Hidden hideaway in the forest - 15 min. to the Baltic Sea & lake A unique farmhouse from the 19th century - lovingly preserved, completely self-sufficient and surrounded by wild meadows and deep forest. Only 15 minutes by car to the Baltic Sea or an idyllic inland lake. Here you will find absolute peace, clear air and simple beauty - without neighbours, Wi-Fi or distractions. The Retreat House was built around 1890 and has been restored with great care. It combines historic charm with contemporary design and selected artefacts. In 2019 it was part of The Estate exhibition at the Kim? art centre in Riga. Ideal for anyone who appreciates tranquillity, nature and aesthetics - and is prepared to forego certain city comforts. Important to know: - No running water (bottled drinking water is provided) - Dry toilet (compost toilet near the house) - No WLAN / no mobile phone network in parts of the site - Car absolutely necessary - Sauna available (wood-heated) - Gas cooker, fridge and sink in the kitchen (washing up with water provided) Room layout - Main house with: - 2 bedrooms - living room - kitchen - Traditional barn with covered dining area - Sauna house with wood-burning stove - Natural bathing pond What you can do here: - Lie in the sun, read, relax - Enjoy the sauna & swim in the pond afterwards - Pick berries and mushrooms in the forest - Hiking on the nearby moorland trail & climbing the observation tower - Stargazing in the evening - without any light pollution Salacgrīva (15 min. by car): - Supermarkets & petrol station - Local market - Harbour with excellent Neapolitan pizzeria Limbaži (30 min away): - Weekly market with fresh produce from the region Without a car? You can hire bikes in Salacgrīva - a quiet 30-minute ride on forest paths will take you to the house. Distances: - Riga Airport - approx. 1.5 hours by car - Pärnu (Estonia) - approx. 1 hour This house is a retreat for those seeking nature, silence and simplicity. Ideal for creative work, digital detox or simply to take a deep breath. Basic information - Pets allowed: 2 - allowed size of dogs: medium (30 to 60 cm) - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: nothing applicable - type of building: bungalow - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 2 - size of property: 500 m² - year of construction: 1910 - Year of the last complete renovation : 2025 - detached house - not observable from the street - no youth groups - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 2 - Number of bathrooms: 1 Top features - air conditioning: no - heating: In part - underfloor heating: no - garden: For sole use - outdoor pool - ㄴ maximum depth: 150 cm - ㄴ length: 400 cm - ㄴ width: 400 cm - ㄴ surface: 16 m² - Total of private car parking spaces: 2 - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 2 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (from 1.51 m to 1.79 m width) bedroom 4 - 2x single bed in the living area - sofa bed for 1 person Bathroom bathroom 2 - toilet Wellness - sauna Cooking/Living - coffee machine: espresso coffee pot - fridge/freezer: deep freezer - stove: gas hob - oven - electric kettle - dishtowels - size of kitchen: 15 m² - number of dining tables: 2 - number of seats: 6 - number of living rooms: 1 - living room is dimmable - fireplace - stove Utility - cleaning products - single oven / fan heater / radiators - fire extinguisher - carbon monoxide alarm - first aid kit Sustainability - Waste recycling - Bio garbage available - glass recycling available - paper recycling available - plastic recycling available - Water saving appliances - water-saving taps (everywhere) - water-saving toilet - Solar power Outside area - conservatory - outdoor furniture - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue - outside shower Surroundings - view: garden, forrest, lawn - Nearest town centre: 10,0 km - Grocery store: 5,0 km - going out: 5,0 km - restaurant: 10,0 km - train station: 10,0 km - airport: 100,0 km - motorway: 10,0 km - port: 10,0 km - beach: 10,0 km - sandy beach: 10,0 km - lake: 5,0 km - river: 5,0 km - water sports: 5,0 km - moorage: 5,0 km - angling spot: 5,0 km - bicycle hire: 10,0 km - cycle path (tourist): 10,0 km - hiking trail: 5,0 km - riding facility: 7,0 km Distinctive features - farmhouse - historical building