Agrotourism by The Pond

Entertainment

To those keen on sailing the host, who is a licensed steersman, offers scenic cruises in the cabin yacht across the surrounding lakes and the Elbląg Canal. The cruises length and route varies according to the guests' preferences, and may last a few hours or a couple of days. During the sail 'the captain' prepares a barbecue or a candle-lit dinner on the lake or ashore, in the tranquil bays or on the wooden piers. The cruise is particularly unforgettable in rough weather when the smell of fried fish tempts the crew under the yacht's shelter.

Another tourist attraction in our agrotourism is a chance of staying close to animals. We breed two adult goats and in May 2006 two baby goats were born, which may appeal above all to young children. Those who have enough nerve can milk the goat under the hostess' guidance.

There are several bicycles available for our guests to enable them to admire the countryside in a more active way. The guests can swim either in the river which is 1 km far from the farm at a cosy beach or in the nearby lakes. Guarded beaches are 3km and 5 km far from our house.

Our agrotourism neighbours directly (500m) on the inn 'Mlyn pod Mariaszkiem' ('The Mill Under Mariaszek'), which is a homely restaurant stylishly furnished in a rural fashion. It caters for those who seek traditional Mazurian cuisine and its unforgettable flavours of home-made dishes.

Other attractions include:

In summer:
. open-air barbecues
. bon-fires
. mushrooming
. leisurely strolls along the Valley of the River Drweca
. banquets in the garden or in the forge-hut
. fishing

In winter:
. sleigh rides organised by the host
. cross-country and downhill skiing and sleighing All-year-round attractions:
. an excursion round the country with the host in his uniquely designed carriage and a roast afterwards

Other attractions in the immediate environs:
. a horse-riding school (20PLN for a lesson)
. water equipment rental (fishing boats, canoes, paddleboats, kayaks)
. Beach Ball Cup Swatch FIVB World Tour held at Hotel Anders in Stare Jabłonki (5km) . "Sielawa Blues" ('Vendace Blues') Festival, which promotes fishing culture in Mazuria and attracts many celebrities

Attractions in Ostróda:
. National Motorcycle Rally
. Sea Festival
. Ostróda Festival
. The Elbląg Canal (you can book a boat trip along the canal)
. Other seasonal events