Bloomville, New York
Set on 100 absolutely private acres of stunning conservation land in the Catskill Mountains, Zelený Les (Czech for "Green Woods") accommodates up to 8 guests. (Under special circumstances, more guests may be hosted comfortably; please ask if interested.)
The house is relaxed, yet refined. All four bedrooms are spacious, and feature additional single beds and/or pull-out sofas, ideal for children who prefer to sleep with their parents. The large master bedroom has an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. Bathrooms are fully supplied with toiletries. The fully equipped, sun-filled eat-in kitchen has updated appliances and everything you need for cooking, baking, and dining. The airy living/dining room features a wood-burning stove and a double-height cathedral ceiling. The sunny ground-level floor opens out to a lawn and has a Pop-A-Shot hoops game, Foosball table, and play area with dollhouse for small children. Rounding out the house are a covered porch, and an expansive deck for grilling and dining, both with beautiful views of the countryside. Other amenities include firewood, high-speed wifi, a 40” smart TV, new high-capacity washer and drier, and stocked bookshelves to browse.
The hundred private acres of evergreen and mixed wood forests, meadows, pond, and brook are absolutely private, and yours alone to explore. The land supports an amazing variety of wildlife: watch for deer, fox, chipmunks, rabbits, quail, wild turkeys, herons, porcupines, owls, bald and brown eagles, red-tailed hawks... even fisher cats. The forests are criss-crossed with three linear miles of mapped trails to roam, perfect for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. There is a large crystal-clear, spring-fed pond in which to swim and fish for wide-mouthed bass, and has a fire pit on its banks. Just outside the house is a big hillside that is fantastic for sledding, all the way down to the tiny brook in the valley, which is home to rainbow trout.
Zelený Les is located in Delaware County, a scenic 3.5 hour drive from New York City. It's quiet and rural here, but there's lots to do. Two miles down the road is First Bloom Corner Store, offering "most things you'd need to make wonderful food, plus a few things just to make you happy." Our area is home to some of the best farm-to-table eateries in New York State. In Bovina is the Brushland Eating House. In the picturesque neighboring town of Delhi, stock up on provisions and shop for local organic produce, cheeses and meats at Good Cheap Food. After visiting the town's meticulously preserved Victorian village green (painted by Norman Rockwell!!), stop in at the classic Delhi Diner or the more upscale Blue Bee Café and ice cream shop. A little past Delhi is Hamden, whose General Store is equal parts old-time general store and organic produce vendor. To the northeast, Hobart is home to no less than six independent bookstores; bring your new reading material to Hobart's superb English-style gastropub, The Bull and Garland. To the southeast, the village of Andes boasts a new town pool, a plethora of antique shops, galleries and cozy cafes. To the northwest, the West Kortright Cultural Center, whose cutting-edge music and theatre program attracts internationally renowned performers, is an easy drive along beautiful country roads. A bit further is another gem, the Hanford Mills Museum, a historic operating sawmill. And we're less than an hour away from Cooperstown, home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Glimmerglass Opera House.
Further explore the area via one of our customized self-guided car or bike tours of the local country roads, covered bridges and farm stands. Zelený Les is a few minutes from the Catskill Scenic Trail, a flat rail-trail that begins in Bloomville and extends all the way to Roxbury. It winds along the Delaware River and is perfect for jogging or bicycling. More serious hikers can try one of the public trails, such as the nearby Bramley Mountain Trail, or the Palmer Hill Trail further away past the village of Andes. For skiing and snowboarding, choose between the Plattekill, Windham, Belleayre, and Hunter Mountain slopes, a 30-45 minute drive.
I have only been during winter months and its amazing.The land is beautiful , and the house is cozy and perfect, Catherine and family are the best!
Had a great time with college friends staying at this enchanting and spacious property. The large acreage gave us all the room we needed to make a fire, hike and enjoy the outdoors. The house is in nice condition with a lot of personality that feels inviting and homey.
Another wonderful week at this beautiful home and property. Lots of hiking and bird watching. The foliage was amazing. My dog was in heaven! I highly recommend this property and will surely return.
I recently had the pleasure of staying here with my family for a short getaway. The hostess was great. She was easy to communicate with and was very accommodating. When looking for a place to stay this property hit everything I wanted and did not disappoint. Some of the things I looked for was a clean and secluded home that’s well appointed, a beautiful property with private acreage to hike with my kids and dog, a pond for my son to fish and games to keep everyone busy when we are inside. This property had everything we needed to have fun inside and outside. The home is very well taken care of, well stocked and can comfortably accommodate 10 people. My family and I are glad we chose this property and look forward to returning.
Beautiful house! Beautiful property! And Catherine was more than helpful and responsive. Only regret is we didn't have more time. Wish we could have stayed for a week. Thanks!
This was our fourth visit to Zeleny Les. It’s the most wonderful place- peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed watching beavers and toads in the pond and hanging out in the house which is perfect for a family group. It’s so clean and well equipped and the host Catherine is very easy to communicate with. We hope to be back for a fifth visit next summer.
Our family enjoyed a summer get-together at beautiful Zeleny Les. It was as welcoming as if we were visiting a family friend at their own home. Beautiful vistas, walking trails and wildlife abound. Most household essentials were provided, making daily living uncomplicated. Awesome and fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living spaces and even a piano were welcome. Porches, a deck and a grill made it easy to appreciate the surroundings while relaxing with our extended family.
This property was very nice and spacious. All appliances worked great. There were plenty of dishes and cooking utensils. The hiking trails were nice and opened up. Would definitely visit again, if ever headed in that area.
I can’t possibly say enough good things about our host Catherine and her beautiful home. We stayed here to attend our grandsons baseball tournament in Oneonta. The daily commute was actually quite nice, discovering new things to look at each day. The home is beautiful with many interesting things to check out regarding the property history. The boys really enjoyed catching bass and frogs in the pond. Evenings on the two decks were peaceful, with awesome views and wildlife viewing. Catherine really makes you feel at home.
Excellent location, great time in the countryside. Hiking trails were great.
This was our second stay at this property and another great experience. If you are in this area looking for a great, clean, well equipped place to stay that also accommodates dogs, do yourself a favor and book this property. You have hiking trails, pond and creek right on property. We will definitely book again when back in the area.
Nine family members stayed 4 nights to attend a family reunion in Delhi. We had absolutely everything we needed and more. The house is very comfortable and we all felt instantly at home. The land is spectacular with well maintained paths leading to more forested paths to explore. This is a special place. We had so much fun!
We had a wonderful time staying at Zelený Les. Our host was very gracious, accommodating and easy to get in touch with if we needed anything (we did not). The house itself is furnished very nicely. Instructions were very detailed for check-in and check-out, and everything was exactly as expected. Thank you!
Wonderful home on a beautiful property. If you like nature and solitude this is the place for you. Great hiking and bird watching. We will be back.
This house is at a quiet outdoor setting which is perfect for our family. There is plenty of space to move around and plenty of beds. The game room was a bonus. The house is clean and easy to use. This is a good place to stay again.
We had the most fabulous week at Zeleny Les! The combination of remote, beautiful countryside and a wonderfully characterful and well-appointed home was more than we could have asked for. It's a treat not being able to see another house even close to yours! We're a big family but never felt crowded. The views over the valley are amazing, especially with the snow. The kids loved sledding and my wife and I hiked the well-maintained trails all over the property. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful stay in the Catskills (with a little skiing perhaps!). Catherine, the owner, was very accessible and attentive to anything we needed. We certainly hope to come back!
Thank-you Catherine for a lovely stay at your home! My husband and 3 older children enjoyed skiing/snowboarding at Plattekill Mountain about 30 minutes away and Belleayre Mountain about 45 minutes away. The wood stove provided a nice extra warmth to come home to off the slopes. My dog Timber and I enjoyed hiking on the mountain and watching the wildlife. The grocery store is close by for incidentals. Large island to occupy hungry familiy members while I make breakfast, couch in kitchen where my son loved every morning giving us trivia questions to start our day. Plenty of beds and bathrooms for a larger family or family reunion. Thank-you again for letting us borrow your beautiful home for a mini vacation!
House and land are magical
Zeleny Les is a large and handsome property with a spectacular setting. Our family greatly enjoyed our stay. Bedrooms are very large and the house is spotless. The stars at night are amazing and looking over the valley and seeing no other houses was a treat. There is an active beaver pond and our grandson was fascinated by his handiwork. Perfect solitude. Pictures online don't do Zeleny Les justice!
Our team had a lovely stay! We hope to come on back in the future.
Beautiful property! Cozy and comfortable house! Had a great time, thank you!
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