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Under the previous regime, the phenomenon of domestic clientele was the so-called “cottage”. People fled from towns to the countryside, back to nature to relax in the fresh air and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. After breaking the Iron Curtain, we were finally able to travel out and logging or staying in the countryside was logically in decline. However, in recent years Czechs have increasingly preferred rural accommodation, often associated with agro-tourism. It is tourism in typical rural conditions, when people from towns usually return in their free time to a more natural way of life, to nature etc. The main purpose is to know the life of farmers, to see traditional crafts, work and customs. Frequent phenomenon is also the possibility of unpaid work in the production of agricultural products or animal care. The aim is also to maintain and expand cultural and social traditions. Last but not least, a visit to wine cellars can be considered agrotourism, The aim is to find out the current situation and trends in rural accommodation and agro-tourism. The research question is what impacts the implementation of accommodation activities in the countryside has, whether it is desirable for its surroundings or not. And provide opportunities for a general definition of rural areas. For these purposes, comparison methods were used, especially for processing the theoretical background of the research area, as well as a method of analysis, sorting or generalization. Statistical methods were also used in the research conducted in 2017. As a result, the number of rural facilities has been increasing both extensively and intensively recently. This was necessarily responded by the state administration through the Ministry of Regional Development in cooperation with the Association of Rural Tourism and Agritourism by introducing the Official Uniform Classification of Private Accommodation and implementing other categories such as Farm Holidays, Rural Holidays and Rural Experiences. Citizens in the localities are looking at this increase in the number of rural facilities. He knows that this activity will somewhat disrupt their habits, but on the other hand the positive effects are predominant. Especially in the economic, employment and infrastructure sectors. However, it is necessary to keep in mind that this development is controlled and regulated with respect to the surroundings and legacy of our ancestors. It is essential to preserve the typical character of our countryside with its natural beauty for future generations.