Bran · Transylvania

Castelaria

An 800 square metre estate where centuries of Transylvanian legend meet a private, modern sanctuary, a short walk from Bran Castle.

16Guests
5Suites
7Bathrooms
800Sq Metres
2023Fully Remodelled

The House

Where legend keeps its distance, and comfort comes close

Some houses are built. Castelaria was composed. Set on nearly two thousand square metres of private grounds in the heart of Bran, the estate looks out on the same mountains and the same castle that have drawn travellers to Transylvania for generations.

Inside, the story turns quiet and modern. An endless marble pool rests beneath an illuminated ceiling and two chandeliers. A private cinema stretches across a hundred and sixty five inches. A river wraps the garden, a koi pond catches the evening light, and a separate study house waits at the far end for anyone who wants to disappear with a book.

Remodelled in full in 2023 with nothing left ordinary, Castelaria sleeps sixteen across five suites, and asks only that you stay long enough to feel it.

The Signatures

Reasons guests never quite want to leave

The Marble Pool

An endless pool for continuous swimming, finished in marble inside and out, under an illuminated Barisol ceiling and two chandeliers.

A 165-Inch Cinema

A true private theatre with 7+1 surround sound and Italian sofas long enough to seat the whole party in comfort.

Spa & Saunas

Dry and steam saunas with a cold plunge and ice bucket, a commercial-grade gym, and a marble jacuzzi for slow evenings.

Cellar & Cigars

A temperature-controlled wine cellar in premium oak, a private cigar lounge, and a poker and games room beside it.

Film

Castelaria in motion

Enchanting Villa Tour: Discover the Luxury of Castelaria in Transylvania

Every Detail

What is inside

Wellness & Water

  • Endless marble pool
  • Illuminated Barisol ceiling
  • Dry sauna and steam sauna
  • Cold plunge with ice
  • Large marble jacuzzi
  • Commercial-grade gym
  • Year-round climate control

Entertainment

  • 165-inch home cinema
  • 7+1 surround sound
  • Temperature-controlled wine cellar
  • Private cigar lounge
  • Poker and games room
  • Billiard table
  • Ping pong and darts

Interiors

  • Five en-suite bedrooms
  • 21 ft living room ceiling
  • Venetian plaster and stone
  • Floor-to-ceiling Schüco glass
  • Custom Italian furniture
  • Oak dining table for fourteen
  • Hardwood floors throughout

Grounds & Nature

  • River around the property
  • Koi pond with 50+ fish
  • The River Room retreat
  • Outdoor fire pit
  • Travertine patios
  • Separate study house and library
  • Playground and treehouse

Kitchen & Dining

  • High-end kitchen and pantry
  • Soft-close open shelving
  • Custom 14-person oak table
  • Outdoor dining and summer kitchen
  • Cozy secondary kitchen

Comfort & Security

  • Full property alarm system
  • Two gated entrances, private road
  • Grand pivot entrance door
  • Parking for 15 cars
  • Full privacy behind a 15 m screen

The Setting

A twelve minute walk from a legend

Castelaria sits in the folds of the Carpathians, with mountain and river views from nearly every room, and the towers of Bran Castle within sight. Full seclusion, yet moments from the town, the slopes and the story.

  • 12 minOn foot to Bran Castle and the town centre
  • 6 minBy car to a local ski resort
  • 20 minBy car to Poiana Brașov, Romania's premier slopes
  • 360°Mountain and river views, wrapped in privacy

Make It Yours

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Private Chef

A tasting menu or a family dinner, cooked in your kitchen and served at your table.

Private Sauna Suite

Your private steam sauna and dry sauna, heated and ready throughout your stay.

In-Villa Massage

A professional therapist comes to the villa. One session covers two guests, 50 minutes each. Add another session for a larger party, or one for each day of your stay. Tell us your preferred days and times in the notes and we'll confirm.

Private Ski Instructor & Guide

A private on-mountain instructor and guide, with gear and lift arrangements handled for you. Sold by the day; half-days and hourly sessions (two-hour minimum) can be arranged on request. Choose how many days, and tell us the dates, group and levels in the notes so we can schedule it.

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