Small Boutique hotels in LOWER SILESIAN

Standing just outside the village of the same name, Palac Kamieniec is set in a spectacular late 18th century noble mansion. After a long and eventful history, and years of neglect and decay, this fabulous property was purchased by its present owners in 2007, and after a painstaking, costly restoration and renovation process, Palac Kamieniec opened to guests in 2014, and now offers luxury boutique accommodation, great food and friendly, efficient service in an idyllic wooded setting. Ideally placed for visiting historic Kłodzko County, Palac Kamieniec is within easy reach of many of the region's fascinating castles and palaces, including the Deer Manor at Ścinawka Górna as well as the palaces in Bożków, Gorzanów, Piszkowice, Korytów or Szalejów Dolny. Also perfect for active recreation, guests at Palac Kamieniec can enjoy many excellent cycling routes - bikes are available on site - mountain climbing or a range of water sports. A monument in itself, Palac Kamieniec is surrounded by charming gardens and parkland, and offers a collection of historic board games and puzzles, chess, and a fascinating museum that illustrates the history of the palace. Every morning, a delicious traditional Polish breakfast buffet is served at Palac Kamieniec. Guests can expect delicious quiches, freshly baked palace bread, cakes and pastries and refreshing cold soups, accompanied by vegetable and fruit cocktails and aromatic coffee and tea. On advance booking, the palace restaurant also offers carefully prepared menus based on traditional regional cuisine, modern methods and the finest locally sourced, fresh ingredients, including herbs, fruit and vegetables from the palace gardens.

Surrounded by immense gardens and parkland near the town of Piechowice in Jelenia Góra County, south-western Poland, Palac Pakoszów is situated in a spectacularly restored and modernised historic palace, once a centre for linen production in the region. This magnificent property was re-purchased by the ancestors of its original owners in 2005, and in 2012 opened as a luxury boutique hotel. Palac Pakoszów offers exclusive accommodation, great food and extensive facilities in a beautiful rural setting. Ideally placed when staying in this fascinating region, Palac Pakoszów is within easy reach of the Karkonoski mountains, ideal for hiking, mountain biking, or skiing in winter. On-site, the hotel boasts a fully equipped spa and wellness centre, with a pool with a sun terrace, a dry sauna, a fitness room, a relaxation zone and a wellness room. The painstaking restoration of the palace features many heritage elements, with the grand ballroom being especially worthy of mention, with its painted ceilings, restored and by the famous German artist Christoph Wetzel, a prominentexpert in Baroque art. Palac Pakoszów's gourmet restaurant, "Alte Bleiche" serves a fascinating range of menus and dishes based on creative, regional Polish cuisine and modern Mediterranean flavours, in the elegant, cosy atmosphere of the dining room. With comfortable seating and a crackling fireplace in winter, guests can expect unforgettable culinary experiences, accompanied by a fine selection of wines from the most important wine regions in the world. The Rose Terrace is a great spot for al fresco snacks and dining, while the Chopin Bar is a cosy, intimate venue, perfect for late night drinks and get-togethers.