Grandma Wolf was real and had more in common with horses than wolves. We remember her as a laid-back, yet distinguished old woman who, at the age of 102, wore a wreath on her head and made a good business on horseback rides in a stable near Vienna. Even if you bought a 2-hour ride, the horses only completed an hour-long route and didn't go any further. We came across Mrs. Wolf's stud farm when we were looking for places to ride horses while living in Vienna. We didn't know yet that we would move to the Bieszczady Mountains - me to my hometown, my husband enchanted by the vision of becoming a Bieszczady cowboy. Today, on 5 hectares of land in a wild valley, we run our own, intimate stable where we teach conscious communication with horses. There is also our guesthouse, famous for its homely atmosphere, and rustic houses for rent with an artistic atmosphere. We will invite you to Grandma Wolf's Cottage for a maximum of 8 people, although the most comfortable group may be 4-6. We are between Przysłup and Kalnica, in the Bieszczady village of Strzebowiska, and right after closing the wooden gate you can go straight to the trails. You can also stay put and enjoy the good atmosphere of this place, which all guests say is friendly and beautiful.
Chata Babci Wolf is a cozy, refined house in the Bieszczady Mountains, perfect for lovers of rustic interiors. It is spacious and decorated with attention to detail.
House has:
– 3 bedrooms
· one with a large double bed,
· 2 with a set: double and single bed,
– living room with a large sofa and fireplace,
– well-equipped kitchen with dining room and access to the terrace,
– 2 bathrooms with showers.
Our land in a wild valley, dotted with streams and ponds, is 5 hectares in size. In addition to Grandma Wolf's Cottage, there is a cozy guesthouse Villejka and 2 small houses for rent, a stable and our house. The area is forested, full of charming places, and we are visited by quiet guests. It is a place of unhurried relaxation.
Grandma Wolf's cottage has its own yard, enclosed by a wooden fence. It is located opposite our quiet stable.
The kitchen of the house is large, comfortable, connected to the dining room and you can go straight out to the terrace. However, if you want to take a break from cooking, you can eat tasty food in restaurants just a stone's throw from here.
Our guests usually put on their shoes right after breakfast and hit the trails. Waste of day! The most beautiful trails of the Bieszczady National Park are only 3 km away. From the house, however, a marked path will take you to the yellow trails of Duży Jasło and further, depending on your needs, to Okrąglik, and from there along the border range east to Rawki or in the opposite direction through Małe Jasło and Rożki to Cisna along the red trail.
For less experienced walkers, there are forest walking paths called "stokówki". When going on a trip in spring or autumn, remember about good shoes, a hat and a thermos of hot tea.
Strzebowiska is a picturesque settlement located directly next to the Great Bieszczady Loop, between Wetlina and Cisna. It is located at the foot of Mały and Duży Jasło. In the village, pay attention to the roadside chapel from 1820, traces of the former cemetery and the tracks of the narrow-gauge railway that once ran through Wetlina to Moczarne.
If you need tips on what to visit and where to go on the trail, you can catch us at breakfast - we will be happy to advise you what trips to plan.
If you are interested in wooden architecture, most of the remaining Orthodox churches are in the border villages. It is also worth looking for individual amazing architectural gems - Chmiel, Równia, Hoszów, Bystre, Michniowiec, Smolnik. The closest Orthodox church to us is in Łopienka, a no longer existing village from the 16th century, 6 km away.
A great experience is a ride on the narrow-gauge forest railway. We start in Majdan near Cisna - towards Przysłup or Balnica. The bicycle trolleys are also worth attention. It's true that they require some fitness, because you have to pedal quite hard sometimes, but the adventure is amazing and worth including in your trip schedule.
HORSE RIDING
Our intimate stable is located near Villejka. There are 6 horses of noble breeds living there. We will be happy to organize workshops or a field trip for you, but only if you already have experience - it will not be learning, but rather further training. We like to say that we help people get along with horses, teach them how to build good relationships, improve their seat and subtle way of communicating. We draw from different schools and styles of riding, although we are closest to the natural one. And if you want, you can come to us with your own horse: we have 3 guest boxes.
What’s there for children?
We are not very attractive to families with small children, but children over 12 years of age like us. Their playground is a stable and a riding arena - and let it stay that way. We would like to add, however, that we can only invite children who already ride horses to horse riding lessons. For all others, there are plenty of attractions in the area to discover with your parents.
What’s there for employees?
You can work in the living room at a comfortable desk, and in summer, go to the terrace of Villejka - our guesthouse nearby. You will find pleasant coolness under the roof. Our internet works flawlessly.
