Spend your weekend in a 19th century fairytale house in Covasna

Enjoy the historic landscape of Transylvania, with endless hills, adorned with wildflower meadows, forests and small villages against the backdrop of the Carpathian mountain range. This could be heaven for lovers of nature, traditions and horses. You'll stay in Count Kalnoky's castle at Miklósvar or in the private residence of King Charles III.

A weekend spent here feels like being part of a Tolstoy novel after visiting friends in the country.

Most houses date from the 1800s, although some are much older, as the presence of medieval battlements indicates. The buildings have been carefully restored to preserve their original Transylvanian charm and character. The guest houses are set in spacious gardens, some with storks nesting on nearby rooftops.

The houses are beautifully furnished with antiques in Szekler and Transylvanian Saxon style. The original heating system of wood stoves has been replaced by central heating. The bathrooms are well equipped and tastefully decorated.  A sauna and billiard room are also available in the lower houses. Children are welcome, and the guest houses are suitable for all ages.

The rooms are furnished exclusively with antique Transylvanian furniture, including most textiles.  All rooms have double/twin beds with woollen beds and duvets. To create an atmosphere of peace and quiet, the rooms have no TV or radio; instead, you will find plenty of interesting books on the shelves.  Each room has an electric kettle, with tea provided. The Hussars' room, reflects the Kalnoky family's long tradition of equestrian culture and military riding. Take a look at the Hussars' Room and the recently renovated Shepherds' Room.

The bathrooms meet Western standards of comfort (with hairdryers and toiletries), some with bathtubs, some with showers, and have a beauty and charm all their own.  All the bathrooms are private, most of them have their own bathroom (although the old houses in the Transylvanian villages were designed without bathrooms).

Important:

Our remote village has little infrastructure, therefore we cannot (and do not want to) claim technical perfection. There may be occasional power outages; however, these are normally brief and rarely affect the enjoyment of our guests. The village roads remain unpaved and potholed, so they can become dusty in the sun and muddy after rain. There is no denying the rustic charm and original Transylvanian character of the village, which offers an opportunity to step back in time.

Itinerary:

Friday:

• Arrival and check-in
• Lunch at the Guest House
• Handicraft workshop - kneading
• Guided tour in the Museum of Transylvanian Life
• Dinner at the Guest House, visit to a peasant farm

Saturday:

• Breakfast at the Guest House
• Carriage ride and picnic, visit to the sheepfold. We go for a horse-drawn carriage ride on the hills around Miclosoara. While the meat is grilled and lunch is prepared, we visit the nearby sheepfold (the sheepfold operates seasonally).
• Preparation of Szekler Kürtőskalacs
• Visit to the medieval village pottery
• Dinner at the guest house

Sundays:

• Breakfast
• Good home from the hosts

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Details of the experience:

• Location: Covasna
• Experience for 2 persons or a family, depending on the package chosen
• The experience cannot be scheduled on holidays or special days

Important to know: 

• The experience can be done only on weekends (Friday - Saturday - Sunday)
• You will be accommodated in one of the rooms shown, subject to availability
• The castle works as a museum and its visit is included in the package price
• The experience is valid subject to availability (advance booking required)