Levendula Porta

The farm owner is always on hand to point you in the right direction if you need inspiration for days out and sightseeing. A good place to start is the Balaton Uplands National Park (direct access from the site). Here you can jump on numerous walking or cycling routes, marvel at the stark Hegyestű rock formation with its basalt columns, and keep an eye out for foxes, hares and badgers. Any kids with you will adore the chance to cuddle donkeys and take rides in horse-drawn wagons at Salföld Major (15 minutes’ drive), where you can watch displays of traditional Hungarian horsemanship too. Keep youngsters active and sneak a little bit of culture into their agenda with a climb up to Szigliget (20 minutes), the scenic ruins of a castle that has displays of medieval cooking implements as well as far-reaching views to Lake Balaton. When it comes to exploring the lake itself, head for Badacsonytomaj (15 minutes), which has a small beach but is better known as a wine-making town; you can tour several vineyards in the surrounding hills and taste the end products too. Balatonfüred (35 minutes) is one of the liveliest resorts on the northern shores of Lake Balaton, with watersports, a waterside promenade and upscale eateries.