• ZOLLO II • Studio-apartment in Transylvania

New apartment at the edge of a quaint village at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, where unspoiled nature meets the breath of the past. A good choice for every gourmet who wants to spice up his experience with a dash of Romanian tradition. The space ••• CASA ZOLLO II ••• New holiday apartment at the hillside in an absolutely peaceful spot. Located at the edge of the shepherd village Vale, where the only through traffic consists of one or two horse carts bringing in the hay from the nearby hills. A good place for exploring the serenity of the Romanian countryside. The village is nestled between the wooded mountains overlooking the Transylvanian plain. On the one hand, far away from the pulse of time, on the other hand just around the corner of Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007. Leaving the accommodation behind you already find yourself on the way up to the mountain meadows with their unique flora and fauna. So take a break and treat yourself a place, where unspoiled nature meets the breath of the past and traditions. The apartment (28 sqm) is located on the ground floor of the main house Casa Zollo, and features a separate entrance, private terrace, kitchen and bathroom. You may expect custom-made furnishings, exceptional cleanliness, and reassuring views of the valley and the forested mountains. Furnishings include oak parquet, a double bed, TV set (international channels), WiFi Internet access and plants. The kitchenette is fully equipped for self-catering with a fridge, gas stove, coffee machine, toaster, kettle, spices and more. On request, we provide you with breakfast, traditional menus or farm products from the village. The separate bathroom is equipped with a shower, washstand, toilet and washer. The interior is new and of good quality, including sanitary instalation, kitchen utensils, linen and mattress. All the furniture, doors and windows were made to measure. On arrival you'll find the bed freshly made. Also provided are towels, soap, shower gel and Wi-Fi Internet access. An extra bed for a third person is available. The solar-assisted central heating is powered by a gas heater. Alternatively, an electrical infrared panel can be switched on at no additional costs for you. From the spacious terrace (21 sqm) you can look out onto the lush green of the wooded mountain slopes or past the fruit trees down into the valley. A staircase leads to the fenced garden adjacent to the surrounding hills. Here you can relax on a covered patio, roast your steak on the stonewalled barbecue or enjoy the evening at an open fire, proposing a toast to the awaking crickets. Maybe you just sit down under an apple tree, listen to the birds and let the thoughts drift by. • For 2 to 3 people • Studio with a double bed and kitchenette • Bathroom with shower and washer • Private terrace • Large gardens with parking lot, covered patio, BBQ and camp fire • Minimum stay: 3 to 5 nights (seasonal) • Extra bed: € 12/ night • Pet: € 10/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. 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. . Guest access The house consists of 2 separately accessible residential units. The apartment is located on the ground floor. 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. .