If you insist, you can take a kayak all the way to the Baltic Sea. The Manowce Palace stands on the shores of the Szczecin Lagoon, it is surrounded on all sides by the vast Wkrzańska Forest, and to say that it is picturesque is nothing to say. There could be a nice romance going on here. Its heroes would stroll through the old park and gaze dreamily at the endless waters of the lagoon. Can you see yourself in this story? We invite. Instead of passionate love (those on your own), we will provide you with relaxation in the sumptuous interiors of the restored palace. There will be massages, a sauna and a freshly caught zander for lunch. You will rest here in luxury and style.
We call it a palace, but in fact it was once a private home of a German surgeon and scientist. Dr. Georg Wagner loved animals, space, nature and his wife Maria. Occasionally, he purchased a land from her family on the Zalew Szczeciński and it was lucky that the opportunity was found, because today we can host you in this delightful location. The palace, built in the years 1902–1908, has been thoroughly restored - with respect for the neoclassical design and the ambition to frame history in a modern frame. It is a place for those who do not take prisoners while resting: they like to sleep on a king's bed and feel pampered. If this is about you, be fooled into Manowce. We are waiting for you with open arms and the scenery for a romantic story.
We invite you to the renovated Manowce Palace, located on the very shore of the Szczecin Lagoon. There are 3 apartments and 13 guest rooms at your disposal - we can accommodate 33 people in total. However, if you count the fold-out sofas and extra beds in some rooms, we can actually provide accommodation for 42 people. Each of the rooms has its own bathroom and TV.
You can choose from 3 apartments located in the palace (these are the most luxurious and are located on the upper floor of the palace). 6 palace rooms (they are double and are located in the attic of the palace) or 7 rooms in the outbuilding (their decor is a mixture of rustic and modern style).
As befits a palace, we have quite a lot of common space. In addition to the rooms, rest in common lounges decorated with beautiful antiques or in club rooms on the lower ground floor of the palace (these are ideal for chatting, sipping drinks, watching movies together or playing billiards). On the high ground floor there is a library, a card lounge and the main lounge where you will sink into the cushy sofas while sipping your coffee. On clear days, you can sit in the armchairs on the terrace and admire the view of the lagoon.
The palace is surrounded by a garden, well-kept lawns and an old park, which was established in the times of Dr. Wagner. According to some sources, it is one of the most valuable collections of trees and shrubs in Pomerania. The Nutcai cypress and the Caucasian wing, and the protected fern grow here: royal fern.
Breakfast for our guests is included in the price of the stay, and we serve lunch and dinner from the restaurant menu. We cook from regional products. We also have our own vegetable garden, from which some of our seasonal vegetables come. So you can find on your plate, for example, carpaccio from our pickled kohlrabi seasoned with herbs from our own garden.
Our specialty is fresh fish straight from the reservoir: pike-perch and trout. Not far from us is the fishing village of Trzebież, where we get them straight from the fishermen. In turn, we buy farmed fish from the Zielenica Fish Farm. We use proven suppliers because we want you to eat the tastiest and freshest. We get pickled and lightly salted cucumbers, other preserves, as well as exceptional lard with cracklings from the rural housewives' association from the neighboring village of Brzózki.
We encourage you to relax in various ways – you can get bored here, or you can not. The location of the Manowce Palace is extraordinary and it is above all worth taking advantage of when visiting us. What can you do?
- swim in the reservoir (by kayak or by swimming – the water is shallow up to 100 m, so children can also safely use it),
- sail out on a motorboat to the Baltic Sea – let us know and we will organize this attraction for you,
- ride a horse at the equestrian center in the neighboring village of Brzózki,
- walk in the park, forest and go mushroom picking,
- ride a bike (bikes are already waiting for you here),
- go golfing (in less than an hour you can reach six 18-hole golf courses by car or motorboat, three in Poland and three in Germany).
You can (and even should) also enjoy the interior of the palace. We have thought about your entertainment and many amenities. You can use our bio sauna, which is ideal for people who do not tolerate very high temperatures, or order a massage. In the evenings, you can play billiards, darts and have a drink in one of our guest spaces. You can also stay in your room, settle down on comfortable beds and catch up on TV series on Netflix and HBO. Just enjoy the comfort and indulge in pleasures.
And if you feel like going on a trip, you are in a very lucky location.
- In an hour you will reach Szczecin, a city of unique charm and location. It is worth seeing its monuments, such as the Pomeranian Dukes' Castle, walking along the Chrobry Ramparts, visiting the National Museum in Szczecin with its impressive building. Don't miss the modern shape of the Szczecin Philharmonic. Its design cleverly refers to the sloping roofs of Szczecin buildings.
- In 2.5 hours you will be in Berlin. A trip there is a perfect idea for a one-day trip, and Berlin is a fascinating city where everyone will find something for themselves: from architecture and art lovers to fans of club music or culinary discoveries.
– If you prefer to commune with nature than with the city, that's also good. Within reach of a car trip is the Wolin National Park. It is said that this is where the most beautiful Polish cliffs are – they reach a height of up to 93 meters. And for lovers of military attractions, there is also the Underground City on Wolin Island, a complex of bunkers built in the 1930s.
– You are even closer to the Szczecin Landscape Park Bukowa Puszcza. This is an attraction primarily for people who like to walk among trees. The park includes the Zgniły Grzyb ecological area with a cozy lake where you can fish. But the Emerald Lake is undoubtedly more impressive.
– Another landscape park worth visiting is the Lower Oder Valley. It is an ideal place to go kayaking, bird watching or admiring the flora of the peat bogs. There are plants and animals there that are not found in the valleys of other large rivers.
What’s there for children?
We invite you with kids of all ages. We have prepared many amenities that will allow you to relax with your little ones. There is a play area for the youngest in the palace, we also have toys, and the coastal waters of the lagoon are shallow - perfect for free splashing.