ENGManichatki

MANICHATKI

AN ACCOMMODATION FACILITY ROPKI

The project is co-funded by the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020. The support of small and medium-sized enterprises which operate in tourism and increasing the recognisability of Lesser Poland as a tourist economic brand.

Manichatki Apartments and Cottages for rent Address: Ropki 24, 38-316 Wysowa-Zdrój Phone: + 48 513 192 268 rezerwacje.manichatki@gmail.com manichatki.pl Manichatki

MANICHATKI

The project ‘The support of small and medium-sized enterprises which operate in tourism and increasing the recognisability of Lesser Poland as a tourist economic brand’ (no RPMP.03.03.01-12-0593/18) cofunded by the European Union as a part of the Regional Operational Programme of Lesser Poland for the years 2014 – 2020.

The Foundation for the Development of Regions www.f-rr.org

The Association of Polish Spa Communities www.sgurp.pl

Realization: Digital Places Multimedia Publishing www.digitalplaces.pl

Kraszewskiego 1/406

33-380 Krynica-Zdrój

Art Manager: Konrad Rogoziński

Text: Maria Kościelniak

Translation: Ewelina Natanek-Rogozińska

Proofreading: Agata Kościelniak

Design: Klaudia Stochmal, Nina Kieblesz

Typesetting: Klaudia Stochmal, Nina Kieblesz

Photographies: © Konrad Rogoziński / DigitalPlaces.pl

Apart from: Front cover; p 2 and 3; p 9, photo no 1 © Łukasz Świętach

The Beskids in a slow mode

The Low Beskids are an extremely interesting place. You will not find very high mountains there – after all, its highest mountain, Lackowa, does not rise over the height of 1,000 m. They are sometimes demanding, but they always enchant with the greenness of the woods and the smell of mushrooms. In the valleys, which spread between Beskid peaks, small villages which used to be inhabited by Lemko people are located. These pastoral people, friendly, god-fearing, who created this place, built villages from scratch placing wooden churches in their centre. Lemkos were resettled after the Second World War leaving behind deserted villages, roadside shrines and wooden temples.

The mountains and the heritage of Lemko people add up to the uniqueness of the Low Beskids and Uście Gorlickie

Commune. In the commune, among these mountains full of nature and history, a small resort, Wysowa-Zdrój, is located. At the place the pace of life is very slow but there is no shortage of attractions. Health visitors stay in the area to undergo various treatments, rest and take advantage of beneficial climate and mineral waters. Trekking and cycling enthusiasts flock there to explore trails, fans of wooden architecture gather to visit Orthodox churches, mushroom amateurs come in autumn to take part in the Feast of Red Pine Mushroom and herbalist come in summer to participate in ‘Villages Smelling of Herbs in Lesser Poland’. The amateurs of slow tourism visit the place in every season to cherish the tranquillity of the Low Beskids. Life there flows more slowly, lazily and is dominated by nature.

MANICHATKI THE BESKIDS IN A SLOW MODE 4

Cottages with a soul

Manichatki are not usual houses built in a rush wherever and from whatever. Manichatki are cottages with a soul and history. They used to be Lemko chyże (Lemko cottages) inhabited by former residents of the Low Beskids. Unused ones were moved to Ropki, to a clearing surrounded by a beech forest. In order to transport them, they had to be disassembled and later on assembled again. The real carpenters had to take care of them – the ones who truly understand old wood. In this way the first two cottages were created – the first one for the owners and the second one for guests.

The cottages are built from 100 year old logs, old bricks and stones and their roofs are covered with tiles. They are decorated with dark logs and turquoise shutters. The interiors have a rustic decor, are comfortable, cosy and functional. Each of them has a fireplace and a lounge area. Their kitchens are equipped with all the necessary appliances and the bathrooms do not diverge from modern standards. They are surrounded by green areas and a forest from which a beautiful doe or a deer emerges once in a while and birds sing all day!

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Mani’s Hut

The cottage consists of three apartments which can accommodate 13 people. You can either rent the whole building or an individual apartment. On the ground floor, there is the 3-person ‘Plant’ room. It has the ‘country’ style and is decorated with pictures of herbs from the Beskids. There is one single and one double bed, a table with three chairs, a large wardrobe and an independent bathroom with a shower. The room has access to a balcony from the southern side. On the first floor two 5-person rooms with entresols are prepared for guests – one

from the northern and one from the southern side. You can admire beautiful views from either of them. Every room has one double and one single room and a double mattress on an entresol, a big wardrobe, bedside tables, a stool and a bathroom with a shower. The common area for the whole cottage is a kitchen with a dining room. The kitchen is functional and well-equipped with modern appliances (e.g. an oven, a fridge, a cooker). There is also a wood burning stove and a fireplace in the lounge area.

MANICHATKI MANI’S HUT 6

Mani Owl’s Hut is a younger but also built from over 100 year old logs, bricks and stones cottage with a soul. It is an independent house for 6 people. Its decor refers to the rustic style. On the ground floor there is a well-equipped kitchen with a dining room, a lounge area and a bathroom. In the kitchen you will find everything necessary to cook – an electric hob, an oven, a fridge, crockery, pots and glass. On the first floor there is a bedroom with two double and two single beds. The house is surrounded by a wooden terrace on which you can take a rest, read or listen to a concert of crickets during warm summer evenings.

Norka (Burrow) is the smallest out of all cottages intended for two people. It is located a little bit aside and you will not be able to reach it even by car. It is located in a very intimate corner of the whole place for those who want to forget about the whole world and live together in a small hut. Norka is partially dug into the ground but one of its walls is entirely glazed thanks to which the place is well-lit. This is an open-plan space with a double bed, a sofa and a kitchenette. A bathroom is separated by the wall. The hut is equipped with a wood burning stove and Infrared heating.

Mani Owl’s Hut

MANI OWL’S HUT NORKA 7

Norka

In the vicinity

Ropki is a small, post-Lemko village situated between Wysowa-Zdrój and Uście Gorlickie. It is famous for tranquillity, greenness and beautiful views. Its former inhabitants built an Orthodox church there which was relocated to the Open-air Museum in Sanok. There are plenty of hiking and cycling trails, forests in which you can pick mushrooms and animals. Buddhist Retreat where you can participate in meditation is situated there.