On-gye Jongtaeg (Sambaegdang) / 온계종택 삼백당

Ongyejongtaek Sambaekdang is a hanok restored on the site where Ongye Yihae, older brother of Toegye Yi Hwang, used to live. Being the headquarters of the rightoue army against the Japanese, the house was burned by the Japanese military authority in 1896 but restored with support from the government and others, and it was finally completed in May 2011. It is the 500-year old chestnut tree, symbol of the village, which welcomes guests first. The house itself is not old but the atmosphere of the family dominates the building with dignity. Small decorations such as a wooden table, floor cushions, and mother-of-pearl furniture pieces are all nice to look at. There are 7 rooms altogether with bathrooms or air conditioners depending on the room size. There are a shared shower facility and a laundromat outside the rooms, with shared kitchen, warehouse, and a big floor. Cooking is not allowed in the rooms but outdoor barbecue facilities are available for a group of 10 or more who inquire in advance. Tea ware pouch making or Hanji craft programs are conducted based on the reservation at a charge. In the village where the house is located, there are several historic and natural sites such as Nosongjeongjongtaek where Toegye Yihwang was born, Nongamjongtaek, Toegyejongtaek, Dosanseowon Confucian Academy, Advanced Center for Korean Studies, Cheongryangsa Temple, and Dosan Spa.