After years of rafting on the Narew and Bug rivers, a naturalist friend of ours showed us Pilica. And we were completely lost for this river with its swift current, twisting meanders, sandy shore and only a meter deep. Here we decided to create our stop. The house was built in Ryki by Mr. Jacek, and then brought to us by a special transport. It took 6 hours to put it up so that neither the favorite oak nor the two beautiful pines would suffer. Life is spent here in a hammock, on a swing and in a sandbox, on a beach by the river, in a kayak, on a bike and on SUP. And although the Pilica is quite fast, don't let it fool you, we don't drink anything, it doesn't force you to hurry. Our cottage can be family or friendly. We want to share it, because everyone who visits it always wants to stay a little longer.
That you have arrived, you will be sure of the green sign with the words "Leśnych Kotów street". But don't google it, because it doesn't exist. The inhabitants came up with the name. It is one of the two villages on this side of the river belonging to Lechanice, a village of noble origin, which for centuries belonged to the Divine family of Jasieńczyk z God's coat of arms. Until recently, there was a summer resort here, where the inhabitants of Warka held weddings in a round log by the river. Today you can only hear the noise of the Stromecka Forest pines and the singing of birds, which have their refuge nearby as part of Natura 2000. There is a pier by the river, teeming with life, and although the atmosphere of the old days returns in the season, we are completely alone here in winter. Somewhere between the wilderness and people. One hour's drive from the capital. We cordially invite you.
We have a house for you here. Hidden in the forest, officially in Lechanice, but closer to Biała Góra. We are located between Warka and Białobrzegi, about an hour's drive from the capital.
What do you need to know?
- a cottage in the style of a modern barn is 35 m²,
- there are 2 bedrooms inside - one with a double bed, the other with a fold-out, but very comfortable,
- a living room with a fold-out sofa is connected to the kitchen,
- the bathroom has a shower,
- the floor is vinyl, it is pleasant to walk on with bare feet,
- right next to the entrance, which is on the side of the house, there is a hanger and a shoe cabinet,
- a large front window can be opened wide and you can leave the house using it,
- a swing hangs by the window, in which it is pleasant to swing in the evenings, mosquitoes are not afraid of you, because there is a large mosquito net in the window,
- there is a terrace outside with armchairs and a small coffee table,
- the house has external illumination, it looks lovely in the evenings,
- among the trees there is a hammock, we also have deckchairs and a children's corner with a sandbox and a wooden house,
- the plot is 1000 m2, it is situated among trees and it is fenced, we invite you to visit us with pets!
The house is best for 5 people - families with children, couples, groups of friends. Each of the bedrooms will accommodate 2 people, the fifth sleeping place is on a fold-out sofa in the living room - there can be one person or two younger children.
The interior is pleasing to the eye. It is pastel and cozy. By coincidence, birds reigned in it. It all started with a wooden Normann Copenhagen figurine that a friend gave me. In an interior design magazine, my sister Asia showed me a wallpaper with birds (the same sister inspired me to use plywood in the interior). Two versions of the bird motif by Małgosia from Las i Niebo decorate the walls in the kitchen and one of the bedrooms. We also have bird pictures and a patterned pillow from her.
You can see other houses from our plot, but the trees provide privacy. It may happen that one of the neighbors passing by will ask you what's up, because people here are very helpful and friendly.
The arrangement of our cottage began from this kitchen. It is visually pleasing, thanks to plywood and bird wallpaper. Although small in size, it is equipped with everything necessary to prepare meals. And that's option number one - self-cooking. Option number two is the grill that we will make available to you. And the third option - local pubs with homemade food, a pizzeria and a restaurant where you can drop by for a buffet breakfast. We also recommend a family coffee roasting plant in Stromec and a local brewery in nearby Warka. You will go to the Gruszczyński family in Białobrzegi for ice cream.
There are many outlets in the area offering seasonal fruit (strawberries, blueberries, blueberries, apples).
In the kitchen there are mugs depicting birds found in Poland. You can choose your favorite one or drink from a different one each day.
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Why do you come to us?
- to the unusual atmosphere of the former summer resort and a place that vibrates with good energy,
- to stay in the wilderness among people - you will have an extraordinary peace of mind, but it is enough to walk a few hundred meters for the space to start teeming with life,
- for forest inhalations, for which the favorite oak and two large pines and the surrounding forests, full of pines and mushrooms in the season, are responsible on our plot,
- to a respite with birds singing in the background, and you must know that in Przystanek Pilica, birds sing the most beautifully. Nearby, there is a protected Natura 2000 area - the Pilica Valley, considered a bird sanctuary of national rank,
- to sunsets on the river,
- nights full of stars that can be admired from the terrace,
- to the proximity of the river, which is exceptionally beautiful.
We were lost for this “highway among the rivers” - a river that is picturesque and safe for children. 800 meters from us there is a kayak and SUP board rental - from their perspective, you will be able to see for yourself about the beauty of Pilica. Bicycles can also be rented at the marina.
You can actively:
- splash and swim in the river at will - 5 minutes separates us from the Pilica bend, where there is an island, the descent into the water is gentle and the water reaches the knees, it is a great place for family spending time,
- go kayaking, the section from Biała Góra to Warka is 10 km long, takes about 2 hours and is perfect for everyone,
- go down the Pilica River at night during an expedition organized by the local marina,
- ride a horse under the supervision of Mrs. Marta at the horse stud in the village of Pokrzywna,
- go for a bike ride, because we have an abundance of routes in the area of varying degrees of difficulty,
- if your sports include stroking and feeding alpacas, you can do it on a nearby Fluffy Farm and we highly recommend it.
Can you get bored with us? You can, and sometimes it is the only thing you need in life, not to leave the hammock, read on the terrace or take a nap on a deckchair.
What’s there for children?
We have two children and we travel with them very often, so we know very well that an organized children's space can be a lottery win for parents who dream of drinking hot coffee and reading a book on a deckchair. Children have a lot of fun with us. In the corner of the plot, there is a wooden house and a sandbox with toys waiting for the little ones. We are also prepared for bad weather. In the house you will find books, board games, a drawing set and lots of Lego bricks. Although, when it rains, you can also put on galoshes and capes and go looking for snails.
The river is an attraction for older children and teenagers. Pilica is one of the safest we used to swim with children. It is sometimes called a highway among rivers for a reason. Near the Przystanek, it is possible to rent a dinghy (we recommend the least advanced), kayaks (for beginners or intermediate) and SUPs (for teenagers who can swim). The area is very pleasant to discover with children from the perspective of two circles.
At the nearby Fluffy farm in Mały Bożym (once stationed in the vicinity of Okecie), you can see alpacas and arrange their feeding.
