Exclusive house with a swimming pool near Warsaw. Perfect for a holiday with children or a trip with friends.

The Kamieniec Forest features a diverse landscape and unique terrain. It includes sandy dunes, interspersed with peat bogs and a riverside terrace with a large meadow area. The forest is primarily composed of pine and oak trees. The forested area on the left bank of the Bug River is an excellent place to catch your breath and find balance.

The vicinity of the rivers provides an excellent space for anglers and kayakers. The Bug River is one of Europe's wildest rivers and is solely used for recreational purposes. In such surroundings, you can admire the fauna and flora in their natural setting.

Why Kamieńczyk?

• It's a space accessible to everyone, but only those seeking peace will truly find it here.
• It's located near Warsaw, so there's no need to waste time on unnecessary and tiresome travel.
• The area offers many attractions to satisfy the needs of active relaxation.
• You can enjoy delicious and diverse cuisine in the nearby vicinity.
• Kamieńczyk's intriguing history invites exploration of the area and delving into the stories connected with this place.
• Above all, it's peaceful here, and time flows more slowly.

How to Get Here?

From Warsaw, take Expressway No. 8 and exit at Wyszków Południe. Follow National Road No. 62 toward Łochów. Turn left onto Warszawska Street, then turn right onto Jagodowa Street.

A Bit of History

Kamieńczyk is a village now, but its history is exceptional.

In the past, precisely in the year 1428, the village obtained town rights and became a royal city of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland. It was during this time that the city developed and took on increasingly important roles. In the past, Kamieńczyk had a castle, a town hall, cloth halls, three churches, and a monastery.

Due to its location as a city, particularly its proximity to rivers, eight mills, a river port, and a customs chamber were built here. The city had over 300 brick houses, which indicated a solid infrastructure.

The decline of the city began in the 17th century. It was mainly caused by the crisis resulting from an uncertain economic situation, as well as the destruction caused by the Swedish wars. In the 19th century, the inhabitants turned to agriculture and summer rafting. The city was downgraded to a village in 1869 as a result of repression following the January Uprising.

During World War II, Kamieńczyk suffered greatly. It was almost entirely burned down, but the urban layout with a rectangular market square and the neo-Gothic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary survived. This church was built according to the design of Józef Pius Dziekoński between 1896 and 1900.

What's worth visiting, what's worth seeing:

• The Historical-Ethnographic Museum in Kamieńczyk is dedicated primarily to the history of rafting, which was so important for these areas. The owner shares beautiful stories there.
• The Flisak Monument by Elżbieta Pietras is located in the market square of Kamieńczyk, as this used to be a hub for rafting.
• The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kamieńczyk is an example of neo-Gothic architecture. The wooden bell tower dates back to 1885.
• The Honey and Bread Festival in Kamieńczyk is held during the summer.
• The nature surrounding the rivers during kayak trips.
• The Kamieniecka Forest at any time of the year.

Where to Eat?

Regardless of one's culinary preferences, the restaurants in the vicinity of Kamieńczyk offer something for everyone.

• Gospoda Kamieńczyk - Polish cuisine dominates here, and there's also a menu for the youngest ones.
• Nadliwie in Strachowo - the menu is delicious, mainly consisting of Polish dishes.
• Folwark Łochów - everyone will find something for themselves, with meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes available.
• Sapori Ricchi in Wyszków - an Italian restaurant that delivers orders to Kamieńczyk.
• Shima Sushi in Łochów - Japanese cuisine, serving seafood, fish, duck, pork, and - most of all good - sushi.
• Mia Napoli, Neapolitan pizza in Wyszków - a restaurant specializing in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

In the space, you can also find games and books that you can use to enhance your stay. As for relaxation, there are:

• a sauna,
• a banya,
• a pool,
• an elliptical trainer.

Each of the above attractions can be used individually, but they can also be combined for a comprehensive session in the steam room or sauna. Cooling down and resting are important to make relaxation a procedure that also boosts the body's immunity.

The garden is spacious and well-equipped. It includes:

• a playground for the youngest,
• sunbeds,
• grill,
• an outdoor table with chairs.

All these features in the open air allow for spending plenty of time outdoors and enjoying the proximity of nature, which is within arm's reach.

What to Know About the Cottage?

The place has been designed with meticulous care and attention to every detail to ensure a sense of completeness during your stay. It's worth mentioning that:

• the space is air-conditioned and each room can be adjusted according to individual needs,
• the house utilizes a heat pump and energy from photovoltaic panels,
• the television has access to Netflix,
• the kitchen is equipped with everything necessary for meal preparation and serving,
• each bedroom has a double bed; if needed, two single beds and a baby crib can be added,
• the house is equipped with anti-burglary blinds and an alarm system,
• there is a parking space on the property.

The cottage by the Bug River was, for over half a year, a place that provided a sense of security for refugees from Ukraine who fled, leaving all their belongings behind due to the war. The story of the six Ukrainian women hosted by the cottage was even covered by the French newspaper Le Figaro (in an interview with the CEO of the Foundation that helped the Ukrainians).

The cottage by the Bug River is a space that envelopes and provides a sense of security. Thanks to it, one can disconnect from what visitors want to escape from. It's a place to rest, recharge, and take a breath amid ubiquitous nature.

Tourist Attractions

When in Kamieńczyk, it's worth trying something new. This is a space that opens up to new experiences and encourages you to take advantage of the attractions this place offers.

Kayak Tours

Sample kayak routes organized on the Bug and Liwiec rivers.

Bug:

• Szumin – Kamieńczyk 12 km
• Wywłoka – Kamieńczyk 15 km
• Brańszczyk – Wyszków, 14 km

Liwiec:

• Kalinowiec – Kamieńczyk, 30 km
• Urle – Kamieńczyk, 15 km
• Puste Łąki – Kamieńczyk, 9 k

Kayak Rentals:

• Kajaki u Grześka in Kamieńczyku
• Kajaki u Pawła in Kamieńczyku

During the kayak trips, you can encounter various birds that feel perfectly at home by the river. Some of the rarest species are associated with wetlands and river valleys. These species include the great snipe, black-tailed godwit, common tern, white-winged tern, spotted crake, spotted redshank, and red-necked phalarope. Kingfishers and sand martins nest in burrows on steep riverside slopes. The gray heron is common near the water. The Bug Valley plays a significant role as a migration route and a resting and feeding place for migrating birds.

In addition to these, it's worth mentioning the common sandpiper, white-winged tern, spotted redshank, and solitary snipe. Cranes are becoming more numerous, and in inaccessible forests, black storks and lesser spotted eagles nest.

Bike Routes

Cycling enthusiasts will feel right at home in the area of Kamieńczyk and its surrounding towns. It's a space that can be explored on two wheels without worries. Many side roads and interesting natural spaces make it an ideal location to use a bicycle, allowing you to reach places where it's difficult to go by car and too far to walk.

Horse Riding Centers

Equestrian enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby stables to indulge in their passion.

• Agrotourism Farm Kamieńczyk, ul. Spokojna
• "KONIKOWO" Stable and Guesthouse, Bielińska 59, Brańszczyk
• Pasja Stable, Kółko 15, Skuszew
• Kaliska Stable, Kaliska 66, Łochów

Tennis Courts

The tennis court in Rybienek Leśny is a solution for every tennis lover. Reservations can be made online through the website to enjoy your passion or develop new skills.

Forests

Apart from the Kamieniecka Forest, you can explore the Nadbużański Landscape Park, which is an incredible area. Many species of protected plants have been identified in the Nadbużański Landscape Park. Six of them are listed in the Polish Red Book of Animals: Cyprysowy Starodub, Wielosił Błękitny, Czarcikęsik Kluka, Cibora Żółta, Turzyca Luźnokępkowa. These are interesting facts that might engage nature enthusiasts.

For mushroom enthusiasts, the Kamieńczyk area is an ideal space.

It's worth trying your hand at mushroom picking, which depends on weather conditions but often lasts from July to the first frost. In the forests, you can find:

• Chanterelle – from summer to early autumn,
• Porcini – from early autumn,
• Brown birch bolete – from summer to late autumn,
• Leccinum pseudoscabrum – from summer to autumn,
• Slippery jack – from summer to autumn,
• Russula cyanoxantha – from summer to autumn,
• Button mushroom – from summer to autumn.

Encounters with wild animals can be a bonus during mushroom picking. The diverse fauna of the forests adjacent to Kamieńczyk includes not only various bird species (nesting and migrating) but also roe deer, wild boars, hares, beavers, and even elks.

Telescope

With a simple telescope, you can observe many interesting celestial objects, especially if the telescope is located in an area with low light pollution, as it's much easier to observe stars in darkness. Here are a few examples of objects you can observe with a simple telescope:

• The Moon – you can observe its surface, craters, and uneven features,
• Planets – Jupiter and Saturn are bright points; you might even see Saturn's rings,
• Nebulae – such as M42 (Orion Nebula),
• Star Clusters,
• Planet Motion – when observation spans several consecutive nights regularly.

The range of attractions mentioned above will undoubtedly come in handy to make the most of your time in Kamieńczyk.

You are warmly invited! We encourage you to make this place your favorite, the best among spaces meant for carefree relaxation.