Conacul Archia
It takes courage to be an entrepreneur in Romania. And the ones that succeed always have a beautiful story behind. This is a story about a place and the family behind it. It always starts with an idea that later on is developing into an authentic story. It all begun with an opportunity to buy a property, with an idea to build a family house away from the city and ended with a beautiful boutique hotel that is the now the main accommodation option in the area.
We have been there more than ten times, with business or holiday purpose. And the feeling is getting better and better every time as this place has it all and deserves to be filled with guests all year long.
The old beautiful furniture, the signature of Conacul Archia
First thing to love about this place is the design of the rooms. There are no two identical rooms, each one has its own theme and personality. Clearly, an architect was involved in the design and this brings even more added value. Old furniture objects make the feeling even more intense if you consider the history they carry.
A place for all seasons
What to do
Definitely this is a place for all the seasons. Summer is great as the beautiful pool is inviting you for a swim, spring and autumn are perfect for horse riding or a walk around the property, winter has a particular magic if you watch it from inside while tasting a Romanian red wine.
Good quality ingredients with a gourmet touch
What to eat
There is a well settled food menu, you will find plenty of options, from traditional to international cuisine dishes. All well cooked, with good quality ingredients and a gourmet touch. Try the duck leg, the beef and the soup of the day. Carol Restaurant is the best option as you are in a remote area, outside of Deva city. You may find other options in Deva but we always choose the cozy option. 🙂
Where to go
There are some mandatory touristic objectives any visitor should reach when coming here. The closest one is Deva Citadel, that is still in a EU funds refurbishment project but it can be visited. You must go there especially for the panoramic view over Deva city. Next one is Castelul Corvinilor, a castle that dates from the 15th century, with a beautiful design and a spectacular bridge that takes you towards the entrance. It is located in Hunedoara city, at around 20 km drive from Conacul Archia. Something not to miss is Sarmisegetusa Regia, the capital and the most important military, religious and political center of Dacia before being conquered by the Romans. It is probably the place that is best related to our origin.
So no matter if you are a business man or a weekend tourist, Conacul Archia is a lovely option for your stay in the area. Here you have the cozy family feeling, the fresh air, the good food, the basic experiences, the style & history, all in one place.
What SHE Likes
- the family behind
- the home feeling
- the beautiful old furniture
What HE Likes
- chatting with the family
- choosing every time a different room
- sunsets on the terrace
HINTS
- The story of Conacul Archia starts in 1994, when the owners bought an old and abandoned building, once a state enterprise from socialist Romania; the beautiful location was opened in 2008, in this period adding and building on the domain something new every year;
- Each room name is inspired by an area of the mansion: Poppies Room, Lavender Room, Horse, Riding or Forest Rooms;
- Archia comes from the name of the village; there are many mansions in Hunedoara County, abandoned and neglected;
- Parts of the old furniture and some interior decorations are brought from people who didn’t use them anymore;
- Tradition Room is dedicated to the grandmother as the traditional blouse from the wall is hers; the grandfather was the inspiration in creating Transylvania Room, an essence of the Transylvanian traditions.
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Conacul Archia, Archia village 92, Hunedoara county
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January 27, 2020
