The magical Wild Roses Guesthouse in Janice (Alternatively Through Poland)
JANICE - WHERE EXACTLY IS IT?
Janice is a tiny village located in the Lower Silesia Voivodship near Lubomierz, fifteen minutes north-west of Jelenia Gora. And just like many other magical places in Poland, there is also a picturesque road leading to it that crosses overgrown hills, through which the panorama of the Karkonosze Mountains is breaking. The best view is guaranteed by bike trips or treks, as the road is narrow: it fits only one car and despite the small traffic, you shouldn't stop on the roadside to admire the view. From sunrise to sunset you will meet grazing cows in nearby meadows, in May you will find wide dandelion fields, and in the winter you might see snow corridors like in a Norwegian village. The idyllic atmosphere makes the average dwellers rub their eyes with astonishment that somewhere not far from civilization there is something equally beautiful in its simplicity. The only thing they may wonder about is what to do to stay a little bit longer in here? In my opinion this is exactly why the Wild Roses were created.
THE BEST ACCOMMODATION IN LOWER SILESIA?
However, the interior is not everything that impresses in the Wild Roses. The name didn't come from the case. Well, the most important part of this place is the garden and it is because of it that the hosts moved to Janice from Lesser Poland. Mrs. Magda is a lover of greenery, an avid breeder of flowers, herbs and other plants. She cares for every leaf and blade of grass every day, but gives free space for some areas to flourish. What does it mean? That the garden is sometimes arranged in places and wild in other places. On the one hand you will see an overgrown pond with loud frogs, on the other hand a trimmed lawn with sun loungers for guests. Harmony and inner peace are the easiest to find in such places. The best time to admire the garden in full bloom is mid-June, although each season has its charm here.
WILD ROSES AMENITIES
Each room offers:
- a private bathroom,
- towels,
- soap,
- hairdryer,
- bedding.
The kitchen includes:
- kettle,
- coffee maker,
- coffee and tea,
- electric hob,
- fridge,
- plates, mugs, glasses, glasses and cutlery.
Every morning, the hosts serve a vegetarian breakfast. It's not possible to order full-board meals, but the owners can recommend several proven restaurants nearby. Unfortunately, they are not close enough to be reached on foot. There is also no problem with reheating food, or preparing something simple in a shared kitchen.
WHAT TO DO IN WILD ROSES?
ATTRACTIONS NEARBY
LAKE PILCHOWICE - on the lake there is the second largest water dam in Poland and a railway bridge, from which there is a magnificent view of the lake. It is worth coming here about an hour before sunset - the lake looks beautiful then, and the sun will not be able to hide behind the trees yet.
CERAMICS MANUFACTURE IN BOLESLAWIEC - the world famous, handmade ceramics comes from BolesLawiec. This is where you can see how it is created, visit various manufactures and do the best shopping! To find the best extraordinary designs, I recommend traveling to the family-owned Cer-Raf manufactory in the village of Rakowice near Boleslawiec. Although they don't produce for an individual customer, they will gladly show you what they have in stock ;)
LWOWEK SLASKI - the regional brewery produces there the oldest beer in Poland. Unfortunately, despite several attempts, we were unable to get inside. The door was closed and nobody opened the bell. We tried the beer anyway, because it is available in any local shop in the area. It's a light lager with a hint of bitterness.
THE PRINCE'S TOWER IN SIEDLECIN - perfect for history fans: it is the best-preserved building of this type in Poland. In the old barn nearby, there is a market of regional products every Saturday, where you can buy fresh herbs, flour, cheese, etc.
LANDSCAPE PARK OF THE BOBR VALLEY - the area between Jelenia Gora and Lwowek Slaski - ideal for nature lovers, you can explore it by bike, but you have to prepare for many hills to overcome.
MINES AND COMMISSION LAKES - ask the hosts where are best ones to see and how to find them. We drove to the lake near Klopotnica - maybe it was not breathtaking, but we were all alone there.
SZKLARSKA POREBA - in the winter you will get to the ski slopes in half an hour, and in the summer you can visit the Szklarki and Kamienczyk waterfalls.