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Castle in Czech Republic
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The Starosedlsky Hradek (Old Castle) is situated on a lakeshore in the picturesque rustic setting of Central Bohemia just an
hour's drive away from Prague, the historic and architectural jewel of Europe. Built originally in the 14th century, the castle
has been rebuilt twice throughout its history and in its present appearance the complex exists since 1669. The castle has had
several changes of owners and at different times belonged to the local aristocracy, the Catholic Jesuit society (which used the
castle as their summer residence) and a well-known Austrian aristocratic family of Schwarzenbergs. The early baroque style has
left its touch on the external appearance of the castle as well as on its structure such as the meter-thick walls, massive oak
beams and arch ceilings. The castle basement is suitable for wine storage. All the furniture is handmade from mahogany. In 1999
the castle underwent a complex reconstruction and was turned into a luxury hotel and spa. It served in that capacity for several
years during which it played host to eleven weddings, two period dramas and one royal hunt.
The castle is located in a low hill district near a tiny village whose residents are mainly occupied with agriculture. The region
is free from factories and has a mild climate with moderate summer and winter temperatures. The lake was created in the 15th
century to be used for fish breeding, and is still used for these purposes today – it’s inhabited by a vast quantity of carps.
Guests of the castle are welcome to fish and swim in the lake; there are pathways leading from the castle down to and along the
shore; a little boat is also available for those who want to explore this beautiful lake further. The forest on the waterfront
is inhabited by deer, boars and wild goats; hunting is permitted in season. When it was still used as a hotel, the castle was
rented out completely for 13-14 weekends a year by aristocratic families from Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland that used
it as their base for hunting in the nearby forests.
One hour's drive from Prague and all the cultural splendours it has to offer, the castle is also five minutes away from Pribram,
the center of historic Bohemia and home to a famous cathedral and pilgrimage site. Numerous music festivals are held there during
the summer, the children will enjoy its knight tournaments and the adults can nip down to the Breznice Castle Brewery.
Located in the yard of the castle is a serene Japanese garden with a small pond and streams. The castle grounds also include a
15th century chapel of Holy Trinity, which holds religious services for the residents of the village. During the 1999
reconstruction an ancient hoard has been recovered containing paintings and other religious items some of which are on display
at the castle.
The castle's attractions include: home cinema, snooker room, fully-equipped chef-grade kitchen, a highly decorated bar area, two
saunas with dipping pools, a large tub equipped for therapeutic body massage, a fitness centre and a photo-therapy light bed.
Since the castle used to be a luxury hotel, we are used to accommodating many requests. If you have something specific in mind
(horse riding lessons, an evening out in Prague opera, a romantic hot air balloon ride or a knight tournament held on the castle
grounds) please let us know in advance and we'll do our best to make it happen. Some of the optional services we provide are:
babysitting, concierge, private transportation, security guard, maid and chef.
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| Waterfront |
Washing Machine |
Telephone |
| Terrace |
Stove/Cooktop |
Sauna |
| Satellite TV |
Refrigerator |
Range Hood |
| Pet Friendly |
Parking Space |
Maid's Quarters |
| Maid's Bathroom |
Laundry Room |
Laundry Facility |
| Lake Waterfront |
Lake View |
High Speed Internet |
| Gym/Spa |
Gated Community |
Coffee Maker |
| Club House |
Central Heating |
Business Center |
| Appliances |
Alarm System |
24 Hour Security |
| Fully equipped chef-grade kitchen |
Rustic-themed bar |
Two dining rooms, one near the lake |
14 rooms with king-sized beds |
| Large open gathering space |
Sunny and shaded areas |
| Sunrise/sunset views |
Garden View |
| Parking space for 15 cars |
Well |
| Forest with deer, boars and wild goats |
Lake stocked with carp |
| Floor chess set |
Japanese garden with a small pond |
| 15th century chapel |
Touring bikes |
| Fishing equipment |
Water craft (non-motorized) |
| Grill |
Home Theater |
| Hunting trophies decorating the hallways |
Medieval decorations on walls |
| snooker room |
Fitness Centre |
| Huge functioning fireplace |
Smaller functioning fireplaces |
| Large tub for therapeutic body massage |
Two saunas with small dipping pools |
| Photo-therapy light bed |
Total seclusion/privacy |
| Security Gate |
24 hour contact person |
| Proximity to family activities |
Please Contact John Greer for More Information.
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