Castles and Manors

46 km from Rīga is the Krimulda Estate, which was built in the style of Classicism.  We offer facilities for parties or seminars in antique facilities with a wonderful view of the Ancient Gauja River Valley.  During the summer we offer accommodations in summer cottages, and there are comfortable guestrooms in the mansion which are available all year long.

This restored historical estate has a luxurious hotel with 23 rooms and the Rose Saloon where dishes are offered from locally grown ingredients.  Pamper yourself in the spa salon with milk baths and massages.  There is a sauna with a fireplace hall, small pool, aromatic steam bath and sauna.  Lovers of sauna rituals have access to a white countryside sauna and a black stone sauna.  There are facilities for larger and smaller celebrations.  There is an area for caravans, as well as tennis courts for athletes.  Visit the Milk Museum to learn all about milk.  You can try your hand at milking a cow and churning butter that you can taste after it is done.  You can listen to a speaking little cow, Venta, who will talk about the origins of milk.  Also resident on the state are deer, sheep and horses named Mia and Mara.  The estate is surrounded by an apple orchard and park, with all trees labelled.  Next door is the Garīki farm, where mushrooms are grown.  It is also worth a visit.  The estate is on the edge of the Southern Courlandian Highlands, offering beautiful views of the surrounding area. 

The Blankenfelde Estate is a cultural monument of national importance.  The name of the estate was first recorded in 1462 when the Master of the Livonian Order rents the lands between the Svēte and Platone rivers to Claus von Medeheym (Medem). In 1561/62 during the age of the Duchy of Courland it becomes a private Estate, and is owned by von Medem family for nearly three centuries. The next owners are von Buttlar, von Manteuffel-Szoege, von Koenigsfels and von Hahn families. The Blankenfelde Estate buildings were erected in 1740-ies. Ther rooms in the main house are aligned in enfilades, decorated with Baroque interior elements. There is a typical vaulted cellar. The master’s house differs from the servants‘ quarters with its mezzanine along the building’s central axis and the second dloor. During the 19th century verandas are added supported by columns, and the building acquires the traits of Classicism. In 1924 – 1970 the estate serves as a home for elderly. During Soviet time, seasonal labour is accommodated in estate’s rooms. Today, the estate is privately owned. The noble looks are restored with renovations of the gatehouse and the gates, the stables, the landscape park. Roses and peonies adorn the estate’s garden. The buildings now contain a hotel, a modern production facility for juices and wines. The former stable houses a collection of bells from all the world’s countries. There are facilities for events with up to 60 participants. 

The largest hotel in Kuldiga, consisting of two buildings. In the manor house of Virka manor there are 17 design rooms renovated in 2017 - Boutique Hotel Virka manor. Design family room with a bathtub and 2 en suite facilities for 4 guests. Honeymoon room with a balcony and a very large bathroom. Two suites with bath. Thirteen design rooms with shower. Five economy class rooms. One quadruple room, three triple rooms, one double room. Comfort Hotel Kuldiga is located in another building. It is a new cyclist-friendly hotel with a lockable and heated bicycle garage. Eight standard double rooms, one family room for 4 guests and one single room. Well-equipped seminar / celebration hall for up to 35 people.