In a small Romanian village just outside of Sibiu, the Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor brings quirk and charm to the Fagaras Mountains, an area aptly known as the Valley of the Fairies.
Razvan and Gabriela Vasile, the owners of the hotel, named the finished estate "Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor," which translates to "Clay Castle of the Valley of the Fairies."
The 10-room hotel is made entirely out of natural materials like wood, clay, straw, and sand.
The picturesque chalet was the product of the Vasiles' collaboration with eco-architect Ileana Mavrodin. Rooms are simple, and will be heated by wood fires.
Each room has its own separate entrance.
The twisting, pointed roofs create a mystical architectural aesthetic, and the hotel's remote location will make guests feel like they've traveled into an old folktale.
An exact date for its opening has not been set, but it should be any day now.
The couple plans to extend the natural, rustic theme of the hotel with a restaurant that will offer local, organic food.
Despite not being open yet, the Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor is already attracting visitors from all over, and has amassed over 27,000 likes on Facebook.
