Podkkonošská Rokytnice has had stormy years. Her "puberty" lasted throughout the 18th century. It was accompanied by attempts to re-Catholicize the population, counter-reformation campaigns and riots of subjects led by pitchforks armed with peasants, as we know from fairy tales.
But now there is divine peace.
The name of the original village originated from the word "rocket", or willow. It was founded by a nearby stream overgrown with willows. In the past, Rokytnice was the seat of skilled craftsmen (mainly glassmakers and weavers) and male miners.
Who has it the most difficult in the village to this day are the postmen. The streets in Rokytnice nad Jizerou do not have names. Can you imagine a better place to hide from everyday worries?
You can dream every time you look out the window. Mountains, peace and nature, it clears one's brain threads. You may also see our hard-working neighbor, who is (as considerately as possible) reconstructing his next house. And looking at a skilled craftsman with your feet up and a glass of wine in your hand is sometimes better than a television.
When you're tired, enter the social area, where you can play football with your friends, watch a movie together, or play a board game. The Physiotherm infrared sauna with aromatherapy and color therapy is also a pleasant ...
When the company is completely tired of you, you can relax in a room with a massive bed (made in the Czech Republic) and a comfortable, foam mattress. You will be covered with a microflannel bedding (made in the Czech Republic) and you will choose one of the 3 types of pillows that best suit your cervical spine. Don't worry about the light. It is remote controlled, so you create the atmosphere exactly according to your current mood. And which rooms do you have to choose from?
GROUND FLOOR ROOM (for 2)
The bright room with a double bed and a wardrobe with storage space is large enough to accommodate a baby cot, if necessary. You can watch your smart TV with access to Netflix and Apple TV directly from the comfortable bed. The ground-floor bathroom has a stylish walk-in shower and a washing machine with dryer. Toilets with bidet are separate.
ROOM LITTLE PRINC (for 2) & amp; ROOM WITH CABLE VIEW (for 2)
The mirrored rooms on the first floor also have a solid wood bed and comfortable mattresses, pillows and sheets. Instead of a wardrobe, we placed a stylish stand here. The rooms share a bathroom with a walk-in shower with a giant head and a toilet. But each room has its own TV, so that the hosts do not quarrel. We can also place a cot in these rooms.
APARTMENT WITH OWN BATHROOM (for 4)
In addition to the amazingly comfortable double bed, there is also an almost equally comfortable sofa bed. The apartment is upstairs and has its own, absolutely beautiful bathroom. The bathtub is made of cast marble, has a pleasant anatomical shape and a comfortable headrest. If you live in this room, you will be the only one who will have a bathtub, so shhh, let it not scream.
A hairdryer and luxury L´Occitane cosmetics are provided in each bathroom.
GARDENS
Our garden slopes from the log cabin down to the stream. We have big plans with her. Under our hands, a terrace and a playground are gradually growing here. Feel free to write to us if you are interested in the current state.
We left the food entirely to you. We just created the background to make you cook well. The modern, spacious kitchen contains everything you need for a rich breakfast, a great lunch and a gala dinner.
You can shop in Tesco on the square, or have your purchase delivered. Yes, such conveniences have already reached us. The delivery is organized by the Jilemnická trading company and you can get both basic food and fruit and vegetable boxes, fresh pastries and goodies through them.
You don't have to mess with wine with us. There is a wine shop available directly in the log cabin, which we regularly add. Prices are favorable, wine on their own taste buds tested.
There are several very nice restaurants in the area, the nearest of which is actually directly across the street.
An active holiday or a well-deserved break and doing nothing? If you can't decide, come to us and it will work out.
In the common room on the ground floor, flood yourself in the fireplace (unless you are heading towards us in tropical temperatures) and enjoy the views of the fire and the soothing wood all around. When you feel like doing something, but you still don't feel rested enough to step out of the log cabin, play football, billiards, or one of the prepared board games together.
WINTER IN THE Giant Mountains
Skis, cross-country skis, snowboards - there is nothing to debate.
The Horní Domky ski resort offers 2 cable cars, 6 lifts and 14.5 km of slopes of all levels. In the Rokytnice nad Jizerou ski area you can rent ski mountaineering equipment and try this unusual sport. An experienced mountain guide will be at your disposal.
If you want to try something unconventional, you can indulge in an adrenaline snow bike, a mountain base ice wall or a good old telemark.
The cross-country ski trail "Be fit" in Jilemnice is ideal for family trips, as it can be done even by small children, but even experienced athletes are not bored here.
SUMMER IN THE Giant Mountains
Step on the pedals and set out to explore the Giant Mountains from the saddle of your bicycle. To get closer to your destination, you can use the regular cycle buses, which run from May to September.
Those who are bored by the mountainous terrain and need a bit of the adrenaline in their veins for a successful holiday, they will go crazy in the Bike Park in Rokytnice nad Jizerou. You can also take children with you - one of the tracks is intended for complete beginners and cyclists from the age of 5.
If you want to really look around, all you have to do is climb the 147 steps of the town hall tower in Rokytnice nad Jizerou. You will see not only the center of the beautiful town of Podkrkonoše, but also the panorama of Lysá hora and Kotle.
If you need motivation for hiking, you can try geocaching or undemanding nature trails, which are plentiful in the area. The mysterious Smuggler's Trail, trodden in the second half of the 18th century, is worth recommending. At that time, groups of 60 members crossed the mountain paths with costs of tobacco, cigarettes, salt, sugar, starch, coffee, spices, gunpowder, yarn and porcelain. After coming to the log cabin, watch the film Krakonoš and Skiers, which deals with one of them, as a reward.
The Dřevosochání trail is also beautiful, in which traditional Krkonoše wooden sculptures will take you to the Starý Kravín Museum in Františkov. Here, through a permanent exhibition, the gate to the past will open for you and you will be able to explore the difficult life in the Giant Mountains. You can see, for example, the tools used by people to earn a living, or a collection of firefighting equipment.
And whoever groped nicely and did not complain about aching legs, deserves a reward. For here, walk or drive to the Na Perlíčku mini-brewery. When you ask the locals for directions, ask "Prdek", as the cottage in which the microbrewery is located is said here.
ROKYTNICE PLUS CARD
You will receive this from us as a gift. You can use it for discounts to selected sports facilities and equipment rentals, relaxation areas (such as salt caves), monuments and the Safari Park in Dvůr Králové.
What’s there for children?
For children, there is a children's corner in the log cabin with toys and board games. They can also play football or billiards and watch their favorite fairy tale on TV. Right next to the cottage there is a children's lift Udatný. You can get on the sledge, which is available in the cottage in the "ski room".
We are working on landscaping the garden, but it is available for summer sitting. The playground is slowly growing here and a mountain stream is roaring below, which is often much more attractive for children than any toy. Older "children" will appreciate the nearby bike park, rope park and Adrenalin park.
