Szovata Apartment Sovata

Szovata Apartment Sovata

Property description

Situation
Sovata is a town of Mures county, in north central Romania, situated in the foothills of the Gurghiu Mountains (Eastern Carpathians) at an altitude of 500m above sea level. Sovata is a balneal and climatic spa which is open year round. There are several lakes in the area, the most important being Lake Ursul (Bear Lake)- it is the worlds' largest heliothermic lake. The central building and holiday houses are located in a peaceful setting on the outskirts of the village, near a forest. The resort center and Lake Ursu are just 4 km from the house. The yard is huge (1.5 hectares) and contains a parking place; barbecue area; buttery (storage room for wine/casks); fishing, cycling and horseback riding opportunities; sports field for football and badminton; table tennis and darts; pergola; and a pool. Because of the location there are many possibilities for excursions, recreation, hiking, picking forest fruits, or fishing and hunting. For those who like cycling and mountain biking, this is an ideal place.
During the winter there are several ski slopes open. They each offer runs with a variety of difficulty levels, and all are equipped with ski-lifts. All in all, this may be the best destination if you are looking for an exciting, yet regenerating holiday, regardless of the season.

Interior
Built on two floors the central building is separated into two parts- the front side and the back side- each having its own entrance. The front side is a fully-furnished apartment suitable for up to 12 persons. On the ground floor there is a fully-equipped kitchen; a bathroom with wash basin, bathtub, shower and toilet; a dining room; and a living room where you will find a studio coach for 2 persons, as well as a TV and DVD player.
On this floor there is also a bedroom for 3 persons. Upstairs, on the right side, there is a bathroom and a bedroom for 3 persons. This bedroom has a king size bed and a single bed. On the left there are two bedrooms, each with king size beds and private terrace. The owner of the house is a well-known sportsman who lives in Germany, so the facilities, as well as the accommodation itself, are of the highest standards. The house may be rented in the wintertime as well.

Surroundings
Today traveling to Romania is as easy as traveling to any other European destination. Romania offers rich and special tourist attractions. Thanks to its geographical diversity, most of the tourist attractions are quite unique in Europe, such as Lake Ursu in Sovata (the worlds' largest heliothermic lake- very good for swimming). The salt water is warmed by heliothermic phenomena, providing different temperatures at different depths (19-20C on the surface, 30-40C at 1 m depth, 40-60 C at 1,5-2 m depths). The salt content is 40-250 g/l. It's waters and sapropelic mud are famous for their healing properties. Reputedly, they have been successful in the treatment of rheumatic and gynecological diseases (such as sterility).
Lake Ursu is the only naturally created lake whose date and time of inception are known for sure. The lake was formed at 11 am on May 27, 1875, the effect of an abundance of rain on a natural sinkhole.
The spa has a sedative climate with healthy air, cool summers and warm winters. Despite being situated on a salt massif (rock), Sovata is rich in vegetation (usually the distinctiveness of such a salty soil is the total absence of flora)- its surroundings are covered in rich flora. Around the lake there are many kinds of vegetation, including deciduous and pine woods. The forests have rich hunting fauna, as well as special trails which beckon the visitor to take a walk in the woods. All these make Sovata resemble a great natural park. The Sovata spa has already been designated a natural reservation. Besides Lake Ursu there are several other lakes in the area which deserve mentioning: Alunis, Verde, Negru, Rosu and Mierlei Lake, all having chlorinated waters with a high sodium concentration. These also display the heliothermic phenomena.
Another tourist destination is Praid spa. Only 6 km from Sovata, here you will find a famous salt mine. Today, besides the exploitation of salt, the salt mine is used for medical treatment. The underground halls (level 50) can be found at a depth of 120 m from the surface. The treatment consists of the inhalation of air from the mine for 4 hours daily, this proving very beneficial for diseases of the respiratory apparatus (asthma, bronchitis, and allergies). The salt mine offers the following attractions: illuminated underground halls; Internet access; playgrounds for children; buffet and shops; museum and art exhibition; billiard tables, table tennis and other sports activities such as badminton; medical gymnastics; and an ecumenical chapel- all specially created for your enjoyment and relaxation. Best of all, it's open year round! Even if Romania is not your main travel destination, a two or three day add-on trip is well worth it. Today Romania's tourist accommodations and facilities have reached international standards. Even though some remote areas of Romania only offer mid-scale or budget accommodations, those who visit the country will always encounter friendly people, wonderful sights and affordable prices!

Extra Information

Electrical Equipment:
Balcony: Yes; Parking: Yes; Internet Connection: n.a.; Landlord present: sometimes; Bath linen: available; Bed linen: available; Maximum number of pets: Not allowed; Heating: Central Heating; Launderette: unknown; Refrigerator: Yes; DVD Player: Yes; Dishwasher: Yes; Microwave: Yes; Television: Yes; Toaster: Yes; Stove: Gas; Electric kettle: Yes; Coffee maker: Yes; Oven: Gas; Spa bath: Yes

Outdoors:
Garden: Yes; Barbecue: Yes; Terrace: Yes; Garden furniture: Yes; Swimming pool: Yes

Location:
Distance from Utrecht: 2100 km; International airport: 60 km; Public Transport: 4 km; Distance to the capital: 350 km

Surroundings:
Shops: 1 km; Water: 3 km; Golf: unknown; City: n.a.; Sea: n.a.; Bike rental: unknown; Horseback riding: On the spot; Tennis court: unknown; Bar: 3 km; Theme park: unknown; Skiing possibilities: 8 km; Beach: 4 km; Water sports: 3 km; Vineyard: unknown; Public Swimming pool: 4 km; Playground: 3 km; Restaurant: 1 km; Mini-golf: unknown; Thermal Springs / Spa: 3 km; Supermarket: unknown

Please note that a obligatory damage insurance is included in the travel price.

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