No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Cherry Tree Farm is set in 1 hectare 40 ares 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 recently been totally modernised and refurbished, including building a fourth bedroom (double and en-suite) into the roof area.
To the rear the property has its own mature woodland, including its own limestone cliff, offering spectacular views over open countryside.
The garden is fully fenced up to the woodland so making it a perfect location for families. The woodland belonging to the property however is easily accessible through gates at the back of the garden.
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. By prior arrangement the owners offer a complimentary airport or railway station pick-up/drop-off service on day of arrival/departure. 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.
Welcome grocery pack on arrival.
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The Carpathian / Polish Mountains / Tatra Mountains/Krakow Area
The Ojcowski National Park was established on January 14, 1956. It has an area of 1,890 ha of which forests occupy 1,349 ha, and 251 ha fully covered with forest are under strict protection. It is a second smallest among the Polish National Parks. The wealth of the Ojcowski National Park embraces rich plant and animal life, an unusual landscape made up of canyons up to 120 m deep, and white limestone cliffs containing innumerable caves (in fact about 215), formed by the eroding action of water. The Park's Museum, located in Ojcow, houses a rich collection exemplifying the region's flora, fauna, geological samples and archeological discoveries. The village of Ojcow, with the ruins of a castle, and nearby Pieskowa Skala Castle, are tourist centres located within the park boundary.
Krakow / Wierzchowie area
Ojcowski National Park is situated in the Jura Krakowsko-Czestochowska, just north of Krakow. The Park encompasses the most beautiful fragments of the Krakow-Wielun Upland. It entails the Pradnik and Saspowska Valleys and a number of side ravines. The view of the Pradnik Valley as it is seen from both the high vantage points such as the Okopy Hill, and from some points at the bottom of valleys, is truly unforgettable. The most famous one is certainly the view of Hercules' Club with the Pieskowa Skala Castle in foreground (seen above). The sight includes a characteristic, lone standing rock 25 m high, which owes its name to the shape, with the renaissance castle, perched on the slope and hidden in green trees in the distance. Another picturesque place is the karst form, known as Krakowska Gate, carved by geological processes through millenia in the limestone.
The Jura owes its present day shape mainly to the sea from the distant past and its inhabitants. Warm sea waves rippled there 140 million years ago, supporting rich life. Skeletons and shells of organisms, deposited at the sea bottom, were eventually converted into rocks, which in turn were exposed to the action of water, temperature, and wind. This history is witnessed by very common findings of ammonite, snail and other fossils in the rocks. The limestone, which builds Jura is continuously eroded by water, and this process creates caves, crevasses and island mountains. The largest number of these forms may be found in the region of Ojcow.
While in Ojcow, a tourist should visit one of the famous caves (guided tours only) - the Ciemna Cave or Lokietek Cave. The Ciemna Cave is a 230 m long system of corridors and chambers, where traces of human settlement from 120,000 to 115,000 B.C. have been found. The Lokietek Cave, which is 270 m long, is reputed to be a shelter, used by the Polish King Wladyslaw Lokietek in 14th century.
How to get there
The house is located 16km from the market square in Krakow - an easy drive of about 20 minutes. Krakow Balice airport is also a drive of about 20 - 30 minutes. The car journey from Warsaw takes about 4 hours and is on a reasonable road (if you follow our directions !). Krakow airport is served by Ryan Air, Easyjet plus various other budget airlines as well as a direct flight on BA from Gatwick. Most car hire companies are represented at the airport.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Krakow Balice: 20 km
Railway:
Krakow: 16 km
Activities near Krakow
Sports: Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (3), En suite (1), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Double beds (2), Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
BBQ
Further details indoors: The property has 2 double bedrooms ( 1 en-suite), one twin 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. TV available. The living room backs onto a patio through patio doors overlooking a beautiful professionally landscaped 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.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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26 Oct 07
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17 Jun 08
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30 Sep 09
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560£560
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 40404
Name:
Mark Zaremba
Tel:
+44 (0)7768 635316
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