Zabola Estate - Transylvania

The owners still live on the estate, which is a relatively easy drive from Brasov. They have made it into an attractive place for families or couples to relax, with a high quality kitchen and cellar. Romanian food with some international additions, including Indian dishes. Excellent spa with a skilled masseur. It is a good base to explore the region, with special emphasis on the Hungarian language part of Transylvania. Or you leave the car, and use a bike or good hiking boots to explore. Maybe you borrow one of the horses bred on the estate.

Hidden deep in the heart of Transylvania, Zabola Estate is not just a destination—it’s a feeling. One you don’t know you’ve been craving until you’re already there, standing still in its silence, watching mist rise slowly over the lake, coffee in hand and no rush in sight. Every corner of the estate carries a story. The rooms are soaked in history, yet feel refreshingly contemporary—elegantly restored with thoughtfulness, not opulence. The creaking floors, velvet drapes, hand-picked books, and vintage details create the kind of romantic nostalgia you don’t find on booking platforms. But what makes Zabola truly magical is the luxury of disconnection. No push notifications. Just forest trails, candlelit dinners, slow conversations, and a rare kind of stillness that invites clarity. The staff? Discreet, warm, and effortlessly present. The food? Locally sourced, seasonal, and served as if time has no agenda. Whether you’re sipping wine by the fire or reading under a century-old tree, the pace of Zabola asks only one thing of you: to simply be. It’s a place that makes you want to write again. To think slower. To dream bigger. It’s not for everyone—and that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable.