A great way to temporarily change your surroundings and reboot before a new work week is to go on vacation outside the city. The most good impressions will remain if it is some unusual and interesting place. We have compiled for you a list of interesting hotels and glamping sites that are located near the capital.
“Chekhov Api”, Moscow region
The residence with a garden, terrace and river views is located in the city of Chekhov, about a 10-minute drive from the City Park of Culture and Leisure. The creators call the space a symbiosis of a business campus and an art park. Californian Art Nouveau blends seamlessly into the forest near Moscow, and the original architecture is adjacent to almost untouched nature. In “Chekhov Api” it is easy to combine relaxation with creative work, as well as make useful contacts and enjoy productive communication.
The residence’s restaurant serves a daily continental breakfast and Mediterranean cuisine. There is a cozy terrace on the territory where it is pleasant to while away the time reading or talking. You can take a nap at midday in the hammocks, peacefully swaying in the shade of the trees. The bath complex with panoramic windows deserves special attention: there you will be able to take part in traditional steaming rituals, as well as try several types of massage – from sports to Ayurvedic. After the bath, it is especially pleasant to enjoy signature herbal teas at a large table on the veranda.
“Senechal”, Moscow region
French chalets with traditional interiors are located in Solnechnogorsk, on the shores of Lake Senezh. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and holding events – two detached cottages, a SPA center and a whole bath complex with a jacuzzi, a plunge pool and a chill-out area, as well as a restaurant, a wine library and several banquet rooms. Natural materials were used for decoration, and all rooms are furnished with exquisite handmade furniture.
On the hotel territory there is a park and an apple orchard with gazebos, green alleys and its own embankment. It is especially easy to breathe here thanks to the centuries-old pine trees, which give a special charm to this place. In addition to a quiet, contemplative holiday, chalet guests can spend time more actively. You can start with horse riding, and then smoothly move on to catamaran racing and helicopter rides. The view from above of the fabulous Lake Senezh, framed by a dense forest cap, may become one of your favorite memories of this trip.
“Futuro” at the LaFa country club, Moscow region
Miniature high-tech houses, where you can watch the stars from the terrace at night, are located in the Domodedovo pine forest. On the one hand, these are futuristic modern cottages, and on the other, cozy houses with wood-burning stoves and finishing made of natural wood and stone. The country club is quiet and secluded; here you can hide from the bustle of the city and, for example, the whole family can cook burgers in the open air. All necessary barbecue equipment will be kindly provided by LaFa staff. But you don’t have to do everything yourself – there is a restaurant where you can have a delicious dinner.
Sauna lovers will be able to try several steaming programs: with oak and fir brooms, with therapeutic heating, honey rubbing and ablution in the font. The bravest ones will be treated to a sauna vat heated by a fire.
“Springs”, Vladimir region
Elegant cottages, furnished in the spirit of Italy, are located in the silence of the forest in the Vladimir region. The atmosphere of a cozy country house is recreated here, where you want to return again and again. The hotel is built in the style of bionic architecture and is designed as if the natural decor of the facades smoothly flows into the interior space. Each room has a fireplace, panoramic windows and a private terrace overlooking the forest.
At the local restaurant, you should definitely try the signature dishes – homemade pate with onion marmalade and pies with goat cheese. And in the SPA center, visit a Japanese bath, in which instead of hot steam or air, water heated in cedar barrels is used. If you want to diversify your leisure time, you can go to the cities of the Golden Ring: Sergiev Posad and Pereslavl-Zalessky.
“Nemchinovka Park”, Moscow region
The hotel, stylized as a castle, is located just 500 meters from the 56th km of the Moscow Ring Road. An excellent option for those who want to immerse themselves in the charm of old Europe without leaving the metropolis. The complex is built in the form of a medieval palace and includes several banquet halls, an entertainment area with karaoke, bowling, billiards and mini-golf.
The Chateau Hotel will appeal to those for whom it is important to always remain in their comfort zone: it is pleasant not only to relax and celebrate holidays, but also to work, hold seminars and conferences, presentations and team building. Also, in the park it will be great to have a memorable photo session next to the stone Colosseum, fountains, alleys and flowering plants.
“House of Dreams”, Yaroslavl region
The triangular house for romantics Aframe is located within the city of Pereslavl-Zalessky, in Troitskaya Sloboda. There is everything for a comfortable stay: a coffee maker to delight your loved ones with a fragrant cup of coffee in the morning, board games to fight boredom and other important little things for a great weekend.
On the territory there is a pond where you can go fishing, there is also a sauna and a grill area. From the “House of Dreams” it is convenient to make forays into the city center; the main attractions of Pereslavl-Zalessky, such as the Nikitsky Monastery, Pleshcheyevo Lake National Park, Alexandrova Mountain and Blue Stone are within a 5-10 minute drive.
In the evenings, lights come on on the triangular roof of the house – this is a signal to sit on the terrace, comfortably wrapped in a blanket from the forest cool. It’s time to drink a glass of sparkling wine, watching how the twilight colors gradually drown out the bright shades of the day, and the first stars light up in the sky.
Eco-capsules in “Gulyai-Gorod”, Tula region
Mini-cottages are scattered among the green treetops in the village of Lanshinsky. Here it’s easy to imagine yourself as a hero of “A Space Odyssey” thanks to the streamlined shape of the room and the panoramic window that resembles a porthole. That’s why eco-capsules are also called “moon houses.” Inside there is electricity, pull-out sofas and tables, air conditioning and a tiny kitchen. At the entrance there is a barbecue area where you can ground yourself: fantasizing about space is, of course, good, but steaks must be ready on schedule.
We recommend spending your time actively: you can rent a bike and go explore the area along forest paths, or rent kayaks and sup-boards to arrange a rowing competition or do sup-yoga. As part of your cultural leisure, take excursions to the nearest historical attractions: the Polenov Estate Museum and the Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Reserve. Creative people will be interested in painting lessons and folk craft master classes. Well, tastings of cheese and pastries from local farmers will please every guest.
“There is a circle on the field”, Tver region
The campsite is located one hundred meters from the 18th-century Znamenskoye-Rayok estate. Since those times, the front gate with a luxurious colonnade, cascading ponds and a palace and park ensemble with stork nests have been preserved here.
The campsite has five comfortable tents made of breathable material that does not allow moisture to pass through and protects from the sun and wind. Each tent is fully furnished: inside there is a soft mattress, bedside tables, tables, many pillows and soft textiles. Electricity is supplied to the tents, there are sockets, and there are mosquito nets on the windows and entrance. You don’t have to worry about the cold and heat, because the staff is always ready to provide a heater or fan to ensure a more comfortable temperature in such an unusual space.
The “On the Field Circle” campsite is adjacent to the “Rayok” horse yard, where horses suffering from sports and other injuries are cared for. You can walk with them, take pictures, pet them and feed them. Communication with animals can become a separate type of meditation. And to diversify your relaxing holiday, we suggest going to Torzhok, one of the oldest cities in the country, the center of family estates and Russian classicism. By prior arrangement, the campsite can offer a private guide.
“Kamenetskie Kupel”, Tver region
This country resort among the relict forest on the banks of the Volga opened the seasonal glamping “Forest Room” in the summer. The picturesque coastline, river backwaters with water lilies and blooming lotuses, a warm plunge pool on the rocky Kamenitsa stream – all this will become your personal place of power.
Each glamp has a large bed, and if you are going on vacation with children, you can add one more bed. The room has dishes, detergents and other household items necessary for relaxing in the forest. To make the evenings truly magical, there is a barbecue area with a table and a charcoal grill.
There is also the option of accommodation with your own tent. This will allow you to feel like you are in the wildest conditions, while using the entire camp infrastructure: you will have a toilet, shower, drinking water and a fireplace at your disposal. But whatever format you choose, quiet starry nights in the pine forest await you.
“Forest and Sea Kalyazin”, Tver region
A unique tent mini-hotel on the Volga island 170 km from Moscow. A boat ride here will be a real adventure: along the way you will see a flooded bell tower and admire the views of the Volga. On site you will find stylized tents and dinner at a beautifully decorated table in nature.
The camp includes nine boho-style tents, each with a seating area and heated electric mattresses. Entertainment includes sup-boards, kayaks, an evening cinema, a library, berry and mushroom picking. Be sure to try the chef’s famous lemongrass porridge and have a marshmallow barbecue.
You can find a suitable hotel on the website or in the OneTwoTrip application.
