Transylvania winter holiday accommodation

A Transylvania holiday to remember. Located in Miclosoara, a remote little village in the foothills of the Carpathian mountains. The Count's guesthouses date back to the 1800s, although parts of them are much older as some medieval shooting embrasures reveal. They have been extensively restored to regain their old charm and character.

Our family has returned to its origins in Transylvania after 50 years of exile, 4 years of hard work have been invested since then. Through a wide range of restoration activities the Kálnoky family contributes now in a representative way to the preservation of Transylvania's heritage. Visit us in this unknown, fairy-tale land in the center of Europe.

Transylvania is surrounded by a mighty range of the Carpathian mountains. We invite you to discover Transylvania as our grand- and great-grand parents knew it in the 1800's. Transylvania became famous not only due to the fiction of Count "Dracula", but also through the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the unique medieval villages and the excellent Romanian wines. We now offer a multitude of winter activities here including skiing at Poiana Resort, which is just an hour's drive from us. We offer free shuttle service, so you can return to our cozy cottages at the end of the day. We offer 10% discount for January and February!

Winter is the most beautiful season in our village. It usually lasts from the end of October to the beginning of April. You not only feel to have been transferred into a fairytale, but also have the impression of time standing still. But don’t worry, we’ll keep you active!

Skiing: During the day you can ski at Poiana Brasov resort. It is at little more than one hour’s drive, situated at 1900 m altitude with 13 trails in all range of difficulties, an average annual snowfall of 70 cm, 8 drag lifts , 3 cable car, 1 skating yard, 2 sledge piste. The longest slope is 3.8 km long. In the evening you will return to our cozy village.

Tracking in the wild: After snowfall our wildlife guide will let you discover the traces of all large and small carnivores and mammals and observe birds you might not see in other parts of Europe

Horse-sleigh riding: We have several sleighs in our village. You will be taken for a ride equipped with a fur blanket and muffs for your hands. Our guests often see deer and other animals during their ride.

The ice gorge and cave: You can cross the river on the ice to reach the Pied Piper’s cave. In it’s entrance hall hundreds of man-high stalagmites of ice are growing, resembling transparent-blue shapes of children.

Snow-shoeing: We usually have such heavy snow, that hiking becomes impossible during winter. Our snow-shoes will help you discover our fairy tale landscape and wilderness.

Bird-ringing: Bird-ringing of wintering birds at feeding places.

Culture: And, of course, all of our cultural sites can also be visited in winter. Our vehicles are well equipped for winter conditions.

The guestrooms are furnished exclusively with antique Transylvanian furniture. We have taken particular care in making beds and seats comfortable, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. All rooms have double beds with specially manufactured mattresses of pure wool and duvet covers.
Each room has its own electric kettle, with both tea and coffee provided. Comfort is a priority, and we have paid particular attention to bathrooms and by building a sauna. The heating system is also original and based on wood-stoves.

Breakfast is served in a picturesque kitchen. Lunch and dinner can be served either in the dining room, under the arbors in the garden or in the wine cellar. We have extra living rooms and a billiard-room for bad weather or calm hours. You can enjoy vintage liquors and fine books in comfortable armchairs in front of the fireplace (and a satellite-TV set is also accessible if you really can't do without it!).

Our cuisine is mainly based on products from our garden or produced in the village. The bread is fresh from the oven. We do not use pesticides or chemical products. Our menus also contain local dishes, which we feel you will be pleased to discover. You will often have picnics during your trips and a rich dinner in the evenings. The meat and milk comes mainly from animals raised in the village and on its pastures.

Baby friendly:
We provide baby cot for families arriving with baby, and we also place a baby bathtub in the room to the baby and mother's convenience. We also have baby sitting service, in case families with little children require it. In the courtyard of our main guesthouse we have a playground with swing and sandbox for the children. It is convenient for the parents, too, because they can have an eye on their children while relaxing in the courtyard and garden. We organize trips, which suit younger children's pace and patience. There are horse pulled cart rides, that children especially enjoy, they can also enjoy the closeness of nature, farm animals and wild animals in the area, which could be a unique experience for "city-children".