Carols and traditions at Santa Claus' Mansion: December 23 - 26, 2024, group of 6 persons

Miss your childhood Christmas? 

Our partners can't guarantee snow, but they take care of everything else. Their elves are already at work!

They're building, knitting, coloring, cleaning so that all the decorations are ready! "Santa's mansion will be decorated a month in advance. Because then they stock up and start preparing the goodies: homemade sausages, ribs and meat garnished, drumsticks and bacon with paprika and garlic, and the pickles are already lined up on the shelves. Next up are gingerbread, pretzels, chocolates, sponge cakes and apple and cinnamon pies. The nuts and apples are already picked and neatly arranged in baskets, the wood is stacked, ready to put on the fire!

Starting December 23, you are waiting to welcome the carolers together. You will be greeted with nuts, pretzels and mulled wine, by the stove. The rooms are beautifully decorated and warm, with fresh and fluffy sheets, which will help you immediately get into the festive atmosphere. What could be nicer than finally being able to spend a few relaxing days with your family: grandparents, parents, grandchildren, together, telling stories of the past year and anticipating the joys of the year to come?

The hosts are a friendly and communicative couple, proud of the beautiful villa they own, in a wonderful place. They offer you as much privacy as you want, but are there for you at any time, to respond to any need and desire you may have. 

The villa is built in traditional neo-Romanesque architecture, in a superb location, overlooking the country's largest inland river, Olt. The property is bordered to the south and north by walnut and acacia forests and benefits from a one hectare garden with beautiful landscaping. 

The villa has four apartments, one of which belongs to the hosts, while the other three apartments are available for you to use.

• The studio, La Logie, is the smallest apartment, comprising a bedroom, a living area and a bathroom. The studio has exclusive access to a small loggia with beautiful countryside views. Suitable for maximum 2 persons
• Duplex "La Cerdac" is a two-storey apartment comprising a living room with fireplace, a kitchen, a toilet and a large terrace on the first floor and a bedroom and a bathroom on the second floor connected by a beautiful wooden staircase from the living room. The terrace built in a traditional local style faces the river and mountain panorama. Suitable for maximum 2 persons.
• Retreat, "La Crama" is a large apartment located on the lower ground floor with direct access from the garden, comprising a hallway, a bedroom, a living room, a dining room with a corner kitchenette and a bathroom.

The villa is situated in one of the most beautiful areas of the country - There are famous old monasteries to visit on an area of a few kilometers of which the most important are: o Cozia (1387) with a museum that exhibits ancient art: manuscripts and old prints, embroidery and objects of worship. The monastery hosts the burial of Mircea I of Wallachia o Hurez (1690) founded by Prince Constantin Brancoveanu, known for its architectural purity and balance and the richness of its sculpted details o Curtea de Arges a very large and elaborate mausoleum, built in Byzantine style by Prince Neagoe Basarab, Cetatuia (15th century) where Radu of Afumati, ruler of Wallachia and his son Vlad were executed. There are wellness locations nearby: o The Ocnele Mari salt mines are 10 miles away, 225 meters above sea level. The salt aerosols inhaled in the mine treat various health problems, especially respiratory problems. Calimanesti and Olanesti resorts with thermal water pools, hydrotherapy with sulphurous mineral waters indicated for the treatment of digestive and hepatobiliary diseases. In the area there are several vineyards that could be visited for wine tasting.

The package includes:

• Traditional welcome with mulled wine, walnuts and homemade homemade cauliflower 
• Half board accommodation
• Stories by the fireside, hot chocolate and gingerbread on Christmas Eve
• Festive breakfast and traditional festive meal on Christmas Day
• Alternative menu (vegetarian/vegan) for December 23 and 24
• Unwrapping presents left by Santa under the tree
• Christmas carols offered on Christmas Eve by an a capella group from the diocese of Valcea
• Functional wood-burning fireplaces in the apartments and common areas
• Early check in and late check out
• The entire property festively decorated
• Exclusive occupation of the entire mansion

We consider that practical Experiences are the essence of great memories so we invite you on our blog to read about the advantages of purchasing an experience rather than a material gift.

Experience details:

• Location: Ramnicu Valcea
• Experience is available only between December 23 - 26, 2024
• The experience is a fixed period. If you purchased the experience and you couldn't program in that period, you will receive your money back (on request), in the form of a gift card valid when purchasing any experience on experimenteaza.ro
• Check-in time is 15:00 - 20:00, check-out time is 08:00 - 12:00
• Experience for a group of 6 persons

Important to know:

• The experience is subject to availability (advance booking required)
• Voucher is valid for 12 months