Near Mikołajki, on Lake Inulec, there is Zełwągi, and in it Chrosiówka - a house in the village located in front of the local beach. A house with a large, almost hectare yard, where there is a playground, a shed, a fireplace, a mini forest and a piece of wild meadow. And soon there will also be an atmospheric Masurian log cabin.
There is something in Zełwągi that makes you want to be here. Some special bond between people and an acceptance of otherness. Maybe because before the war the first Mormon settlement in Poland was established here? Maybe because history has really mixed up the population in these lands? Or maybe Zełwągi is just like that? We do not know. But the fact is that they act as a magnet. When someone comes here once, they usually come back every year.
In Chrosiówka, we have three rooms for you with a view of the lake and hilly meadows. We have real food and warmth. In the winter, we have warmth and books, in the summer, we have a beach and sparks above the fire. Come on over. We are not going anywhere yet.
We have the entire attic of the house with a separate entrance for you. It's not some crazy space, because there's only a kitchen and 3 rooms with bathrooms. However, thanks to this, it's homely and intimate.
We can accommodate up to 7 people (including children) in the rooms.
When booking, choose one of our rooms. Rooms no. 1 and 2 are on the north side and have a beautiful view of Lake Inulec. However, room no. 3 on the south side is the only one with air conditioning. In each room we have a comfortable large double bed with a medical mattress. In room 1 there is also an additional sofa bed for one person.
If you are a 2+1 family, we will offer you room no. 1. If you have two children, we will offer you two rooms - for your convenience and the convenience of other guests :)
In each room you will also find a large wardrobe, chest of drawers, table, armchair, soft wool carpets, lots of books, warm blankets for cool evenings (if you feel like stargazing, because we have central heating in the rooms), in the hall board and card games for spending time in the unplugged version.
Next to the rooms there is a fully equipped kitchen. If you like excellent coffee and a good book, you may like us. If you prefer cycling, kayaking or a morning run ending with a swim in the lake - we have that too. Or maybe you are looking for a place for lovers of long walks in the forest, guitar and bonfire? We invite you!
It is worth knowing that in addition to rooms, we also rent a wooden house - Chata Chrosiówka for up to 8 people. So you will share part of the yard with the guests of the cottage, i.e. a place for a bonfire and a playground for children. The shelter and part of the yard in front of the house are designated only for guests of the rooms. There are also two parking lots. Our yard is almost a hectare of land, so there is plenty of space. It is also worth adding that our house is located in the village, so we have neighbors. We have a large yard surrounded by trees and bushes and it is usually very peaceful, but we cannot guarantee complete peace and quiet. One of the neighbors also receives guests, sometimes someone mows the grass, and sometimes someone chops wood. As is the case in the countryside. In the summer, Zełwągi is a bit more noisy and cheerful, but from September to June we have a real idyll here :)
We have arranged the kitchen in such a way that everyone can prepare something delicious. Don't hesitate to use it.
You will find everything you need here:
- dishes, cutlery, pots,
- electric hob and microwave,
- fridge and electric kettle,
- coffee maker, French press, dripper (drip), grinder and milk frother
- sugar, salt, specialty coffee and tea.
For some time now, you can try our products here. It started with a search for simple, good food. Now we have gained momentum and make rennet cheeses, bake rye bread with sourdough, make real live apple vinegar and beer. It turned out that the devil is not so black and that the secret is good ingredients and a bit of heart.
For cheese, we only use milk from zełnący cows, appropriate bacteria cultures, rennet and salt. The bread is made from organic rye flour from Młynomag (the 600-year-old Reszele mill is the oldest operating mill in Poland), grains, water and salt. Drop by for a slice of bread with butter!
Next door, you can order hot challah from Małgosia. Sometimes you can talk her into making her signature żurek soup or another dish. From May to September, Studnia Smaków also operates right next door, where they serve delicious waffles, ice cream and coffee.
In the season, you will definitely eat well in the nearby Królicza Nora. You can also kayak across the lake to the Muranka fish fryery for the best fish in the area.
On site, we will show you more tasty addresses in the area. And the best coffee and breakfasts are served in our favourite bistro Przechowalnia Marzeń in Mikołajki.
In the summer, we recommend the village beach right under the windows or the wild beaches in the forest. We also have a private family beach opposite my parents' house, just 700m away, if you prefer a more intimate atmosphere. But we really recommend the village beach! First of all, you only have 50m to it counting from the threshold, secondly, our lake is covered by a silence zone, so even when there are more people on the beach, it is still idyllic and peaceful. There is a volleyball court, gym, amphitheater, a decent playground and plenty of sand.
On site we have deckchairs, hammocks, there are 3 kayaks and for anglers we have our own pier - right next to the village beach.
In addition to the beach, there are games, cards, balls to play on. Nearby forest paths ideal for walking and cycling. We have a few bikes, but if you ride more, we recommend taking your own. There are many bike routes and they are exceptionally picturesque, after all we are in the buffer zone of the Piska Forest and in the Masurian Landscape Park!
Set aside some time to read books from our library and such ordinary pleasures as enjoying aromatic coffee (we have specialty coffee from Olsztyn Kofikada), stargazing, long evenings by the campfire and quiet afternoons in a hammock. Only then can you feel that we have more time for everything.
There is a campfire and a shelter in the meadow behind the house, and right next to the house there is another shelter with hammocks. You can comfortably feast here or simply have a coffee or green tea in the morning.
For those who are visiting Masuria for the first time, we also recommend such evergreens as Mikołajki, Leśniczówka Pranie, Gierłoż, Sztynort, rafting on the Krutynia river or the wilder Sapina or Twierdza Boyen. Although we prefer to go there after the season.
What’s there for children?
Welcome to the house where dirty children mean happy holidays. That is why we encourage our guests to give their children more freedom. Point number one is of course the village beach, which is right next door. Our children claim that the water temperature is ideal from May to the end of September. On the beach, as on any beach, there is a pile of sand, a large playground and half a hectare of meadow.
On the hill behind the house we also have our own playground. It will be especially appreciated by school-age children. Wojtek made all the toys himself according to our daughters' ideas. The designers were demanding and you could hear every now and then: "Dad, this will be too easy...", so Dad tried and instead of a playground, we got a combat obstacle course...
We also have toys, board games and books for children.
What’s there for employees?
If you don't have excessive needs, i.e. for work, all you need is a view of the lake, available internet, a wooden table and good coffee, in fact... we have everything :) We also have hammocks in front of the house and a shelter with electrical sockets if someone likes to work outside .
If you would like to work longer with us, ask for an individual offer, we invite you!
