On the map of Poland, you will find us between Bory Tucholskie and Wdzydze Landscape Park in Kaszuby. On the edge of Konarzyny village and the forest. From three sides we are surrounded by lakes. From our backyard, through a pine forest, we can see the nearest of them - Krąg. It is situated in Natura 2000 area and serves as a waterfowl sanctuary. You cannot get your feet wet in it, but at any time of the day, you can hear various trebles, and with the naked eye, you can see the singers of these songs. We, city dwellers, our hearts were stolen by stately cranes, white egrets and lapwings. Agata went from being an ordinary person who could not distinguish between sparrows and wrens to an amateur ornithologist. This is how Kashubia affects us. We have a feeling that this place will enchant you as well.
This is our project. From the first line on the paper to the last nail driven. We put a lot of passion, architectural experience and dreams into it, which we fulfilled here. The house is designed for up to 6 people, smells of newness and resin, and has a panoramic view of trees and Lake Krąg.
It was to be made of wood, and it is.
It was to be for good and bad weather, and it is.
It was to be in harmony with nature, and it is.
It was supposed to have unique furniture, and it is ( original, hand-made and renovated classics).
It was supposed to be surprising in the interior, and it probably is, too. In which house would you find a bridge connecting the mezzanine with the bedroom?
We do not impose any optional excursions, we do not give all-inclusive wristbands, and we do not change towels after one bath. This is a home we share, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We invite you as guests, as friends, as members of the Sośniakowa band. Take your pets with you. We love the adopted ones the most - imperfect, multi-racial, the sweetest. Take your fishing rods for carp, swimming sleeves, favourite board games and the most comfortable shoes for walking around.
Free time can be spent in a hammock, cycling, swimming in the lake, barbecuing, reading in our library, sightseeing, eating.
On the downside: birds sing at full volume, especially in spring and at dawn, in summer, tractors can be heard over the fence, and pine cones can fall on your head in the garden.
"Sośniak" means wooden houses among pines. This forest chose this place for itself, and we did not want to interfere with its life. So there is no typical garden here with trimmed grass, flower beds and paths. There are hammocks in the trees, and Lake Krąg looming among the trees. There are birds that make themselves known (especially in spring and at sunrise), and there are tractors seasonally, because local farmers cultivate the land. There is a Landscape Park around the corner and Natura 2000 protected areas.
Each of the houses has its own forest area, fenced with wooden fences (made by our parents themselves). Individual gates and driveways to both houses ensure full comfort of use. The windows of each house capture the best forest views and are located so that you cannot see Szyszka from the windows of Sośniak, and Sośniak from Szyszka. Full intimacy.
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The house is designed for a maximum of 6 people. Take your pets with you - Persians, British dogs, domestic cats, Maltese dogs, pointers, bulldogs, burqas.
In Sośniak waiting for you:
- three 2-person bedrooms,
- a spacious, open living room with a goat and a large display with a view of the pine forest,
- a well-equipped kitchen and dining room with a large table perfect for long, shared meals,
- a quiet mezzanine for relaxation, - a comfortable bathroom with a shower, cosmetics, hair dryer, towels,
- 2 wooden terraces,
- a place for meals in the forest garden with a grill - we have planned this place so that, while sitting at the table, you can admire the shine of the Krąg lake piercing through the trees.
There is a TV, but only connected to the Internet, so Netflix and Yotube available.
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The house is designed for a maximum of 4 people. Here, too, all pets are welcome.
In Czarna Szyszka you will find:
- 1 bedroom with a large double bed
- a spacious, open living room with a comfortable fold-out sofa, a goat and a large display with a view of the pine forest,
- a well-equipped kitchen and dining room with a large table perfect for long, shared meals,
- comfortable bathroom with shower, cosmetics, hair dryer, towels,
- large wooden terrace,
There is a TV, but only connected to the Internet, so Netflix and Yotube available.
You will find a well-stocked farmhouse within walking distance, so stocking up on ingredients for cooking won't be a problem. Take it easy. However, if you get bored of experimenting in a well-equipped and beautiful kitchen, you can always go for a meal in Oberża in Konarzyny, which serves delicious, home-made dishes and regional specialties. A walk to the Tavern will take you no more than 8 minutes. The distance has been repeatedly checked on one's own.
On the other side of the Krąg Lake, in Stara Kiszewo, there is the Viking Inn (7 km), worthy of attention of the gluttonous people. A place in the style of an authentic Norwegian house, with a meadow on the roof. Viking portions, seasonal menu, great game and fish.
To Wygonin, to the Trout Tavern under Klonami. A 3-kilometer walk will lead you to a nice restaurant with homemade food. It is seasonal and what just grows.
For the best blueberries in the region, and maybe even the best you've had in your life, head to the outskirts of our village. The Borówka farm from Konarzyn is a plantation known for its juicy and delicious blue balls.
From every village, forest, and even the greatest wilderness lakes twinkle with their blue eyes. Small and branchy. Small and hidden in trees, long and popular. Swimming will be pure pleasure. For lovers of quiet, forest baths. The lakes closest to us are:
- A circle that you can observe from Sośniak's plot. It is a protected area under the Natura 2000 program, so you can observe spring fens or birds whose names you may not even know. With or without binoculars you can see a solitary wader, nobleman, blackthorn, black woodpecker, field pipit, and white bird. We absolutely do not bathe here, we do not wet our feet, we do not even let the ducks on the water. We respect wildness.
- Wygonin is a popular gentleman. There are summer houses on the shore, there is a sandy beach where kids play, and there is a surrounding forest that gives it wildness. Baths are even recommended, you can rent a boat and go further. It is also a lake that has already become a legend among carp anglers. There are such specimens in the water that the head is small and the angler has to strain his muscles. The largest fish caught so far weighed 21.4 kg. It is said that carp caught with a fishing rod show bravery and cunning. These are the jets.
- Drzęczno is a half-popular lake in the middle of a Kashubian forest. Relaxing in the shade of pine trees, swimming in the sea or swimming in the water as warm as soup in summer. Big and small will be happy.
- Choose Lake Wdzydzkie, or "Kashubian Sea" for your sails. It is basically not one lake, but a complex of interconnected reservoirs, which are about 9 km long on the east-west line. There you can rent a boat and go on an adventure. From the north to the south, the lakes stretch on and about 11 km. If you have a drone, we recommend seeing this paradise from above. Something special.
- Our favorite, the least popular, quiet and slow is Lake Długie, situated right next to Lake Krąg.
If that was not enough, the surrounding rivers (Wierzyca and Wda) are perfect places for canoeing. We recommend it to all families. However, the simplest way to spend your time here will be immersing yourself in pine forests, areas perfect for hiking and bicycle rides. Make sure to take your bikes, baseball caps, water bottles and off you go. On site you will get analog maps of all the most beautiful routes.
Only why leave the place, if in Sośniak you can also simply laze around with a good book in hand. The Sośniak library invites you.
Once you've devoured a few items, go to the Museum - Kashubian Ethnographic Park in Wdzydze Kiszewskie. The museum covers an area of 22 hectares on the very shore of Lake Gołuń. You can visit cottages, mansions, a school, a blacksmith's shop, windmills, churches, taverns, farm buildings and craftsmen's workshops by yourself, because each farm has an exhibition keeper who will tell you everything important and historical. You can also take part in workshops organized on the premises of the Museum: pottery, embroidery, making flowers from paper, etc.
What’s there for children?
Each house has its own forest garden, which is the perfect place for adventures for young explorers. You don't have to worry about them - the plots are surrounded by a larch fence we made ourselves, so they can explore our little world on their own. In the forest gardens, we focused on contact with nature, so we installed only (or even :) hammocks there. In Sośniak's garden, little explorers will also find a forest tub. In addition, inside both houses you will find a lot of children's books.
What’s there for employees?
In our pine-smelling coniferous environment, you can arrange a seasonal office. Welcome to the Sośniak house, where you will find 6 soft chairs at a large common table in the dining room. In the living room, lie down on a comfortable sofa, armchair or suspended hammock-chair. In Czarna Szyszka you can make yourself comfortable in the dining room at a four-seater table or on the terrace by the coffee table, looking after your running pets.
