Welcome to Villa Alba.
The latest addition to the Akasha Retreat experience, open for group reservations, private events, intimate gatherings and memorable celebrations in the heart of Transylvania.
Situated within 1km of the iconic Bran Castle, the villa has beautiful views of the majestic Bucegi mountains & the village of Predelut. Surrounded by forests and beautiful landscape gardens, the villa sits almost hidden away amongst the towering 30 year old trees.
Build by the master architect Paul Veseli, an award winning and renowned architect of Sibiu this incredible heritage property tells a story of what Bran once used to be, a place for tranquility and reflection closer to nature. With neighbours like Sextil Puscariu’s former family home, this home is steeped in history and heritage and tells a story of the land, the people and the culture of Transylvania.
Villa Alba is available for groups only, on a private exclusive hire basis. If you would like to book the villa for your family and friends or organise a special team-building event, corporate retreat or yoga retreat for up to 14 guests, we offer multiple options to ensure your stay here is memorable, intimate & fully serviced.
Lounge
Courtyard
Dining Room
Bathroom
Master Suite
Family Room
Double Room
Booking & Services
Minimum stay 2 nightsWeekends (Fri & Sat)
€1060 / nightWeekdays (Sun to Thu)
€848 / nightMeals
Our meals can be adapted to vegan, vegetarian or omnivore preferences.
Breakfast Buffet - €20 / person
Lunch Buffet - €30 / person
Dinner - €35 / person
Rates include all taxes & fees, VAT, Free wifi, coffee, water & tea selection.
In order to reserve any dates we require a 30% deposit. Deposits are non refundable but exchangeable to other dates within a 12 month period if plans change.
Services:
We can offer additional items like: projector screen, whiteboard, printing services for teams and work retreats.
We can provide a yoga teacher for you to practice in the privacy of the villa or all equipment necessary to run your own retreats here with indoor and outdoor spaces for up to 14 people to practice comfortably.
Additional Services available on demand.
Dining Experiences - Half Board or All Inclusive basis, suitable for vegan, vegetarian or omnivore.
Drinks Experiences: Wine Tasting Sessions with Sommelier, or Mixology Evenings
Massage Therapies: We can ensure our Akasha therapists offers our usual therapies in the comfort of Villa Alba.
Event Management for special events, decor & planning in our courtyard, gardens or indoor spaces.
Housekeeping services on request. We provide a change of linen, towels for stays of minimum 5 nights with additional on request.
Private tours of Bran Castle, Ebike Tours, Hiking Tours or cultural tours in Transylvania.
The legendary Bran Castle.
Serving as the former residence of Queen Marie of Romania and serving as inspiration for Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula, this castle is national landmark and one of the most beautiful in Europe according to Conde Nast Traveller. Originally built in the late 14th century, the castle has weathered the tides of time, bearing witness to the ebb and flow of empires and ideologies. From its origins as a Teutonic stronghold to its transformation into a royal sanctuary, Bran Castle has evolved alongside the shifting sands of Romanian history
Throughout the centuries, Bran Castle has witnessed a myriad of historical events, from being a strategic fortress against Ottoman expansion to serving as a royal summer residence in the early 20th century under Queen Marie's ownership. Queen Mary was born a princess of Great Britain and Ireland, being the granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, she restored Bran Castle to it’s former glory and ensured it’s history continues.
Despite changes in ownership and functions, including a period as a hospital during World War II, the castle has remained a symbol of resilience and cultural heritage. Its restoration in 1993 and subsequent legal restitution to the heirs of Princess Ileana of Romania and Archduke Anton of Austria in 2009 mark significant milestones, ensuring its continued prominence as one of Europe's most captivating and historically significant castles.