• Casa Rico • completely renovated Carpathian farm

Former farmhouse on the edge of the shepherd village of Vale in the hills of the Carpathian Mountains. Carefully renovated with respect, patience and attention to detail. On the one hand, far away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, on the other hand, just around the corner from the cultural capital of Sibiu in the heart of Transylvania. Peace and quiet, unspoilt nature, a breath of the past, and the oldest primeval beech forest in Europe on your doorstep. The space . ••• CASA RICO ••• is our latest jewel, ideal for family holidays and groups. The former farmhouse is located in the hills above the shepherd's village of Vale. The view extends over wooded mountains and down to thne plains of Transylvania. The property consists of a 142-year-old, fully renovated wooden house (2 double rooms) and a also renovated brick house (another 2 double rooms). Between them you'll find a cozy courtyard, partially covered by grapevines, with a south-facing terrace and a summer kitchen. The holiday farmstead can accommodate up to 8 (or even 10) people, at a special rate during its first year of rental in 2026. The special atmosphere can be felt in every corner. With patience and a keen eye for detail, we have awakened hidden treasures from their decades-long slumber and carefully added modern design elements. Now, this cottage is well suited for families with children on their holiday in Romania. And it's great choice for anyone who prefers the taste of tradition and lifestyle of bygone times, rather than splashing around in the chlorinated pool of a 5-star hotel. You enter the old farmhouse via the external hallway and reach the spacious living room with open kitchen, tiled stove and seating for up to 10 people. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a fridge-freezer, electric cooker, dishwasher, kettle, espresso/coffee machine, toaster and plenty of crockery, spices, soaps, etc. Two dormer windows provide the living room with light and morning sunshine from above. On the south-facing terrace in the courtyard, we have built a second kitchenette, which is also fully equipped, but with a gas hob and no fridge. It is based on the traditional way of life in Transylvania, where summer life and work mostly take place outdoors. The second bathroom, located right next to the terrace, follows the same idea. All four bedrooms feature double beds, antique wardrobes, tables and stools. The larger room in the brick house offers a corner bench for playing games on rainy days. This house also has a new shower room and a kitchen with a small fridge, but no cooking facilities. In summer it is empty – so you have several cupboards and wall units for your food supplies – and in winter we will move the dishes and cutlery from the summer kitchen over here. From the outer hallway, a staircase leads to the rustic attic. Here you can relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the impressive view of the village and the surrounding mountains bathed in sunshine. Fast WiFi is available throughout the courtyard via fibre optic cable, and each room has an LED TV with cable and satellite connection for receiving public and private German channels. Upon arrival, you will find the beds freshly made and bath, hand and kitchen towels provided. Hot water is generated by a solar system, and heating is provided by a gas boiler in conjunction with a tiled stove, which supplies a buffer tank via built-in water pipes and, through this, all radiators in the house. The interaction runs automatically. All you have to do is set the desired temperature on a room thermostat and you don't have to worry about anything else. Firewood is included. Of course, our optional offers such as breakfast, traditional menus or farm products from the village also apply here. Transfer from Sibiu-Hermannstadt airport or railway station is included, and you can also order a hire car or a cot and high chair. At a glance: • Former farm with 2 holiday homes for 8 (to 10) people • Wooden house: 2 double rooms, bathroom with washing machine, large living room with fully equipped kitchen • Brick house: 2 double rooms, bathroom, kitchenette • South-facing terrace in the courtyard with summer kitchen + shower room • Minimum stay: 2 - 5 nights (depending on the season) • Extra bed: € 12/night • Cot € 4/night, high chair included • Pet: € 8/night • Special price for bookings in 2026 __________________________________. ••• We offer more than just accommodation ••• On request, our cook provides breakfast or swings the wooden spoon. She conjures traditional menus fresh to the table. Also available are farm products from the village, such as fresh milk, goat or sheep’s cheese, eggs, forest honey and homemade jam, Zakusca, pickled vegetables, wine, and Schnaps. • Free pickup from Sibiu airport or train station • 3 proven, regularly maintained, private rental cars • Wi-Fi internet access, TV, maps of the area • Fully equipped kitchen for self catering • Bed linen, towels, soap + shower gel, spices, firewood • On request: baby cot, high chair, mattresses ___________________________________. Guest access You are booking the entire property with 2 holiday homes. Other things to note . We offer 8 completely different vacation homes in and around the shepherd village of Vale, right at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. On the one hand, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life; on the other, just around the corner from Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007. A great choice for lovers of unique destinations who want to spice up their Romanian vacation with unspoiled nature, a touch of the past, and a dash of Transylvanian tradition. The village nestles on a slope overlooking the Transylvanian plateau. With no through traffic, in a quiet location, surrounded by the oldest beech primeval forest on the continent and a unique flora and fauna in the mountain meadows above. Alternatively, you benefit from the central location in the heart of Romania for excursions in all directions. Our vacation homes at a glance: • CASA CRINA – 200m² villa for high standards with fireplace, south-facing terrace, garden – 4 rooms. , 4 bathrooms, living kitchen – 8 people • CASA RICO – renovated farmhouse with 2 houses and terrace – 4 rooms, 3 bathrooms, summer & living kitchen – 8 people • CASA ZOLLO – bright house on the mountain with panoramic view, fireplace, balconies, gardens – 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, living kitchen – 6-8 people. • CASA PELU – completely renovated farmhouse with new attic and roof terrace, 3 rooms, bathroom, living kitchen – 6 people. • CASA LOPO – Holiday farmhouse with log cabin, barn & garden, partly in shell condition, 3 rooms, bathroom, kitchen – 6 people. • CASA NICU – our 130-year-old Methuselah with just that flair, 1 room, bathroom, eat-in kitchen – 2-3 people. • CASA ZOLLO II – cozy holiday apartment with terrace and garden, 1 room, bathroom, kitchenette – 2-3 people. • COZO FANTU – shepherd's hut in the mountain meadows without electricity or other comforts – 4 people. • Each accommodation features a fully equipped kitchen, high-speed Internet, and a TV with channels in various languages • Transfer from Sibiu airport/train station is included. • Upon request: rental car, baby bed & high chair, breakfast, traditional menus, regional farm products. We are no trained tourism experts . We live in Vale and have joined together in a family-type construction company, which has built several holiday cottages. They are located in a peaceful spot without through traffic, surrounded by healthy mixed forest. Through the years, we have given them a complete overhaul or built them from scratch. With attention to detail all along, with respect towards the traditional style of the area, as well as with a view to modern building materials and contemporary housing needs. The result is an encounter of different ages and cultures in five oases of wellbeing, each of them with their own flair, distinctive and special in a place which – we hope – will be bypassed by the world's hustle for a long time to come. We foster an atmosphere of openness and equality.