Gradoczno is over 350 years old, and our cottage is over 100. We named it Hradunka, inspired by the former name of the village, once called Hradoczna. And even if you haven't heard of it before, you probably have. Nowhere else in Poland are there houses like those in our region. This is because of their history: their ornaments evoke Russian folk architecture, and the area has been linked to the Belarusian population and Orthodox Christianity for centuries. All this adds a touch of magic to the cottages here. Old masters of regional woodcarving created the sinuous patterns you can admire on many wooden houses in the area. However, we hope that our cottage will enchant you not only with the intricate swirls on the wooden facade.

The open shutters and open doors reveal interiors that we have poured a lot of love into. Because while we agree that the historic Podlasie cottages have an undeniable charm, we also wanted it to be delightfully comfortable. There are three cozy bedrooms, ensuring a blissful night's sleep, two modern bathrooms, and a comfortable living room for evenings spent together. The well-kept garden encourages spending time outdoors, and this is just a foretaste of everything that awaits you. The endless meadows of the Emerald Floodplains, dense forests, and the Narew River winding through Podlasie will invite you to discover Poland's most mysterious region. But remember to take the path to the house with open shutters, which will welcome you with warmth, comfort, and inspiration.

Hradunka proudly belongs to the famous Land of Open Shutters. Traditional decorations and picturesque shutters make you feel like you're in a beautiful fairy tale from bygone days.

Guests have access to three cozy bedrooms, ensuring a blissful night's sleep, two modern bathrooms, a spacious dining room with a kitchen, perfect for entertaining, a comfortable living room where you can relax after a day full of adventures, and a large covered terrace and garden with a fireplace and hot tub.

The house is equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi.

Unfortunately, it's a long way to a restaurant. The closest recommended seasonal options are in Trześcianka and Puchły, and year-round options are in Białowieża (45 km) and Białystok.

How to spend time with us? – go cycling – along forest roads or asphalt routes through Podlasie villages,
– jump in a kayak and paddle down the Narew or Narewka rivers,
– go hiking or Nordic walking – there are plenty of trails here,
– visit the Białowieża Forest and spot its most characteristic inhabitants – the bison,
– go to Kruszyniany, see the historic mosque and learn about the history of the Polish Tatars,
– go to Grabarka – the most important sanctuary of the Polish Orthodox Church,
– follow the Wooden Architecture Trail and admire the characteristic Podlasie Orthodox churches, wooden houses, and colorful shutters,
– visit the Emerald Floods – vast meadows and wetlands where you can spot cranes, storks, deer, moose, and even bison,
– take a trip without a specific destination – in this part of Podlasie, just turn onto a side road to find a wooden village, a small a church or a view that was worth deviating from the route for.

We have not prepared any special facilities for children, but nothing stops you from visiting our home with them.

On the first floor, there's a small desk (if that's not enough, you can sit at the dining table or sprawl out on the couch). The internet is good enough for online work.