Mała Kuźnia

In Lanckorona, an artistic village that has no equal. It wins in our rankings in terms of climate, unique architecture, density of artists per square meter and extremely slow life. Particularly noteworthy are 19th-century houses with passage halls, shingle or thatched roofs, deep arcades without pillars, and entrances to basements covered with trapdoors. Interestingly, one of the old laws stated that the end of the roof also means the end of the farmer's estate, hence the large protrusion of roofs and the high density of buildings. We invite you to the enchanted garden where our small, old forge stands. This is an apartment for two people, with an area of 25 m2 on the ground floor plus a bedroom in the attic. My passion is renovating what is old, using things I got or found at flea markets in an unusual way and arranging interiors not lavishly, but artistically and uniquely. My imagination suggests unique solutions, and so in Mała Kuźnia I created stairs from old metal cabinets, and an old scale that I bought in Lower Silesia also contributed to the creation of stairs to the bedroom. Look closely and you will probably notice other patents and designer flavors. In the interiors you will also find works by me and my dear wife. Coming to the point, at the bottom you will find: - a living room with a work space, including a desk, a leather sofa for relaxation, and a heating stool, - behind the openwork partition wall - necessary kitchen equipment with an induction cooker, fridge and coffee machine, - a small bathroom with a shower under the stairs. On the steep side! stairs up: - a low mezzanine (approx. 165 m at the top) but very cozy with a bed for 2 people, a panoramic window and a beautiful view of the mountains, - air conditioning, because it gets warm under the roof in the summer. Don't let the old forge walls fool you. We have underfloor heating and three electric radiators, and the apartment is always heated before guests arrive. You will be warm here. An iron and ironing board, a hairdryer, a printer and a wireless speaker are also at your disposal. You can take small dogs with you.

The Small Forge is prepared so that the two of you are self-sufficient here. The kitchen is unique because it is made of stone. The old walls of the former forge are now stars and make an impression. Openwork partitions made of old doors also add to the atmosphere. It is equipped with everything you need to prepare meals, there is a small fridge, automatic coffee machine, induction hob, kettle, pans and pots. Scrambled eggs, simple pasta, soup - you will surely be able to cook something up. Stew, wellington or meringue can be a problem due to the small surface area and the lack of an odor-absorbing hood. In the spring and summer season, we install an additional field kitchen with a two-burner gas stove and a grill in the garden. If you do not like cooking, we invite you to our Arka Cafe, 20 meters from the Forge. Come for breakfasts with delicious coffee, for afternoon tea with home-made cake and for dinner for soup and pampered dumplings stuffed with various types of stuffing. Also try the beer from Szczyrzycki Browar Cystersów. For bread, go to Piekarnia Siwek. Delicious bread, bread with a crispy crust, unique Lanckorona buns, pretzels and well-stuffed donuts.

Lanckorona is a great example of the fact that the passing time sometimes avoids cities and towns. It is so small that you do not need to create extensive sightseeing plans, prepare addresses worth seeing, but it has so much charm and points that are worth checking in that it is enough for a few days of walking. The whole town looks a bit like a live open-air museum. Here is an old whitewashed cottage, there are ruins of a 14th century castle, a villa around the corner, where Józef Piłsudski, Józef Beck, Ignacy Mościcki, and later Karol Wojtyła stayed. Take your first steps to the Museum Chamber, at the very market square. The exhibition itself is modest, but interesting, and it authentically presents the history of Lanckorona, archaeological excavations from the castle area, items evoking the everyday life of the inhabitants and, most importantly, a model of the market square before the fire in the 19th century. It is here in the Chamber that you will meet true enthusiasts who know all the Lanckorona secrets, stories, courtyards and all the surrounding cats. They will be happy to show you paths to interesting places. It is also worth taking advantage of the tours organized by guides, such as "Everyday life of old Lanckoronians", "Secrets of the former Lanckorona buildings". With or without a guide, it is worth climbing Lanckorońska Mountain (550 m above sea level) towering over the city. On its top, there are the ruins of a 14th-century castle, one of many built at the behest of Casimir the Great. On its slopes, there are two viewpoints, from which, when the visibility is good, looking south, you can even see the panorama of the Tatra Mountains, Diablak, or Babia Góra, and when looking north, you can see the Kościuszko Mound in Kraków. The alleys and paths around the Lanckorońska Mountain are 10 km long, lead through various terrain and have charming names dating back to the 1920s, such as Aleja Zakochanych or Aleja Silent Whispers. It is more than certain that you will find a village square with wooden buildings. Unique and the only one of its kind in Poland. Here you will discover angels, beautiful ceramics, cafes and be amazed that people can live so peacefully, in such a timelessness. A few steps from the market square, in our Arka Cafe you can not only drink delicious coffee with cinnamon and ginger or good loose tea. Throughout the year, we organize vernissages, concerts, wine tastings, dancing parties, and in January, the annual "Interpersonal Christmas carols" takes place. On the way, from the café, you will find our original Artistic Ceramics Gallery. This is where you can buy decorative and functional works of mine, my wife and our friends - sculptors, painters and ceramists. Hence, the smell of warm bread will lead you to the Siwek bakery with over 100 years of tradition. Buy some bread and necessarily a Lanckorona bun. Lanckorona is already old, but it does not rest on its laurels. For several years, events have been organized here: Easter Market, Midsummer Fair and the most interesting Angel Festival in the Town - an event that has been taking place in the village for 10 years.