Two treasures were found in Swans. The first was discovered on an island, in the place of an early medieval settlement, and contained 41 coins: Teutonic, German and Pomeranian. The other was dug by a farmer whose field hid Arab dirhams. Anyway, there has always been a lot of traffic and a lot going on here. The Salzstrasse, i.e. the salt route, stretching here, has been traversed by merchants from all over the world for centuries. Merchant traces were trampled by the Prussian and then German troops. When, after World War II, the eastern part of Western Pomerania fell into Polish hands, the migration of peoples began again. Abandoned houses were occupied by Siberians, Ukrainians from the "Wisła" operation, and Borderlanders. Admiration for the wealth of post-German farms was mixed with fear of stone circles hidden in the forests, over which a strange glow hovered on the night of the summer solstice. ''Devil doesn't sleep there'', they said in hushed voices and spat over their left shoulder. There was so much variety here.
The Red Barn stood in the midst of this commotion. Once it was an outbuilding, today eight people can sleep comfortably in its rooms. A sauna and an open space on the ground floor, perfect for board games or puns, will also help you rest. We took the need to combine remote work with holidays to heart, which is why our office corner will satisfy even a Wall Street wolf. In the area itself, instead of a palette of urban attractions, we have for you a mosaic of fields, meadows and forests, dotted here and there with freckles of the lake. The nearest bomb jumps can be done 130 meters from the barn door.
Come on!
The Red Barn is surrounded by forests, meadows and lakes. The area where our house stands includes a forest, an old orchard and direct access to the lake, where there is a private jetty. Guests have at their disposal a large garden, a designated place for a bonfire and a covered gazebo with a large grill.
On the ground floor of the house there is an open 120-meter space with a kitchenette, dining room and living room with a fireplace. There is also a bedroom with a large double bed and a spacious bathroom with a sauna. On the first floor you will find three bedrooms, in two rooms there are double beds, and in one two separate single beds, a work space (desks with monitors and a printer at your disposal) and another corner for relaxation, and a second bathroom.
The Internet is whizzing by, it's great, so we also invite you to workation. Especially since you can have cool brainstorming sessions in the dining room, living room or on the terrace - there is enough space for your team and a large number of laptops.
For Guests who plan to spend more time with us, we can provide a washer-dryer upon prior arrangement - please provide this information when booking (service payable additionally).
We also offer the possibility of occasional rental, where you can organize various types of training, workshops, courses or sports trips. Details of the offer can be found on our website czerwonastodola.pl
In the large kitchen you will find everything you need to prepare your own breakfast, lunch or romantic dinner on the pier. We have also taken care of such gastronomic curiosities as Moroccan tajine, a waffle iron and a cauldron for the fire as well as a whole range of useful kitchen utensils. In the town of Łobez (15 km) you can get delicious pierogi in a pierogi shop and dinner in the Roma restaurant. It is best to pop into Drawsko (15 km) for larger shopping in the supermarket. There is also a noteworthy pizzeria Siwy Dym there. However, we especially recommend the RybyLubie inn in the recreation center by Lake Lubie.
The pleasures that await you in the house and garden include: a large terrace with comfortable rattan loungers and a beautiful view of the surrounding fields, hammocks, a trampoline, a swing, a covered barbecue gazebo, a private jetty, an infrared sauna and a spacious living room with a large dining table, ideal for family board games, a fireplace and a cozy library corner for bookworms. Among the interesting things to do in the area, we recommend:
- swimming in the lakes (there is direct access to the lake and the jetty from the Czerwona Stodoła plot),
- organized kayaking trips,
- walks in the magical forests,
- bike trips,
- visiting one of the nearby stud farms,
- exploring the surrounding landscape parks (Drawski and Iński),
- fishing in one of the hundreds of lakes,
- looking for Goth stone circles,
- wine tasting in the surrounding vineyards,
If that's still not enough, we have more ideas:
- visiting the Drahim Castle with the Museum of the Templars and the Johannites,
- watching wild bisons and lynxes,
- exploring the nearby island on Lake Gągnowo, where traces of an early medieval settlement complex have been discovered,
- treasure hunting in Łabędzie, where two medieval pots with coins have already been found, or searching for the Templar treasure hidden in the area,
What’s there for children?
For children there are games, a trampoline, a swing, a small sandbox and of course the immediate vicinity of water and forest. The area is fenced and has a lockable gate from the lake side. There is a mezzanine in the house, so we invite small children only under the constant care of their parents for the safety of the youngest, as well as the peace of mind of the parents.
What’s there for employees?
What if we told you that in our common space you can feel like you're in a coworking space, and after work you can take a vacation?
In the living room you can choose between comfortable sofas, bar stools by the kitchen island, which is two steps from the fridge, or a large table that can accommodate an 8-person team. And if someone needs a separate desk with monitors to work in Excel or wants to check stock prices, the place on the mezzanine will be perfect. On warmer days you can spend time on the terrace or in the gazebo with wooden benches.