Some extraordinary power of nature attracts good souls here. The wild Beskid Wyspowy (Island Beskids) mountains have become home to many modern hippies, carefree nomads and enthusiasts of simple pleasures. They prove that you do not have to cross oceans to take a break from everyday life.
It is the same with us. Between the green islands, above the clouds, in the lavender buffer zone, we found our place of constant delight. We haven't regretted the change since we moved out of the city. On the slope of Góra Chełm, we raise our happy children, we walk, we respect nature and we do not pollute the sky with unnecessary light. Every day is different but just as charming. We want you to feel it too.
Feel the misty morning air, take in the beauty of the mountain landscapes, snack on blackberries and wild strawberries from the bushes, pick mushrooms in the forest. In pyjamas, sit on the wide windowsill of a fragrant wood house, drink coffee while gazing at the landscape, warm yourself in the glow of the fireplace and leave all your worries behind. At this altitude, happiness comes from simple pleasures, the garden has a life of its own, kids have their fun, and adults have time to calmly live in the moment.
Here you will find more beauty, a slower pace, conscientious living and togetherness.
The house is an unusual project. A child who has been in the family since a little one, who saw many emotions, heard a lot of laughter, in which we rested and admired the picturesque nature. Now it's time to open its cozy corners to others. Full of hope and excitement, we invite you to the summit. To the top of Góra Chełm, to a modern wooden house with a panoramic window ensuring the highest possible resolution of the Beskids. The interiors are filled with a cozy atmosphere that envelops you with peace, soft fabrics, natural colors and comfortable places to rest. Here the book falls into your hands and the canvas hammock invites you to take a nap.
Chata Beskidu was an innovative, for that time, project by architect Bartek Sitarski, finished by interior designer Katarzyna Kuchejda, from whom my close uncle bought it 15 years ago. Due to the vicissitudes of fate, the house fell into our hands and now it is maturing in an amazing way before our eyes.
There is enough space for 11 people. & Nbsp;
(7 people are welcome to the main house, while our additional auxiliary house can accommodate another 4 guests)
The ground floor is an open living space with HD view of the beautiful Beskid Wyspowy. You will find here a fireplace, a large, fold-out sofa and a dining area to which belongs discreetly an extremely atmospheric kitchen. Wood for the fireplace is always ready to spend a romantic evening by the flames.
There is also a small bathroom on the ground floor with an open shower.
Up the stairs to the first floor, where you have the most beautiful colorful dreams. It is a bedroom part with two spacious rooms with comfortable double beds and a bathroom with a separate shower. Additionally, in one of the bedrooms there is a fold-out armchair that serves as a single bed.
There are two terraces next to the house, which are perfect for barbecue feasts and astronomical admiration for falling stars. Gas grill included, of course.
There is a private professional tennis court at your disposal, which can also be used as a football, volleyball, badminton and basketball court. We will not leave you empty-handed, because the basic equipment for the above-mentioned sports is provided.
We invite you with your pets.
We, the hosts, live on the same mountain, but on the other slope. We are about 15 minutes away by car, so we are usually at hand. Should the need arise, my husband or I will be happy to provide you with local advice or assistance.
At the height, everything tastes delicious, and we try to make sure that you don't miss anything.
If you like to cook your own meals, and cooking and tasting together is a pleasure for you, the cottage has a fully equipped kitchen and a large table at your disposal who remembers many wonderful evenings spent in a joyful atmosphere. On warm days, we invite you to the garden, where you can have breakfast on the grass. We encourage you to continue our tradition of enjoying good food together!
The house is located almost on top of a mountain, so shopping in winter can be a real adventure. At a distance of about 1 km there is a "necessity" shop, and to have a choice you have to go down to the foot, about 5 km. There, in Myślenice, there are a lot of shops.
On our market street at the Market Square in Myślenice you will find real cheese, fresh eggs, homemade sourdough bread and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
The "Jan" market in Stara Cegielnia also deserves a mention, as it offers an unbelievable range of products and buys meat from local slaughterhouses, natural cold cuts, fruit and vegetables from the area. In addition, they have an excellent delicatessen, made on the spot, and a large selection of spirits in the form of a "cellar".
If you get hungry outside the home, we highly recommend you try:
- Brilliant vegetarian and vegan cuisine offered by "Vestacja" at the Horse Market in Myślenice. This is something delicious! A place that boldly conquers more hearts. In a very fresh and super aromatic way, they will take you on a veggie journey through the flavors of the world.
- Fantastic PINSA and fresh pasta at “Street Food Italia” and excellent wood-fired pizza at “Camorra” Pizzeria
- Typical "Polish cuisine" but great in the "Reklininiec" restaurant. Soups are a masterpiece!
- Something a bit more refined and also delicious pizza from the wood-fired oven at "Il Camino"
If you long for breath, such a full breast, with beautiful views and the smell of wood, this is the place. We provide a postcard view of the Stróża's panorama - sometimes frosted, sometimes red and red, other times lush green or completely white. There are wild trills among which you can contemplate, practice yoga in the garden, take a break from resting and take a nap in a hammock for a moment or two and be amazed by the natural silence.
We also have something for active people: a private tennis court where you can play not only tennis, but also football and basketball. You play, and we provide you with rackets and rackets, balls and balls, so that you can have a good time together.
The Chełm mountain, on the top of which the Chata stands, is both a tourist place, due to the numerous trails, the nearby ski slope and a viewpoint, but at the same time giving relief and peace thanks to its location high up on the mountain, where tourist aspirations do not reach. Runners and cyclists can test their skills on island peaks and improve their VO2 max. Our poviat is crisscrossed with colorful threads of hiking and biking trails of varying difficulty.
Nature often paints in front of our eyes impressive pictures that are breathtaking and memorable. Singing birds carried by the refreshing gusts of wind is the most beautiful melody.
At the foot of the mountain, we can soak our feet in the crisp, crystalline, joyfully humming Raba River, but when the desire to discover a bit of the mysteries of old Krakow passes, a half-hour journey is enough to get to its heart.
We direct all avid cyclists to Kasina Wielka. This is where the paradise was created - Bike Park Kasina. Nine routes with different profiles and levels of difficulty, a modern and fast chairlift that will take you and your bike to the top in just 5 minutes, the PUMPTRACK bike playground for young enthusiasts, a mini gym and a great playground.
Bathing in the river is even recommended - sea water all year round is provided by icy water and swift current lashing the calves. Along the banks of the Raba there are rocky beaches and mountain waterfalls that attract locals and tourists. From here, you are only a few steps away from the Zamczysko nad Rabą Nature Reserve with the ruins of a medieval fort that used to guard the trade route from Hungary to Poland.
In the event of an emergency, we are quite close:
- Wieliczka
- Castle in Niepołomice
- the Niepołomice Forest
- Bochnia (with a salt mine and an archaeological park)
- Wadowice
-Dobczyce (there waiting for visitors a castle picturesquely situated on Lake Dobczyckie and an open-air museum. When visiting Dobczyce, we suggest having a coffee and delicious cakes at the cafe "LAWENDA")
- Lanckorona (which we recommend to visit with all our hearts. We are personally enchanted by its atmosphere!)
What’s there for children?
Children are important to us. We are happy that they can breathe the mountain air every day, they joyfully run on the grass, eat blackberries and wild strawberries from bushes and pick mushrooms in the forest. The biggest attraction is a full-size, illuminated tennis court, which can be transformed, depending on the needs, into a football, volleyball or basketball court. Gather a family dream team and awaken the kids' love of movement.
In winter we have plenty of snow. There are snowball fights, digging tunnels in snowdrifts, building igloos and of course a sledge. At a distance of about 1 km, there is a functioning ski slope with a ski lift for advanced skiers and an "donkey meadow" with a T-bar for the youngest skiers.
At the foot, on the so-called "Zarabiu", right next to the picturesque Raba River, where everyone can cool down, there is a beautiful, green park with a wooden playground. You can also find there attractions in a holiday and resort atmosphere. There is a skate park on the opposite bank of the river.
