Jasiel is an old Lemko village, the remains of which are only roadside crosses. The roller of history has passed over it several times, the memory of which is war cemeteries hidden in the groves. Today it is our home of choice. In the least populated part of the Low Beskids, a few kilometres from Jasiel proper, we found a blissful reserve. Situated among forests and meadows, the valley lives according to its own rules. Beavers are here for good, crayfish reign in the river, salamanders can be found on the paths, and deer visit us in the garden. Meandering in the vicinity of Jasiołka, it overflows creating ponds and pools. We chose a place for ourselves. All free. All equal. Everything is beautiful. Such is the guest house on the plain between the Beskidy hills.
There is a place for every city dweller who is thirsty for a breath of fresh air. We have crystal water from the well, eggs from the yard hen, homemade butter, cheese from the neighbours, and vegan dumplings for dinner. We eat mostly vegetarian, but there is also meat from a local supplier.
In the same house, next to the painting of the Virgin Mary with Child, hangs the work of Henryk Wańek - a Polish surrealist, and a relief by a local naive artist. Here, minimalism is intertwined with patterned wallpapers and yoga meditations with crazy dances on the porch.
Come for cross-country skiing and walking. For peace, quiet and balance.
In a house where wood envelops, the ceiling beams are of the distinguished vintage of 1932, and relationships are created completely naturally. Above us is the migration route of birds from north to south, in front of us are bicycle trails, a crystal clear river winds, and the water from the well is almost spring-like. Sometimes foggy, often sunny, snowy, gray, red from hawthorn and rainy landscapes can be admired from the veranda. This is where the magic happens. Dances, relaxation, morning coffees and evening discussions.
After crossing the threshold of Jasielówka, a different story takes place. One that has Polish painters, yogis, Cracovians and warm people from all over the country in its cast. There are four comfortable four-person rooms with bathrooms for guests, a living room with a view of the garden, a dining room with a fireplace, a room for physical activities and an idyllic veranda. There is also a blue and black kitchen for guests, a fertile library and a children's corner.
It is cosy here, so supporters of Scandinavian climates will be enchanted. We pay homage to the simplicity of life and decor, although some rooms may surprise with patterned wallpapers by our friends, wooden sculptures by Polish artists and paintings with sacral themes.
At your disposal are 5 4-person rooms and Chatka Mokoszka (max 6 people)
Jasielski Room
4 people • 2 beds • 1 private bathroom
Bedroom with a double bed and a living room with a fireplace and a sofa bed for 2 people.
Forest Room
4 people • 2 beds • 1 private bathroom
Bedroom with a double bed and a bunk bed. Lovers of forest and colorful wallpapers will feel good here...
Eastern Room
4 people • 2 beds • 1 private bathroom
A wooden bedroom with a double sofa bed and two single beds to set up in any configuration.
Galician Room
4 people • 2 beds • 1 private bathroom
A bedroom with local works of art and those found at flea markets with four single beds to set up in any configuration.
Southern Room
4 people 2 beds 1 private bathroom
Chatka Mokoszka
Maximum 6 people.
On the ground floor there is a living room with a kitchen, a table and a sofa bed. In the attic there are 2 bedrooms, one with a double and single bed, the other with a double bed. Very comfortable and intimate. Breakfasts are additionally payable.
In the riverside garden we have a sauna and a tub with bubbles!
We eat vegetarian. We serve breakfast and warm dinner. We serve vegetarian local cuisine, based on local products. Eggs and cheese from Mrs. Miecia. Milk and bundz from Mrs. Władysława. Butter and pickled mushrooms from Mrs. Grażyna. Bread from the local bakery, which still uses the old methods of preparation and baking. We make jams and silage ourselves or take them from a friendly organic farm. And please, on the table, there is the beloved white bean paste, red bean paste, jars with preserves, jams and pumpkin ketchup. In short, no one will be hungry.
Breakfast in Jasielówka is smoked cheese and bundz from Mr. Wieśek, butter and scrambled eggs from Mrs. Miecia, preserves from Ania, bread traditionally baked in a bakery in Jasło, vegetables from Dukla. Everything is served in our dining room to the accompaniment of singing birds or sparkling fire in the fireplace.
The house is adjacent to the river, forest and beautiful mountain meadows. You can wander and discover the local nature all day long. You can walk for 5 hours and meet 5 people on your way, and this is still a good result because you normally don't meet anyone. There are beautiful bike trails, and in winter the paths are prepared for cross-country skis. You can splash in a crystal clear mountain stream, light a fire, read a book from our great collection. The pre-war resorts are only 20 minutes away: Rymanów Zdrój and Iwonicz Zdrój - they are still teeming with life and have countless types of mineral waters.
In the area there is also Bóbrka - the oldest oil mine in the world, a bit closer to the Lemko Museum in Zyndranowa. We are only 5 km away from the Slovak border, and not far behind it is the surprisingly rich in collections Andy Warhol Museum and the village from which the artist's family came. A trip to Slovakia from us takes about 20 minutes. You can go spontaneously to Udoli Smrti, or Death Valley. This is the place where the Czechoslovak and Soviet troops clashed with the Wehrmacht troops in blood. The remnant of this action is a strange image of tanks scattered across the fields, surrounded by unspoiled greenery. Interesting view, interesting experience.
The stone towering over the area impresses with its variety of terrain. Kamień, formerly the Bieszczady Mountains, is a mountain with two peaks, around which the area of a strict reserve stretches. The flat top is covered with an old beech forest. On the slopes of the mountain you will encounter springs, streams, swamps, landslide lakes, caves, but also the remains of human activities; stone trenches, roads, workings. Walks, both independent and those with sticks, are even recommended.
What’s there for children?
We like children very much, we ourselves have an 11-year-old daughter - Róża. We have a colorful children's corner, with everything that the youngest like, from Lego bricks to a rich library of a small reader. There is a lot of safe places in front of the house where you can play badminton, ball, volleyball and whatever your imagination tells you. You can take a bath in a mountain river, ride a scooter, and relax by the fire in the evening.
