Stunning Watermill Nearby Prague

This traditional watermill is fully restored and remarkably well maintained in order to provide an unforgettable stay. Located in the close vicinity of Prague and in the heart of the nature is an ideal place for families or others who wish to relax. This local traditional timbered house apt is our family heritage, it is the oldest part of the building (dates from 1601). Besides, our water mill is the oldest in the Central Bohemia, surrounded by peacefull landscape (private pond and tennis courts), situated 20 min drive from Prague city center. This cozy apartment is located in the recreation area in the picturesque valley of Mnichovice town, where you can find a bubbling creek right outside your door, from windows overlook our fish pond and a dense wood behind the water-mill. This outstanding timbered 2 bedroom apartment (80m2) fits comfortably for 4 or 5 persons. It is situated on the ground floor and there is 1 bedroom (4 beds) overlooking impressive and largest mill wheel in Central Bohemia, 1 bathroom with a bath tub, 1 living room with a kitchen corner and the historical tiled stove made by sheep fur which is perfect place to relax on. One can also find there an entry hall with a historical black kitchen and its bread oven. The outdoor private seating just by the mill wheel is appreciated especially during hot summer days and another private patio is by the doorstep that goes to the south facing garden. There is also a possible access for strollers through an entry hall, the Mill Room, with a well-preserved milling mechanism. Moreover, when a bigger group, it is possible to connect this apt with another one or two apartments . Please find other 2 listing - Historical Water Mill Near Prague for 7 persones and Exclusive Water Mill Near Prague for 5 people. All three apartments provide privacy, separate entrances and patios. In total accommodates max. 16 people. Everything to make your stay never-to-be-forgotten is within reach. Prague city center, historical and cultural places of interest, delicious horeca, widespread cycling and walking routes, convenient public transport and a 5 minute stroll to the town square with local stores. Moreover, there are several good restaurants and pubs in the neighbourhood. Bed linen and towels and the keys to the apartment are available. Babies and children under 3 years do not pay. Thank you for your interest in our charming 17th century water-mill. We welcome guests to come and experience our unique historical family heritage. Our guests are free to use garden, patios, BBQ, tennis court, volley ball court, fish in our private pond (at the moment there is a revitalisation going on so as soon as it is finished anglers are welcome). In addition, there is a possibility to rent a bike and enjoy cycle track in the region which goes along the water-mill. We also grow our own herbs which you are welcome to help yourself when cooking. 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. It is located in the 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). Recently there has been also gotten into servis a new private faster train to Prague, I will provide you with its schedule :-) 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, go through the little ford (please do not cross a little bridge) and here you will find your cozy place to stay. DIRECTIONS 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, cross a little ford (please do not go to a little bridge) and you will arrive in front of 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 Komorni Hradek County 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...:-)