Name: Kalda talu puhkekeskus
Address: Kalda talu, Iigaste küla, Valga vald, 68308, ET
Telephone: +372 5559 4476
Price range: €€

All private and hostel rooms air-conditioned!

We offer accommodation on various levels: from very basic and simple to more comfortable and luxurious. So please make up your mind what you are looking for and what suits you best.

If you book a private room or a bed in the hostel shared showers are included. All other accommodation will have to pay a small fee.

Unfortunately we dont serve any meals. For guests in private rooms we just serve a substantial breakfast as a cold board, in all shared rooms coffee and tea making facilities are provided. A fridge is provided as well.

Accommodation

Interior view of the campsite. Double bed under the window.

Interior view of the campsite. Kitchen, table and chairs.

Dining area. Table and chairs. Sitting corner.

	Camping (tent)	Hostel	Camping houses	Private rooms
Linen		In summer linen supplied. In winter for rent.
Towel		Rent	Rent
Where to wash	Toilet room / well	Sanitary rooms in the hostel. In winter: in a building nearby.	Sanitary room	Washbasin in room, shared toilet and shower
Shower	2 €	In summer included. In winter 2 €
Breakfast		Cutlery/crockery, coffee-maker, cooker, electric kettle supplied	Cutlery/crockery, coffee-maker, electric kettle supplied
Cooking	Outside kitchen with fridge	Outside kitchen with fridge, kitchenette	Outside kitchen with fridge	Kitchen with fridge, minibar in room.
Heating

The farm "Kalda" in Iigaste/South Estonia

is situated in the border area towards Latvia, 20 km away from the border town of Valga/Valka and near to the road to Otepää and Tartu. Riga and Tallinn are about the same distance away - what should be of interest to clients traveling by air. The village of Iigaste is part of Valga community, the nearest hamlet being Laatre. Iigaste is an agricultural area, surrounded by thick forests. To the west is the town of Valga/Valka, divided between Estonia and Latvia, to the east is the winter sports area around Otepaa, to the south stretches the Karula National Park, a landscape of wooded hills with numerous small lakes. Predominant activities are all about roaming the countryside: in summer by walking, jogging, biking, swimming, canoeing, in winter cross-country skiing, tobogganing, ice-skating and ski-jumping. At any rate there is a lot to discover in fauna and flora all year round. Excursions to the university town of Tartu and to the seaside resort and spa of Parnu make an interesting break.

Food-shops can be found in Tsirguliina (10 km) and Sangaste (13 km). There are several supermarkets in Valga.

The farm "Kalda" in Iigaste/South Estonia

is situated in the border area towards Latvia, 20 km away from the border town of Valga/Valka and near to the road to Otepää and Tartu. Riga and Tallinn are about the same distance away - what should be of interest to clients who arrive by air. The village of Iigaste is part of Valga community, the nearest hamlet being Laatre. Iigaste is an agricultural area, surrounded by thick forests. To the west is the town of Valga/Valka, divided between Estonia and Latvia, to the east is the winter sports area around Otepaa, to the south stretches the Karula National Park, a landscape of wooded hills with numerous small lakes. Predominant activities are all about roaming the countryside: in summer by walking, jogging, biking, swimming, canoeing, in winter cross-country skiing, tobogganing, ice-skating and ski-jumping. At any rate there is a lot to discover in fauna and flora all year around. Excursions to the university town of Tartu and to the seaside resort and spa of Parnu make an interesting break.

Food-shops can be found in Tsirguliina (10 km) and Sangaste (13 km). There are several supermarkets in Valga.

Scouts eat. — A special welcome to scouts and guides!

Four canoes on the river. — Our Estonian rivers are ideal for canoe tours.

The farmsted of "Kalda"

Byking and hiking is a good pastime on paths very rarely used by motorized vehicles.

We provide suggestions for just short walks to more challenging hikes, even with overnights. Just ask for advice.

The same applies to more speedy ways of transportation. You can either rent a bike or one of our cars to explore a wider range of the country or of a neighbouring Latvia.

A small beach is 6 km away. Our small river "Väike Emajõgi" is not suitable for swimming because of shallow water, but you may rent one of our canoes to start a longer tour on it. Canoe tours can be arranged on the Koiva/Gauja, too, as day tours or with overnights.

The farmsted of "Kalda"

which can be translated as "sloping, near a river bank", is situated in a wide bend of the "Vaike Emajogi" river, that nourishes lake "Worts" and flows on passing through Tartu to lake "Peipsi". It is possible to tour the river by canoe, doing a lot of bathing and swimming on the way. There is a good chance to get some fish on the rod as well. The birds' habitat is a real temptation to bird watchers. Many quite rare species can be watched. - There are beavers in the river, and a lot of deer and small game pay frequent visits to the farm.

A canoe trip on Mustjõgi river. — A very adventurous group starting out on a canoe trip on "Mustjõgi" river.

Holiday home in summer. — The holiday home offers a cosy stay both in summer and winter.

Being situated inside the river bend and at the end of the accessing road, farm life is tranquil, quiet and undisturbed.

The farm offers ample space for various groups of guests at a time. Camping sites and accomodation buildings are set up in a way that prevents any interference. Besides the town Valga/Valka and the university city of Tartu there are a variety of sightseeing places in the neighbourhood: both for the historical and cultural interested and the lovers of manor houses and nature. Especially the historians have a wide choice to track down on history: the Danes, Germans, Polish, Swedes, the Russian Tsars, Napoleon, the Sowjets - they all contributed to many accomplishments as well as to lots of harm and suppression to this country and its inhabitants. If you are interested in a certain field of studies - just tell us right away, and we will be delighted to help making your stay as stimulating and prolific as possible. We are prepared to recommend books on history, nature and fiction. There is a small library of Estonian fiction available in German and English translations. Estonia takes pride in being the world champion in offering internet access points. We share this pride by offering wireless internet access on the whole farm area.

Accommodation

Campsite

Camping	6 € per night and person
Motorhome or caravan, electricity included	12 € + 6 € per person

Camping houses

Camping house: Private use of 4 beds	72 €
Private use of 3 beds	57 €
Private use of 2 beds	38 €
Private use for one person	24 €
Bed (sharing)	19 €

Hostel accomodation

Hostel in summer	17 to 19 € bed
Hand towel	2 €
Hostel in winter	18 € bed, 2 bed sheets €5
Private use (for 2 or 3 persons)	60 €
Shower	2 €
Towel	2 €

Bed & Breakfast accomodation

Private double room	44 €
...with pre-booked breakfast	60 €
Private single room	29 €
...with pre-booked breakfast	37 €
Extra bed	15 €
...with pre-booked breakfast	23 €
Breakfast	8 €
Use of kitchen per room	5 €

Rent

Holiday home for 6 pers., minimum 4 nights Holiday home The holiday home is especially designed for self-catering families with children but is suitable for small groups, too. A double room, two single rooms, a twin room (bunk beds) and two sofas can be used by up to eight persons. A large, high and bright living room, letting the sun in from morning till evening through spacious windows, with a built-in sitting gallery offers ample space for them, whether round the open fire place or at the dining table. The house is heated by radiators and by firewood in a specially designed stove. A fully equipped kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave oven etc. enables more ambitious dishes. A veranda to the south-west is intended for sitting in the open on sunny afternoons till late at night. For your entertainment there are a Sat-TV set, a video player (including a small collection of video films in English and German), various board and card games, shaker and dice, a small library and an audio system. Wireless internet access will keep you connected to the world. Holiday home and B&B rooms can be used comfortably all year round, even in the coldest winter! Ground floor: 1 - hall 2 - bathroom 3 - sauna 4 - sitting room 5 - bedroom (bunks) 6 - double room. First floor: 7 - second level veranda 8 - single room 9 - single room. The bathroom has got a shower and a flush toilet. There is a sauna in the house, too. Bed linen is included in the rent; towels and sauna towels will be supplied on request. Holiday home and B&B rooms can be used comfortably all year round, even in the coldest winter!	Please give at least 2 months notice. Four nights including a weekend 540 €; one week 650 €; per weekday 120 €. Reductions for families with children and for longer stays.
Yurt / function room with fire place. Yurt / function room with fire place 25 persons, 18 hours. Rent includes one basket of fire wood and use of audio centre. Extra hours and service by arrangement. Special offer - yurt rent including one barrel of beer (30 l): 160 € Extra fire wood per cart: 8 €	90 €
Special offer: yurt rent including one barrel of beer (30 l)	160 €
Fire wood per cart	8 €
Sauna and sitting-room Sauna and sitting-room In the sauna and the sitting-room in front of the fire place 12 persons can be seated.	72 €
Pub / function room Pub / function room Pub / function room for about 30 persons. It can be used all year round. A big stove keeps it warm even in coldest winter. Feel free to play the instruments if you are able to do so - hands off if you only want to practice! There are 30 seats on the outside veranda, weather permitting.	120-160 € depending on the season.
Draught beer at current price (vocational). Barrels available at 30 liters.	30 l A.LeCoq Premium 105 €
For all rent objects: Barbecue equipment free of charge!

For your active holiday

Service	Price
Car rental	by agreement. Deposit required.
Bicycle rent	Up to 4 hours - 6 €, 10 € per day.
Rent of canoes: per canoe (2 persons) and day including transport up to 60 km; additional km 0,60 €	36 €
Additional person	14 €