Dawidy in Warmia is part of historic East Prussia. Warmia forms the western part of the present Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship and borders directly on the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
A SHORT HISTORY
The manor Dwór Dawidy (formerly "Schloss Dawids") near Pasłęk is a true Baroque gem of former East Prussia, with features of Dutch Baroque. Between 1730 and 1731, under the commission of Alexander Emilius Dohna, a manor was built on the estate based on the plans of the family architect Johann Caspar Hindersin. The manor was built on a hill, surrounded by a landscape park. The last owner of the estate before 1945 was Alexander Dohna (Alexander Prince of Dohna-Schlobitten; 1899-1997). At that time, it was used as a hunting lodge – even today, there is a kitchen and a smoking chamber in the ground floor of the manor for processing the game. In the 19th century, Emperor Wilhelm II visited the manor with his family.
In the 1970s, the manor was a ruin with no roof, only the outer walls remaining. Extensive reconstruction and restoration works took place between 1975/78 and 2010/2015: renewal of the entire roof structure and wooden ceiling construction on the first and second floors, new roofing, windows, floors, as well as water, heating, and electrical installations, and the completion of the facade. Special care was taken during the restoration to restore the most authentic historical character.
On the upper floor, there is the former ballroom with an open fireplace and a balcony. The original stucco ceilings in the manor were not reconstructed; instead, the exposed wooden beams were left in place.
DAWIDY TODAY
Today, Dawidy is a popular boutique hotel with excellent occupancy and a unique vintage character. Numerous reviews on various travel and tourism portals from guests from Poland, Germany and all over Europe confirm the quality and special atmosphere of the house, which stands for pure rural life, nature, peace, and relaxation.
The outdoor area is complemented by relaxation and resting zones with well-kept lawns, as well as a large marquee with catering and toilet facilities, which is frequently booked for larger events and weddings.
The property includes a 4-hectare park that gently transitions into the "Lenki" nature reserve.
ROOM DISTRIBUTION AND AREAS
The manor has a usable area of approximately 600 m².
GROUND FLOOR
- Dining Room 44m² with WC 2.4m² and access to the garden
- Living Room 25m² with open fireplace
- Kitchen 26m²
- Living Area 45m² with Bathroom 12m²
- Vestibule 20m²
- Utility Room 11m² with gas stove
FIRST FLOOR
- Room 27m² with Bathroom 7m²
- A 14m² room with an 8m² bathroom
- Two-room Suite of 26m² and 19m² with a 14m² bathroom (bath + shower)
- Living Room 47m² with open fireplace from the 18th century
- Steam Bath 3m²
- Staircase 21m²
SECOND FLOOR
- Two-storey Suite (upper level 24m², lower level 43m²) with Bathroom 13m² (bath + shower) and Fireplace
- Two-room Apartment 18m² and 21m² with Bathroom 11m²
- Two-room Apartment 20m² and 10m² with Bathroom 4m²
- Staircase 23m²
BASEMENT
- Wine Cellar 13m²
- Pantry 15m²
UTILITIES
- Heating and hot water
- Dual-function ACV 32 kW Propane stove + own underground 4800l tank
- Fireplace with water jacket 21 kW
- Three open fireplaces
- Municipal water supply
- Wastewater – septic system
- Electricity – 24kW connection
- Wireless Internet 20 Mbs
- Alarm system with smoke detectors + video surveillance
ON THE PROPERTY
- Summer Café at the house
- Vegetable garden, wood shed, tool room
- Paved driveway, parking for 12 cars
- Marquee in the park 140m² with wooden terrace 140m²
- Summer kitchen
GOOD TOURIST LOCATION
The nearby town of Pasłęk offers everything for daily needs. In the immediate vicinity and within the scope of day trips, there are numerous possibilities with the main sights in Masuria and Pomerania. Here are just a few highlights:
- Gdansk
- Baltic Sea with popular seaside resorts and the Vistula Spit
- Malbork Castle
- Frombork
- Cycling tours
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Boat trip on the Elbląg Canal with the world’s only rolling hills to overcome height differences
- Numerous castles and manor houses in Pomerania and Masuria
- 18-hole golf course, open to non-members
