Some people dream of space flights, others of a cruise in the Caribbean, and we just wanted to have a windmill. In Masuria. Not just any windmill - our imagination was stimulated by those that we had seen in Spain and France years earlier. And although we modeled it on southern buildings, the windmill looks as if it had always stood on the hill in Zyndaki. We built it 6 years ago using the same method as 200 years ago. And when it was finally ready, our ideas of what the space between the three lakes in Zyndaki might look like did not end at all. Below the windmill there is a wooden house where we will live someday. However, it is empty for now. One day it will be here at all - we are in the process of creating a ceramics studio where we will invite you to workshops. However, before we make all our dreams come true, we decided to create another place for an unusual form of relaxation, because we have always liked what is original the most. Right next to the forest, there was a small glamping site with one very comfortable tent with a special shape. It is close to nature, but you do not have to give up comforts: in a wooden house hidden in a birch forest, a comfortable kitchen and bathroom await you.
We value craftsmanship, living close to nature and space. Kindness and joy of life are even closer to us. If you feel the same way, welcome. We offer wake-ups with a view of the windmill on the hill and nights with the forest rustling behind the tent wall.
On a small hill, surrounded by three lakes, stands the Zyndaki Windmill. Our wooden house is right next to it. And further down, at the edge of the forest, well away from the windmill and house, lies Glamping Zyndaki. This intimate and very comfortably furnished tent is perfect for those seeking close contact with nature and a unique form of relaxation.
The tent has a comfortable futon for two people and two additional single fold-out futons. It also has electricity and bedside lamps for reading in the evenings, and heating (Webasto) in case of unpredictable weather.
In the nearby wooden house, we've created a bathroom with a shower and a kitchen – everything to make glamping as comfortable as possible.
The plot where the glamping site is located is not fenced.
In the cottage, nestled in a birch and alder forest, you'll find a small but well-equipped kitchen, complete with a refrigerator, stove, and coffee maker. A fireplace and grill are also available.
If cooking isn't your thing, you might enjoy the dining option at We Młynie. We highly recommend this restaurant in Warpuny, where they serve delicious food. You can enjoy fish soup or zander with chanterelles, as well as pizza or a burger. And for Warmian specialties, head to Karczma Barta in Św. Lipka.
Here's what it's like for us: no internet, poor signal, fields, meadows, and lakes all around. For some, this might be the definition of boredom, but for us, it's the best place in the world. And we'll never tire of the views and walks around the area.
On-site:
- board games,
- a bonfire,
- deck chairs and hammocks – we suggest you set up in front of your tent, read, and gaze at the clouds.
A forest is just a stone's throw away, and there are three lakes nearby, all within walking distance.
Lakes Warpuńskie (2 km) and Zyndackie (1.5 km) have rural beaches where you can relax. Lake Gielądzkie, on the other hand, which you'll walk through the forest, doesn't have a beach on the nearest shore, but there is a pier where you can also camp and relax.
A little further on:
- You've probably heard about the picturesque Krutynia River and the rafting trips that take place on it. But did you know that the Krutynia Trail begins right next to us? A thin stream trickling from Lake Warpuńskie through Zyndackie is the very beginning of this river. During the season, kayaking on Krutynia is similar to that on Marszałkowska in Warsaw, but the nearby sections are quieter.
"We are fans of charming Reszel, a town 20 km away. It's peaceful, picturesque, and on September 1st, it completely shuts down, which has its charm for those who enjoy off-season sightseeing. Reszel boasts a Gothic castle, which offers a wonderful view of the historic buildings and the Warmia landscape. The castle also houses a gallery and a restaurant with a beautiful courtyard.
There's plenty to discover in Masuria and nearby Warmia. It's beautiful here at any time of year, and this region will enchant both those looking for a peaceful retreat and those who love sightseeing, history, and architecture. Those who relax best when moving around will also be delighted." Here are some other things you can do here:
- walk in the natural and landscape complex, which is an interesting site of local cultural and natural heritage - Jary Lampasza. – Ride your bike along the picturesque trails: the Cycling Loop around the Great Masurian Lakes Trail is 300 km long – you can, for example, start in Mrągowo, 15 km from here.
– Ski down the Four Winds Mountain.
– Visit the nature reserve on Lake Łukajno and observe wild birds.
– Visit the Nature Museum in Krutyń (on the Krutynia River), and the Zakręt Reserve near the village – you'll see floating islands there with your own eyes, and maybe even spot the insectivorous sundew.
– Ride to the Kadzidłowo Wild Animal Park (we especially recommend it to families with children – in the summer it's crowded with families, so it's best to visit Kadzidłowo off-season). Be sure to also visit the iconic Oberża pod Psem (Plum Dumplings) for dumplings with plums or pierogi with groats and cottage cheese.
– Take a trip along the trail of Teutonic castles: Apart from Reszel, you can also visit castles in Nidzica, Kętrzyn, Ryn, Olsztyn, Lidzbark Warmiński and Szczytno.
For children there are holidays like old times. Believe it or not, from our own experience we know that even smartphones and tablets are out of the question here, because rural entertainment seems to be much more fun. Rolling down the hill, gliding to the lake with flowing hair, playing hide and seek. It's simple and no frills, but it's like something out of a fairy tale or an adventure movie.
During the season, you will most likely meet our two Hutsul horses here, with whom we come on holiday. You will be able to observe them, pet them and interact with them.
Leave work behind. Here we restore the factory settings to come back to it with new energy. We don't have internet.
