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 58 EUR / night
JAUNBRENGULI5 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. “Jaunbrenguļu” saimnieki piedāvā klientiem iepazīties ar Gaujas Nacionālā parka vērtībām, izejot pašu saimnieku veidotu, apsaimniekotu un dabā marķētu pārgājienu maršrutu. Viesu vajadzībām ir uzbūvēta jauna terase, tiek piedāvāti pirts pakalpojumi, respektējot dabas resursu saudzīgu izmantošanu. |
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BRUVERIA recreation complex in the ancient Gauja River valley. Guest manor and guesthouse with bathhouse. A modern kitchen, fireplace stove. A lovely pond, a pergola with a fireplace and tourist trails along the Gauja River. Sauna procedures, sports grounds, children playground. Cottages for families.
Viesu māja atrodas Gaujas Nacionālā parka teritorijā, netālu no Krimuldas pils. Iepriekšējā gadā ir uzstādīti saules paneļi. Saimnieki sadarbojas ar Dabas aizsardzības pārvaldi un organizē ikgadējas dabas reindžeru tikšanās. |
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Mazmezotnes muizaThe first written information about the estate dates back to the 3rd quarter of the 18th century. It is known that in 1769, the estate had 14 buildings. Charlotte Lieven received Mežotne as a gift from Russian Empress Catherine the Great in 1759. The estate suffered much damage during World War I. After the war it became an exemplary estate, but its roof and mansard burned down during World War II. Restoration of the estate began in 2007. Today Mazmežotne Estate is a beautiful place, surrounded by nature. It offers recreational facilities, including accommodations, dining, banquet facilities for events and seminars, as well as biking, boating and hiking for those who enjoy exercise. The former stables and barn offer spacious halls for celebrations, weddings, seminars, concerts, exhibitions. One of the buildings houses a SPA complex with a range of relaxing procedures. The open chimney house offers an exhibition of the history of sugar-beet cultivation and sugar production industry in Latvia. The old cheese house is now a sauna with a relaxation room, a hot water tub outdoors, and a terrace. Saimnieki izveidojuši dabas taku dabas parka “Lielupe” teritorijā, aprīkojot to ar koka laipām, kāpnēm un informācijas stendiem, kas vēsta par Lielupes mežu un pļavu dabas vērtībām. Izveidota vieta, kur var uzlādēt elektroauto. Piedāvā videi un cilvēka veselībai draudzīgas aktivitātes – braucienus ar velosipēdiem, laivām, pastaigas pa dabas takām un apkaimes tūrisma maršrutiem. |
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from 105 EUR / night
SKIPERI - 2Not far from the sea. On the 1st floor - fireplace room, kitchen, amenities. On the 2nd floor - 2 bedrooms. Three cottages alongside (No. 132, 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. |
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ApalkalnsBy the lake Raiskums, 9km from Cēsis. 3 well equipped cottages for 2 to 4 guests. 3 modest 4-bed cabins. Kitchen, washing and WC facilities in service building. Floored tenting and caravan sites with power connection, table and benches, a grill. Children playground.
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DZIRNUPESDzirnupes is a traditional Vidzeme farm where visitors feel the true romance of Latvia’s countryside. This is an excellent leisure venue for couples or families with children. Guests are accommodated in a granary that was built in 1924 and is now a romantic building with a sauna. The owner manufactures drums from tree stumps and is prepared to teach visitors who to forge a nail at the farm’s smithy, as well as to use a bow and arrow. The lady of the house will teach future or young wives to produce programmes that are in line with Latvian traditions in terms of learning skills and knowledge that are necessary for Latvian wives. Bērni var aplūkot dzīvnieciņus, kurus ļauts pabarot un pat samīļot. Nomainītas LED spuldzes un uzstādīti kustību sensori. Piedāvā aktivitātes dabā - braucienus ar velosipēdiem un laivu. Īsta latviešu lauku sēta, kuras laukos ganās kazas, tuvējā dīķī viesi var izzvejot kādu zivi, bet no saimniekiem mācīties latvisko dzīvesziņu un tradīcijas. Atrodas Ziemeļvidzemes biosfēras rezervātā. |
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JAUNIEVINAS24 km from Cēsis, a log party house on a pond, with fireplace room, country sauna and massage bath. Sauna specialist on hand. Biological farm products for sale. Wild horses in a paddock. Saimnieki aktīvi sadarbojas ar Latvijas dabas fondu un citām dabas aizsardzības organizācijām. Viena no galvenajām saimniecības pievilcībām ir savvaļas zirgi, kas „apsaimnieko” apkaimes pļavas, vairojot tajā augu, putnu un kukaiņu daudzveidību. Vienīgā vieta, kur ir specializēts ratiņkrēsls apvidus braucieniem. No pašu audzētām cidonijām gatavo sukādes. |
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AIZUPMAJAS, a black saunaA farmstead by the Pildas lake and the Pilda river, 9km from Ludzas. rooms for guests in a converted barn and in summer cottage. Traditional potato pancakes for breakfast. Latgalian smoke sauna with lime-tree and oak besoms, honey and blue clay body masks, herb teas. Beautiful garden, a grill house, a bonfire site. Boating down the river, fishing, walks in the wild lakeside meadows, beaver watching. Saimnieki cenšas uzturēt apkaimes bioloģisko daudzveidību, taupa dabas resursus un māca to darīt saviem viesiem. |
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from 70 - 125 EUR / DBL
The Skrunda EstateSkrunda Manor is located on the bank of the River Venta, on the side of the Riga-Liepāja highway. It is a hotel with 12 comfortable rooms, banquet halls, and conference rooms. The manor restaurant uses products grown in Latvia and produced by local farmers, offering its guests to taste original local dishes, such as carp croquettes with homemade rhubarb mayonnaise, pork belly with birch leaf syrup and celery, and a selection of ice cream made in the manor. Atjaunotā Skrundas muiža atrodas Ventas krastā. Muižas kungu mājā ir ierīkots muzejs, kurā var apskatīt retu eksponātu – pasaulē viena no vecākajiem rāpuļiem – Ventastega Curonica maketu. |
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CaunitesThis Latvian tradition farmstead, located 12 km from Jelgava, offers to learn about ancient bread baking traditions, Latvian annual festivals, and various types of handicrafts, such as weaving and making puzuri decorations and beeswax candles. The house is designed and decorated in the traditional Latvian style and exudes an authentic ambience while having modern facilities. The heart of the farmstead is a barn with a bread baking stove. The hosts bake rye sourdough bread from “Dobeles dzirnavnieks” flour and the traditional salinātā rye bread from “Grauda spēks” flour. Salinātā rye bread is registered in the EU food quality scheme as a product with traditional speciality guaranteed. The hosts offer to enjoy various traditional seasonal activities. Please arrange your visit in advance.
Lauku sētā ir apvienotas mūsdienu un senlaicīgās latviskās noskaņas, kuras centrālā vieta ir klēts ar maizes krāsni. Saimnieki gaida ģimenes ar bērniem, kurus iepazīstina ar izglītojošām programmām un gadskārtu svinību tradīcijām. Saimnieki rūpējas par apkaimes mežu un pļavu bioloģiskās daudzveidības saglabāšanu, organizē ekskursijas, kurās stāsta par apkaimes iemītniekiem, kā arī sadarbojas ar dabaszinātņu nozares ekspertiem. Saimnieki būvē jaunu viesu namu un veido galdniecības muzeju. |
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Hotel KARLAMUIZACountry hotel Kārļa muiža is located in the countryside of the Amata river valley with beautiful landscapes and in the Gauja National park. Hotel offers 9 specially equipped suites with private atmosphere – with one or two bedrooms. Every room or apartment is equipped with a kitchen or kitchen niche, SAT TV and WiFi, hair dryer and shower. All the hotel rooms has a free tea and coffee set up in the room. At the distance of 100 meters from the main building there is located a cottage “Annmarie”. It is fitted to keep the values of the past while providing conveniences of our time. It has a kitchen, two rooms WC and a bathroom. Cottage is suitable for a romantic holiday or for a family with children. Saimnieki atjaunojuši vēsturisko Kārļamuižas ēku. Aktīvi sadarbojas ar Gaujas nacionālā parka darbiniekiem, labiekārto Amatas takas un organizē pārgājienus un nūjošanas pasākumus. Kārļamuiža ir viena no retajām vietām Latvijā, kur var dzirdēt circeņa dziesmu. Eiropā šis kukainis ir gandrīz izzudis. |
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EZERNIEKIRecreation and tourism centre “Ezernieki” is located 200 km from Riga, 30 km from Madona and 15 km from Lubāna town on the bank of Sala lake in Visagals. A great choice for calm recreation as well as for the corporative seminars banquets or games. A log-building house of three floors offers the large hall, open-fire hall, kitchen, great sauna with swimming-pool and nine comfy bedrooms with WC and shower. Near the large house there is a family house with two bedrooms, separated amenities, shower, kitchen and open-fire hall. „Ezernieki” offers the place for activities up to 70 persons, as both buildings together can offer 35 comfortable double beds. Large and facilitated neighbourhood is appropriate for large sports and recreation activities (up to 2000 persons). Driveways and parking, camping, parking for campers, enlightened tent places with electricity supply, modern summer showers and WC, open-air stage, three volleyball pitches and baskets for streetball, five footbridges for swimmers, boats, pedalo.
Saimnieki rūpējas par dabas daudzveidības saglabāšanu un klientu ērtībām gan tiem, kas paliek ēkās, gan telšu laukumos. Klientiem piedāvā papīra zupas bļodas, koka karotes un papīra glāzes. Kompleksā nomainīti jauni – efektīvāki apkures katli. Piedāvā orientēšanos mežā ar karti un organizē vidi izzinošus pasākumus. |
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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. |
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from 80 EUR / night
SIPOLI 23 cottages near the sea, 12km from Liepāja. No.5: 2 bedrooms, conveniences, a kitchen, sauna. No. 99: bedroom, a large bathroom, a kitchen corner, a terrace with a barbecue. By the pond. No. 252: a studio type cottage. Wood and glass. The 1st floor contains a living room, a kitchen area and a bathroom. Sleeping area on the 2nd floor. Country sauna in a separate building. Children playground, sports grounds, barbecue spots. Fishing in the river Bārta and in the lake Papes, in the sea. “Sīpolos” apskatāma Latvijā lielākā dzirnakmeņu kolekcija. Saimnieki aktīvi darbojas vietējā biedrībā, uzlabojot vidi un koplietošanas infrastruktūru ciemā. |
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Guest house GARIKASAn old baronial estate in Kurzeme, 35 km from Kuldīga. A party room for 50 people, seminar facilities for 40, a vaulted fireplace room in the basement for 16 people. Sauna. Bedrooms for 2, 3 and 4 people. Room for tents. Picnicking by the pond. Tennis, basketball and volleyball facilities. A special offer - a shiitake mushroom kitchen.
“Garīkas” ir pirmā vieta, kur Latvijā brīvdabā sāka audzēt šitakē sēnes. Energoefektīvāka sēņu kaltēšanas iekārta. Saimnieki uztur gan ainavisko apkaimi, gan skaisto augļu dārzu. Apmeklētāji var doties ekskursijā un degustēt ēdienus no šitakē sēnēm. Līdzi var paņemt suvenīrus, kas gatavoti uz vietas. |
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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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Zeit HotelModern hotel with 9 rooms in Līgatne. Each room has a different story and room image. There are rooms such as "Glamor Room", "Worker's Room", "Dreamer Room", "Gardener's Room", "Her and His Room", "Gambler's Room", "Avanturist Room" and "Writer's Room". There is also a café and rooms for seminars available in hotel. Uzņēmums atrodas Līgatnē – pašā Gaujas Nacionālā parka vidū. Viesu uzņemšanai ir pārbūvētas un pielāgotas bijušās Līgatnes papīrfabrikas saimniecības ēkas. Saimniekošana notiek ar cieņu pret nacionālā parka dabas vērtībām. Uzņēmumā gatavo garšīgas maltītes un piedāvā dažādas āra aktivitātes. Zaļo sertifikātu iegūst pirmo reizi! |
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LUKIFarmstead "Lūķi" is a place in Jūrkalne, where you can be at peace and quiet in nature. You can relax in the cottages in the garden or in the big house. Each place is designed to make guests feel comfortable and undisturbed. The farm has a landscaped landscape with large oaks, a tea garden, an authentic sauna and garden sheds. There is also a salon with ancient and modern handicrafts. The farm is suitable for a quiet rest or family celebration. |
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EZERA SONATEA cottage between Rēzekne and Kārsava, on the shores of Lake Meirāns. On the 1st floor - a fireplace room, kitchen, sauna and amenities. A bedroom on the second floor. Boats and paddle boats. We lease boats, water cycles, skis, pole-walking poles, bikes and exercise equipment. Picnic place with a roof, and a boardwalk, which extends into the lake. Saimniece aktīvi darbojas apkaimes dabas aizsardzības jomā un savā saimniecībā izmanto videi draudzīgu risinājumus. Viesiem piedāvā laivas un ūdens velosipēdus, slēpes, nūjošanas nūjas, velosipēdus, trenažieri.
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from 60 EUR / night
Meza SkukiRelax on the banks of Lake Inikši and alongside the forest. Small groups will enjoy the loveliness of nature and the peace of an ancient single-family farm in Latgale. Guests have access to a separate cottage with a living room with a fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen niche, two bedrooms, WC, a shower, a sauna, a balcony and a terrace with a lovely view of the lake. There’s a basketball court, gates for mini-football and hockey, a volleyball court, a boat, and opportunities to engage in fishing, mushroom hunting and berry picking. A special offer at “Meža Skuķi” is a black sauna with a professional sauna specialist. “Meža skuķi” atrodas Latgalē pie ainaviskā Inikšu ezera. Saimniece kopj bišu dravu un lauku, kurā aug latviešu sētai raksturīgie dārzeņi. Pieejama atpūtas vieta, atjaunots ceļa segums 200 m garumā, kā arī mazākajiem apmeklētājiem nomainīts videi un bērniem draudzīgs inventārs. |