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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HOTEL CESIS

In an hour's drive from Riga, in the centre of Cēsis. SGL and DBL rooms, large studious. Rooms for conferences and seminars, sauna, Cafe popular and the Kollona beauty salon.

Skiing Seminars Guests76 (4) Bedrooms40 Distance from countries capital city90 Active season months1-12 No pets allowed Optional meals Internet access
TV in bedroomsSaunaRooms for festivitiesRooms for seminars ScreenWhiteboardOverhead projectorComputerCopier HairdryerIronEn-suite facilities Skiing Nearest train station0.5kmNearest bus stop0.5km Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak Russian
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TAURINKRASTI
Guest house is located 100 m from seashore in Bērzciems. 4 fully equipped elegant style guest rooms are located in the main building. Pompous restaurant and bar on the first floor of the building. There is tennis court and nice garden with terrace. Separate house for up to 20 persons with billiard. Sauna and hot tub outside under the sky. Additional house for celebration for up to 90 persons and simple accommodation on the second floor.
For parties Skiing By the sea Active leisure Seminars Fishing Guests8 (25) Bedrooms14 (30) Distance from countries capital city85 Active season months1-12 Optional meals Accommodation available
FireplaceTV in bedroomsSteam bathOutdoor firepalceBBQBirch besomRooms for festivitiesPlace for tentsRooms for seminarsJacuzzi/Hot tubNo smoking TV Video En-suite facilities FishingSwimmingBoatsSports groundFishing - winterTennis courtTable games, etc.Dart boardFacilities appropriate for childrenCross-country skiingBerry and mushroom pickingBoat tourBicycle trailPicnick areaNature trailNature watchingBilljard Nearest train station35kmNearest bus stop0.1kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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APARJODS

A hotel in Sigulda - a nice wooden building with shingled roof and oak doors. A fireplace in the lobby. Cosy rooms with soft duvets. A hot massage bath outdoors - by the sauna house. A restaurant, a sauna, a music club are located in the neighbouring buildings.

Skiing Sauna Experience Seminars Guests66 Bedrooms33 Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months1-12 SPA Accommodation available
TV in bedroomsSaunaRooms for seminars Hairdryer Nearest train stationNearest bus stop
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KALNAKRIKNAS
„Kalnakriknas” is a cozy and comfortable vacation house, which is surrounded by forests and meadows. This vacation house offers recreation from everyday bustle and noise at the same time being only a 45 minutre drive away from Old Riga. This is a perfect combination of the calm and beautiful latvian countryside and the impetuous and active city of Riga. “Kalnakriknas” is an ideal place where you can hold family sports events or naturist holidays. Even though this vacation house is relatively close to Riga, you can often see various wild animals like wildhogs, deers, rabbits, foxes and others. The vacation house is equipped with air conditioning and heaters. Around the house is 3.5 ha large landscaped territory.
Active leisure For parties Fishing Beautiful sights Walking Mushroom picking Horseback riding Skiing Birdwatching Mammal watching Cycling Guests8 (2) Bedrooms4 Distance from countries capital city45 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available Internet access
SaunaBBQBirch besomRooms for festivitiesPlace for tentsBaby cotJacuzzi/Hot tubLiving room available to guests TV Video HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeWashing machineVacuum cleanerWashing-up-machineCoffee machineKitchen FishingSwimmingBicyclesSports groundHorseback ridingFishing - commercialHorseback riding instructorTable games, etc.SkiingCross-country skiingBerry and mushroom pickingTour guide servicesPicnick areaNature watching Nearest bus stopNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak GermanHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest stationProfessional sauna-consultantBabysitting
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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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RIEKSTNIEKI

A new holiday cottage in Plieņciems village, 300m from the sea and The White Dune. There are 4 bedrooms in the house. A double bed in the bedroom on the 1st floor and a massage bath for two persons in the bathroom next to the bedroom. A spacious living-room with TV and fireplace on the first floor. A sitting-room next to the kitchen. Heated floors in all the house. 3 double rooms and 2 Showers/WCs on the second floor. A separate sauna building next to the holiday cottage. A pond with a sandy beach. Nearby an open air bath tub for 8 pers. The house is surrounded by a large fenced and cultivated area with well tendered lawn.

By the sea Skiing Guests8 (4) Bedrooms4 (1) Distance from countries capital city60 Active season months1-12
FireplaceTV in bedroomsSaunaBBQRooms for festivitiesJacuzzi/Hot tubNo smoking HairdryerIronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric rangeWashing machineVacuum cleanerWashing-up-machineCoffee machineKitchenEn-suite facilities SwimmingPicnick areaNature trailNature watching Nearest train station20kmNearest bus stop0.3kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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DENDERI
A cottage on the shores of Lake Vaidava. Behind the host’s home, fieldstone house for weddings, dances, seminars. Country sauna, billiards, golf, trout fishing. Nearby the Gauja national park.
Fishing For parties Skiing Guests5 (2) Bedrooms3 Distance from countries capital city90 Active season months4-10
FireplaceSteam bathRooms for festivities100items IronTeapotRefrigeratorMicrowaveElectric range Fishing0.1kmSwimming0.1kmBoatsBicyclesHorseback ridingFishing - winterRide in horse driven sledge Nearest train station10kmNearest bus stop3kmNeighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurantNearest townDistance to hosts house Hosts can meet at the nearest station
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DIVA DORZI
kalnu slēpošanaSelf-catering cottage Diva dorzi (Gardens of God) is located on the shore of Lake Ārdava. Each cottage has 3 bedrooms with DBL beds, fully equipped kitchen, tableware and dishes, WC, shower, steam sauna, living room with fireplace, TV, internet. Beach facilities, boat rentals for those who enjoy water. Picnic area and fish curing establishment. Fishing in Lakes Ārdava, Sivers, Dridzis. Downhill skiing just within 5 min drive in winter at Sauleskalns. Sauna.
Horseback riding Active leisure Skiing Fishing Guests12 (8) Bedrooms6 Active season months1-12 Internet access Accommodation available
FireplaceSteam bathBBQ TV Video Kitchen FishingSwimmingBoatsSports groundHorseback ridingFishing - winterJet-skiSkiingPicnick areaNature watching Nearest shopNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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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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JURAS BRIZE
Hotel with 13 comfortable rooms is located in a quiet neighborhood of Ventspils nearby Children town and sea. Cafeteria in the hotel.
Skiing By the sea Guests27 (9) Bedrooms13 Distance from countries capital city180 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available Optional meals Internet access
TV in bedroomsBaby cotNo smoking TeapotRefrigeratorEn-suite facilities Swimming0.5kmFacilities appropriate for children Neighbour housesNearest shopNearest restaurant Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian