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Just as effectively, as Matca, which implies Queen Bee is designed as a five-star sanctuary, a spot of consolation and serenity. It was inbuilt January 2024 by the home-grown Caluianu household, founders of the Albina Carpatina model comprising Royal jelly, honey, and pollen granules. For a household profoundly attuned to nature and pure therapeutic this act of ardour wanted a whopping funding of €7.5 million of their very own cash, and the result’s spectacular.
The valley is ample with locations to remain, however Matca is positioned on a mountaintop accessible from the city of Șimon, in Brașov county. The drive there passes hilly prairie-like lands of Prahova Valley the place folks might be seen turning hay and the place white-washed buildings and a white monastry sparkle within the solar.
The Romanian-styled “village” designed by architect Gabriel Georgescu is impressed by the 21 Ocolul Măgura home from the ASTRA Museum in Sibiu, and sprawls over seven hectares surrounded by undulating hills.
It is a lush panorama that’s deeply touching in the summertime months. It’s additionally stunning when the autumnal hues of orange, purple and brown coat the panorama and later within the yr when the inevitable winter white of snowfall affords its change of scene and snowboarding alternatives. So, it doesn’t matter while you go, as Matca is a year-round getaway vacation spot.
Who for:
Couples or associates trying to reconnect and rejuvenate inside a spa/well being complicated surrounded by loads of mountaineering alternatives and good meals.
Accommodation
Matca Farmhouse
Matca bed room
Matca bed room
There are 16 rooms original out of two conventional Transylvanian farmhouses, every with an interior courtyard. There is softness within the decor of native oak, bell-shaped gentle shades, creamy colors, and artworks made from pressed wildflowers.
Each room has a king-size mattress, sitting space, flat display television, free wifi, coffee and tea-making services, a protected deposit field, a desk, and facilities comparable to a make-up mirror and hairdryer. Stylish loos have walk-in showers, good-looking spherical stone basins and fragrant Ritual toiletries. Most rooms let in loads of pure gentle, however there are a few rooms that don’t. Be positive to steer away from these.
The two villas are the crowning glory of the resort. You get up to gorgeous views over the Piatra Craiului and Bucegi Mountains. What a strategy to begin a day! Plus can get pleasure from coffee within the separate lounge, and see these views from the toilet. They also have a jacuzzi perched on their balcony.
Food & Drink
There is the Nectar bar, the place you possibly can seize a coffee, a juice or your favorite tipple however apparently no fizzy drinks comparable to Coca-Cola. The STUP restaurant affords Transylvanian-influenced advantageous eating constituted of regionally sourced components. Breakfast includes à la carte, continental or vegetarian choices.
In the summer season there’s a alternative of eating alfresco on their terrace.
Facilities
The Natura SPA services at MATCA are intensive and embrace a heated indoor swimming pool a dry sauna, a moist sauna, a chilly plunge and a salt room. There are common yoga courses, in addition to a heated indoor rest pool and jacuzzi.
MATCA swimming pool
MATCA spa
MATCA Relaxation room
The gymnasium at MATCA
To end all of it off, there are sunbeds within the rest room with views by floor-to-ceiling home windows. There’s additionally a spacious well-kitted gymnasium with floor-to-ceiling home windows – sure, you get these views once more.
Or seize your strolling boots and discover the world on a guided hike, or comply with a path by mountain bike.
What’s close by?
The nearest airport is Brașov-Ghimbav International round 35 km drive. For a fright evening you might go to Bran Castle of Count Dracula fame and get a ghouling guided tour courtesy of the resort. Or try the fortified church buildings within the surrounding space. Oh and in case you are like me and occupied with seeing a Romanian brown bear, you might go to the close by bear sanctuary.
Verdict: Serene and delightful the Matca Transylvanian Sanctuary is an opulent escape into nature and a pleasant place to loosen up and rejuvenate.
How a lot:
Rooms begin from £316 an evening at peak occasions together with breakfast.
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