The house in the village

Le changement de décors total déconnexion

Ce n’est pas que je n’est pas aimé juste pour la chambre que l’on a eu peu être le prix était un peu élevé

Super nette Mitarbeiter und Besitzer, idyllisch und gut gelegen. Eine super Erfahrung, gutes veganes Frühstück, nette Hütten, alles unkompliziert und auf Wünsche wird sehr gut eingegangen

Nicht so sauber, Bett war etwas unbequem

The property was even more beautiful than expected, peaceful and relaxing. The volunteers are very nice and kind people once you get to know them a little! Animals are also a big plus, there are chickens and a cat and dogs who come to visit from the village! You can get there from Tirana by bus with only 100 leke. Also hiking path is very near, and the view from the cottage is amazing! And there is a hammock for chilling, a place outside to make a bonfire, and great bread and tea at the breakfast.

I ended up cutting my stay short due to the cottage being so cold I couldn't sleep for most of the night. In the end of April the nightime temperature was still around 7-8, and the cottages don't have any insulation or heating and basically the temperature and humidity is the same as outside. I was not prepared for this, even with extra blankets and all my clothes on I was freezing. So if you come when it's cold in the night, be prepared as you would when you go camping/sleep in a tent! However, they offered to change my accommodation inside which I appreciate even though didn't take the opportunity. Another thing I noticed, was that the place revolves around the volunteers. Even though they all were nice and kind and I met some great people, as a guest I felt like I had to accommodate and make an effort to fit in and learn their ways to feel comfortable. To me it felt like volunteering without the actual work if that makes any sense. Ofc this can be also good, depending what you want! I didn't mind it too much, but noticed that as a solo traveller it took me some time before I was comfortable! I think it would be nice to introduce the volunteers to the guests in the beginning, so it would be clear who are working and who are guests and maybe help with fitting in! So, it is not the most traditional place, but can be a very good experience, and a truly beautiful place!

Please note,this property is currently under renovations to basic habitable condition,so do not expect too much. But the friendliness of the host /volunteers are so accomodating. I tagged along with Irfan who does his morning hikes to the Black Cave and gave me the taste of what its like to venture out there.Best wishes to you all, Atlas,Irfan,Helen & Mitzuko. Andy (of Aberdeen)

The muddy tracks along the mountain