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Charming countryside cottage and garden near forest
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Nestled in a picturesque Romanian village, surrounded by lush gardens and a spacious homestead, this charming country cottage offers three cozy suites plus a common kitchen/dining area. Relax on the veranda with coffee or unwind in the garden hammock under ash trees. Feel at home as you explore our orchard with ancient nut trees and mature apple trees or simply enjoy traditional Romanian breakfast.
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Breakfast available
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About this property
Charming countryside cottage and garden near forest
- Out country cottage honours the beautiful architectural tradition of rural Romania. It is carefully built with natural materials (wood and straws) providing confort and intimacy in a cosy atmosphere. It is located in a picturesque village, in the middle of a spacious homested and very close to the forest.
Our cottage was built with respect for the rural architecture, it encompasses elements which we inherited from our great-grandparents whose old house inspired this "younger sister". It was built mainly with natural materials such as wood and straw and it is surrounded by a great patio which opens into our beautifull garden and orchard.
The cottage consists of three individual suites plus a common suite dedicated to kitchen/dining at the ground floor and a library/working space in the attic.
All three individual suites have a ground level, arranged as a small living area, equipped with a sofa bed and an attic, arranged as sleeping area with ensuite bathroom.
The house is located on a (very :) ) secondary road in the village, in a splendid and picturesque neighbourhood. The house is surrounded by our 5000 square meters homestead - orchard, garden, yard, backyard, pasture and animals (chicken, ducks, geese, goats and of course cats and one lovley dog). Our orchard has very old nut trees, mature apple trees, and young fruit trees of all sorts. And grapes. And raspberries. :)
Guest access
Feel free to drink your coffee in any of the verandas, to have a lazy walk in the garden, sit barefoot on the grass, read or sleep in the hammock under our ash trees, pick some raspberries or some apples, climb in the walnut or use any other space in & out the house at heart's desire.
Interaction with guests
Upon request, we proudly offer a delightful and rich traditional Romanian breakfast, using exclusively natural products, home made or from local farming, including the most precious local product - round pressed & smoked cheese. Please ask us in advance about cooking for you.
Also, upon request we can provide traditional lunch / dinner / barbecue.
Other things to note
We love meeting new people and being helpful with everything since we love this place and region with all my heart, but if you just want to lay back and enjoy some privacy, we'd easily switch to "silent cat" mode.
Being placed in a natural reserve, it is not too strange for different bugs to appear seldom in the house, in spite of the repellents we regularly use. Please acknowledge that in the region there are no lethal bugs or critters - but if this makes you feel more comfortable, get your bug spray with you.
We gladly offer bikes for rental. Please ask us in advance.
You'll fall in love (we did also!) with the simple serenity of the entire place, with the wildbirds' concerts in the morning, with the tender sunsets with a glass of local wine in the gazebo or on the picnic blanket in the garden, with the feeling of time slowly passing by in harmony. Seldom you'll see more (and sometimes even less :) ) than a car per day crawling along our narrow village road.
We are very fond of traditional Romanian recipes, cooked slowly, outside, in iron-cast kettles. Enjoy the local savours and flavours - ask us about cooking for you.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: WiFi
Dining
- Breakfast available for a fee
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 3.5 private bathrooms
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Garden
- Yard
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry facilities
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Note from host: Please provide details about the pets.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Mușătești is home to this cottage. Princely Court and Sân Nicoară Church Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Olt and Lake Vidraru. Visit our Vâlsănești travel guide
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