Historical Water-Mill Near Prague

The oldest water-mill in the Central Bohemia, recently reconstructed, surrounded by peacefull landscape (private pond and tennis court). Easily accessible - situated just 20 min drive from Prague center. Ideal for relax - families or businessmen. This outstanding 3 floor apartment fits comfortably for 6 or 7 persons. There are 3 bedrooms, 2,5 bathrooms, spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen with a dinette corner and bar, big patio and an entry hall, Mill Room, with a well-preserved milling mechanism. There is also a possibility to connect it with another apartment (the other listing - Exclusive Water Mill Near Prague) for 4/5 people (in total accommodates 12 persons). Each apartment has its private entrance and patio. Nowadays, our water mill is a valuable monuments of rural architecture from the 17th century. It is a unique technical complex with a well-preserved water drive which is ranked on the list of cultural technical constructions of the Czech Republic. Our place is located in the middle of the recreation area in the picturesque valley of Mnichovice town, where you can find a murmuring creek right outside your door, from windows overlook our fishpond (at the moment there is a revitalisation going on so as soon as it is finished anglers are welcome) and hear the rustle of the dense wood behind the water-mill. Everything to make your stay never-to-be-forgotten is within reach. Prague city center, historical and cultural places of interest, favourite restaurants, widespread cycling and walking routes, convenient public transport and a 5 minute stroll to the town square with local stores, restaurants and pubs. Apart from above mentioned, there is a huge shopping center, hypermarkets, aquapark... reachable within a few minutes drive. Bed linens, towels and the keys to the apartment are available. Welcome drink included the same as the seasonal fruit on the arrival day:-) Babies and children under 3 years do not pay. Thank you for your interest in our charming 400 year-old water-mill. We welcome guests to come and experience our extraordinary historical family heritage. Our guests are free to use BBQ and fish in our private pond. There is also possibility to play tennis or volley ball on the court which is placed by the water-mill (reservation is neccessary a day ahead and is charged at the place). We also grow our own herbs which you are welcome to help yourself when cooking. In addition, there is a possibility to rent a bike and enjoy cycle track in the region which goes along the water-mill. We respect guest’s privacy. So interact with our guests as much they need. It is our pleasure to pick you up at the train station, the same as we are able to arrange your pick up from the airport (thanks to the new freeway it is only 30 min driving distance). The water mill and its properties has been Zitta family heritage since 19th centrury. Nowadays, it is a part of Microregion of Josef Lada, the region between Prague and Sazava river named after one of the most prominent personalities of the Czech culture. Visitors to this fairytale hilly region can choose from a number of cultural, historical and natural attractions. These sites are interconnected by a network of well marked hiking and cycling trails with the total length of 140 km. Sport lovers can enjoy golf, tennis, volleyball squash or water sports. The proximity of and easy access to the capital city and other great locations, such as Kutná Hora and Konopiště Castle, make this romantic region an excellent starting point for your active holiday and discovering what our country has to offer. Since I have been working for several years in tourism, I will be able to provide you with my personal recommendation, leaflets, city maps and other useful books and printed materials for visitors in various languages. Covered parking place is no extra charge. Public transport is easily reachable - bus or train station in walking distance. Train is the best option to get comfortably to the Prague center in 35 minutes. By car it takes aprox. 20 minutes. It is double-decker electrical train equipped with air conditioning and platform lifts for passengers using wheelchairs. The train usually runs every 30 minutes from here except weekends and holiday (it is scheduled once in an hour). Directions from Prague (airport): Mnichovice town is situated close to the main Czech freeway D1 , Exit 15 Strancice/ Velke Popovice (stay on the road n. 107 and follow the direction to Mnichovice. Entering the town, stay on the main road and while going downhill make a left turn before crossing the bridge - there is situated a brown sign ZITTŮV MLÝN. Continue till the end of the street where you will find your cozy place to stay). Direction from Brno freeway D1, Exit 21 Mirošovice, follow the road n. 335 (3,5km) to Mnichovice, continue through the town on the main street and make a right turn just after crossing the bridge (just before passing Pension Alesso), go to the end of the street where you will find our water mill. It probably behoves to mention shortly about the history of our water mill. It is more than 400 years old, never went up in flames and has been preserved almost intact untill these days which is quite rare. In the middle of the 17th century, it was purchased from the Hradek County Demesne and became private. There were several owners before this estate was bought by my great, great, grandfather in the late 19th century and since this time it has become Zitta family heritage. During the previous regime, the building was confiscated, nationalized and gradually fell into disrepair. After the Velvet Revolution Communists left, my father restituted the run down building (birch trees were growing inside, cavings in ceilings and roof collapse etc.) and decided to go through a quite long and hard reconstruction while lumbering wood out of his forrest in order to save the water-mill. Thanks this constructive approach of the investor, he managed to maintain it and adopted the Zitta water mill for a new use which you are welcome to enjoy. Now you have the opportunity to be our first guests and observe the miller's industry, which used to belong to the most respected trades. Likewise, you can enjoy sleeping on the tiled stove made by sheep fur while overlooking the impressive and largest mill wheel in Central Bohemia. You are invited to travel in time to the days of our ancestors and enjoy the time here while being pampered by mill servants – miller´s assistants, miller´s wife...:-)