• CASA CRINA • in a quaint Carpathian village

Spacious 200 sqm villa in a quaint shepherd village at the Carpathian foothills. High quality equipment in a peaceful spot, just around the corner of Sibiu. A good choice for lovers of details and those who enjoy a rustic ambience. The space ••• VILLA CRINA ••• is the icing among our holiday homes with 200 sqm of living space and high-quality equipment for special requirements. The villa is situated in the shepherd village of Vale, directly at the foot of the Carpathians. On the one hand, far away from the pulse of time, on the other hand just around the corner from Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007. The village is nestled between the wooded mountains overlooking the Transylvanian plain. No through traffic, in an absolutely peaceful spot, surrounded by a healthy mixed forest. Leaving the house behind you already find yourself on the way to the mountain meadows with their unique flora and fauna in Europe. So take a break and treat yourself a place, where unspoiled nature meets history and traditions. We've built this holiday home from scratch on the floor plan of an abandoned barn, within six years of work. It lies on a slope in the loosely built part of the village, facing towards wooded mountains, and offers spacious, light-flooded rooms. The 50 sqm large living room features oak parquet and is accessible via the garden sided porch. It includes the kitchen, a wood burning fireplace and seating for 18 persons. Also located on the mezzanine floor is a sanitary room with washer, dryer and toilet. The fully equipped kitchen makes cooking a breeze. It contains a great fridge combo, dishwasher, gas stove, coffee maker and espresso mashine, microwave, toaster, kettle, spices and more. If you want to take a break, we will cook traditional menus or provide you with farm products from the village. An indoor and an outside staircase lead up to the four bright rooms (15 -18 sqm) in the garret. They are furnished with a double bed, private bathroom, TV set (Astra satellite), WiFi Internet access and infrared panels. The outlook is reassuring: over the roofs of the village and the lush green of forested mountains. On arrival you find the beds freshly made. Hand and bath towels, shower gel and soap are also available. The living room opens out onto a spacious south-facing patio (30 sqm) with 20 seats. From here stairs lead down to the enclosed garden bordered by a creek. We've laid the garden in three terraces. On the top level, there is a stonewalled barbecue, in the middle a small meadow with seating, and the bottom level accommodates up to three cars. In the garden area are growing flowers, various fruit trees and wine. The entire interior of the house was chosen with care and is fairly new, including kitchen and sanitation facilities, mattresses and linen. All furniture, windows, doors and stairs were consistently made to measure. The Solar assisted central heating is backed up threefold. Either you fire up the water bearing fireplace in the living room, which supplies all the radiators in the house, or an automatic control takes over the job and starts a gas heater and / or the electrical infrared panels. • For up to 8 people • 4 double rooms with WiFi and TV • 4 bathrooms • Large living room with eat-in kitchen and fireplace • Sanitary room with washer, dryer and WC • South-facing porch • Enclosed garden with barbecue and parking lot • Minimum stay: 2 to 5 nights • Extra bed, from 9 people: 12 €/day • Pet: € 10/day ________________________________________________ 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, forest honey and homemade jam, Zakusca, pickled vegetables, wine, and Schnaps. • Free pickup from Sibiu airport or train station • 2 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, electricity, gas, firewood • On request: baby cot, high chair, mattresses • Excursion by horse-drawn cart along the wild brook and into the mountains • Guided hiking tours in the Carpathians, through Sibiu and other medieval cities in Transylvania with our partners. Tip: trip to our shepherd's hut (if available) in the mountain meadows. Very basic standard, but with lots of fresh mountain air for stressed lungs. A spring emerges a stone’s throw away, the trees are full of cherries, and you can get cheese and milk from the shepherd next door. Ascent in our horse cart and, by request, traditional shepherd stew over an open fire. . Other things to note We're not tourism experts. We live in Vale and, by bringing together our know-how, we partnered in a small family business that also took care of the construction of the vacation homes. They are located in a quiet place, without traffic, surrounded by a mixed forest and full of health. Over the years we have given them a new lease of life, even from scratch. Always attentive to detail, while keeping the traditional style of the region and using modern building materials according to current accommodation needs. The result is a meeting of different ages and cultures in seven oases of well-being, each with its own distinct and special flair in a place that – we hope – will be protected for a long time from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. ••• VILLA CRINA – The cherry in our houses with 200 m² of living space, fireplace, veranda & garden - 4 bedrooms for 8 people. ••• CASA PELU - The old farm with its new attic and roof terrace - 3 bedrooms for 6 people. ••• CASA NICU - The 120-year-old cottage with its unconditional charm - 1 bedroom for 2 to 3 people. ••• CASA LOPO - The old farm with inner courtyard, terrace and garden suitable for families with children - 2 bedrooms for 4 to 6 people. ••• VILLA ZOLLO - The villa on the hill with panoramic views, spacious premises, fireplace and gardens - 3 bedrooms for 6 to 8 people. ••• VILLA ZOLLO II - Apartment with large terrace and garden - one room for 2 to 3 people. ••• COZO FANTU - The old shepherd's hut in the Carpathian mountain pastures – for 4 to 6 people. After eight years of work - and lots of opportunities for creative design - we put the trowels and plans aside for a while and take a breather. The investor is the first beneficiary of this business, but it also provides a secure income for a few local families. Whenever we prepare a meal for our guests, if you order local products or shop at the local grocery store, many other villagers benefit. Finally, we are planning a soup kitchen for poor families in the village, which will also be financed from the income of our vacation rentals. We nurture a climate of openness and equality based on friendship. .