There is much more to Slovakia than just the forests, nature and wildlife.
There are historic towns and medieval castles that are on the UNESCO World Heritage list, famous spas, once frequented by European royalty, with open-air classical concerts, live folk music, leisure centres, tennis courts, golf, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, canoeing, white-water rafting,
Villages in this remote region are tranquil places with a very slow pace of life, still using horses for farming. Over the last century most farmhouses have been rebuilt using bricks, replacing the more traditional wood. However, in the village where the cottages are, the traditional log-cabin-style cottages are still predominant. The cottages are traditional but provide a good standard of accommodation.