Castles and Manors

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 Jaunpils Castle crusaders built in 1301, and its ancient appearance has remained in place to the present day.  The ancient walls offer leisure in Medieval apartments and modern rooms, along with event halls and tours led by characters from the castle’s history.  A Medieval saloon welcomes guests every day.  This is such a romantic place, because the castle is 700 years old.

The Arendole Manor is located on the bank of the River Dubna and has a typical interior of the late 19th and early 20th century Latgalian manors. Offers group tours on the history of the manor, as well as lunch. Breakfast and dinner is available for those who stay overnight. Catering is available for events. The manor’s chef prepares dishes from local and seasonal produce.

Abgunste Manor is an 18th-century Baroque-style building, located a 25-minute drive from Jelgava. Guests are invited to enjoy stories from the manor’s hosts and participate in guided tours. Visitors can participate in various creative workshops, indulge in authentic "edible celebrations," and stay overnight in uniquely designed guest rooms. The manor is a popular venue for full-service celebrations, offering spacious event halls, a picturesque manor park, catering, decorating, and event planning services. The manor’s owners, Asnāte and Jānis Avotnieki purchased the property in 2016 and, together with the "Creative Haven" association, are dedicated to its restoration and development. Members of "Lauku Ceļotājs" since 2025.