You have no idea what awaits you in the tiny village of Olejnica in Greater Poland. We also did not expect that the view we found here would make us melt in delight. For the proximity of the lake and the stunning greenery, the soothing silence and the omnipresent peace, we decided to drop everything. Our loved ones could not believe that we were choosing to live in a self-built, filigree Brda, smaller than our previous apartment, and abandoning our dreams of a big house. And we, when we spent our first night in the still unfurnished interior, and in the morning we were greeted by the pinkest of sunrises, knew that this was our place. We felt that just outside the window, the space was unlimited and we did not have to give up any of our dreams, because we had just fulfilled them. All that was left was to build the second Brda, for Guests, which today will welcome you in duets, trios or in 5-person groups of friends. And it will delight you with its cozy, colorful, tasteful and sensually pampered interior.
Time has the magical power to slow down here, so that there is enough of it for all the simple pleasures: reading under an umbrella in the garden, making toasts on the terrace, diving in the jacuzzi and fully relaxing in the sauna. And also setting off on a rafting trip on the lakes connected by canals and a bicycle trip to the sunset. And above all, pampering yourself and others. Because our place is a feast, not only for the senses and body, but also for relationships. You can pamper them with us, because in a small space, you are closer and more.
In the small village of Olejnica, next to the Górskie Lake, in the part called the hill, we found 1,350 m² of our space.
The first house, according to the project drawn by us on a piece of paper, was built by Patryk in a year, from scratch, alone (except for the construction beams). We ourselves fired all the boards for the façade and the fence in the fire. After the first night in an undeveloped cottage, we knew one thing: we don't want to leave. That is why the second road was created, which we give you so that you can feel the magic of this place.
What do you need to know about the cottage? First of all, that it will accommodate up to 5 people, but two will have a fold-out sofa in the living room (it is unique, we bought it on olx as the first thing for home). What else?
Has:
- 35 m² on the ground floor and 25 m² on the upper floor and high ceilings that make it full of space and light,
- a bedroom with a double bed, hammock and a seat next to the window, where you can read books before going to bed and enjoy your morning coffee,
- a small bedroom with a sofa bed for 1 person,
- salon,
- a kitchen open to the living room with a high table and stools,
- bathroom with shower,
- a terrace with a table and chairs,
- jacuzzi and sauna next door.
- the house is heated all year round
Our senses went wild while staying in a trailer in California's Joshua Tree National Park. We want to serve you such a feast for the eyes, body, spirit and senses. The interior of the house was created with great love and attention to every little detail. We stroked the microcement with our hands for hours, which became the color base for various colors that play the first fiddle here. There is something to look at - on details, shapes, textures, which delicately refer to the 70s. There are colorful books, albums and accessories that we brought from our travels. And the furniture was made to order by a friendly carpenter. In the exchange office you will find: a washing machine, blankets and a beach umbrella that can be placed on the grass in front of the house.
You can hide and work with us, because we have fiber-optic internet, but we do not have a desk, so you must be satisfied with a coffee table, a high kitchen table or a table on the terrace.
The plot is at the end of the road, but we are not alone here. Our refuge is a space of peace and quiet, and we ask you to take care of them.
The kitchen is not only a feast for the eyes, but above all a place where cooking on your own becomes a real pleasure. We wanted the interior to be not only unique, but also ergonomic. The wall-mounted oven not only looks good, it is also functional.
We have equipped the kitchen well and nicely. It has a coffee maker, an aeropress and a teapot. The whole is complemented by unique cutlery (some of them we have been collecting for several years at various fairs) as well as mugs, glasses and plates. In the kitchen space there is a high table with stools where you can eat your meals.
The terrace of the house is a charming space created for celebration. You can organize a sumptuous mini-party here or simply serve any meal.
The area abounds in delicacies sold by farmers from their fields and gardens. A short walk is enough to return to the cottage with an armful of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and on the way pick up a bouquet of wildflowers. We are also close to the village shop.
What is most important is already here: great greenery, sunrises and sunsets, from which you can not take your eyes off, and water poured into the surrounding numerous lakes. A lazy village vibe with a lot to offer and very little going on. And that's good, because thanks to this, its greatest treasures can be discovered alone. We are surrounded by forests, deer, wild boar families and, at the end of February, also cranes fall into the nearby fields. Years ago, the beauty of the area was appreciated by Wisława Szymborska, who visited Olejnica with Kornel Filipowicz, and dedicated a poem to one of the lakes.
The following are responsible for relaxation: a jacuzzi, a sauna and the space in front of the house, which is covered with transplanted trees. Do you know the machine from the video for a small-town song by Dawid Podsiadło? That's what she brought them to us. We took in the unwanted ones, ready to be cut out, and now we watch them settle in with us.
What we like to do the most, and maybe you will like it:
- watch the sunrise from the jacuzzi, which you can reach in your pajamas,
- eat breakfast on the terrace, feasting your eyes with space,
- lie down on a blanket under an umbrella in the garden and read for hours, we have left our books and albums for you at the house,
- before going to bed, read in a hammock in the bedroom or watch the stars from the seat near the window,
- eat dinner together, enjoy bubbles on the terrace and play board games (big pieces are our hit, they are waiting at home),
- enjoy the pleasure of the sauna.
Our immediate vicinity is a paradise for lovers of walks, water and bicycles:
- To get to the lake, just walk a bit along the road and cross the meadow. At the end there is a wild descent and a pier, next to which we launch our kayaks (there are single and double kayaks waiting for you with space for a child).
- Nearby (about 700 meters from us) there is a sailing and canoeing marina of Wrocław University of Physical Education and a bathing beach by the lake. There are several other beaches in the area, some hidden and wild, others full of attractions and with equipment rentals.
- The Lily of the Valley Trail, which runs along 19 lakes and canals connecting them, awaits canoeists. On Lake Radomierskie, there is an island covered with May lily of the valley - the flowers are unique because they have a network of pink veins that give them a reddish color.
- Around Olejnica there are tens of kilometers of picturesque bicycle routes, bicycles (some with child seats) are waiting for you on the spot.
- Przemęcki Landscape Park covers 21,450 hectares of forest and field areas with 24 lakes connected by a network of ditches and canals. Beavers, badgers and over 150 species of birds (greylag goose, cranes, hawks, buzzards, sparrow hawks and the symbol of the Przemęcki Park - the great crested grebe) live here.
- 3.5 km from us in Górsko, there is a Bird Sculpture Gallery by Marian Murek, with life-size sculptures of birds appearing in the landscape park and an exhibition of reliefs with scenes from Pan Tadeusz.
- There are two observation towers in the area: in Domnice (6.6 km) and in Sieków (16 km).
And if you need a moment of silence because the call is calling you, use the table in the bedroom. However, we personally would choose a comfortable seat by a huge window overlooking the lake, or a hammock, because you can. An island in the kitchen with four stools and a very comfortable sofa will be a perfect escape from the boring desk in your company. You will eat lunch in the spirit of slow on the terrace, at the table, and then finish the last e-mail and take a walk by the water.
