Kohári Pince, a winery stay with apartments near Eger
Kohári Pince is a family winery with self-catering apartments in Egerszalók, in Heves, a short drive from Eger. Guests praise the cellar tours, the wines and the hosts. I'd choose it for wine lovers and relaxed couples with a car, less so for anyone who wants a polished hotel service.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Kohári Pince is and how to get around
Kohári Pince is a guesthouse and wine cellar in Egerszalók, in Heves county, on Külső sor. The listing says it is a few kilometres from the thermal baths, and that Eger's main sights are a short drive away, including the basilica, the castle and the Szépasszony-völgy wine valley.
You will want a car. Parking is free and secure, and the same description presents the house as a base for trips to the Bükk National Park and towards Budapest airport. Guests also describe the road up and the view as Tuscan, with green all around and birdsong.
What the apartments are like
The apartments at Kohári Pince are self-catering, and each has a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, toaster, coffee maker and kettle. Each also has a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, and bed linen, towels and free wifi are included.
One guest who spent a long weekend here found the room clean, spacious and tasteful, and among the best value in the area. The same guest noticed a couple of small flaws, such as a TV cable, but nothing that mattered. Outside there is a garden with seating for quiet time. I like that you can cook for yourself and still be steps from the cellar.
What guests say about the winery and the stay
Google gives Kohári Pince 4.8 out of 5 from 216 reviews, and many of them are about the wine as much as the rooms. Several reviewers visited only the cellar and never slept here.
- The tastings. Guests describe a guided tour of the cellar, not just a pour, with the story behind each wine.
- The wines. People praise natural, chemical-free wines made with care, and some say they changed their mind about wines from the Eger region.
- The hosts. The couple running the place are called warm, helpful and down to earth, and for some guests they are reason enough to visit.
- The atmosphere. Quiet, family-style, green, and easy to reach without being on a main road.
- The price. The room rates are called among the best in the area by one guest.
What to know before you book
This is not a hotel, and a few guests said enough to remind me. The only critical review I found gives two stars. The guest was received kindly and tasted four or five wines, but felt the host could not answer questions about the wines, and was unhappy that the higher-range bottles are not opened for tasting.
| What works | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| Full kitchens and private bathroom in every apartment | Self-catering, so no hotel-style services listed |
| Cellar tour and tasting on site | One guest found the host's wine knowledge limited, and the top bottles are not opened for tasting |
| Free secure parking and a garden | You need a car to reach Eger and the baths |
| Warm, family-style hosting | Small operation, so contact them before you turn up |
The listing does not say anything about breakfast or opening times, so ask first. Check current prices through the booking button on this page.
Who it suits and what to do nearby
I would pick Kohári Pince if you like wine and want to meet the people behind it, or if you want a calm base with your own kitchen near Eger. It suits couples and small groups with a car, and less so anyone who expects a front desk, a restaurant and daily service.
Around Egerszalók, the listing points to the thermal baths, Eger's basilica and castle, the Szépasszony-völgy valley and the Bükk National Park. Combining a morning in Eger with an evening tasting in the cellar looks like the easiest plan.
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