The best gites Moldova-Bukovina

This central guesthouse is a village museum in miniature! Its five century-old farmhouses, moved room by room around the property, offer a journey back in time. Absolutely charming, traditionally furnished and equipped with all modern comforts. Four contemporary houses, with bedrooms and apartments, complete the offer. La Roată also offers a catering service, with homemade dishes based on farm produce. Please note that rentals are less expensive from 2 nights upwards.

On the edge of the forest, 3 km before the monastery of Agapia, this guesthouse in the heart of a vast green domain offers pretty wooden houses for two people, with bathroom, as well as a family apartment for four. You can stay there on half board, but you can also use the kitchen (for a small extra charge) to prepare your own meals. There is also a barbecue and a terrace. The owners are French-speaking.

This large, family-run guesthouse with a boutique-hotel feel was completely renovated in 2018-2019. It is located in a residential and commercial area, around 7 km from the center and very close to a mall. It has 14 comfortable rooms, including an apartment and several suites, accommodating up to 5 people. The décor is bright and flowery. The house is bordered by a pretty garden, with terrace, deckchairs and children's play area. There's also a sauna and whirlpool bath, and a good restaurant serving regional specialties.

Here's a perfect place to retreat from the world, right in the middle of nature. The Fluturica cabana is located high up in the Țibau mountains, on the edge of Bucovina, 25 km from Ciocănești. To get there, you have to hike for 30 minutes through the forest (or get a ride in a 4 x 4). Up there, the view is splendid. The hut was bought from a Hutsul shepherd by a Suceava geographer, who refurbished it while retaining its authenticity and rustic feel. It's a great starting point for hikes to the Țibau and Fluturica peaks.