Country Holidays

Skiing

These homes are located near well equipped ski hills and cross country skiing trails. Many of them also offer skating on backyard pond, riding in a horse drawn sleigh, or skidooing, sledding or tobaggoing and even ice-fishing. Supper and a sauna are also possible.

What do you need to know about skiing in the Baltics?
The first snow in the Baltic States arrives in November, but the real skiing season begins only around Christmas time and lasts till the end of March. The average temperature in winter is -2C0 with January being the coldest month. The heaviest snowfall in the Baltics occurs in southern Estonia and northeastern Latvia – and that’s where the most popular ski hills are located. These hills have well groomed ski runs of varying difficulty, tows, night lighting and snow-making equipment. Cafes or snack bars and equipment rental shops where you can rent skiis, boots, snowboards and other gear are nearby.

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JAUNMOKU PILS

The Jaunmoku palace is just 75 km from Rīga in a quiet and hilly Kurzeme landscape. The palace was built in 1901 after a design by Wilhelm Bockslaff, and it was the hunting castle of Rīga Mayor George Armitstead at first.  The greatest and most tempting treasure in the castle are the pot-bellied stoves, the most valuable and ornate one having been manufactured in honour of the 700th anniversary of the city of Rīga.  Today the castle welcomes visitors both old and young who wish to relax from everyday stresses by strolling around the castle park, visiting the forest museum, and making a personal Latvian design in the Sign Centre.  Newlyweds just adore this location, because the pergola of the park features birdsong and a fountain which are perfect for joining together two hearts and saying “I do.”  Romantic leisure will also be enjoyed by those who dine in the castle’s White Salon, take a picnic on the seashore, or spend the night in the castle’s elegant rooms.  We offer horse-drawn cart rides through the castle park and its historical linden alley. You can taste teas and rose jams.  We have rooms for seminars and celebrations, delicious meals in our restaurant, and accommodations in a three-star hotel.  This is a time where time, nature and music all flow together.

Beautiful sights For parties Skiing Active leisure Fishing Seminars Horseback riding Guests74 (25) Bedrooms30 (1) Distance from countries capital city75 Active season months1-12 Optional meals Internet access Disable Access
FireplaceTV in bedroomsSaunaBBQRooms for festivities400pers.Place for tentsRooms for seminarsBaby cotJacuzzi/Hot tubNo smokingLiving room available to guests ScreenWhiteboardOverhead projectorLCD/ProjectorTV VideoComputerCopier HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorWashing machineEn-suite facilities FishingBicyclesSports groundHorseback ridingFishing equipment rentalRide in horse driven sledgeTable games, etc.Dart boardFacilities appropriate for childrenSkiingTour guide servicesBicycle trailPicnick areaNature trailNature watchingSouvenire shop Nearest train station5kmNearest bus stop0.5kmNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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DZILLEJAS (Kamparkalns)
On the foothills of Kamparkalns, the highest hill in Kurzeme, a well appointed cottage with a fireplace room and sauna. In the winter - two ski lifts and skiing equipment rentals.
For parties Skiing Guests12 (12) Bedrooms3 Distance from countries capital city115 Active season months1-12 Child discount50% Optional meals No pets allowed Internet access
FireplaceSteam bathFarm animalsOutdoor firepalceBBQRooms for festivities40itemsPlace for tentsBaby cotLiving room available to guests TV VideoComputer TeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeVacuum cleanerCoffee machineKitchen Fishing0.4kmSwimming0.1kmBoatsSports groundFacilities appropriate for childrenSkiingCross-country skiingSkiing equipment rentalBicycle trail Nearest bus stop2kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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DZINTARJURA

A hotel in the centre of Ventspils. The hotel has a restaurant, infrared sauna and a swimming pool.

Skiing By the sea Guests87 Bedrooms43 Distance from countries capital city180 Active season months1-12 Optional meals Internet access
SaunaRooms for seminarsIndoor pool ScreenWhiteboardOverhead projectorLCD/ProjectorTV Video Nearest bus stop Hosts speak Russian
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Latvia
from 60 - 65 EUR / DBL

SIGULDA

A hotel in the centre of Sigulda with rooms both in the historical and the modern part of the building. The restaurant with its beautiful summer terrace offers to enjoy the menu carefully designed by the chef Aigars Šāvējs, fusing the classics of European cuisine and modern Latvian flavours.

Active leisure For parties Seminars Skiing Guests85 (12) Bedrooms43 Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months1-12 Child discount50% Disable Access Accommodation available Internet access Optional meals
TV in bedroomsSaunaRooms for festivitiesRooms for seminarsBaby cotIndoor poolNo smoking ScreenWhiteboardOverhead projectorLCD/ProjectorTV VideoComputerCopier HairdryerIronTeapotWashing machineEn-suite facilities FishingBoatsBicyclesRide in horse driven sledgeFacilities appropriate for childrenSkiingCross-country skiingSkiing equipment rentalBerry and mushroom pickingTour guide servicesBicycle trailGolfingIce skating Nearest train station250mNearest bus stop100mNearest shopNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak Russian
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Latvia
from 20 EUR / DBL

VECLIEPAS
Right on the bank of the Venta river, a cottage with 3 bedrooms for guests (2 of them with a loggia). Extra beds in the mansard room. A sauna. Two camping cottages.
Skiing For children and teenagers Guests8 (6) Bedrooms3 (1) Distance from countries capital city190 Active season months1-12
FireplaceSteam bathOutdoor firepalceBBQBirch besomRooms for festivities12pers.Place for tentsNo smokingLiving room available to guests HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorGas cookerWashing machineKitchen FishingSwimmingBoatsSports groundHorseback riding3kmHorseback riding instructorFacilities appropriate for children Nearest bus stop0.5kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest townDistance to hosts house Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianProfessional sauna-consultant
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ABRIENAS

Near the Gaiziņkalns ski trail, in the forest, not far from Lake Kaķītis.  Cosy rooms on the first and second floors, party room for 30.  Horseback riding on the neighbours' farm.

For parties Skiing Horseback riding Fishing Guests15 (12) Bedrooms6 Distance from countries capital city130 Active season months1-12
FireplaceTV in bedroomsBBQRooms for festivitiesPlace for tentsRooms for seminarsBaby cotNo smokingLiving room available to guests ScreenWhiteboardOverhead projectorLCD/ProjectorComputer HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeWashing machineVacuum cleanerCoffee machineEn-suite facilities Fishing1kmSwimming1kmBoatsBicyclesHorseback riding2kmFishing - winterHorseback riding instructorRide in horse driven sledgeSkiingCross-country skiingSnowmobileBerry and mushroom pickingTour guide services Nearest train station25kmNearest bus stop1.5kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest townDistance to hosts house Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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SVEIKULI
Jēkaba grava 8km, Milzkalns 15km, Sveikuļos distanču slēpošana
For parties Active leisure Skiing For children and teenagers Guests10 (36) Bedrooms4 (6) Distance from countries capital city75 Active season months1-12 Child discount50% Optional meals
FireplaceSteam bathBBQRooms for festivities30pers.Place for tentsBaby cotNo smokingLiving room available to guestsTrailer parking available Screen HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeGas cookerVacuum cleanerCoffee machineKitchen Fishing0.4kmSwimming0.4kmBicyclesSports groundFishing - winterFootball fieldDart boardFacilities appropriate for childrenSkiingCross-country skiingSkiing equipment rentalBerry and mushroom pickingTour guide servicesPicnick areaNature trail Nearest train station5kmNearest bus stop3kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts can meet at the nearest station
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Latvia
from 35 LVL / DBL

RUBINI
Guest house not far from the centre of Ventspils. A cabin in the yard: a bedroom, a living room with a coach bed, a kitchen corner. Two rooms for guests also in the hosts' home, on the 2nd floor. Shared WC/shower and a kitchen corner.
By the sea Skiing Guests12 (3) Bedrooms3 Distance from countries capital city200 Active season months1-12
FireplaceTV in bedroomsBBQBaby cotNo smoking TeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeCoffee machineKitchenEn-suite facilities Nearest bus stop50mNearest shopNearest restaurant Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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Latvia
from 35 - 40 EUR / night

PILS IN KANDAVA

Guest house in Kandava by the Powder Tower. TV, SAT, Internet connection, a cafe, a sauna with a room for small parties and a hot water tub, rooms for partying.

Skiing Guests17 (8) Bedrooms8 Distance from countries capital city120 Active season months1-12
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SAULE
Rest and recreation on the shores of Lake Talsi at the foot of the castle mound. DBL rooms with facilities. A 3 minute walk to Baron Firkss' castle and Ķēniņkalns, Sauleskalns and Dzirnavas hills.
Fishing Skiing Seminars Beautiful sights Horseback riding For parties Guests12 (15) Bedrooms6 Distance from countries capital city120 Active season months1-12 Optional meals Internet access Accommodation available Disable Access
TV in bedroomsSteam bathOutdoor firepalceBBQBirch besomPlace for tentsBaby cotNo smokingLiving room available to guestsTrailer parking available TV VideoComputerCopier HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveGas cookerWashing machineVacuum cleanerCoffee machineKitchenEn-suite facilities Fishing0.1kmSwimming3kmBoats100mBicyclesSports groundHorseback riding2kmFishing - commercialFishing - winterPaddle boatsHorseback riding instructorTable games, etc.Facilities appropriate for childrenSkiingSkiing equipment rentalBerry and mushroom pickingTour guide servicesBicycle trailPicnick areaNature watchingSouvenire shop Nearest train station20kmNearest bus stop1kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurant Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak RussianOther languagesHosts can meet at the nearest stationMassageProfessional sauna-consultantBabysittingCar rent