“An historic country estate guesthouse in Zabala, near Covasna, set across 500 hectares of Carpathian landscape. Rooms mix period character with understated, individually designed interiors. There’s a spa, horse riding and several dining spots. A peaceful base for exploring Transylvania.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Discover Transylvanian heritage, Lake Sfânta Ana and wild bear country from this historic estate
  • Country Escape

    • Unwind among 500 hectares of Carpathian forest, lakes, horse trails and a peaceful castle park
  • Great walks

    • Explore the estate with a guided heritage walk, uncovering castle stories, grand old trees and centuries of Mikes family history
  • Restaurant

    • Seasonal Transylvanian cuisine built around local produce, pasture-raised meats, trout, estate-grown vegetables and honey
  • Trekking

    • Hike through the estate’s 500 hectares of forest and meadow, with quiet trails, lakes and plenty of wild scenery
  • Sights nearby

    • Make the drive to Lake Sfânta Ana, Romania’s only volcanic lake, and wander around its striking crater setting
  • Other Activities

    • Head into the woods at dusk for a bear watching adventure, with wild brown bears emerging from the forest
  • Spa

    • Small wellness area offering a sauna, hot tub and range of rejuvenating massage treatments
  • Riding

    • Saddle up for a forest ride, trotting through the Carpathians on local horses
  • Country House

  • Secluded setting

  • Family Suites

  • Charming

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Hills & mountains

  • Boutique

  • Village

  • Child friendly

  • Romantic

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Rooms

    30 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Seasonal Transylvanian cuisine built around local produce, pasture-raised meats, trout, estate-grown vegetables and honey
  • Spa

    Small wellness area offering a sauna, hot tub and range of rejuvenating massage treatments
  • Parking

    Free parking is possible at a location nearby, no reservation needed
  • Safe

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Communal Dining

  • Fireplace

  • Airport transfer

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Babysitting

  • Suites

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Explore the estate with a guided heritage walk, uncovering castle stories, grand old trees and centuries of Mikes family history
  • Trekking

    • Hike through the estate’s 500 hectares of forest and meadow, with quiet trails, lakes and plenty of wild scenery
  • Sights nearby

    • Make the drive to Lake Sfânta Ana, Romania’s only volcanic lake, and wander around its striking crater setting
  • Other Activities

    • Head into the woods at dusk for a bear watching adventure, with wild brown bears emerging from the forest
  • Riding

    • Saddle up for a forest ride, trotting through the Carpathians on local horses

Map & Location

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

The Hotel Guru is a curated hotel recommendation platform that delivers expert-selected luxury and boutique properties straight to your inbox. No spam. Only sweet updates about the latest hotel openings and the best places to stay.