Johann Wolfgang Goethe made the nephrites brought from here famous, and he considered Radków to be the most charming place in the entire Kłodzko Valley. A little later, John Q. Adams, later the president of the USA, visited the foothills of the Table Mountains. There was a lot going on here at the turn of history, and it all started with a town on the trade route connecting Silesia with the Czech Republic. Bolko I turned it into a hunting castle, where the dukes of Ziębice came to hunt. Then there were invasions of Hussites, Habsburg dragoons and Swedish soldiers. The 19th century brought a flourishing of industry, stone extraction and liquors whose fame spread throughout Europe. And the People's Republic of Poland left behind a recreational reservoir and summer fords that crouched on the shore.
Their two younger sisters, who stood in the front line, do not elbow each other here. They fit neatly into the existing space with their form, attract the eye with subtle lamella decorations and warm evening lighting. They surprise with interiors spread over three levels, a spectacular view of the Stołowe Mountains and 120-meter spaciousness. It can be shared between two families or a group of friends. You can also drop in with a pack of 16 and occupy all 8 bedrooms in two houses. In the morning, barefoot in the dew, you can walk through the disheveled grass to the very shore or sigh over a cup of coffee at the sight of Szczeliniec. It can still be just as blissful. The local forests are full of mushrooms, and the surrounding area has routes - on two wheels, two skis, two legs and two sides - Polish and Czech. In summer, it can be noisy here and you can feel the atmosphere of a former holiday resort. In early spring, autumn and winter, the area depopulates. You can settle here in your favorite group and enjoy it exclusively.
I wave to you from Radków, surrounded by the Stołowe Mountains National Park. We have a front view of the mountains, which extends from two houses referring to the traditional summer architecture of the times of the People's Republic of Poland. Two bridges, for 8 people each, are located in the first line, on the shore of the Radkowski Reservoir. They stand next to their older sisters, in the complex of a former holiday resort.
The space of each 120-meter house has three levels: the ground floor and the roof divided into two studios with bedrooms on two floors. In the upper bedroom there is a double bed with a view of the mountain ranges, on the lower level - a bedroom with 2 single beds (which can be joined together) and a bathroom. The living area on the ground floor consists of: a dining room with a large table, a kitchenette and a living room with a large corner, as well as a bathroom with a shower.
The view that spreads from the dining room stops us every morning with a cup of coffee to calmly stay in the moment, watching the clouds roll over the Table Mountains range..
Houses can be shared with family, friends or two independent teams. Two of them give the possibility of overnight accommodation for a group of up to 16 people. The houses are open all year round and heated by a heat pump.
In front of each ford there is a green terrace facing south-west. On the side that allows you to admire the sunset through the large corner windows of the dining room, which can be fully extended in summer. It's hard to take your eyes off the view from here. You can stay in awe for hours.
Although in summer the former resort is teeming with life and can be crowded here, in spring, autumn and winter it is very intimate. I designed the houses to give as much privacy as possible. The slats are not only a decoration, but also protect against curious glances of walkers.
If you would like to come with dogs, please let me know in advance - we will set the rules, but we do not say a categorical "no"
Each of the houses is for eight and this is expressed both by the length of the table and the size of the fridge. Cutlery and plates will also be plentiful for everyone. The kitchen is pleasant to cook, and there is so much space at your disposal that you can easily throw a party here.
You can reach the nearest shop on foot. The market square in Radków is within walking distance, and there are shops and a restaurant.
You can walk from BosejRosa to the shore of the reservoir with bare feet. You can also run down and dip your feet in the water of the reservoir in a few seconds. In winter, swimming in the reservoir is possible.
Here we have the atmosphere of an old recreation center, of which we are a part, and modern solutions that allow us to spend time pleasantly by the water. The Radkowski Reservoir was created in the 1970s. It was created for recreational purposes for employees of the hard coal mine from Nowa Ruda. Today it is a public area with a swimming area, water equipment rental, a playground and other attractions.
The aesthetic experience is ensured by modern, but also atmospheric interiors, where you can choose from a selection of travel books, games and a view of the mountains.
Above the resort area there is an observation deck on Guzowata Mountain with a front view of the panorama of the Table Mountains (as well as the reservoir and the quarry) and the Czech Broumovské Steny (Broumov Walls).
Looking from the terrace or from the corner window in the dining room, you will see Szczeliniec Wielki - the highest peak of the Table Mountains. From Radków there is a route leading through the Pośna waterfalls (which were waterfalls before the war, today they are a water intake) and a charming village - Pasterka. At the top of Szczeliniec, which you can reach by climbing 665 steps, there is a picturesquely situated shelter, from the terraces of which you can see the Karkonosze Mountains with Śnieżka, the Owl Mountains, Kamienne Mountains and Broumovskie Ściany, and also eat something to eat inside. There is a tourist route connected with Szczeliniec - Rock Labyrinth. It leads in one direction, along the top of the mountain down to Karłów. Also worth seeing in the area are Błędne Skały and Skalne Grzyby.
Through the above-mentioned Pasterka (where the shelter is located) you will reach the border with the Czech Republic. After crossing it, the red trail, and then the yellow trail, will take you to the charming towns of Machovská Lhota and Machov. You can also reach the border directly from the center, it is about 100 meters away. The road leading to it is closed to car traffic, you can only walk or ride a bike on it.
You'll be able to cross-country ski to Karłów just a throw away, where the youngest will have a great sledding hill at their disposal.
The Table Mountains National Park is crisscrossed with bicycle trails. Noteworthy routes:
– international, blue marked Table Mountains Route, i.e. a Polish-Czech loop of 126 km, leading around the park's buffer zone,
– Polish-Czech Wall Route running through the heart of the national park,
– green Szczeliniec Route,
– Polish-Czech, running at the foot of the Table Mountains, Trasa im. T. G. Masaryk,
– international route Rtyne – Karłów route.
You can also travel along the Hundred Corners Road by bike. The 23 km long picturesque road connects Radków with Kudowa-Zdrój. It runs past the Rock Pillars, the quarry, through Karłów, near Fort Charles, leads through Lisia Przełęcz (the highest point of the route) and through numerous serpentines to Kudowa.
The largest local ski complex is located in Zieleniec, but you can also ski in many resorts in the region; journey time max 40 min
Rock Town in the Czech Republic is located 30 km from Radków. The remaining attractions are described on our website.
What’s there for children?
The cottages are located in a holiday resort on the Radkowski Reservoir. There is a water playground nearby. Full description and information can be found under the slogan Botanica Active Park. There is no traffic in the immediate vicinity of the houses, so your children can run freely, feeling like they are on holiday.
What’s there for employees?
Although the telephone coverage can be capricious and rather weak, you will not lose contact with the world here, because wifi is humming in almost every corner. Internet works fast and efficiently.
At your disposal is a huge table in the dining room, where you can sit back and work comfortably with a view of the mountains. And when you have enough work, you can plan an evening cinema on a 65'' TV (Netflix and other APPs only require a private password)
