This property is set in just over 1 hectare of land located on the edge of the Ojcowski National Park, 16 km west of Krakow in the direction of Olkusz in the village of Wierzchowie. The property is very quietly located on a hilltop with spectacular views of the Wierzchowska limestone cliff to the front and woodland and the distant Tatra mountains to the rear. The house was built in 1996 but has just gone through extensive modernisation and refurbishment including building a fourth bedroom (double and ensuite) into the roof area. The property has 2 double bedrooms (1 ensuite), 1 twin bedroom and one single bedroom, three bathrooms, a living room, kitchen/dining room. A sofa bed in the living room means that the property will comfortably sleep 9 to 10 people. Fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Television (satellite system)/dvd provided. The living room backs onto a patio through double doors overlooking a beautiful garden. Outdoor lighting enables the garden to be enjoyed late into the evening and a coal bbq is provided for the use of the guests. There is a large car parking area and a garage available for one car. The house and its garden are fully fenced (up to the woodland) making this an ideal property for families with children. To the rear the property has its own mature woodland, including its own limestone cliff, offering spectacular views over open countryside. The property is the perfect country retreat, offering a very quiet location, yet only 20 minutes by car to Krakow market square or Balice airport. There is a regular local mini-bus service from the local village to Krakow and taxis are readily available in Krakow, however the hire of a car is recommended and car hire is readily available both in Krakow or at Balice airport. Whilst smoking is discouraged in the house, guests are welcome to smoke on the terrace and in the grounds of the property. Whilst there is no computer at the property we can provide wireless internet access through the Orange network if you have your own wireless enabled laptop. Welcome grocery pack on arrival.

Krakow is only 16km away and has many sights. Enjoy the Royal castle and Cathedral at Wawel, climb the towers of St. Mary’s Basilica, shop in the cloth hall, wander the streets of the Jewish district of Kazimierz, visit the communist city of Nowa Huta, explore the salt mine at Wieliczka and then enjoy a drink in the largest market square in central Europe. Further afield – Auschwitz is less than an hour’s drive away from Krakow and the Tatra mountains and Zakopane can be reached in 90 minutes. Czestochowa, and the shrine of the Black Madonna, is one hour’s drive away from the property. Explore the limestone gorges and castles of the Ojcow National Park.

Local activities -

Walking (maps can be provided), Cycling/mountain biking – numerous cycle trails (bicycle hire can be arranged), Climbing, Horse Riding, Golf (tee off times can be arranged – Krakow Valley Golf Club – 20 minutes drive away), Wild water rafting/canoeing, Fishing, Tennis, Swimming/leisure pool. Skiing in winter at Krakow valley Golf Club