If You Don't Have a Country House: 5 Atmospheric Places for Nature Retreats

In these cabins, campsites, and hotels, you want to spend your vacation and forget all your worries. And the best part is that they are all located within Russia, so you can go on a trip right now.

Patrol Camp «Forest and Sea»Where?Volga,170 km from Moscow, near KalyazinHow much per night?from 7 thousand rublesper nightBest time to go?in summerThe camp operates from May to SeptemberWHAT'S INTERESTING: The camp is located in a hard-to-reach place on an island near Kalyazin. There are nine cozy tents where up to 20 people can stay at once.

There is also a dining hall, a tent living room with a common relaxation area, and even an open-air cinema. You can easily cook food on your own — there is a fire zone provided. Among the amenities are a warm shower, hammocks, and swings on trees.

Sometimes open trips are organized, during which you can rent a tent. Water transport to Kalyazin is arranged, and various activities are organized for visitors. These trips are usually announced in advance on Instagram.

By the way, another tent camp is located on the Altai, and we already wrote about it in our article.

Country Hotel «Bolotov. Dacha»Where?Tula region,by the Skniga RiverHow much per night?from 6300 rublesBest time to go?anytime of the yearWHAT'S INTERESTING: You can stay in the hotel for several days, just come for a walk, or even work without staying overnight. The premises include a large house with a common living room, five Scandinavian-style cabins, and four guest houses by the pond. Each room is named after plants that scientist Andrei Bolotov grew in his garden.

In simple but cozy rooms, you won't find TVs, but there are comfortable beds and armchairs where you can rest well. And a beautiful view from the window.

The hotel is always quiet, there's a mini-library where everyone can take a book to their room. On the premises you can play games with a ball and frisbee, ride a boat or bicycle, play piano and guitar. In the evenings, movie screenings are held on the veranda, and there is a barbecue area nearby.

Another pleasant bonus: guests are served three times a day, and the cost of food is determined by the guests themselves. Also, you can come here with your dog.

Eco-Hotel «Emerald Forest»Where?Suburban areaClintsy DistrictHow much per night?from 8,500 rublesBest time to go?anytime of the yearWHAT'S INTERESTING: On a 220-hectare forest park area, cottages with verandas and guest houses were built, as well as a whole complex of buildings from a restaurant to a stable. Spa, pool, and sauna are also available.

The rooms are cozy: lots of wood and light. The hotel was built with eco-style in mind: safe and hypoallergenic materials were chosen. Wooden walls were adorned with landscape paintings. Views from the windows open onto a pine forest and an emerald lake.

Here you can relax on a sandy beach, go fishing, take a horseback ride, or visit a contact zoo, safari park, or kayak.

Guest Farm «Ples»Where?PlesHow much per night?from 7000 rublesBest time to go?ANY TIME OF THE YEARWHAT'S INTERESTING: The farm is located in the historical part of the city near the riverside and groves. Ples architects and artists reconstructed a building from the 1950s to recreate the atmosphere of a classic Russian estate — and they succeeded.

There are gazebos and a barbecue area, as well as a children's playground. You can take a walk on a catamaran, ride horses, or go fishing.

The rooms are in the style of a traditional Russian estate; some even have tile stoves. A perfect place for family holidays and pets — animals are allowed in the hotel.

Shali Shanti HomeWhere?YagodnoyeLeningrad region, 1 hour from St. PetersburgHow much per night?4,000 rubles on weekdaysand 6,000 rubles on weekendsBest time to go?anytime of the yearWHAT'S INTERESTING: Six two-level triangular shalies were built in the forest. Each shali has a double bed, sofa, fully equipped kitchen, and bathroom, as well as heated floors.

The shalies are far from the city, so it's easy to meet forest dwellers here — for example, deer. There is also a sauna for 4–6 people with a panoramic view of the Vukha River, and a cedar outdoor bath. One important thing you will definitely like — you can come here with your dog.