• CASA LOPO • Transylvanian farmhouse cottage

Renovated farmhouse cottage in a pastoral village at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. Located in a peaceful spot, just around the corner of Sibiu in the heart of Transylvania. The right choice for those who want to taste the breath of the past on the edge of civilization. The space ••• CASA LOPO ••• ... awaits you with an all around cosy atmosphere. This holiday farm is a good choice for whoever prefers a family friendly countryside retreat with the taste of bygone days, instead of splashing around in the chlorinated pool of a 5-star hotel. We have given the farm a makeover and devoted ourselves patiently to many details that sometimes woke up from decades of deep sleep. Our aim was to preserve the original historic charm best as possible, at the same time providing the minimum of comfort that can be expected even in an old Romanian cottage in the countryside. Our previous guests say that we succeeded. The holiday home consists of a closed courtyard with the plastered 3-room log cabin, a barn with a back garden, a terrace, and a cosy annex with double bed - perfect for teens who don't mind staying apart from their parents. The house is entered through the outer hallway and the kitchen between the two rooms. It is fully equipped for self catering with a gas stove, refrigerator, water cooker, toaster, coffee and espresso machine and, of course, plenty of dishes, spices, detergents, soaps, and other consumables. Since it was a bit dark, we gave the kitchen a ceiling window and - impressed by the light gain - did the same in the smaller bedroom. The larger room with a double bed and corner bench has 4 windows and adjoins the bathroom with washing machine that is entered through the hallway. You benefit from a fast internet connection via Wifi. In winter, you can either use a gas heater or light up the tiled stove which also supplies all radiators in the house via the built-in water pipes. We are not quite finished with the renovation. The main roof needs new tiles, the terrace wants a friendlier face, and so we will continue to devote ourselves to one or the other detail as soon as there is some time left. In the meantime, we will make sure that you always see the latest pictures here. At a glance ... • holiday farmouse for up to 6 people • 3 bedrooms with double bed • fully equipped kitchen • new shower room with washing machine • covered terrace in the courtyard • minimum stay: 2 to 5 nights (seasonal) • extra bed: € 12/ night • pet: € 8/night • discount from the 15th day of stay ________________________________________________ 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. Guest access You are alone in the entire house and yard Other things to note ••• We provide more than just one cottage ••• 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. After eight years of work - with many possibilities for creative design - we put trowels and planing aside for a while, breathe a sigh, and are happy to present: ••• VILLA CRINA - the icing of our resort with 200 sqm of living space and terraced garden – for 8 people. ••• CASA PELU - the former farmhouse with extended loft and roof-terrace – for 6 people. ••• CASA NICU - the 120-year-old cottage with the appropriate historic flair – for 2 (to 3) people. ••• CASA LOPO - our latest farmhouse with courtyard, terrace and garden, suitable for families with kids – for 4 (to 6) people. ••• VILLA ZOLLO - the new 150 sqm holiday home on the hill with panoramic views and large garden – for 6 (to 8) people. ••• CONDO ZOLLO II - well equipped apartment with large terrace, BBQ and garden – for 2 (to 3) people. ••• COZO FANTU - our shepherd hut in the mountain meadows – for 4 people. From the income generated by the houses (your money), first the investor is served. On the other hand, administration and care-taking yield a secure income for several families. Whenever we cook for you, or any time you order local products or go shopping in the local grocery, a number of other villagers have a benefit. Finally, we are preparing a soup kitchen for the less well-off families in the village which will also be financed from the proceeds of our holiday homes. We nurture a climate of openness and equality-based relationships. .