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A place with a story.

In Ábelová, an exceptional guesthouse is taking shape — connecting history, nature and modern comfort.

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Historical photograph of the cheese factory
Historical photograph
The story of the place

Bryndza cheese was once made here. Now a place to rest is taking shape.

The guesthouse preserves elements of the original architecture of one of Ábelová’s landmarks — the bryndza cheese factory built in the early 20th century.

Honest materials, the silence of Novohrad and contemporary architecture meet here in a place for gatherings and new memories.

We look forward to welcoming you.Pavol and Jaroslav Maslen

Transformation

We preserve the story. We change how you experience it.

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Photograph of the building’s current state
Current state
What we’re preparing

Four chapters of one place.

34
guests in rooms & apartments
50
seats in the restaurant
15
guests in the wellness area
3
types of sauna
Construction

Watch the place come to life.

  1. The original bryndza factory

    History

    A bryndza cheese factory from the early 20th century — a village landmark. Locals have always called this place “do Čechov” (“to the Čechs’”).

  2. Design

    2020 · Completed

    Visualisation, detailed design and building permit — preserving the original architecture and the historical façade frescoes.

  3. Construction

    Since 22 Feb 2022

    Restoration of the original building, structural work, utilities and insulation. The frescoes were digitised by 3D scanning and will return to the new façade.

  4. Interiors

    Since 2025 · In progress

    First-fix installations are complete; painting and interior fit-out are under way — rooms, restaurant, wellness.

  5. Opening

    To be announced

    We’ll announce the opening date — sign up for updates below.

Ábelová & Novohrad

Silence you can hear.

Since 1275
An old Novohrad village between the Krupina plateau and the Ostrôžky hills, in a volcanic landscape of scattered hill farms.
Timrava country
Ábelová is closely linked to the writer Božena Slančíková-Timrava — the village has a memorial house dedicated to her.
Nature & experiences
Forests and meadows, Bralce hill (817 m), cycling routes, horse riding and an organic farm right in the village.
Explore Ábelová & surroundings
Meadows and forests of Novohrad above Ábelová
Our partners

A place shaped by the people of Ábelová.

The guesthouse is being created together with local companies and organisations that look after the land, the animals and village life.

Ábelová municipality

The village where the guesthouse is being built — history, events and village life.

abelova.sk

AB laz

Organic farm in Ábelová: horses, Highland cattle, farm products, e-bike rental and the KC153 cultural centre.

ablaz.sk

Agrofarma Ábelová

Farming in Ábelová and the surrounding area.

AB les

Care of the forests around Ábelová.

Ábelová hunting association

Hunting and wildlife management in the local hunting ground.

Location

In the heart of Novohrad, yet close at hand.

Ábelová lies in the Lučenec district, in the quiet countryside of Novohrad. The guesthouse is an easy drive from Lučenec, Zvolen and from Hungary.

Approximate driving distances
Lučenec
25 km
Zvolen
50 km
Banská Bystrica
70 km
Budapest
140 km
Košice
190 km
Bratislava
230 km
Ábelová 33, 985 13 Get directions
Ábelová 33, 985 13

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FAQ

Questions we often hear.

Didn’t find your answer? Write to us at info@penzionucechov.sk.

We don’t have an exact date yet — interior fit-out is currently under way. Sign up for updates and you’ll be among the first to know.