Bukchondaek had such a rich history that's deeply tied into Hahoe village and Korea. The current owner & caretaker Mr Ryu is the person who will greet you and he warmly welcomes you into his home. I loved learning the history behind this traditional hanok, the tour, the amazing food provided, and Mr Ryu's hospitality. Bukchondaek is also at the heart of Hahoe village so if you want to stay in the village, this is the place to be! While it's not a cheap stay, I honestly believe it was worth every penny! Its rare to be able to stay inside the walls of a well kept, well preserved historic house so you must try it at least once.

This has been the most unique experience to stay 1 night in a 9 generation noble house. It’s been an absolute privilege and I hope Mr Ryu’s legacy continues to live on. This place is truly special and means a lot to experience the Korean culture that is preserved in Hanoe and in this house. It is an absolute national treasure. It snowed overnight and the property became even more magical. Mr Ryu’s hospitality is incredible and I am forever grateful for this experience of a lifetime.

We love the heritage house. We understand the proprietor is the 9th generation owner. The hanok maintained its character and therefore was a truly authentic experience. The breakfast spread, which we had in a separate dining room, was wonderful. Traditional and delicious. Located in the Hahoe village also meant it was easy to explore the village on foot. The owner was also very sweet and helpful and went the extra mile for us many times. Thank you!

The village is amazing. The house/complex is in the highest part of the village. All buildings have been preserved for more than 300 years. The family's attempt to preserve all buildings in its original state has been very successful. The host is an amazing person with the ability to transmit the importance of preserving his heritage as a communal (rather than individual) experience. The food was delicious and the surroundings soothing and restful.

Niets

This is an exceptional place - a rare find. Our initial impression was a bit disappointing because it is so isolated and challenging to even find the building but after our 2-night stay it will be one of the most memorable places we have ever been. It’s incredibly authentic and our host was lovely. That said, if you’re not prepared to sleep on the floor and cross the gravel yard to use the bathroom in the night this is not the place for you! I would also be hesitant to come without a car since getting food inside the village is extremely challenging.

My only “complaint” is that the cost was rather high, obviously paying for the authenticity of the hanok.

The best experience I had in Korea! Me and my family wanted to experience traditional staying in Hanok house in Korea since we are enthusiastic about Korean Traditional Culture. The owner received us in the evening and showed us to our room. The experience of sleeping in the traditional futon sheets and experience the Ondol system( which warms up the floor) was amazing. I felt as if I traveled back in time. In the morning we had a delicious Korean breakfast with soup, meat patties, japchae and some persimmons from the owners yard. Afterwards, the owner showed us the house and talked about his family's heritage. The most exciting part was when he showed us amazing clothing and accessories from more than 200 years ago. I super recommend 👌

Mr, Ryu was a wonderful host. His English made up for our poor Korean abilities. The property is absolutely stunning, and the history behind Bukchondaek is rich and interesting. This was truly one of the most unique and meaningful places we have ever stayed. We enjoyed the experience of sleeping in the traditional Korean style, and the rooms were spotless. The meals were fabulous. Mr. Ryu's wife is an amazing cook. The most interesting part of our stay was learning about the ondol floor heating system that Mr. Ryu maintains in the traditional way. The location of Bukchondaek is perfect, too. Parking was available (entry to the village after 4:30).

Saying at this historic mansion in the heart of the hahoe folk village is an experience not to be missed. Hospitality provided by Mr Ryu Se-Ho was outstanding

Nothing as long as you stay with the understanding that you will be having a traditional experience and that this is not a western-style hotel

The stay for me and my boyfriend was amazing. First of all staying in and discovering the Hahoe village felt like on a retreat. Secondly, we were for the first time staying in a Hanok and it was an amazing experience. Everything that can be modernized without disturbing the traditional looks of the Hanok has been like shower, toilet, AC in sleeping room. Besides the very unique Korean breakfast we even got a tour through the house which was built in 1797 and is led by the very kind and forthcoming owners in 9th generation. I can highly recommend a stay in the Bukchondaek.

Everything was more than perfect and exceeded my expectations.

That was the most exciting stay in our whole trip (which included like 11 hotels)! You can feel the history of this object. Just wonderful. The owner was kind enough to show us around the house. Great breakfast with Andong mackerel. It was really something to sit down at the old terrace at the night and imagine how it was back then in 18th century. It was worth every penny. Additionally, we stayed in 3 hanoks and this one had the most comfortable futons by far.

We couldnt get to the city before 5:30pm with a car and if we would like to get there on foot, we would have to buy ticket :) after 5:30pm ticket box is closing and you can get there for free.