History
Learn about our history
It all began in 1933
Year 1933 - Expansion Plan for Villa 'Blumenhaus
Our guesthouse, originally a modest villa named “Blumenhaus”, was built in the early 1920s. In 1933, after becoming the property of local teacher Paul Herrmann, the villa was extended on its northern side to provide additional living space. Some of the rooms, equipped with central heating, were then offered to guests, with breakfast available and access to the garden for relaxation.
The 1960s.
After World War II, the former villa began operating as a holiday retreat under the name “Filmowiec” and was taken over by trade unions associated with Film Polski in Łódź. From the very beginning, it became a popular retreat for people from the film industry.
It was here, during conversations between Józef Milka and his brother Alojzy, that the idea of the Amateur Film Festival took shape. The festival was launched in Polanica-Zdrój in 1965 under the name “Pol-8”.
The history of the villa is also reflected in the reproductions of photographs by Alojzy Milka displayed throughout its interiors. With his camera, he documented many aspects of life in Polanica-Zdrój.
Villa Filmowiec 2008
The building later passed into private ownership and rooms were rented to parents visiting their children who were undergoing treatment at the paediatric cardiology sanatorium.
Unfortunately, during the 1997 flood, the original sign bearing the name “DW Filmowiec” was lost.
Villa Filmowiec 2014
Villa Filmowiec opened its doors to guests in 2014, following an extensive renovation and expansion of the property that began in 2010.
An interesting feature of the building is that it stands on sandstone. Some of the lower-level interiors, including the fireplace room and sauna, incorporate walls of natural rock, giving this part of the villa a unique character.
Every effort has been made to create a place where guests can enjoy peace and quiet, the sound of birds and the comfort of spacious apartments.
