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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The Kalnmuizas Castle

Kalnmuiza (Hohenberg) is a renovated castle of the Livonian Order which was built in the 15th century. In the 18-19th centuries the owners of the castle were the noble kin of Fon Bruken – Fok (von Brucken, genannt Fock), and during their rule the castle was constantly developing, a new owner mansion was built, as well as a variety of outhouses. The coat of arms of this kin has been preserved till nowadays. The castle is situated in an especially preserved territory of the ancient valley of the river Abava, next to a small river Amula. It is very popular with the tourists, and is situated in the proximity of various historical sights and places. It offers accommodation in single and double rooms, tent sites, event facilities.

Horseback riding Skiing Seminars Guests34 Bedrooms17 Distance from countries capital city104 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available
Place for tents BoatsSports groundHorseback ridingCross-country skiingTour guide servicesNature watching
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from 20 EUR / pers 40 EUR / DBL

CELMI

Silent and calm recreation place enclosed by the forest 7 km from the Vidzeme motorway, opposite to Cēsis town. Guesthouse as 5 bedrooms, kitchen-dining room and the conference hall for 25 persons. Wooden house with sauna, restrooms, a bedroom, picnic place and terrace available near the pond. Skiing possibilities in Žagarkalns ski resort.

Seminars Skiing For parties Guests12 (8) Bedrooms5 (2) Distance from countries capital city85 Active season months1-12 Optional meals Internet access No pets allowed
TV in bedroomsSaunaFarm animalsBBQBirch besomBaby cotNo smokingLiving room available to guests Screen HairdryerTeapotRefrigeratorElectric rangeCoffee machineKitchenEn-suite facilities Swimming0kmSports groundTable games, etc.Dart boardSkiingPicnick area Nearest train station18kmNearest bus stop0.7kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest townDistance to hosts house Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak Russian
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PLOSTI
Rest and recreation at a beautiful location in Abava’s primeval valley. Up to 150 people can be accomodated in the summer – up to 100 in the winter. Cafe, kitchen, billiards, novus, hikes in Abava’s primeval valley.
Skiing Guests36 Bedrooms9 Distance from countries capital city107 Active season months5-10
BBQRooms for festivities TeapotAir conditioning SwimmingBoatsBicyclesSports groundSkiing
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LANTUS
Distanču slēpošana

A newly renovated Vidzeme farm for those who love comfort. Several halls with fireplaces, a sauna, a pool, catering service, a pond and the forest. A country house in a landscaped setting by a pond and near forest. A wooden bathtub with a wood stove outdoors!

Skiing For parties Horseback riding Sauna Experience Seminars Active leisure Fishing Guests29 (60) Bedrooms7 (2) Distance from countries capital city115 Active season months1-12 Optional meals Internet access Accommodation available
FireplaceSteam bathSaunaOutdoor firepalceBBQRooms for festivitiesBirch besomPlace for tentsRooms for seminarsBaby cotIndoor poolNo smokingLiving room available to guestsTrailer parking available ScreenWhiteboardLCD/ProjectorTV VideoComputerCopier HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeGas cookerWashing machineVacuum cleanerWashing-up-machineCoffee machineKitchenEn-suite facilities Fishing2kmSwimmingBoatsBicyclesSports groundHorseback riding9kmFishing - commercialFishing - winterFishing equipment rentalRide in horse driven sledgeFootball fieldTable games, etc.Dart boardFacilities appropriate for childrenSkiingCross-country skiingSkiing equipment rentalBerry and mushroom pickingHuntingBicycle trailIce skatingPicnick areaNature watchingBilljard Nearest train station20kmNearest bus stop0.7kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest stationMassageProfessional sauna-consultantBabysittingCar rent
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Latvia
from 80 EUR / night

Indani – a farm

A country farmstead in vicinity of Valdeķi. A room for guests in the hosts' home. Guests can see farm animals. Country sauna with birch and juniper besoms, herb teas. Volley-ball grounds, 10 tent places.

The owners have a large collection of old-time tools and can talk about how they were used at the farm. Families with children can help to take care of livestock in the evening (feed the animals, milk a goat, etc.)

Horseback riding Skiing Guests2 (4) Bedrooms1 Distance from countries capital city95 Active season months5-9 Child discount50% No pets allowed
Steam bathFarm animalsBBQBirch besomPlace for tentsNo smoking HairdryerIronTeapot Swimming0.1kmSports groundHorseback ridingRide in horse driven sledgeFacilities appropriate for childrenBerry and mushroom pickingPicnick areaNature watching Nearest bus stop2kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest townDistance to hosts house Hosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest stationBabysitting
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NIEDRAS
Distanču slēpošanas trasesA cottage in Jūrmala, by the river Lielupe, on a sandy beach. From balcony, there is a view of the river and the White Dune. Nearby a pine forest. 3km to the sea, 2km to the Līvu water attraction park. In the vicinity, there is the bicycling track Rīga-Jūrmala. Seasonal activities – river ship boating, water skiing, fishing, skiing.
Skiing Active leisure Fishing By the sea Guests4 (2) Bedrooms1 (1) Distance from countries capital city18 Active season months1-12 Optional meals Internet access
TV in bedroomsBBQRooms for festivitiesPlace for tentsNo smokingLiving room available to guests ScreenDiaprojectorTV VideoComputerCopier HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeWashing machineVacuum cleanerKitchenEn-suite facilities FishingSwimmingBoatsBicyclesSports groundHorseback riding7kmFishing - winterFishing equipment rentalPaddle boatsJet-skiHorseback riding instructorFootball fieldTennis courtTable games, etc.Facilities appropriate for childrenCross-country skiingSkiing equipment rentalBerry and mushroom pickingTour guide servicesBoat tourBicycle trailGolfingIce skatingPicnick areaNature trailNature watchingQuadBowlingBilljard Nearest train station0.8kmNearest bus stop0.5kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest stationMassageCar rent
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MEZA ROZES

Rest and recreation in a house with a fireplace room and a sauna on the banks of a small river, 18 km from Cēsis. Bedrooms on the second floor. Fishing in the pond, boat rides.

Fishing Skiing Guests6 Bedrooms2 Distance from countries capital city75 Active season months1-12 No pets allowed
FireplaceTV in bedroomsSaunaBBQNo smokingLiving room available to guests HairdryerTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveWashing machineVacuum cleanerEn-suite facilities FishingSwimmingBoatsFacilities appropriate for childrenSkiing Nearest train station3kmNearest bus stop3kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest townDistance to hosts house Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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KUCURU DZIRNAVAS

A guesthouse in an old windmill, in a lovely forested site, not far from Gaiziņkalns.  A country sauna by the pond.  Facilities for parties of up to 50 (100 in the summer).  Fishing on Lake Kaķītis and Lake Līdere.

Horseback riding Fishing For parties Seminars Skiing Guests19 (50) Bedrooms8 (6) Distance from countries capital city150 Active season months1-12 Child discount30% Optional meals
TV in bedroomsSteam bathSaunaFarm animalsBBQBirch besomRooms for festivities50pers.Rooms for seminarsNo smoking HairdryerTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeGas cookerCoffee machineKitchenEn-suite facilities FishingSwimming0.1kmBoats0.1kmBicyclesSports groundHorseback riding10kmPaddle boatsRide in horse driven sledgeFacilities appropriate for childrenSkiingCross-country skiingSkiing equipment rentalBerry and mushroom pickingPicnick area Nearest train station16kmNearest bus stop3kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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Latvia
from 12 EUR / pers

IECAVNIEKI
Guest house in the middle of woods, 10km from Aizkraukle. House for festivities. The hosts will take you to the best mushroom picking spots and show how to cook them.
Fishing Skiing Active leisure Seminars For parties Guests20 (9) Bedrooms6 Distance from countries capital city80 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available No pets allowed Internet access Optional meals
FireplaceSaunaOutdoor firepalceBBQBirch besomRooms for festivitiesPlace for tentsRooms for seminarsBaby cotIndoor poolNo smokingLiving room available to guestsTrailer parking available ScreenTV VideoCopier HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeGas cookerVacuum cleanerCoffee machineKitchenEn-suite facilities FishingSwimmingSports groundFishing equipment rentalFootball fieldTable games, etc.Dart boardFacilities appropriate for childrenFacilities appropriate for childrenBerry and mushroom pickingPicnick areaNature watchingBilljard Nearest train station10kmNearest bus stop1.5kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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Latvia
from 58 EUR / night

JAUNBRENGULI

Žagarkalns,Ozolkalns.

5 km from Cēsis, a log building on a pond.  On the first floor - a fireplace room with kitchen and amenities, with a bedroom on the second floor.  Forest trails to the Gauja River, the Red Cliffs.  The Žagarkalns ski facility is 4 km away. WiFi internet available.

Skiing Guests2 Bedrooms1 Distance from countries capital city80 Active season months1-12 No pets allowed Internet access
FireplaceTV in bedroomsSteam bathBBQNo smokingLiving room available to guests TV Video HairdryerTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric range FishingSwimmingBoatsTable games, etc.SkiingCross-country skiingBicycle trailNature trail Nearest train station5kmNearest bus stop0.4kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest townDistance to hosts house Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station