for families with small children. In the immediate vicinity, you will find the peaks of the Wielka Racza range (1226 m), and it is close to Rysianka, Pilsko, Barania Góra, Skrzyczne and Babia Góra. Best of all, you don't have to get in your car to hit the trail – a few steps from home and you're already on the trail! In the area, you will also find plenty of paths for lazy walks or bike rides on flat forest roads, where you will hardly meet any cars. There is also a mountain and electric bike rental in the area. We have also made sure that there is space for playing badminton or football near our houses. In the area, there is a LUZAK stud farm, where you can easily arrange a horseback riding tour in the mountains with a guide. Just call and that's it! If you feel like spending time by the water, Lake Żywieckie offers plenty of attractions: renting a sailboat, kayak, SUP board or water bike. In the area (just 10 km from us) you will also find open swimming pools and the largest rope park in the region: Geopark Glinka. The nearest ski lift, ideal for children, with an instructor, is only 8 km from us. A little further, 20 minutes by car, is the ZwardońSKI station, where you will find a "sofa" lift and several routes. If you are looking for larger resorts, nearby is Szczyrk Mountain Resort in Szczyrk, the best ski resort in the country, and it takes about 50 minutes to get to the bottom. We highly recommend skiing in Slovakia - in 30-40 minutes there are perfectly prepared ski resorts without queues: SnowParadise VelkaRaca and OravaSnow. For ski tour enthusiasts - we have plenty of beautiful, wild trails here. The best place to go cross-country skiing is Istebna (20 minutes from us) – it is one of the best places in Poland for cross-country skiing. If the weather is not good, you can always explore the surrounding towns. It is worth visiting Bielsko-Biała, Żywiec, Wisła, Szczyrk, Cieszyn or Pszczyna. Cieszyn is home to the oldest preserved building in Poland, and the market square and beer from the Castle Brewery will surely delight you. In Żywiec, be sure to visit the Żywiec Brewery Museum, and relax with a delicious cake on the market square along the way. In Pszczyna, it is worth visiting Princess Daisy's palace – one of the most beautiful in Poland. These are just some of the attractions that you will find in our original guide, which I will gladly send to you by email. If you like spending time in the bosom of nature, you will definitely not be bored with us.
What’s there for children?
If you are looking for a place where both adults and children can spend time in harmony with nature, you have come to the right place. Your children will find here plenty of space, peace and freedom for creative and active play. Archery, field games, following tracks, playing with a kite, sledding, scooters with large wheels, playing with a remote-controlled car are just some of the hobbies that come to mind. Nearby (8 km) there is also a large rope park with swimming pools (GEOPark Glinka), a go-kart track and plenty of mountain trails and bike routes that will provide active fun all day long.
Children who love horses can go on a magical horse rally around the area, and in winter on a sleigh ride. The small stud farm "Luzak" is just 2 km from us.
What’s there for employees?
We invite you to workation! In each of the Chats we have fast fiber optic internet.
The average speed of our Internet via Wifi is: download in Mb/s 80, upload in Mb/s 20. The GSM cell range depends on the operator, in some it is sufficient (Orange), and in some networks it is weak or non-existent (e.g. PLUS). In each house we have a table for work and a desk.
On the large terraces, where there is also wifi, we have a large comfortable lounge set with a sofa, table and chairs. The terraces are sheltered from the sun and rain, so no weather is scary for you. From this place you can also enjoy the soothing view of the mountains, meadows and forests. You can also order full board (breakfasts/dinners) with door-to-door delivery made in the neighborhood by a local housewife.
