9 romantic hideaways in Hungary

A cottage in the middle of a flower garden in a small village, a Provence style intimate lodge at the stem of the vine-lands and a shack at the edge of the forest that makes you feel like you’re in the British countryside. Hungary is full of charming accommodations where you can hide away from the world. Travelo.hu collected nine of these.

When you dream of romantic accommodations like an enchanting cottage in the middle of the lavender field or a cosy hideaway in the forest with pastel shutters, then you probably think of classic, postcard-like landscapes such as Provence or Tuscany. However, you can also find very neat and stylish, friendly, romantic and Instagram compatible cottages in Hungary. You just don’t know about them.

“I do this whole thing to make people happy” says Tímea Kádár, the owner of szallasmaskepp.hu, which is a website that focuses on special, extraordinary accommodations. Hopefully Tímea’s tips for romantic hideaways will make you smile.

Megyer

Megyer is one of the smallest villages in Hungary, filled with flower gardens, endless peace and surrounded by forests and junipers. It’s a perfect place to hide away from the bustling of the world. If you really get romantic and decide to have your wedding here you can basically rent the whole village, but, of course, renting only one rustic cottage is just as great. When it comes to programmes, you can visit the Jeli arboretum which is only 30 kilometres away and is famous for its colourful rhododendrons, or visit the Castle of Sümeg which is only 12 kilometres away.

Csákberény

“Charles Dickens’ offspring has been living in Csákberény for years and she turned onetime vineyard cottages into Provence style romantic cottages with an impeccable interior decorator’s sense. In Catherine’s Vineyard Cottages you find fireplaces with terraces in front that are hidden away from curious eyes. You can even ask for breakfast, which is made of local ingredients and is served in small baskets” told Tímea. If you have the heart to leave this place, then you should probably go on a hike in the neighborhood. For instance, visit the Castle of Csókakő on one of the rocks of the Vértes Mountains. The castle is one of those few that weren’t destroyed by the Turks or the Habsburgs; you just simply see the marks of centuries on the walls. If you’d fancy a taste of baronial magnificence, then visit the Castle of Fehérvárcsurgó.

Noszvaj

According to Tímea, water polo player Miklós Gór-Nagy and his wife, Klári, decided to carry out the style in Hungary that they saw on their trip to the British countryside. The Noszvaj 981 is the last house of the place, at the edge of the forest. That is where they have their vintage style romantic shack. Visitors of the shack get the keys and then they can close the door on themselves. However, if you want to go out then you could go sightseeing in Eger or to thermal baths in Egerszalók or Demjén.

Alsópetény

This place can be found in Cserhát with many lovely rustic cottages that have been renovated. Some of them are decorated in the theme of pear, some in the theme of lavender. The Prónay Castle is also found in Alsópetény and it has a beautiful park which is worth checking out. Travelo.hu also recommends visiting Bánk which is only 8 kilometres away and is famous for its festival at the lake.