Location:
Criț, Brasov county – Transylvania
Criț is one of the oldest Saxon villages in Transylvania.
Nearest cities:
Rupea (13 miles SE),
Sighisoara (19 miles NW),
Brasov (51 miles SE)
Nearest airports:
Targu Mures- 55 Miles,
Sibiu - 79 miles;
Bucharest - 149 miles.
A traditional Saxon farm-house, built in the late 1700's, has been carefully restored, by its new owners, to reflect the original architectural details and decorations. Casa cu Zorele is now a charming (B&B) with four rooms.
Tall brick walls - typical for Saxon houses in Transylvania – surround the yard.
Room Amenities:
Rooms are large and beautifully decorated with traditional - solid wood – Saxon furniture. The thick brick walls keep the rooms cool during the summer.
Antique wood-burning tile stoves are used to warm the rooms during the cold
season. Each room has its own private modern bathroom.
Guesthouse Amenities:
Large dining room featuring the original 1700's ceiling with exposed oak beams and wooden panels, two verandas facing the courtyard, vegetable garden.
Bread is baked daily at Casa cu Zorele in the brick oven that is also used to prepare slow-cooked entrees and fruit preserves. Locally grown, organic, vegetables milk, cheese, eggs and honey are used in the guesthouse's kitchen.
Guest Services:
Transfers/ transportation with shuttle or taxi.
Parking (complimentary).
Rates:
from 39 Euro ($55.00) / day / guest
(include all taxes, buffet breakfast and dinner with one aperitif one glass of wine).
Nearby attractions:
Old Saxon villages with their fortified churches:
Criț, Viscri, Saschiz, Mesendorf,
Sighișoara,
Brașov
and Sibiu
Activities:
Visits to local beekeepers, trekking, cycling, truffle hunting, cooking classes, painting workshops.
Guesthouse Website:
www.casa-cu-zorele.ro
Reservations:
mihaela.ghita@zorele.ro
or call: + 40 744 687.557
