Kaszuby Resort Zacisze, cottages and garden in Chmielno
Kaszuby Resort Zacisze is a small countryside hotel in Chmielno, in the Kashubian lake district of northern Poland, with cottages, a garden, a sauna and parking. It suits families and groups who want quiet and a bit of wellness, as long as you check the catches first.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Kaszuby Resort Zacisze is and how to get there
Kaszuby Resort Zacisze is at Garncarska 36 in Chmielno, a village in the Kashubian lake country of northern Poland. It is a countryside stay, not a city hotel, so I would plan to arrive by car.
The older listing puts Gdańsk-Rębiechowo airport about 31 km away and the nearest railway station about 35 km. That is a fair trip once you land, but it is the price of the peace and quiet around Chmielno. Parking is private and free, which helps a lot out here.
What the cottages and rooms are like
The property is built around detached year-round cottages and a main house, with a garden and a terrace in between. Guests who stayed in the cottages describe them as tidy, comfortable and well equipped.
From the facilities list, rooms have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Some apartments add a small kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a hob, which is handy if you travel with children and do not want to eat out every meal.
- Sauna and hot tub. Several reviews mention the sauna and the jacuzzi or wooden hot tub as the best part of the stay.
- Garden and play area. There is plenty of space for children, and one family liked that the area is away from traffic.
- Extras. Free Wi-Fi, a barbecue spot and table tennis tables are listed.
What guests say about Kaszuby Resort Zacisze
Google gives the place 4.4 out of 5 from 282 reviews, and most of the written ones I see are very warm. The same things come up again and again.
Several guests praise the calm location and say the cottages are clean, cosy and fit for a relaxing break, even a women's group trip. Others like the food, and one review calls the breakfasts home-style. Staff and owners get credit for being flexible: one guest was allowed a later check-out, and another says the hosts reacted quickly to special requests.
A good share of the reviews, though, come from people who held a party here: an eighteenth birthday, a First Communion, a New Year's Eve. They are happy with the hall, the food and the organisation. It tells me the place works as an events venue as well, so it is worth asking whether a celebration is planned on your dates.
What to know before you book
Not everyone was happy, and the complaints are serious enough to read before paying anything. They are few next to the praise, but they follow a pattern: money and contact with the owner.
| What works well | What to check first |
|---|---|
| Quiet setting, garden and play space for children | Whether an event is booked in the hall on your dates |
| Sauna and hot tub, which several guests loved | One guest reported a bad smell from the jacuzzi water and an unpleasant answer from the owner |
| Clean, well-equipped cottages | Two reviewers describe a hard time with refunds, one over a deposit paid long before an event |
| Free parking and Wi-Fi | Distances to the airport and station are long without a car |
My advice is simple. Ask about the cancellation and deposit terms in writing before you pay, and confirm that the hot tub and sauna are included or priced, because some guests got them as part of the stay and others hired them.
Who Kaszuby Resort Zacisze suits
I would choose Kaszuby Resort Zacisze for a family or small group that wants a quiet break in Chmielno, with a garden, a sauna and a kitchenette to cook in. It also seems to work for celebrations if you like the idea of a hall and a catered menu on site.
I would not pick it for a short city-style break without a car, or if you need a flexible refund policy. If you value a very smooth relationship with the owner above everything else, read the recent reviews on Google yourself first.
What to do around Chmielno
Chmielno is a village with a strong Kashubian identity, known for its pottery, and the surrounding lakes and woods are made for walking, cycling and, in winter, skiing, as the old listing points out. You can spend a whole stay without moving the car much.
If you want to compare options nearby, Mapiola also lists Mieszkanie Wakacyjne "Adam" in Chmielno. Further along the coast there are Gościnny Letni Dom Państwa Grybek in Stegna and Biały Dom in Słupsk.
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