If your cough with bleating does not seem appealing to you, it is the best sign that you are not a fallow deer. Regardless of species affiliation, however, seeing deer flirting is an exciting thing. Anyway, in this Barycz Valley, things are happening that cannot be found anywhere else. The dancing cloud tells about the Internet, almost 300 species of birds are watched through binoculars, and for lunch he eats carp from the Milickie Ponds. And this is such a carp that, ho ho, it was often hosted on the tables of great people of this world, headed by Queen Elizabeth II.

The house we invite you to catches all discounts for seniors. We bought it in a totally dramatic condition, but with the invaluable help of Mr. Zdzisław, the best neighbor in the world, we managed to discover it. Discover literally, because after removing the plastics, we saw the original iron ore walls. You can see them too, because they are brave all the time.

We can accommodate 10 guests under the roof, all dogs and dreams of a nice rest. Come on over!

We were looking for a place that will captivate us and so we got to Potasznia. Although it captivated at first impression, we decided to see other houses in the area as well. Eventually, however, we came full circle and came back to this place to start a major renovation. Today, the house consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a dining room with a fireplace and an open space with a kitchenette.

From the bedrooms you can choose from:
- red bedroom, with a double bed and a single bed,
- green bedroom, with a double bed and a single bed,
- a blue bedroom with a double bed and two single beds.

Potasznia 31 is not only an exclusive house, but also a barn with an area of 170 m2, where we organize slow weddings, artistic workshops and hen parties. However, on such occasions, we donate the entire place - that is the barn with the house - under one wing. When you arrive, you can be sure that other guests will not disturb you, and that you will have the entire house and garden at your disposal (without the barn closed at that time).

Everyone can see the kitchen as it is. Enjoy all its amenities with taste, such as oven, toaster or coffee machine. Although we do not offer full board, we are happy to help with breakfast and prepare baskets with local blessings for an additional fee. From such a basket you can take sheep's cheese, preserves, pressed juices, fresh bread or eggs.

For a delicious fish, it is worth visiting the Bird Village in Joachimówka. In a slightly further restaurant, Hubertówka will taste products from regional suppliers (e.g. juices from the Łaniak family or beer from Milicki Brewery), as well as venison in non-obvious configurations. Vegetarians will also find something for themselves in both places.

The Barycz Valley is a mecca for ornithologists, a place to reset busy townspeople and a paradise for taste seekers thirsty for outstanding fish. Canoeists, cyclists and those who want to see the area from the back of a horse will also find their place here. Here are some ideas for local pleasures:

#1 forest walk with forester Kuba Wenck

You can get a taste of such a walk just by browsing Kuba's Instagram profile (search under the name ''tanczacachmura''), where he shares his forest everyday life. You can choose a tourist and nature walk, where you will learn the secrets of the forest, or a photographic walk. The duration of both walks is approx. 4.5 hours, in a group of up to 8 people. More information and contact to Cuba can be found at - https://obrazylasu.pl/lesne-spacery/

#2 participating in a rut

And what is this rut - some of you will probably ask. Rut is the equivalent of a rut, i.e. a courtship period, but not among red deer, but fallow deer. It lasts from mid-October to mid-November, and it's really worth getting out from under your autumn blanket for this spectacle (you can take cocoa in a thermos). Foresters estimate that about 1,000 fallow deer live on the Barycz River. With a lot of luck, however, you will see not only brown fallow deer here, but also unique leucistic varieties - white and black. The unusual color of the fur of these individuals is due to hormonal disorders. Photos of such "colorful" fallow deer can be found on the above-mentioned profile of Kuba.

#3 trying the carp from Milicz

The Milickie ponds are famous for their wonderful carp, which are bred here in the most nature-friendly way. In the area you can taste fish from local fisheries, e.g. in Ptasia Osada or Hubertówka. In summer and autumn, when water is drained from the ponds, culinary events are organized where you will not only eat well, but also save yourself. Enter Carp Days and Carp Festival in the search engine to find out about this year's dates of these outdoor fish events. It is also worth mentioning that the Milickie Ponds have been appreciated and included in the UN Living Lakes program, the list of which so far includes only 24 lakes from around the world.

#4 counting up to 276

That's how many species of birds we have counted. Numerous lookout towers and observation towers help in observing them, the largest of which - in Grabownica - is 13 meters high and is called the Tower of Blue Birds. Remember to take binoculars with you on the trip and to respect the boards prohibiting entry to the banks of some dikes. Birds also need places just for themselves. You can sign up for group, bird FotoSafari here http://www.fotosafari.stawymilickie.pl/pl,fotosafari,22.html

#5 visiting the Bauble Museum

In Milicz holidays last all year round, because it is here that the unique Museum of Baubles is located. The museum was established in the Milicz bauble factory and is part of the Creative Multifunctional Facility. Inside, you will see over 6,000 hand-painted Christmas decorations, eat a homemade cake, and watch Polish film classics on a summer weekend.

#6 seeing well-kept ruins

Most often you can find two types of monuments - renovated and those in ruins. However, the Hatzfeld Palace in Żmigród does not fit into any of these categories. No one believed in its complete reconstruction due to the scale of the investment. Nevertheless, it was not left alone, but secured in the form of - nomen omen - a permanent ruin. In 1813, it was in this palace that the Prussian King Frederick William II, Tsar Alexander I, Bernadotte, the heir to the Swedish throne, and Austrian and British envoys met. The result of this meeting was the Trachenberg Protocol (also known as the Żmigród Protocol), which sealed the end of Napoleon Bonaparte's conquests.

A special application with described attractions will be helpful in planning a trip.
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The kids in the Barycz Valley will find themselves perfectly well, provided that they like to spend their time actively. We do not have mill wheels or typical big-city attractions nearby. Instead, we encourage you to take part in a nature walk with the forester Kuba Wenck (see details above), visit the Baubles Museum or watch birds from the hideout.

It is also worth planning a family trip by bike or canoe. The Barycz River will work even for beginner rowers, and the bicycle path following the footsteps of the former narrow-gauge railway should also be easy.