We used to live by robbing trains. Well, maybe not literally. As newly minted Bieszczady cowboys, we organized integration events, the scenario of which was based on a horse attack on a passing train. However, these times are behind us. Today we live more peacefully. In the Bieszczady Mountains, we run an intimate guesthouse with an artistic atmosphere, Villejka, and the Kulbaka stable, where we teach riders conscious communication with horses. Our land, located in a wild valley between Kalnica and Przysłup, is 5 hectares and this is also where our exclusive wooden houses are located, each for 6 hikers who dream of comfort. I am an artist and conservator of monuments by profession, so I believe that aesthetes will appreciate natural materials in interior finishing and the rustic character of houses. We will be happy to invite those who deal with horses to advanced riding lessons. We will recommend nearby trails to everyone else, encourage them to take bicycle trips through the forest slopes and tell us where to go for plein air painting. We are waiting for you with open arms.
Our land in a wild valley, dotted with streams and ponds, is 5 hectares in size. We invite you to 2 houses located in these picturesque surroundings.
Koliba – is an atmospheric wooden house standing on the site of a former shepherd's koliba. It is small, but spacious, we have room for 3 bedrooms. It has:
– living room with a fireplace corner,
– well-equipped kitchenette,
– bathroom with shower,
– 2 double bedrooms (2 with a double bed, 1 with a single bed),
– 2 covered terraces.
Cottage by the river - this is the newest of our houses. It smells beautiful when unvarnished
wood and has large windows in the living room overlooking the trees. It has:
– living room with a fireplace corner and a comfortable fireplace,
– a small separate kitchen with a dining room,
– 2 bedrooms on the first floor (1 double bed and 1 single bed in each).
It is located in a secluded area, so we invite you here with pets: small dogs and cats.
In addition to the houses, on our plot there is a cozy guest house Villejka; house for rent for 8 people Grandma Wolf's cottage, the 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.
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, 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 see and where to go, you can catch us at breakfast - we will be happy to tell you what places are worth seeing.
If you are interested in wooden architecture, look for individual amazing gems of wooden architecture, the most beautiful ones are - Smolnik, Równia, Hoszów, Bystre and Michniowiec. However, the closest Orthodox church to us is the church in Łopienka. It is unusual because it was built of local stone slate and is located in a no longer existing village from the 16th century, 6 km from here.
A great experience is a ride on the narrow-gauge forest railway. We start in Majdan near Cisna - towards Przysłup or Balnica. Also noteworthy are the bicycle trolleys, the bison enclosure in Muczne, the cable railway over the Solińska dam and, for children, the forest zoo in Liszna. There are also plenty of bicycle paths in the immediate vicinity. It is true that they require some fitness, as you sometimes have to pedal quite hard on them, 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.