Gierkówka: Mountain Residence of the First Secretary

Gierkówka is a house with an extraordinary story! It was allegedly built by the first secretary of the Central Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party, Edward Gierek. Here you will forget about the whole world. You will rest from people, noise and civilization. Immerse yourself in the soothing sound of water and trees. Gierkówka is a secluded place, perfect for guests looking for real rest and privacy. The space You can find articles about this on the Internet: "Inspectors have established that Jerzy Gierek, the younger son of Edward, still has a villa in Stańcówka near Zwardoń - built with money from the Agricultural and Food Combine in Szczekociny. The villa costed over 1.6 million PLN, and Jerzy Gierek paid only 201 thousand PLN. Jerzy Gierek did not have a building permit from the Rajcza Commune Office; agricultural land was taken from the owner for the construction; the water source necessary for local farms to water cattle was cut off” - we read in the documents from the »Moczar's cabinet«. Traces of the past are still visible. The history of the place can be seen in antique furniture, old leather lampshades, copper window sills, hand-forged handles and lattices. The house has undergone a major renovation in recent years. It has been enriched with modern amenities such as air conditioning and monitoring. The kitchen has been richly equipped (dishwasher, induction hob). The terrace has been expanded, from which you can listen to the noise of the stream, the singing of birds and admire the ancient spruces. In the summer season, guests can cool off in a pleasant garden pool with a slide. In winter, we recommend using the atmospheric sauna with a new electric stove and a comfortable shower. In the evening, you can relax by the fireplace, which is the heart of the whole house. All this makes the stay here not a journey into the past to the times of the commune, but a discreet reference to the traditions free from Chinese junk and metropolitan momentum, when the work of human hands, the fruits of the earth and the gifts of nature were valued. Guest access Gierkówka's location is its greatest asset, but also its greatest curse. It is hidden deep in the forest and only a blind forest road leads to it - basically impassable in winter. In the summer, the bravest will come here by SUV (with higher suspension) - for the daredevils there is a crossing through a stream and muddy, mountain ruts. The rest of the visitors will enjoy a nice, half-hour walk through the charming forest, which is an attraction in itself. Along the way, you can draw water from a mountain spring, calm down and breathe in the exceptionally clean mountain air. Other things to note Additional fees charged on site: - for electricity according to consumption (2 PLN / kW) - for firewood (PLN 150/night)