Why do we need the Bieszczady Mountains if it is so beautiful here? We thought when we first saw this place. Our history goes back over 30 years, when, as a young couple, we fell in love not only with each other, but also with the Polish mountains. It was then that the dream of having your own cottage appeared. We have been to various places, many of them delighted us with picturesque views, but it was never "something" we were looking for. Apparently we were waiting for Ropki. We started our adventure in a caravan, where life was full of adventure and close to nature. Over the years, two spruce log cabins were built. And we are handing them over to you. We would like you to experience for yourself what makes Ropki unique. We invite you to taste the charm of our Beskid Mountains, where we will open a piece of the starry sky for you. Here, every breath is filled with clean air, and your eyes can enjoy extraordinary views.
PS If you want to feel the atmosphere of this place, check out Andrzej's profile, where he shares poems inspired by our Beskid Mountains: www.instagram.com/ja_beskid_i_swierszcze
On our plot (70 ares) there is our house (where we are sometimes, sometimes not) and two cottages that we rent to you. The cottages are located on a mountain slope overlooking the pass. Behind them there are two small neighbors' houses (the houses are not for rent and neighbors rarely visit).
On the ground floor: living room, fully equipped kitchenette and bathroom. On the first floor there are two comfortable rooms. One room is suitable for a couple (with a large double bed), the other one has a double bed and one single bed. If you would like to come with 6 people, 1 person would have to sleep on the couch.
Each cottage also has a terrace with a view.
We made sure that the kitchens in the cottages were fully equipped. If you like cooking and baking, you will be pleased!
And if you are one of those who take a break from cooking while on vacation, we will tell you where you can eat something good in nearby Wysowa and the surrounding area ;)
There are those who love to practice wonderful "doing nothing". If you are one of them, know that here you can lie with your belly up and stare at the greenery, listen to birds singing, deer barking or crickets chirping in the evenings.
If you are one of those who loves to wander and spend time actively, in the immediate vicinity there is the Main Beskid Trail and numerous bicycle and Nordic walking routes.
You can also visit Wysowa, take a walk around the spa park, sit at the brine graduation tower, and taste the spa waters.
On days when the weather outside is not pleasant, you can find solace in a cozy interior next to a hot fire and visit the library where you will find a rich collection of books. Additionally, each cottage is equipped with a TV and DVD player, along with an extensive movie collection.
Moreover, by engaging your recreation companions - family, friends - to play board games, you can enjoy great fun and create unforgettable memories.
In short - in Ropki everyone does what they want ;)
The Beskid trails are obstacle courses. It's not that simple and boring. Sometimes you have to cross a river barefoot in icy water, walk on a tree branch or jump on stones. Hiking trails lead through the wild but not very steep peaks of the Beskids. Horse and bicycle routes run through the valleys along streams and mountain streams.
Wandering through the valleys you can admire numerous wooden churches, hundreds of roadside crosses and chapels, and wooden bays. These are the remains of the once displaced Lemkos. Wild orchards and stone foundations of Lemko houses are often the only witnesses of history.
Beskid Niski is a land of wild animals. Beech forests are home to dormice, deer, lynxes, and even wolves and bears. Black storks, lesser spotted eagles and eagle owls are stationed here. Bats live in churches in the Beskid Mountains. You can often spot a fire salamander, toad or newt on the trail.
A large part of the Beskid forests has been included in the Magura National Park, which is based in Krempna. The biggest attraction and curiosity of the park is the Kornuty reserve, which consists of numerous scattered rocks, up to 10 m high. Additionally, there are caves in the reserve, including the longest one, 200 meters high, the Dark Cave.
What’s there for children?
Running downhill with claws, playing tag, hide and seek, sneaking around... And also jumping in puddles, collecting sticks, building a dollhouse out of bark or stones and everything else your imagination will allow.
Children will be well-fed and happy with us!
What’s there for employees?
At Chaty z Mgły we focus on contact with nature, silence and rest from the daily rush. We know how precious can be moments without a phone in your hand, listening to the rustle of trees and birdsong.
However, if you need to use the internet - ONLY in the Salamandra cottage there is a fast connection waiting for you. In Świerszcz there is no internet or signal - please take this into account when booking.
However, we encourage you to try disconnecting from the network during your stay and immerse yourself in the surrounding peace. Maybe you will discover that the lack of signal is the greatest luxury? 🌿
