Trips to Croatia are already passe, now it's time for Croatia. On the Wielkopolska-Pomeranian borderland lies a land of two forests, two rivers, numerous lakes and streams - wild and undiscovered. And maybe olives don't grow on our hundred-year-old oak trees, but we have other tricks up our sleeve. 3 fish ponds over which there are 4 Croatian cottages, 100 hectares of farm and 200 hairy cows. We cannot omit the dog Fafik - a friend of the family. We also have a SPA zone, which a health resort would be proud of, a manor house where we have been running agritourism for over 20 years and the Museum of the Crazy Grandfather, i.e. our Grandfather Janusz.
We invite you to houses where breakfast is delivered to the door, and for dinner you walk along the dike between the ponds to the Manor. From the large windows and terraces you can admire the fog floating over the water and the maned cows grazing right next to it. You can warm up in saunas, relax in a tub, bathe in a bio-cleanable pond. Cast the rod on 30 kg silver carp or smaller grass carp. Choose canoeing on the Drawa River or walking in the Notecka Forest. You can also live in the rhythm of Dębogóra. Get up not too early, do not do too much, and in the evening help us comb and feed the calves.
Welcome to Croatia. A 100-hectare farm, the beginning of which dates back to Dwór Dębogóra. The manor and farm buildings stand on the other side of the ponds, you will certainly notice them from the terraces of the houses. It is there, in the parking lot at the Manor, that you will be able to park (parking next to the houses will be built), you will also have lunch there and relax in the SPA zone. You can reach the Manor through the causeway between the ponds, the walk will take about 3-5 minutes.
There are four houses, surrounded by the crowns of several hundred-year-old oaks, each with a view of the ponds, with a large terrace. The cottages give a lot of intimacy, because they are about 100 meters apart. They can fit up to four or six people, but the romantic aura suggests a getaway for two.
We designed the houses carefully, thinking about how we like to spend our time. In each of our houses you will find comfortable furniture with our Croatian theme and books. A comfortable double bed is located on the mezzanine (in each cottage), a sofa bed is in the living room. In the six-bed cottages there is another bedroom, on the ground floor. Each cottage has a bathroom with a shower.
You can prepare meals in the equipped kitchen - fridge, dishwasher and induction hob are at your disposal. You can also order breakfast in baskets, and go to the Manor for dinner.
The ponds over which the cottages stand are fish ponds where cows often bathe. We do not recommend you to immerse yourself in them. We have a special bathing pond in the SPA area for guests to take a bath.
Each cottage has a well-equipped kitchenette, a table with chairs, and a terrace where every breakfast tastes better. You can cook yourself, and you can put yourself in our hands.
We offer breakfast served in baskets straight to your door. We make our own cold meats, kabanosy sausages, and we get bread, eggs and cheese from local suppliers.
For dinners, we invite you to our Dwór Dębogóra on the other side of the ponds. You can reach it in 3-5 minutes by a causeway between the ponds. Dinner consists of soup, main dishes (we always serve two different main dishes) and side dishes. We serve meals on platters to your table, so the risk of not eating enough is eliminated to zero. We also serve water with mint and lemon for dinner.
If you are interested in half board, please let us know 3 days before arrival.
You will probably devote your first moments in Krovacja to admiration. The view from the terrace on ponds, large oaks, cows, fields and forests. All you see are our farm grounds. Exactly 100 hectares around. So this delight will probably last a while, we still can't get out of it.
We have 4 hectares of stocked ponds in our area, so if you like fishing, there will be a place to throw the bait. There are over 30-kilogram silver carp in the ponds, there are also grass carp, carp, pike, tench and crucian carp. Both long-term anglers and those who are just beginning have achieved great fishing success with us. If you manage to catch something, we charge a small fee for your catches.
Our Dębogórskie forests abound in various noble varieties of mushrooms. Walking along the trail of forest paths, you can find porcini mushrooms, boletus mushrooms, butter mushrooms, boletes and many others.
Travel back in time, discovering an amazing place full of history and stories. At the Manor House there is the Museum of the Crazy Grandfather, i.e. our grandfather Janusz. The achievements of the Museum arise from my grandfather's passion for reconstructing old weapons, military vehicles and cannons. The place teems with the energy of Crazy Grandpa, who is constantly working on new, combative projects.
In the meantime, we recommend using our Relaxation Zone, which is located at Dwór Dębogóra, i.e. on the other side of the ponds. It's only a 3-minute walk along the causeway between the ponds, and the reward in the form of relaxation is invaluable. There you will find:
- dry sauna
- infrared sauna
- a tub with heated water - additionally paid PLN 200
- natural biocleanable swimming pond
- an alder bath
- massage (additional option, ordered in advance).
The zone has changing rooms, sanitary facilities and a lounge to calm down. The zone is open all year round at certain times.
On this side of the ponds there is also:
- grill/bonfire zone.
Around Dębogóra there are many walking and cycling routes leading through the Notecka Forest and the Drawa Landscape Park. There is also an international bicycle trail nearby. The map of the area can be found at: www.zkwiatkanakwiatek.pl
And here are some quick hints about what the surrounding nature says:
- Czarnkowska Switzerland is an area located in the Noteć Valley, one of the most beautiful in Wielkopolska. The capital of this area, as the name suggests, is the charming town of Czarnków. For several kilometers, the edge of the valley is steep, which makes the views really picturesque.
- Czapliniec Kuźnicki is a nature reserve with an area of 5.45 ha, protecting birds. It was established in 1988 to protect the breeding colony of gray herons. The birds' nests are among the old pines, on the edge of the river valley. Other birds include the raven, black kite and goshawk.
- Źródliska Flinty is a floristic nature reserve, an area of meadows, waters and forests with an area of 44.83 ha. It protects the source of the Flinty River - the right tributary of the Wełna.
- Wilcze Błoto is a peat reserve located among the forests of the Notecka Forest with an area of 2.76 ha. It was established in 1968 to protect the community of rare peat and swamp vegetation. It is a peat bog in a depression with no outflow, surrounded by dunes where pines, alders and birches grow. From the south, the peatbog turns into an alder forest.
We also have something for kayakers. We cooperate with the organizer of canoeing trips on Drawa and Miale, so get ready for rowing. For guests who like the thrill of adrenaline, the turbulent Drawa River will be perfect. On the other hand, people longing for rest in the bosom of nature will find the calm current of the river Biała. The cost of the rafting is PLN 120/person, the price includes a kayak, a vest, transport and transport.
The Biała River is 15 km away from Dębogóra, it is an easier route. The length of the route is 41 km.
The course of the water route: Lake Główki (Miały) - Maryli - Ball - Kamienna - Chełst
The Drawa River is 20 km away from Dębogóra, it is a more difficult route, at times it can be compared to mountain rivers. The length of the route is 32 km.
The course of the water route: Stare Osieczno – Łokacz Wielki
What’s there for children?
Children have a real rural idyll here. They can swim with their parents on the ponds by pedal boat or boat, and bathe in the swimming pond at the Relaxation Zone. For walks, with or without poles, there are plenty of routes around Dębogóra. You can also kayak on the river Biała, but the biggest attraction is still the animals and our Museum of the Crazy Grandpa.
Children can help with the calves - feed them, brush them, stroke them. I can also look at Kasia's horse, our rabbits, hens and accompany dogs and cats in basking in the sun.
In the Crazy Grandpa Museum, children will be able to see old machines, cars and even an airplane.
There is also a large playground in Krovacja.
