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Jardine Hills Merlot Cottage

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The edgeless pool--4 m x 10 m and heated
View of the main pool and wading pool for kids
Edgeless pool for cooling down in summer
View of Merlot Cottage terrace
Side view of Merlot Cottage

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Valea Scheilor, PH
  • Place, Budureasca Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lacerta Winery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellu Manor
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Jardine Hills Merlot Cottage

Located only 100km (1.5 hours' drive) northeast of Bucharest, the compound consists of on-site parking and three self-catering cottages arrayed around a heated edgeless swimming pool and jacuzzi. We also offer an outdoor gas barbeque/kitchen area for outdoor food preparation and dining.

We are located halfway between Ploiesti and Buzau in the heart of the lovely and scenic Dealu Mare (the "Big Hills") region of Romania, which is famous for its vineyards and wineries.

The cottages are well appointed with underfloor heating, wood burning stoves, air to air heat pump/cooling systems, thermopane windows and 55" inch UHD televisions with fiber optic internet connection. Fully equipped kitchens and full bathrooms (with bathtub/shower) are available in each cottage. Two of the cottages (the Feteasca Neagra and the Merlot cottages) have two bedrooms with an attic and half bath upstairs which may be used as a third bedroom. The third cottage (the Pinot Noir cottage) has a large master bedroom with living area and loft with half bath upstairs which may be used as a second bedroom.

Lidl and Penny Market are only 9km away in Mizil, (as well as a local farmers market for fresh produce), for all of your provisioning needs. We are located close to a number of famous Romanian wineries including Tohani, Budureasca and Lacerta The traditional restaurant at Ferma Dacilor is also nearby.

Jardine Hills has been eco-certified by the Romanian Green Building Council.

If you are interested to learn more, check us out "Jardine Hills" on Facebook.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
* No glassware or breakables in pool or jacuzzi area. * No smoking in the cottages, terrace only. * No unauthorized day guests or otherwise.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Călugăreni

Călugăreni is home to this cottage. Travellers looking for local activities can try Budureasca Winery and Lacerta Winery, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by Bellu Manor.
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Valea Scheilor, PH

What's nearby

  • Budureasca Winery - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lacerta Winery - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Bellu Manor - 27 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Vergu-Manaila House - 48 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Central Market Hall - 52 min drive - 69.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Crama de Piatra - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafenobia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vinalia - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Han - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crama Strehan - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Jardine Hills Merlot Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Jardine Hills Merlot Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Jardine Hills Merlot Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jardine Hills Merlot Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jardine Hills Merlot Cottage located?

Situated in Călugăreni, this cottage is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Budureasca Winery and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Lacerta Winery. Bellu Manor and Ilie Oana Stadium are also within 32 miles (52 km).

About the host

Your host

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My wife and I are Americans who first came to Romania from Los Angeles in 1996. I work here as a lawyer here advising multinational clients and my wife is a former flight attendant. We have two children under 10 years old and enjoy the rustic beauty of this wine region of Romania.

Why they chose this property

e bought and renovated the main house in 2004. Thereafter, we renovated the existing guest cottage and added a pool area and landscaping. Our friends all enjoyed visiting us over the years so we decided in 2015 to build the Cottages at Jardine Hills on some adjacent land--close to us but completely self sufficient for our friends and guests, with their own equipped kitchens, dedicated internet and common pool and lounging areas. We completed the cottages in 2017 and they are ideal for families with children. We have also had friends rent the entire Jardine Hills compound (3 cottages) with several families for a week or more to enjoy an ideal group getaway among themselves. My wife and I have travelled extensively and stayed at small boutique hotels and guest rentals across Europe, US, Central America and South Africa. We wanted to create the same feeling on our property, in a rural setting but with all the modern amenities and comforts--geared towards family comfort and fun. Unlike other top properties in Romania, we are also very accessible to Bucharest, and can be reached in roughly one hour from Otopeni Airport. If you need transport to and from Bucharest, this can be arranged for an additional fee upon request.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful rural setting, easy to reach from Bucharest. Rolling green hills, with vineyards in the distance, quiet relaxation in an ideal location for sipping wine, swimming, sunbathing and enjoying nature. Hiking and bike riding with accessibility to shopping for your provisioning needs in nearby Mizil. A modern oasis in in the middle of a typical Romanian village. Guests receive a complimentary snack basket when they check in, which also includes a bottle of locally produced wine as our gift to you.

Languages:

English, Spanish