Elling - what is this? Rest in the boathouse. Reviews

Soundly and mysteriously sounds the unusual word "elling". What does this concept include? To find out, you should refer to the reference literature. Elling ("helling") - spacious rooms designed for the construction, repair of various objects or their storage.

What it is?

In shipbuilding, the so-called covered structures located on the shore of reservoirs, where the stages of construction and repair of sea-going vessels pass. Inside the slipways there are slipways (inclined base), along which the finished vessel is launched or tightened inward for inspection of the hull and repair work. At water stations, the boat-yard is designed for storage and minor repair of sports yachts and boats. They also store the necessary inventory: paddles, sails, masts, rescue equipment.

In aviation, spacious spaces were created for balloons or dirigibles. Construction and repair of aircraft took place here.

For the whole world, the concept was preserved in the original interpretation, but on the Crimean peninsula the word "elling" began to sound in a new way. What does this mean today for the Crimeans and their numerous guests should be considered in more detail.

The conventional designation of the boat as a garage for boats over time has been transformed. The main type of earnings of the population of the coastal zones has always been the service of tourists. The lack of territory for the construction of hotels has prompted some enterprising people to think of using boat garages for other than intended purposes. So the slipways in the Crimea became private hotels.

Benefits

The main advantage of the premises was their advantageous location on the beach, almost at the water's edge. The former garage became a place of rest for tourists and got a new status - a boathouse. That this is an inexpensive and profitable type of residence, it became immediately clear to the first settlers. After all, in such places there were almost no amenities that are familiar in the civilized world. The payment was only for the provision of a roof over the head and berths.

Lack of comfort was compensated by a favorable location right on the beach, and for moderate payment. Later, the owners managed to add a number of amenities to the unusual housing. There was an original internal furnish of premises, electricity was conducted. This allowed the living people to cook their own food and use various household appliances: TV, refrigerator, fan.

The combination of several garages into a single complex allowed to increase the number of places of residence and to expand housing opportunities.

Some of the slipways turned into two-storey buildings and became some kind of mini-cottages. They began to equip the kitchen for tourists. Those who do not intend to burden themselves on vacation with a grueling stand at the stove, are given the opportunity to eat in numerous cafes and restaurants. Typically, the food there is offered a simple and inexpensive.

Shower rooms are rarely equipped with a shed. That this inconvenience can be overcome by applying for help to the owners is known to all tourists. Owners of mini-hotels usually live nearby and are ready to provide a shower and the opportunity to do laundry at a fee.

When settling, vacationers usually get a standard set of bed linen and towels. Other household trivia (iron, hair dryer, electric kettle) can be obtained at will for additional payment.

Features of the holiday

In general, a holiday in a boathouse is affordable to almost anyone who rests, regardless of the thickness of his wallet. It is especially convenient to be in such an apartment for tourists. Traveling across the Crimea by car, people are eager to go around as many places as possible, want to visit all corners of the peninsula. Therefore, parking for rest and overnight, as a rule, are short. And the settlement in the slipways is for these travelers the best option.

Year after year, the price for land in the coastal zone is growing with inexorable speed. Therefore, the owners of private territories began to invest more and more money in refurbishing ex-garages and erecting completely new buildings. So, on the Black Sea coast, a large number of elite hotels have appeared, providing maximum comfort for everyone who wants to relax not only in the summer season, but also in the remaining months of the year.

What kind of services are not offered to holidaymakers: restaurants, bars, swimming pools, bathing complexes, tennis courts and much more. Since such hotels are built on the ground in the first line of the sea, they too were called ellings.

disadvantages

Relative disadvantages of rest in the slipways include only their privacy, distance from crowded places. Although for many, detachment from civilization is extremely necessary. Charter for a long year from work, fuss and problems, a person wants to hide for a short while from the whole world. And if there is a desire to return briefly to noisy places, to visit excursions, you can always easily reach the city or town on your car or taxi that runs smoothly.

Where are there such buildings?

Following the inhabitants of the Crimea, the conversion of slipways into elite coastal housing began to be practiced in the Baltic, the Krasnodar Territory and all the coasts of the post-Soviet space.

Many former boat garages and in the suburbs, on the shores of lakes and reservoirs. The cost of living in them directly depends on the number of services and the quality of room equipment.

What do people think?

Today, the slipways are becoming increasingly popular. Reviews of those who have at least once lived in such a dwelling, only positive. The advantages of living can be attributed the location of housing directly on the beach. Some are resting and united by several families. For children in this case, you can select a separate room for living and recreation. In favor of such a holiday on the beach, and low cost of living. The solitude of the location creates a special microclimate and independence from the outside world.