If you're a fan of a green and healthy lifestyle, nature and the countryside environment, then "Green Holidays" will be just for you! Look for the countryside accommodations, open farms and eating places which have received the "Green Certificate". That means that everything has been carefully considered to make sure that management of the facilities is environment friendly while ensuring comfort and amenities for guests. These buildings are in clean and orderly rural environments, and their owners have tended well to the surrounding landscape. Many of these are traditional family farms, with buildings made of and filled with materials that are natural and do not harm people's health - timber, rocks and bricks, reed roofs, as well as modern materials which reduce the likelihood of allergies. Interior design in these buildings also is based on environmentally friendly paints and other finishing elements. Cleaning and laundry substances are also ones with ecological certification. Smoking is not permitted in any of the facilities. Many of the "Green Certificate" holders offer home-grown and locally grown food to guests, and there are various open-air activities available such as bicycling, hiking and animal watching. Some facilities are appropriate for children, with playgrounds, pets and amenities for families with very small children. Many of the guest houses offer traditional saunas. The hosts can tell you interesting things about their surroundings.
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from 85 EUR / night
SKIPERIA cottage not far from the sea. On the 1st floor - a kitchen and dining room, bedroom, sauna, amenities. On the 2nd floor - an open bedroom. 3 cottages nearby (No. 182, 283, 413). “Šķiperi” atrodas netālu no jūras un dabas parka “Bernāti”. Saimnieki apsaimnieko savu īpašumu ar videi un dabai draudzīgām metodēm, piedalās dažādās vietējās sabiedriskās aktivitātēs. Viesi var iegūt informāciju par dabas parku un tūrisma un atpūtas iespējām tajā. Ir uzstādīti saules bateriju paneļi un ēkas jumta. |
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from 700 EUR / week
ZAKU JURAS MAJAA new cottage 30 km from Ventspils, in a lightly populated location near Miķeļtornis. The open sea behind the dunes. Double bedrooms with amenities, kitchen, living room, sauna in house.
„Zaķu jūras māja” atrodas Lībiešu krastā, senā lībiešu ciemā – Miķeļtornī, kur slejas Latvijas garākā bāka. Īpašnieki apsaimnieko apkaimes piekrastes pļavas, veicinot dabas daudzveidību. Pērn izveidota labiekārtota taka uz jūru, lai mazinātu gājēju ietekmi kāpu zonā, un atpūtas vieta, nomainīts takas klājums. Klientiem izvietota informācija par aktīvā un dabas tūrisma maršrutiem Slīteres Nacionālajā parkā. Uzstādīti saules paneļi. |
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Odziena House InnThe guest house Odziena House Inn is situated in a picturesque place of Odziena. On the first floor there is a bar, dining halls and a comfortable recreation room. On the second floor of the guest house there are 9 rooms, double rooms and family rooms, and the maximum number of sleeping places is 30. It is possible to organize celebrations in the Odziena House Inn for up to 75 people. Viesu nams – Odzienas krogusmāja atrodas gleznainā vietā Odzienā. Pirmajā stāvā izvietots bārs, ēdamzāles un mājīga atpūtas telpa. Viesu nama otrajā stāvā ir 19.gs. beigu - 20.gs. sākuma laika garam atbilstoši, autentiski mēbelēti viesu numuri - divvietīgi un ģimenes numuri. Saimnieki šķiro atkritumus, pagalmā uzlikta stacionārā elektroauto uzlādes stacija. Pēc pārtraukuma “Zaļais sertifikāts” ir atjaunots. |
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EZERA MAJAA 100 year old wooden house with all modern conveniences retaining its cosy aura after renovation. 3 rooms, a large, convenient kitchen and a veranda on the 1st floor. 2 large 5-bed mansard apartments and a kitchen on the 2nd floor. The interior is elaborated with special caring attitude and artistic touch. Car parking in the yard. It is nice to spend mild summer evenings in the yard under the large chestnut-tree.
Viesu māja atrodas Liepājā. Tā iekārtota senatnīgā koka ēkā, ko ieskauj mājīgā koka mājas aura. Saimnieki organizē viesiem ekskursijas uz Papes dabas parku, kur iepazīstina ar savvaļas zirgiem – palieņu pļavu apsaimniekotājiem un Nidas purva taku. Pie mājas izveidots bērniem draudzīgs spēļu laukums. Pērn izveidota jauna lapene un nomainīti jauni – koka griesti. |
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from 29 EUR / B&B
ZALA SALAThis is a two-story log building on the shore of the Rēzekne River with ten well-appointed rooms, each with its own colour. Our party, conference and seminar hall has room for up to 100 people, and we have a sauna with a relaxation room for 20 people. A picnic cottage is available for smaller groups. An environmental park is near the guesthouse. Viesu māja atrodas Rēzeknes upītes krastā, starp upīti un tās vecupi, pār kuru uzcelts tilts. Enerģiskie saimnieki rūpējas par viesu labklājību, gatavo Latgales ēdienus, izveidojuši dabas atpūtas parku. Pērn iegādāta jauna, energoefektīva trauku mazgājamā mašīna. |
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SPRINGSLU DZIRNAVASLocated near Springšļi mill lake, ~ 10 km from Augšlīgatne, a house for weddings and corporate events with big hall and accommmodation up to 100 people. Springšļu dzirnavas atrodas mazskartā un mazapdzīvotā vietā – Līgatnes upes krastā. Pastaigās gar upes krastu var novērot savvaļas dzīvniekus, bet rudens laikā – lašu migrāciju. Viesi tiek aicināti taupīt resursus. Ir iespēja iepazīt ne tikai atjaunoto un iespaidīgo dzirnavu ēku, bet arī pasēdēt un palasīt grāmatas saimnieces veidotajā bibliotēkā. Uzņēmumā ļoti rūpīgi seko līdzi ilgtspējīgai atkritumu apsaimniekošanas politikai. |
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GUNGASGuest house about 10 km from Ādaži, on the shore of Lake Dūņezers. Log house complex – big “Godu māja” for celebration, sauna house “Meldri” for relaxation, “Pīlādži”, “Eglītes”, “Kadiķi” – for accommodation and leisure.
Atrodas skaistā vietā – Dūņezera krastā. Viesi var izmantot piecas vēsturiskas guļbaļķu ēkas, kas ir atvestas no dažādiem Latvijas vēsturiskajiem novadiem. Saimnieki stāsta par vietējās apkaimes dabas vērtībām. Ir atjaunota laipa ezerā, papildināts inventārs ar 2 supiem, izveidots elektroauto uzlādes punkts, iegādāts jauns elektriskais kubls. |
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from 50 EUR / night
PIEKUNIRelaxation at the foot of Gaiziņkalns hill. Sauna with fireplace, beds produced in the manner of 12th-century artisans. Sauna specialist available. Wandering through the forest with a guide. “Piekūni” atrodas netālu no Latvijas augstākā paugura – Gaiziņkalna. Saimniece ir vides gids, kas organizē ekskursijas pa Gaiziņkalna dabas parku. Mājā ir uzlabota ūdens un kanalizācijas sistēma, atjaunotas pastaigu takas, kas vasarās tiek arī pļautas. Bērniem ir iespēja dzīvoties ar laukiem raksturīgajiem mājdzīvniekiem. Saimnieki rūpējas par retu augu sugu atradnēm. |
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BERKENES MUIZABerķene manor is one of the oldest small manors in Zemgale, it is located in a picturesque place near Tērvete. Guests at Berķene manor are offered a harmonious rest: accommodation in the renovated manor house or in a newly built residential house, as well as various opportunities for active leisure and rooms for larger parties and seminars. Berķenes muiža ir viena no senākajām muižām Zemgalē. Muižas kungu māja ir atjaunota, izmantojot mūsdienu modernās, videi un cilvēka veselībai draudzīgās tehnoloģijas,t.sk. “gudrās mājas” konceptu. Saimnieki kopj muižas parku un dārzu. Piedāvājumā ir naktsmītnes. |
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MELNSILSCamping "Melnsils" is located in Melnsils, Roja district, on the seashore. Offering relaxation in double and four-bed barrels, a guest house set in an ancient, authentic fishing farm, each room and the interior is designed based on historic events and ancient stories, complemented by the unique nature of the seaside nature. For the rest of the year, there is also a Holiday House, a Bathhouse, a Lovely Boudoir, a boat deck, a beach house. The opportunity to take an active vacation outside the city - for cycling or pleasure boating, you can go for adventure with SUP, boats and kayaks by the sea and Melnsil River, to play badminton. Kempings izvietojies kāpu zonā, Slīteres Nacionālajā parkā. Viesiem tiek piedāvātas dažādas nakšņošanas iespējas – sākot no mucu mājām un 2. pasaules kara bunkura līdz pat viesu namam. Viena no retajām vietām parka teritorijā, kur var ieturēt maltīti. Saimnieki viesiem stāsta gan par tūrisma iespējām Slīterē, gan ejot Jūrtaku (E9). Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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Forest retreat "Baldone"The “Baldone Sauna for Friends” weekend house offers families, couples, good friends and small groups rooms for leisure amidst a mighty forest of beautiful fir and pine trees during the summer and the winter. Fans of sauna rituals can enjoy a sauna according to the Latvian style, with aromatic herbal teas, a salt or coffee scrub, and a bucket of cold water for contrast. Outside is a tub of hot water for leisure and conversations during which the tops of the pine trees, the moon and the stars can be watched. Guests have access to a large living room with a fireplace and a well-appointed kitchenette. There are four bedrooms – a yellow one with six single beds and a double bed, a lavatory and a shower; as well as violet, reddish and green rooms with double beds that share a lavatory and a shower. There is room for as many as 18 people in all. Atrodas Baldonē, netālu no vietas, kur savulaik kursējis leģendārais Baldones – Ikšķiles zirgu tramvajs jeb trulītis. Saimniece aktīvi sadarbojas ar vietējo kopienu, pēta Baldones apkaimes vēsturi, vada ekskursijas un stāsta par Baldones vēsturisko kūrortu, sēravotiem un sanatoriju. Energoefektīva sadzīves tehnika, rekonstruēta pirts. Ir nomainīts atkritumu operators – ir uzstādīts konteineris stiklam, papīram un plastmasai, izveidota biokomposta kaste. Nomainīta terases virsma (no lapegles dēļiem). |
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The “Neptuns” restaurantThe restaurant is on the seaside and in the Ķemeri National Park. It is one of the oldest restaurants in Jūrmala and features a teahouse and outdoor terrace during the summer. In only 44 km distance from Riga you can enjoy sea air, pine soughing and great meal. In the restaurent chefs use quality local products. The menu changes every season. Restorāns “Neptūns” atrodas Ķemeru Nacionālā parka teritorijā, tādēļ aktīvi sadarbojas ar nacionālā parka administrāciju, piedaloties dažādos parkā organizētajos pasākumos kā uzticams sadarbības partneris. Ēdienu receptēs izmanto arī produkciju, kas audzēta Latvijas lauku saimniecībās. Piedalās Jūrtakas un Mežtakas voluntieru kustībā. |
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Sparkling birch sap production plant BIRZIBirch sap for Labanovski family is a popular drink already for a long time. Sap is tasty when it’s fresh, but in order to maintain its refreshing and valuable qualities, during many years family has developed new recipes. Moving away from the traditional spices, drink was supplemented with mint, which made the sap more refreshing, fresh for a long time and with a pleasant flavor.
Saimnieki iegūst bērzu sulas, no kurām ražo bezalkoholiskos dzirkstošos dzērienus. Tām pievieno piparmētras u.c. tradicionālās latviešu garšvielas, izmantojot vevecāku receptes. Saimnieki izvadā ekskursijā pa saimniecību, piedāvā produkcijas degustāciju un iegādi. Ir uzsāktas sarunas par saules paneļu izvietošanas iespējām. Ir uzstādīta uzbraucamā platforma cilvēkiem ar ratiņkrēslu - ēkā, kur notiek prezentācijas. Ir izveidotas jaunas, modernas WC klientiem. Bērzu sulas pudeleles ir saskaņotas visu 3 Baltijas valstu depozīta sistēmā. |
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UpeniteThe “Upenite” country house is located on the southern shore of Lake Ciritis. This farm nurtures Lettigalian traditions, serves Lettigalian foods, produces dairy products (including cheeses), grows local plants (which you can purchase), and offers a chance to visit a proper Lettigalian black sauna. The owners themselves will serve as the sauna masters. Master’s classes in the baking of tortes are offered. |
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Atputas komplekss "PAZUST PRIEDES"The recreation complex "Pazust Priedēs" is a newly created recreation area in the village of Bernāti - a 7-minute walk from the beach. Two holiday homes are available for recreation - "Saulrieta" and "Saullēta" houses and a separate bathhouse. Each holiday home has a separate bedroom, an equipped kitchen and a loft floor with additional sleeping places. The recreation complex can accommodate up to 12 people in total. Picnic areas are available near each house and in the territory. SPA services are offered with sauna sessions and a selection of essential oils, with mental health improvement options and meditative tools. An outdoor hot tub is available. Retreats are organized during the summer season, and meditative/exploratory books are available in each house. Atpūtas komplekss "Pazust Priedēs" ir jaunizveidota atpūtas vieta Bernātu ciemā – netālu no dabas parka “Bernāti”. Atpūtai pieejamas divas brīvdienu mājas - "Saulrieta" un "Saullēta" māja un atsevišķa pirts māja. Saimnieki ar cieņu izturas pret kāpu zonu, šķiro atkritumus. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi. |
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The Drubazas farmAfter viewing the lovely scenes that are a part of the Drubazi nature trail, which runs along the banks of the Ancient Abava River Valley, the owner offers tastings of homemade wine. He produces wines from 12 different berries, including raspberries, black currants, blackberries, lingonberries, grapes, sea buckthorn, and others. "Drubazas" ir viena no Latvijas paraugsaimniecībām, kas kopj un uztur pļavu, kas veidojušās Abavas senlejas nogāzēs, daudzveidību, gan pļaujot, gan turot savvaļā pielāgotos mājlopus. Saimnieks vada ekskursijas, stāsta par pļavu apsaimniekošanu. Sadarbojas ar Latvijas Dabas fondu un īsteno ar dabas aizsardzību saistītus projektus. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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Atputas parks LaumasThis is a chance to learn about the life of a beekeeper. You’ll be given an appropriate costume to watch bees in their hive, walk down the trail of bees, and climb a tree with the help of a hoist. You can make was candles and buy beekeeping products such as honey, pollen, etc. A café is open during the summer, and there are spots for picnicking. Latvian cuisine: Bean and dumpling soup, pancakes with jam, homemade lemonade, herbal teas. A special dish: “Bukstiņi porridge that is enjoyed by fairies.” |
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DabaLabaDabaLaba is in one of the places in Latvia that has the very lowest population density per square kilometre. There are huge forests around our venue with lots of animals, clean rivers and lovely forest lakes. DabaLaba launched operations in 2010 by renting boats. The next season we set up an archery range and started to offer guided tours of the surrounding environment – hikes, safari trips down the forest roads of the “Ance Swamps and Forests” restricted area, interesting, merry and lovely moments outdoors, hunting with your camera, as well as special trips for schoolchildren. Boats and SUP boards can be rented in Irbe, Rinda, Stende, Engure and Lonaste (or elsewhere on the basis of a separate agreement). Since August 2018, DabaLaba has offered the restaurant #Mežā during the summer months. It is in the centre of the forest and offers pure, tasty and healthy dishes made of local ingredients and no preservatives or additives. The menu has dishes for vegetarians and vegans, as well as dishes with no gluten and no lactose. We also have a country sauna where two people can spend the night after taking their sauna.
Ēdienu gatavo no tīrām, vietējām, dabīgām izejvielām, bez pievienotām e-vielām. Gatavo uz dzīvas uguns, tam īpaši izbūvētās krāsnīs. Gaļas ēdienos izmanto tikai meža gaļu. Gatavo arī vegānu, veģetāru, bez glutēna, bez laktozes u.c. ēdiena versijas. Uz vietas cep maizi. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi un tas tiek piešķirts restorānam #Mežā. |
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Viesu nams SaulgriezesThe Saulgriezes guesthouse is near Bernāte with 10 flats of different types and sizes. There is a pine forest near the guesthouse, and the beach is 500 m away. Guests have access to a playground for children, as well as a place for campfires. The flats are appropriate for families with children, business trips, or leisure alone, as a couple or with a group of friends. All of the flats have sleeping areas with bed linens, a leisure zone, a dining area and a kitchen where light meals can be prepared. The kitchen has a refrigerator, a stove, an electric tea kettle, an oven surface, dishes and utensils. Guests also have access to a bathroom with a shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels, lavatory items and hygienic items. There are televisions in the flats, along with free WIFI and a private parking spot for cars. The territory also has a sauna with a leisure area, as well as a banquet room for approximately 60 guests. Atrodas netālu no dabas parka “Bernāti”. Apkārtnē ir iespēja doties pastaigā pa priežu mežu, 500 m attālumā atrodas Bernātu pludmale. Apartamentu viesiem ir pieejams bērnu rotaļu laukums un ugunskura vieta. Dzīvokļi ir piemēroti ģimenēm ar bērniem. Uzņēmums ir atbildīgs pret dabas resursu izmantošanu – šķiro atkritumus, taupa ūdens resursus un ir izveidojis bioloģiskās attīrīšanas iekārtas. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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ZELT Smiltserksku darzsIn 2015 owners of ''Zeltlejas'' started to develop the first sea buckthorn plantations, but in 2018 the area where the sea buckthorn is grown for berry extraction was 24 hectares. Only one breed of sea buckthorn trees with high oil and carotenoid content is grown in the garden. But strawberries are grown in the greenhouses, that's why they are ripen already in the spring. Various events on different topics like healthy eating, cooking, gardening are also organized. Saimnieki audzē smiltsērkšķus, no kuriem iegūst dažādus pārstrādes produktus - gan miesai, gan garam. Uzņēmuma zaļā būtība izpaužas tādējādi, ka pārstrādāta tiek ikviena smiltsērkšķa krūma daļa - gan ogas, gan pats krūms, tādējādi radot bezatkritumu tehnoloģisku procesu. Ir uzbūvēts jauns, moderns apmeklētāju centrs, kurā var uzzināt par smiltsērkšķiem, to pārstrādes produktiem, kā arī degustēt un iegādāties produktus. |
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