A beautiful organic mud hut
"A Simple Story" is a place that makes you understand that all beautiful things should start with creating something you love. There's no other way to describe this place: the mud construction, the niches, the recycling, the good energy. If we add to that the multitude of treats and the impressive view, you'll understand why I became a "captive" of this place.
I visit quite a few B&Bs, some of which are truly magical, and every time I think I've seen it all, I encounter a surprise. When I entered "A Simple Story," I realized that everything I would describe here would be a bit "dry" compared to the magical reality.
Dina led me to the cabin down the stepped path covered in earth plaster, the material from which it is built. The steps are made of tires that were also wrapped in the material. Dina explains that during the construction process, no soil was brought in and no waste was removed, out of the principle of trying to have as little impact on the environment as possible.
The cabin is relatively close to the host house, but a dense forest provides excellent privacy.
The entrance to the cabin is through a huge balcony that sits "on" the natural forest, and to prevent you from falling, it is bordered by a railing made from the same branches that were taken down to make room for the cabin. From the balcony, you can see the upper tributaries of the Betzet River, and at sunset, it is worth looking east where you can see them at the height of their glory and power.
The outer shell of the cabin is made of small stones that were collected and placed one stone on top of the other, creating a vertical mosaic. Between this shell and the earth plaster that covers the interior of the cabin, a layer of thermal insulation was placed, which saves energy in heating/cooling. Two large round windows are located at the top of the ceiling, allowing warm air to escape in the summer and sunlight to penetrate in the winter.
The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing food on site. There is also a wood-burning fireplace with a basket full of logs for burning. There is also a huge jacuzzi with windows overlooking the green landscape.
Sometimes the simplest stories are the best.
What’s on the site?
We prepare the refreshments in the cabin from what grows in the garden and the orchard - fresh eggs that you can collect (if you have already laid them) in the tiny coop, organic jams from the fruit of the orchard, homemade cookies, coffee liqueur, a well-equipped coffee corner, seasonal fruits and milk.