The best way to say how good Kania Lodge is to say we had 3 days and nights of unimaginable August weather - rain, wind, unseasonably low temperatures, grey and miserable skies - but it was still so enjoyable. Excellent staff, delicious and varied food, great wine to choose from, pretty location. We had one of the cheaper rooms upstairs; another time we'd go for one of the separate suites. Kania is a great blend of attentive service and informal ambiance. I'd love to see it in two feet of snow in a cold winter, mind you we had the fire going this week anyway! It deserves the Trip Advisor ratings.

We really felt cared for and a one-night weekend stay felt like a week vacation.
Excellent food and a variety of wines. Owner and the staff are always there to help.

I've been living in and travelling round Poland for 15 years and have not found weekend retreat that even comes close to this place. The food is superb, everything tastes better than it does in the city (maybe that's because of the air), and the wine is even better. If you want to be active, you can mess about in a boat on the ultra clean lake, play tennis, ride a bike or go swimming. A better choice is to just kick back in the garden, admire the vinyard and try a few new wines from all round the world. But make sure there's space in your car for the crate of wine you'll want to buy, the only way you'll leave without one is if you leave with two (or more). John and Ania are excellent hosts who make you feel as if you are staying at a friend's country house. It's certainly one of my three favourite places in Poland.

We have visited John and Anna at Kania lodge many times. The lodge is above a beautiful clean lake and very quiet but Gdansk is only a 40 minute drive away. The wonderful food is based on recipes that the hosts have picked up on their travels all over the world but the produce is local. John loves his wine (he has a separate wine business) and there is always a great selection. We have also done a couple of company retreats there. The lodge can handle up to about 20 people. The atmosphere is very homely and friendly.
Rooms are simple but comfortable and very spacious. Some have wood-burning stoves and all have great views.
Great for walks, cycling, swimming...if you dare (the lake can be cold until high summer). There are two eighteen hole golf courses within 45-60 minutes drive and a nine hole course even closer.
Would recommend visiting at any time of the year. The area is beautiful when the snow lies thick, even though you are more limited in choices of activities...reading and drinking wine is always one of the best!)