Anyone who has ever been to Bystre knows the view of Mount Dzidowa. It is the one that sets the seasons and is a point of meteorological reference. Clouds break against it, sometimes disappears in the fog, in autumn it dresses up in orange, in winter it turns grey. We observe it from the terrace, during breakfast and afternoon coffee, we glance at it from the roof window. The Bieszczady Mountains have a poetic and relaxing effect on us. That is why we bought a charming cottage with 4 bedrooms, for 10 people. This is where we abandon watches and our daily schedule. If we feel like it, we go to the forest, if we do not feel like it, we jump into the sauna. You can also go on the Wielka Pętla Bieszczadzka to a local brewery or coffee roastery or just warm yourself by the fireplace. If you like a challenge, you can also parade around with your phone above your head and look for a field. You won't find it here, only mountain pastures, the Bieszczady jungle, salamanders, saffron milk caps and bear tracks left in the mud.
Don't let the forecasts scare you. Mountain weather is unpredictable, and the sun comes out even on the rainiest days and that's when we have the most beautiful views of the breathtaking mountains and sunsets.
In the house, you will find an atmospheric living room with a beautiful view, access to the terrace and a fireplace, which we use to heat the house in winter.
Next to it is an open, comfortable kitchen with a large table and a large bathroom with a bathtub. Wooden stairs lead upstairs, where there is a toilet and 4 separate bedrooms.
- Bedroom with two single beds and a window towards the stream.
- Bedroom with a double bed, a fold-out armchair and a balcony.
- Bedroom with a double bed, a fold-out armchair and a view of the mountains.
- Bedroom with a double bed and a window overlooking the forest.
The house is located on a large, 0.5-hectare plot, with access to the forest. One of the boundaries is marked by a stream that rages on rainy days and provides us with musical experiences.
The house has a comfortable, well-equipped kitchen. We also provide a barbecue and a place for a bonfire.
There are restaurants and shops with regional products in the area. In the Bieszczady Mountains, we count distances slightly differently. Don't be discouraged by the 30-minute route to the inn, coffee roastery or brewery. These are unique places in the region, and the Bieszczady serpentines will serve you unforgettable views along the way.
In the area there are hiking trails, trekking trails, ski trails, horse studs, farms and menageries. You can go mushroom or berry picking in the forest.
In the immediate vicinity there is also the Great Bieszczady Loop, beloved by cyclists and motorcyclists, one of the most picturesque roads in Poland. If some attraction is 20/30 km away from our house, it is still worth a ride, especially towards Cisna and Wetlina. Some people visit the Bieszczady Mountains especially for this ride. It is also worth visiting Lake Solina, or more precisely its non-commercial, southern part. It looks best from the water level: kayak, water bike or boat. After a hard day on the trail or in the field, you can light a barbecue with us, warm up in the sauna, and in the evening by the bonfire gaze at the lights of the Milky Way. If you don't feel like doing anything, you can relax on the terrace or by the fireplace and enjoy the sounds and views.
We also like walks, without stress. We recommend the trail to the viewpoint on the Chudy Quarry in Bystre. A pleasant walking path through the Bieszczady jungle leads to it. It is worth taking such a half-hour trek when you are in the area. Even in flip-flops and with a child on your shoulders.
Another local gem to check off, during a visit to our cottage, is the Gołoborze Nature Reserve. Our flip-flops on your feet determine the level of difficulty of the trip. We especially recommend it because of the lush moss, the lack of tourists and large-scale advertising, the tapping of a woodpecker and the icy water.
And for lazy people who would like to see a piece of the Bieszczady wilderness, but do not feel like going up or down, just admiring, we recommend the Nature Trail Dolina Rabskiego Potok. Just 3 minutes from home there are mushrooms, salamanders, a river, and later a clearing and flowers. Further on there are grill shelters, places for a bonfire, picnic tables in the middle of the forest. There is no point in speculating about the level of difficulty, because we were there with a stroller, and not an off-road one, but a city stroller.
What’s there for children?
For the youngest, we have prepared a playground and a chest of drawers full of games and toys. On the shelf, there are children's books about the Bieszczady region. We have also prepared a cot and a highchair for eating.
What’s there for employees?
We have wifi internet, but no coverage.