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Casa Nicu • holiday farmhouse at the Carpathian foothills near Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania.

Overview

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

3 guests

5 nights minimum

Farmhouse

• CASA NICU • The Methuselah among our cottage rentals has seen 120 years passing by without being overly impressed. During extensive renovations we left the basic substance untouched, and now the breath of the past still blows through the patient walls. So, this farmhouse is a good choice for whoever enjoys something special and wants to add a touch of Transylvanian serenity to their holiday experience. The property is located in the pastoral village of Vale, directly at the feet of the Carpathian Mountains. On the one hand, far away from the pulse of time, on the other hand just around the corner from Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007. The village is nestled between the wooded mountains overlooking the Transylvanian plain - in an absolutely peaceful spot with no through traffic...• CASA NICU • The Methuselah among our cottage rentals has seen 120 years passing by without being overly impressed. During extensive renovations we left the basic substance untouched, and now the breath of the past still blows through the patient walls. So, this farmhouse is a good choice for whoever enjoys something special and wants to add a touch of Transylvanian serenity to their holiday experience. The property is located in the pastoral village of Vale, directly at the feet of the Carpathian Mountains. On the one hand, far away from the pulse of time, on the other hand just around the corner from Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007. The village is nestled between the wooded mountains overlooking the Transylvanian plain - in an absolutely peaceful spot with no through traffic. After a few steps you already find yourself in the oldest beech forest of the continent, and hiking towards the mountain pastures you will experience a unique flora and fauna. Alternatively, benefit from our central location in the heart of Romania and explore sights and trips in all directions. Take a break and treat yourself to a place where unspoiled nature meets the breath of the past. ___________________________________________________________________. ••• CASA NICU •••. Viewed from the outside, this farmhouse is certainly not the only eye-catcher in Transylvania. But whoever crosses the threshold will feel and see its uniqueness. We handled every square meter with attention to detail and respect towards its builders and the traditional style of the area. The living quarters are located upstairs. A staircase leads out to the hallway, which was added to the house in a typical way. Both the shower room (2 sqm) and the eat-in kitchen (14 sqm) are entered through the hallway. The kitchen is completely equipped for self-catering, with a fridge, gas stove, coffee maker, and espresso machine, as well as a toaster, kettle, spices, washing machine and more. Upon request, we provide you with breakfast, traditional menus or farm products from the village. The room (18 sqm) is entered through the kitchen. It features a double bed, TV set (Astra Satellite), Wi-Fi internet access, and plants. Three windows open the room and the view onto the village’s rooftops. An extra bed is available. On arrival, you will find the bed freshly made, and hand and bath towels, shower gel, and soap are also available. The entire interior was chosen with care and is of high quality, including kitchen and sanitation facilities, linen, and mattress. To heat the rooms, you use the water-bearing tiled stove that also supplies all the radiators in the premises. Additionally, an electrical infrared panel will start up at no additional costs for you. The enclosed courtyard is a leafy feast for the eyes. Here you can relax on a covered terrace, uncork a bottle of wine or unpack the card game. Or walk a few steps to the slope above the village, enjoy the vastness of the valley, and you'll be surprised about the thoughts popping up in your mind out of nowhere. • Transylvania holiday farmhouse, sleeps 2 (up to 3) • 1 room, 1 eat-in kitchen, 1 shower room • Covered patio in the courtyard • Minimum stay: 3 - 5 nights (seasonal) • Extra bed for a third person: € 10/night ____________________________________________________________________. ••• We offer more than just accommodation ••• • Transfer from the Sibiu airport or railway station is included, and a reliable rental car is available directly from us. • On request, our cook provides breakfast or swings the wooden spoon. She conjures traditional menus fresh to the table by appointment - each gram of meat a product of her own livestock farming. Vegetarian? No problem. • Also available are farm products from the village, such as fresh milk, goat or sheep's cheese, forest honey and homemade jam, zakusca, pickled vegetables, wine and schnaps. • On request: baby cot, high chair, rides in a donkey cart for children, grocery shopping prior to your arrival. • Tip: Excursion in a horse-drawn cart to the mountains. The tour can take a few hours or an entire day. On the way, you stop at a creek and Nicu (our Carpathian specialist) prepares a shepherd goulash in the kettle on the camp fire. ____________________________________________________________________. ••• The village of Vale •••. … is out in the sticks, in the middle of nowhere. On the other hand, the freeway that brings all sights of Transylvania closer to you is only 5 km away. A tarmac road touches on the village, but in large parts, it’s cobblestone roads and dirt trails leading up into the wooded hills. Thus, traditional structures and straightforward hospitality still hold up in Vale. Horses, cows and goats are still part of the village landscape, and the farmers take up their scythes and plant corn, potatoes, and vegetables to provide for the winter. There is a children's playground and a small grocery store at the village square. The town of Saliste 2 km away offers more shops, a farmer's market and an ATM cash machine. Whatever you miss here can be found in Sibiu 20 km away at the Cibin Market, in retail stores, or supermarkets such as Real, Carrefour and Lidl. Some say that the Romanian countryside appears frozen in time. It is unique and mostly untouched and the breath of the past hides in every corner. Maybe you'll sense the charm of the extraordinary, perceiving what life was like before it was leveled by the advance of civilization. Until then, take a good look around. Heists and highway robberies are tales from the long-gone years of turmoil following the political change in Romania, and Count Dracula obviously exists only in movies. Most people in these parts are open-minded and very friendly when met with respect, , and many of them speak English, making communication easy. Read more below for an overview of the sights in the area, plus a pinch of Transylvanian history. ____________________________________________________________________. ••• We are no trained tourism experts ••• We live in Vale and have joined together in a small and family-type construction company, which all the holiday cottages were built by. After eight years of work - with many possibilities for creative design - we cast the trowels and planning aside for a while and took a deep breath. From the income generated by the houses (your money), on the one hand the 'investor' is served. On the other hand, administration and care-taking yield a secure income for several families. When we cook for you, or when you order local products or go shopping in the local grocery, also a number of other villagers have a benefit. Finally, we are planning a soup kitchen for the less well-off families in the village which will also be financed from the proceeds of our holiday homes. We nurture a climate of openness and equality-based relationships. ____________________________________________________________________. ••• We provide more than just a cottage ••• With our construction company, we have given five houses a complete overhaul or built them from scratch. With attention to detail all along, with respect towards the traditional style of the area, as well as with a view to modern building materials and contemporary housing needs. The result is an encounter of different ages and cultures in five oases of wellbeing, each of them with their own flair, distinctive and special in a place which – we hope – will be sidestepped by the world's hustle for a long time to come. • VILLA CRINA • our jewel with 200 sqm of living space and terraced garden – sleeps 8. • CASA PELU • the former farmhouse with extended loft and roof terrace – sleeps 6. • CASA NICU • 120-year-old cottage with the appropriate historic flair – sleeps 2-3. • VILLA ZOLLO • 150 sqm holiday home with panoramic views and large garden – sleeps 6-8. • Studio ZOLLO II • well equipped apartment with a terrace, BBQ and garden – sleeps 2-3. • COZO FANTU • our shepherd’s hut in the mountain pastures – sleeps 4. A total of 12 rooms are endowed with double beds, WiFi internet access, TV (Astra satellite), and plants. Some properties feature a garden and living room with a fireplace, and all of them provide a kitchen fully equipped for self-catering, as well as 1-4 bathrooms, a washing machine, and at least one terrace. The central heating facilities (most of them solar-assisted) are powered by water-bearing fireplaces, tiled stoves or gas heaters. In addition, nearly all of the rooms are equipped with infrared panels. Interested in another accommodation? You can find them all via the link below. .

House Rules

Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking

Families, kids and pets are welcome. Smoking please outside the cottage. We provide self made groceries (e.g. honey, milk and cheese) directly from the farmers, breakfast and traditional menus, free transfer from Sibiu airport, private car hire, hiking maps of the area, trips with the horse-drawn cart, and excursion tips if desired.

Bedrooms

1 Double1 Single

Bathrooms

1 Attached (ensuite)

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Nathanael B

1 contribution

Casa Zollo II is worth a trip!

The Location is beautiful, clean kitchen with everthing u need to cook ur meals, well organized garden and a lovely fireplace for some late hour chilling after roaming and hiking arround in the Hills and Mountains beside with a breathtaking view in the landscape. Also the service from the Local Guide Nicu was excellent, picked us up anywhere etc and brought us homemade wine, some goat cheese and honey. One thing to keep in mind, there is apparently no bus going anywhere, and only 2 trains a day a little bit further away. So u should better get urself a car or rent a bike if u want to go anywhere else.

Visited July 2020

Written 14 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

siminaborla

20 contributions

Peaceful and cozy place

The apartment was perfect, we had everything we needed. The village is very nice, the scenery on the top of the hill was magical. We appreciate the fact that it's a pet friendy place, our dog also enjoyed the holiday.

Visited December 2019

Written 14 January 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Hansmurre

Vale, Romania2 contributions

Heel Fijn huis, in practice omgeving

We zijn bijna 2 weken in Casa Nicu in Vale geweest. Fijn huis, met alle voorzieningen, heerlijke tuin/terras om te zitten, met zon en schaduw. Zeer behulpzame mensen, de mogelijkheid om eten klaar te laten maken. Vlak bij Sibiu, in een verder prachtige omgeving. Een aanrader is zeker de Transalpina, die we nog mooier vonden dan de Transfagarasan highway. Een aanrader!

Visited August 2019

Written 8 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Exploration638545

Bedankt Hans. misschien ontmoeten we elkaar later in dit leven.

Written 10 September 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Rost1960

Rastede, Germany29 contributions

Wunderbares Ferienhaus

Zunächst einmal ein großes Lob für die gelungene und authentische Renovierung. Wir haben uns von Anfang an wohlgefühlt. Besonders angetan hatte es uns der Hof mit den überdachten Sitzplatz. Hier trifft man andere Mieter zum Klönschnack, zum Essen, frühstücken etc. Alles ist zweckmäßig und sehr gut gelungen. Zu empfhelen ist auch der Extra Service von Maria, die uns mit Frühstück und Abendessen versorgte. So profitieren auch die Dorfbewohner. Beste Organisation, Kommunikation und Lage. Die Straße zum Haus ist abenteuerlich schlecht. Aber gerade das machte es aus. Wir könne Casa Vale unbedingt empfehlen. Danke an Werner für die unkomplizierte und nette Betreuung.

Visited July 2019

Written 30 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Exploration638545

Danke Stephan, für das viele Lob. Daß du auch die "abenteurlich schlechte" Straße einbeziehst ist gewagt, und ich fürchte deine Liebe für's Aussergewöhnliche teilen nicht alle Verkehrsteilnehmer, allerdings soll die Straße laut Bürgermeister nächstes Jahr in neuem Glanz erstrahlen. Nebenbei sei erwähnt: es gibt auch einen anderen, weniger holprigen Weg zu Casa Nicu. Bis später im Leben, Werner

Written 31 August 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Christof L

1 contribution

Bei dieser Ferienwohnung bleibt kein Wunsch offen!

Casa Nicu ist eine liebevoll und aufwändig sanierte Wohnung innerhalb eines wunderschönen alten Gehöfts am Fuße der Karpaten. In der Wohnung ist alles, was man braucht. Man wohnt und schläft ausgezeichnet und wird morgens durch den Schäfer begrüßt, der seine kleine Herde um die Hausecke treibt. Die Lage des Gehöfts ist mitten in einem sehr schönen alten Dorf, ideal für Menschen, die urprüngliches Landleben genießen wollen. Die alte und sehr sehenswerte Stadt Sibiu ist etwa 20 km entfernt und mit dem Auto problemlos und schnell zu erreichen. Die Besitzer der Wohnung kümmern sich erstklassig um ihre Gäste, Flughafentransfer und Verpflegung inbegriffen. In der weiteren Umgegend gibt es unendlich viel anzusehen: Wehrkirchen (teilweise UNESCO Weltkulturerbe), Burgen, Schlösser, wunderschöne alte Städte. In den Karpaten kann man stundenlang auf einsamen Wegen wandern, entweder durch urwüchsige Wälder oder auf Felsen in über 2000 m Höhe. Diese Unterkunft ist in jedem Fall sehr zu empfehlen!

Visited July 2018

Written 8 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Manu T

Bacau, Romania1 contribution

Beautiful Romania

Lovely house with traditional look. Clean and good services . Wonderful places and people. Thank you !

Visited June 2018

Written 7 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Christian V

1 contribution

Charmantes Ferienhaus am Fuße der Karpaten

Stimmungsvolles Ferienhaus mit vielen durchdachten Details und einer breiten Palette von optionalen Serviceleistungen. Der Eigentümer und sein Team sind mit viel Herzblut und Engagement bei der Sache. Gute Ausgangsbasis für neue Erfahrungen im Umfeld des authentischen Siebenbürgens abseits des Massentourismus. Sehr empfehlenswert / Highly recommendable

Visited September 2017

Written 5 November 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Exploration638545

Danke Christian, bei solche zufriedenen Bewertungen pocht unser Herzblut weiter mit hoher Frequenz. Vielleicht bis später im Leben, Werner

Written 7 November 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Susanne D

Hamburg, Germany2 contributions

Perfect starting point for a hiking week in the Carpathians

We: two People and one little dog were the second time in Vale and first time in Casa Nicu. It is the perfect place for a relaxing week in the Carpathians. The lovingly restored, perfectly equipped and very clean old cottage is a cozy home on time. From here you can go in all directions hikes and do excursions. In the warm October light we walked through the beautiful colors of the autumnal Carpathian mountainsides. We visited historical churche castles or the lively cultural capital of Europe Sibiu and after long eventful days was time to relax by the crackling fire of the tiled stove. From the booking to the arrival in the already pre-heated accommodation until the farewell, the owner team cared for us very well. Thank you very much Werner and Nicu. We'll come back again...

Visited October 2017

Written 18 October 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Fieger T

13 contributions

Sehr schönes gemütliches Apartment

Braucht man eigentlich nicht viel zu sagen. Der Vermieter sprich deutsch bzw. ist deutscher. Der Orts ansässige Nicu und seine Frau sind sehr nette und gasfreundliche Menschen, die sich bei bitten und Fragen sofort darum kümmern (Englisch). Die Wohnung ist sehr gemütlich und rustikal wobei nichts wichtiges fehlt. Alles super sauber.

Visited October 2017

Written 4 October 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

radler150

Bern, Switzerland1 contribution

Sehr schöner Urlaub in gemütlicher gut ausgerüsteter Wohnung

Wir haben zehn sehr schöne und erholsame Tage in Vale verbracht. Wir sind ohne Auto angereist und waren dank der von Nicu gemieteten Fahrrädern mobil. Der nächste Bahnhof ist 15 Velo-Minuten entfernt. Die Wohnung ist extrem gemütlich und hat alles, was es braucht. Im Innenhof kann man wunderbar relaxen und am überdachten Holztisch essen. Ach ja, und dann hatten wir natürlich fantastische GastgeberInnen. Vielen Dank Werner, mulțumesc Crina și Nicu, muchas gracias Adriana!

Visited August 2017

Written 21 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Exploration638545

Danke für das Lob Jürg, gruezi auch dir, und vielleicht bis später einmal im Leben...

Written 22 August 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers

Wi-fi and internet

Wi-fi

Location info

Kid friendly
City getaway

Outdoor amenities

Patio

Nearby

Hiking areas
Countryside area

Bathroom and laundry

Linens provided
Washer
Towels provided

Things to do

Fishing spots available
Cycling areas

Kitchen and dining

Cooker
Refrigerator
Kettle
Toaster

Living spaces

Highchair

Indoor amenities

Central heating
Internet access
Cable television
Fireplace

Entertainment

DVD player
Television

Scenic views

Mountain views

Property features

Staff on property

Map

Getting there

Sibiu Airport

9.1 mi

Restaurants

Pensiune Restaurant Marginimea Sibiului

4.1 mi

Magna Villa

1.1 mi

Restaurant Pensiunea Sibiel

1.3 mi

Ceaunul Boieresc

2.8 mi

Attractions

The Zosim Oancea Museum of Icons on Glass

1.4 mi • Speciality Museums

Biserica Sfanta Treime

1.4 mi • Churches & Cathedrals

Gura Raului Dam

4.9 mi • Dams

Orlat Monastery

3 mi • Churches & Cathedrals

About the neighbourhood

You just have to leave the cottage and you wander through the oldest beech forest in Europe. The historic old town of Sibiu is only 20 km away, and via the nearby motorway you can quickly reach the Dracula Castle, Sighisoara or fortified churches in every second village in Transylvania. Breakfast and traditional menus are served by our cook directly on the table. Alternatively you can choose between two good restaurants 2-3 km away and pizza from the stone oven, which is also delivered. There is a children's playground and a small grocery store at the village square. The town of Saliste 2 km away offers more shops, a farmer's market and an ATM cash machine. Whatever you miss here can be found in Sibiu in retail stores, or supermarkets.

Getting around

The village of Vale is located close to the small town of Saliste with bus (2 km away) and train station (4 km away). There is no public transport in the village. That's why we recommend a car, that you can hire at the Sibiu airport or directly with us.

Access

Car advised

How to get there

The freeway exit is 5 km away and the Sibiu airport 18 km. On demand, we pick you up there and provide a private rental care. If you travel by your own car we'll send you the detailed directions.

Activities nearby

Fishing spots available

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