4.10 - 7.10. Alexandra say:
This was my very first glamping experience. As for the drive there, I was a little worried for a moment that I wouldn’t be able to cross the bridge at the destination, since it had a 1.5-metric-ton weight limit. But after talking it over with a friendly gardener, my Passat (4x4) made it across just fine. And the rest of the way to the destination, too. So other cars will surely manage it too 😁😉. At first, I was a little worried about the distance from the car to the cabin—I tend to bring a lot of stuff 😁—but in the end, my dog and I turned it into a walk and a chance to explore the area... In the end, those roughly 300 meters didn’t bother us at all. You didn’t drive right up to a 5-star hotel, so you should expect that 😏. The area around the cabin is very pleasant… I like that it’s tucked away from the hiking trail, out of sight of tourists and gardeners… truly divine peace and quiet… meaning you can hear all sorts of sounds from wildlife that you just don’t come across in the city…😁☺️. The cabin’s amenities are sufficient, though the bathroom is more suited for hobbits like me 😁—a taller or broader person would have trouble showering there… Since I didn’t feel like lighting the stove in the bathroom, I always just hopped in for a quick, refreshing cold shower after my hike 😁, but I wouldn’t risk that in the winter. The comprehensive guide/manual on how to use the cabin was fairly easy to understand; I had no trouble taking the shutters facing the stream off and putting them back on by myself—I’m a woman, after all…💪🏻😉. A big plus is that you can bring your dog. We bring a lint roller from IKEA with us, which we used to neatly clean up any pet hair ☺️. Using the wood-burning stove was very pleasant… and combined with the sounds of nature in the early evening, it was an incredibly idyllic experience… the calls of bitterns circling over a nearby field… the grunting of a wild boar in the reeds… or the monstrous splashes at night, likely from a nutria, muskrat, or beaver… amazing! 😍The only thing we didn’t get to see was a kingfisher. The surrounding area also offers pleasant walks. And another plus is the nearby town, in case you want fresh pastries, for example, or to head out for lunch or dinner…My initial impression was a bit skeptical, but by the time we left (on the third day), I didn’t want to go. It was a bit of a challenge, but in the end, it was great to let go of all the comforts that city life offers, with all the conveniences of the modern world. It was awesome to reminisce about my Scout days and get back into chopping wood with an axe, gathering twigs, and clearing my head. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you! ☺️❤️🐾