In Trzepieciny, Stefan Czarnicki's troops beat the Swedes led by King Carl Gustav. Hence the name of the town. We in Roztocze started by chance. Specifically, new acquaintances made on the occasion of his son's debut at school. The search for the right place among the Roztocze hills, which are covered with colorful mosaics in spring, summer and autumn, and snowy eiderdowns in winter, lasted 6 years. On the day when we were supposed to buy a plot at the last number in the village, it turned out that we would not get a loan. By a twist of fate, or maybe again by accident, we ended up at number 1. But the view of a fenced plot and a house with a block barely visible through numerous extensions was not of the breathtaking type. However, something told us that when we tear down all the cribs and the fence, we will find what we have been looking for for so long. So we started the renovation.

Under Kotula, where you can climb for the most beautiful view of Roztocze and a multitude of herbs, a place has been created where you can recharge your powers away from the noise of the world. You will immerse yourself in the warm waters of the tub, swing in a hammock on the terrace, warm yourself by the crackling fire of the fireplace or bonfire and rest in the house to which we added a floor so that the six of us can sleep blissfully in three bedrooms. We did not put up the dismantled fence again, opening the garden to the forest, and our heads to space. Come here if you want to stop struggling with life and gain the power of peace.

Welcome to Roztocze. Make yourself comfortable in our habitat in the village of Trzepieciny, at the foot of Kotula (341 m above sea level), in a 105-meter house. We are surrounded by the hills of Roztocze - covered with carpets of rapeseed and green cereals in spring, and covered with snow in winter. Our house, which we have diligently renovated and added a floor to, is nestled in the forest. Even the eight of you can comfortably unwind here (although 6 people will be the most comfortable), taking advantage of the charms of the house with three bedrooms and the barn, where we have created a space for rest. You can organize intimate family celebrations, meetings and workshops there.

House has:
– a living room with a sofa bed and a fireplace,
- a kitchen with a dining room,
– two bedrooms with single beds,
– one bedroom with a double bed,
- two bathrooms,
– terrace with table and swing-hammocks.

The interiors are bright and cozy. Full of old furniture, sophisticated accessories and greenery that soothes the senses. Relaxation is also favored by a bathtub in one of the bathrooms and a terrace full of lights.

There is also a tub in the garden at your disposal, and in the summer we put a large swimming pool on the plot, which gives a lot of pleasure to both small and large.

In the space of the terrace, garden and barn you will find many pleasant places to relax: there are deckchairs, armchairs, hammocks and swings. At your disposal we also leave space for a bonfire, cauldron and grill.
Our plot is only partially fenced, the borders with the forest are open.

We don't have TV sets or the Internet, because Kotula was created to be able to enjoy the undisturbed silence and each other's company. Siedlisko has been our place of power for many years, which allows you to experience peace, unite with family or friends and gain energy.

In our bright kitchen with a tiled stove, you can cook by yourself. And then you just have to decide where to eat the prepared meal. Choice of: dining room, terrace or barn space.

If on holiday you only come to the kitchen to boil water for tea, you should not be disappointed with the surrounding restaurants.
In Zagroda Guciów, in addition to museums, there is a culinary open-air museum where you can taste nettle soup (in the nettle season) and check what a łupcie and reczczoniak are. You can also find out in advance when they take place and take part in demonstrations: baking flatbreads or sourdough bread with tasting and try to make butter yourself. Not far from us, there is probably the most famous restaurant in Roztocze, which is full of trout. In the Fisherman's Cottage you will taste specialties made of fish grown on the spot.

When you hear Roztocze, you might think: green forests, meandering rivers, walks, mushrooms, kayaking. Add to this the gentle hills, which delight the eye with mosaic carpets of green or gold grain fields and the sunny yellow of rapeseed flowers. And in winter, they're blanketed in snow. What you should know about Roztocze is that the air here is very clean, with an iodine concentration almost as high as at the seaside. This is a land where the Roztocze Landscape Park stretches, covered with fir and beech trees, and where Polish horses live. There's Zwierzyniec, Szczebrzeszyn, and Zamość, and a whole host of small, picturesque towns to wander through. There are kayaking trips on the Wieprz, Tanew, and Łada rivers, and kilometers covered by bike on the Roztocze Central Cycle Trail and the Eastern Green Velo Trail, which partly runs through here. Finally, and above all, it's peace, deep breaths, and time for everything that's missing in our busy everyday lives.

And what does it look like in detail?

IN THE HOME
Our homestead is a place to recharge, retreat, and enjoy a quiet moment. Hot topics, pressing matters, and anything else that's on your mind are off limits. Little gets done here, and it's pure joy. After warming up in the fireplace or bonfire, soaking in the tub or pool, or basking in the sun in the dry sauna, swinging on a swing or hammock, and exploring the surrounding area from every nearby vantage point, it might be time to move on. We have three standard bikes available for guests, or our friendly MTB electric bike rental service (for a fee).

IN THE SURROUNDINGS
The most beautiful view of Roztocze can be found from Kotula, at the foot of which our homestead is located, and we recommend hiking there first. Besides the views, a wealth of various herbs await you at the summit. The second hill is located behind our barn. It's nice to just wander around.

You can also explore the area by bike. There are bike rentals nearby, including electric bikes. The Józefów singletrack trail starts from Hamernia, next to the Czartowe Pole nature reserve. It's one-way, and you can return to the starting point via the Green Velo trail. In Józefów, be sure to try traditional ice cream from Martowa, visit the Babia Dolina quarry, and see the historic Jewish cemetery. You can also try the Roztocze Cycling Trail, which leads from Zwierzyniec, through Krasnobród, to Majdan Sopocki, or the Roztocze Central Cycling Trail, leading from Kraśnik to Lviv. Both trails intersect, allowing you to plan loops.

Hamernia itself is also worth mentioning. Czartowe Pole, a reserve located right next to the village, owes its name to a legend that "devils were having a good time" in the clearing. The Sopot River flows through this area, resembling a rushing mountain stream along the reserve, creating numerous and very charming waterfalls. These are more irregular and turbulent than those on the Tanew River, which are a little further away. A nature and educational trail marked in blue runs through the reserve, some of which lead along wooden footbridges. Besides the natural beauties, the reserve also boasts the ruins of the 18th-century Zamoyski paper mills.

In Zwierzyniec, less than a 20-minute drive from us, you'll see a church on an island, built at the request of Marysieńka (later the wife of John III Sobieski) and initially serving as a theater; the Plenipotentiary's Palace, built in the Swiss style (currently the seat of the Roztocze National Park); and a 19th-century brewery with a beer hall. In August, the city hosts the Summer Film Academy.

In Roztocze National Park, the Echo Ponds are worth visiting – four 40-hectare reservoirs fed by the Świerszcz stream, which is a great place for walks and sunbathing. From the observation tower by the ponds, you can sometimes spot wild herds of Polish horses (binoculars may be useful). In the forest settlement in Florianka, you'll surely spot, meet, and pet them.

Nearby, you can kayak down numerous rivers, including the Wieprz, Tanwia, Bukowa, Sanna, and Łada. You can kayak down the Wieprz from Bondyrz, which lies right next to Trzepieciny.

Bondarz itself is also worth seeing. There are two wooden watermills (one restored) and an old, unfortunately dilapidated, village bathhouse dating from 1928.

You can also head to Guciów to visit the farmstead, two museums, and participate in the workshops held regularly there.

In winter, Roztocze: downhill skiing, sledding, cross-country skiing, and sleigh rides. Ski resorts: Jacnia and Szopowe.

The mite for children is simply wonderful! Countless natural, educational and purely fun attractions, the list of which I leave you below. There's plenty to choose from!

If you like bicycles, take them with you, forest paths are perfect for family trips.

In Kotula itself, children have, firstly, space, secondly, space, and thirdly, even more space. From dawn to dusk, they can explore the greenery of the garden, arrange car races on the terrace or build towers of blocks, splash in the pool, take naps in hammocks, build fortresses in the sandbox and feel the atmosphere of holidays in the countryside! Inside, there are accessories and protections that make life easier for parents (we have: a bathtub, a high chair and a barrier) as well as books, board games and some toys. We also have sleds thirsty for winter fun.