Gnoyna Park is about an hour by car from Warsaw, and the surroundings are more like the landscapes of Mazury or Roztocze. I first came here in the company of my aunt in 1990. She had lived in the estate nearby before the war and knew well the then owners of Gnoyna, the Bielecki family. The charitable activities of Mrs Eugenia and her husband Henryk have become etched in the memory of the inhabitants. They founded a medical centre in the village, and one of the most modern dairies in pre-war Poland was established in the estate. Thanks to their initiative and resources, a village primary school was established, run by Eugenia. The Second World War interrupted the idyllic life in the village. The nationalisation and parcelling out of the estate finally closed this chapter. Political persecution, the death of his wife and his final eviction caused Henryk to move to Warsaw, where he died in poverty. Szymon Kobylinski knew the fate of the inhabitants of Gnoyna to Szymon Kobylinski, who dedicated his book "Armed Dog" to them.

In 1992, I bought from the commune 1.5 ha of land with the remains of the manor buildings and devastated remnants of the manor park surrounding the property. The manor house turned out to be beyond saving. The old granary and farm buildings were rebuilt from ruins. The materials used, such as bricks and wooden elements, made it possible to preserve the authentic character of the complex. In time, in cooperation with a group of enthusiasts, the devastated post-state farm fishponds were purchased, and the first private Bielecki Family Ponds Nature Reserve in Poland was established, featuring many species of rare birds.

Bricks from the old manor house, field stones and wood were used to finish Dom Łowczego, which blends nicely into the landscape. A charming park with many unusual specimens of trees and bushes attracts attention.

Guests from all over the world have left numerous comments in the extensive guest book, attesting to their positive impressions of their visits.

There is an unusual holiday home in a historic park, surrounded by rare trees, in the vicinity of an apple orchard. Built on the ruins of an old manor house, with a heart for historical details and not in harmony with minimalism. This type of "cottage" is the fulfillment of the host's vision. The house with a garden is available to 7 people and dog pets exclusively.

Our guests have at their disposal a spacious kitchen connected with a dining room inviting to shared meals, a living room with a fireplace and a large terrace with a picturesque landscape of the endless greenery of the garden.

The house has a bedroom with a large double bed and another bedroom with two double beds and one single bed. There are two bathrooms for guest use.

Here, no design element is chosen by chance. In every corner there is a detail that catches the eye. From the 19th century floor to the hand-painted ceiling. There is no shortage of decorative elements with a soul and family mementos. The English library ladder comes from the nineteenth century, and the bedroom is decorated with British army shoes that went through the combat route of the First Armored Division of general Maczek. The dining room is decorated with frescoes in the al fresco technique by the outstanding painter Anna Kozłowska and old prints. Living room with a fireplace decorated with a stork image and interesting collections related to equestrianism. A lot of really impressive souvenirs here. For example, from the expeditions of Fr. Leon Sapieha to Africa in 1927.

A few dozen meters from the Hunting House there is a building which is the private space of the hosts. The garden is home to many species of birds, and there is also room for faithful quadrupeds. Therefore, guests can count on the company of two friendly dogs.
(Here is a small note for guests: do not let the bigger one - Hector, go out the gate, he likes to hunt "chickens" from neighboring houses.)

The house fits perfectly into the old park, full of unique specimens of trees and interesting shrubs, in the immediate vicinity of the nature reserve. In the vicinity there are fish ponds and fishing grounds for fishing enthusiasts. On the property, as befits an English-style property, there is a cricket pitch. We also have our own apiary, vegetable garden and herbarium.

A beautiful terrace and a pergola complete the unique character of the place.

We do not cook guests, because we give the house to you exclusively. It has its own, equipped kitchen, where you can prepare even the most exquisite dishes, and a dining room with a large table.

The property with the adjacent nature reserve has its own apiary, fish ponds and fisheries, as well as a vegetable and herb garden. The house is also located in the vicinity of an old orchard. We are happy to share our gifts of nature with you.

In the nearby towns there are smaller and bigger shops, rural markets with vegetables and fruit, as well as various restaurants. We especially recommend the "Palace Dining Room" located in the Palace in Radziejowice. Beautiful interiors and a picturesque garden complete the pleasant experience. You can eat as well as here very rarely in the Polish countryside.

Thanks to the location right next to the Faunistic Reserve Stawy Gnojna in the Hunting House, you can feel like in a green land away from reality. An hour from Warsaw there is an oasis of peace and quiet and a paradise for the surrounding animals.

The Gnoyna Park was established on former state-owned fish ponds, which are no longer exploited and partially overgrown. The adjacent meadows also belong to the protected areas. The buffer zone is a 700 m wide forest. The whole area belongs to the picturesque valley of the river - Pisi Gągolina, where places with a typical Masovian landscape have survived to this day. The reserve plays a key role in the so-called local system of ecological corridors and at the same time serves as a water reservoir for the nearby area. However, its greatest wealth are undoubtedly the birds found in its area. As many as 100 different bird species have been found in the former Gnojny fish ponds, 55 of which have their breeding sites there. Compared to other similar reserves with a similar area, this number is really high.

What can you use? Park Of Poland Suntago is about 14 km away. There are several horse riding schools in the area, mushrooms, fish, expeditions to the surrounding forest or the Żyrardów Reservoir. A cozy fireplace and a large collection of books in the home library. A bit further, in Pruszków, the automotive museum.

The vast garden is enriched with a beautiful terrace closed with trellises and a cricket field - a game played by the fairy-tale Alice with the Queen of Hearts.

In autumn, when the area is drowning in oranges, yellows, reds and mushrooms, it is worth staying at home, reading and sitting in front of the fireplace. For a change, you can walk around the park and reserve, which is beautiful at this time of the year. We also recommend culinary adventures with zander from local ponds, or a rabbit in a lemon sauce with a drop of Madeira. If available Primitivo di Manduria is waiting for guests as part of the homestead hospitality. Never fertilized or sprayed apples expect apple pie lovers. It is worth being tempted and taking a breather in a climate different from the stuff of the city. Still, in good weather, you can also play a game of cricket.

In winter, we serve evening sessions by the fireplace and a blackcurrant tincture of our production.

Directly from our garden you can take the direction to the Palace in Radziejowice. Since 1965, the palace and park complex has been serving as a creative work center for cultural creators. The palace also houses museum rooms, a recommendable restaurant and a gallery of temporary exhibitions.

Little guests in Mszczonów have a constant lesson in nature. All you need is binoculars and long walks in the Nature Park. They can spend the whole day outdoors without boredom, telephones, TV sets and other technical innovations. Due to the organic entertainment, we have not prepared a playground, swings or slides for children. This would interfere with the surroundings and distract the little explorers. And there is a lot to discover. Termy Mszczonowskie, Park of Poland, nearby horse riding schools are just a few of the local attractions. There are many peculiarities in the automotive museum in Otrębusy