Badacsony cottage rental - Lavender House
Lavender House
 
Badacsony cottage rental - Lavender House

Lavender House

View from front porch

View from front porch

Dining room

Dining room

Kitchen area

Kitchen area

Pergola

Pergola

View of front yard from the pergola

View of front yard from the pergola

Downstairs bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Downstairs tub and shower

Downstairs tub and shower

Upstairs bedroom

Upstairs bedroom

Upstairs bathroom

Upstairs bathroom

Kitchen window

Kitchen window

Upper terrace

Upper terrace

Wine cellar

Wine cellar

Grill area

Grill area

Lavender House with church to left

Lavender House with church to left

Harvest moon over Szentbekkalla

Harvest moon over Szentbekkalla

  • BedroomsStudio
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Half Bath
 

Photos and Description of the Badacsony vacation cottage rental
Situated on a hill overlooking vineyards amidst an almond orchard.

The property is a five minute walk to the village centre of Szentbekkalla with a pergola, stone grill, and terraces. The house has an open floor plan, 140 sq. meters, sleeps six comfortably, air- conditioned downstairs, wood stove, heat pump, wi-fi, satellite TV, linens and towels are included. There is a separate wine cellar. The location is between Badascony and Tapolca in the center of the Kal Basin. Family friendly, pets considered.

About Butter Birkas

We built this house a few years ago next to the old family estate that Balint's family was able to reclaim in the 1980's. We live in the U.S. but spend our summers in Hungary. Six years ago we bought a vineyard on the hill across from our house and can now share Lavender House with others. We age our wines in the old family cellar, a property adjacent to our house. We are both artists and film-makers in retirement.

Butter Birkas purchased this cottage in 2001
Why Butter Birkas chose Badacsony

This place is close to Balint's heart. He served as an altar boy for the priest who owned the land that the house rests upon. His father is buried in the cemetery next to the village church and just adjacent to the Birkas estate. The view is stunning. The local wine is superb. The people are friendly.

What makes this cottage unique

Lavender House is a traditional Hungarian country house on the exterior, but the interior is anything but. The house is filled with light and air. The proximity to the village and the surrounding countryside is excellent. Large windows, access to the out-of-doors, and ease of living are all conducive to a restful break from the modern world.

1 Reviews of Property 1054426 in Badacsony, Hungary

Old-Style Cottage Built In 2005 on an acre of land
average rating of 5.0 based on 1 reviews
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Old-Style Cottage Built In 2005 on an acre of land
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Badacsony Lake Balaton North
5

Great house, amazingly helpful hosts

5 of 5
Submitted: October 19, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
We stayed at the house of Butter and Bálint Birkás for two nights. The purpose of our stay was a family event. We had a terrific time at the house, thanks to Bálint Birkás' flexibility and help. He told us that they intended to rent the house as of the spring of 2013, however, since we contacted him with our enquiry, he made it possible for us even in October, 2012. The house is very cozy, well equipped and nicely decorated. I strongly recommend it for everyone, who would like to enjoy peace and quiet at a charming location and in a great house. We were also lucky to have the opportunity to taste Bálint's Pinot Noir '09, which will be kept among our nicest memories.
Owner's Response: We are delighted that your event went well, and in particular that you enjoyed our Pinot Noir! We are sorry the weather wasn't perfect, but we are very happy that your experience staying in our home was good. Please feel welcome to come by any time!

Butter Birkas
Helpful votes: 1/2