• 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 8 (to 10) people • 4 double rooms with WiFi and TV • 4 bathrooms • Large living room with fully equipped eat-in kitchen and fireplace • Sanitary room with washer, dryer and WC • South-facing porch • Enclosed garden with BBQ and parking lot • Minimum stay: 2 to 5 nights (seasonal) • Extra bed, from 9 people: 12 €/day • Pet: € 8/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, 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 will have the entire vacation home and garden to yourselves. 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.