Estonia, Muhu - Luxury Weekend with Riding and Spa
In the isolated majesty of a beautiful bay, you will find this gem. Built in 1227 by Baltic nobles, this country manor was renovated in the 1990’s and is now a small and exclusive spa hotel.
You will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and then served a gourmet meal. And you will sleep well in your superior room.
After a fresh and tasty breakfast of freshly baked bread, homemade jams and fresh fruit you are now ready for a day in the saddle. You will be taken to the nearby stud farm whose owner, Martin, is one of Estonia's most respected horsemen. There are more than 100 horses and 35 foals of the local Klepper breed. They are a healthy, strong horse with exceptionally good spirits (145-155 cm; 57-61 in). Today, you will ride for three hours, eat a good lunch and then be pampered in the afternoon. Your riding muscles will be relaxed by a massage (30 minutes). The day ends with a superb four-course dinner.
Next day, you will ride five hours with a break for lunch at the stud farm. If the weather permits, you will enjoy a picnic lunch instead. Appropriately tired after the day’s ride, you will return to the hotel for a shower and another gourmet meal.
You can indulge in a smoke sauna, a Muhu wood-burning sauna, or a Roman steam bath. Alternatively, you may choose from the extensive Spa menu for a rejuvenating treatment.
This private country manor residence gives you a feeling of having been selected to enjoy and experience something very special. It's a great feeling!
Golf
Saare Golf is located 70 km from the riding centre, in Kuressaare city in Saaremaa. ”The 18-hole, Par 72, 6310 meter course was designed by the well known Finnish course architekt Lassi Pekka Tilander with the aim of creating a championship level course suitable for international tournaments.” You can read more at http://www.saaregolf.ee/golf-course/?lang=en
Climate
Travel Information
Ability description: Level trail ride 2-3 >>
Included in the price: 3 nights, 2 days riding, full board (excl. drinks), 1 massage (30 minutes)
Not included: Flights and travel to Muhu, insurance, drinks, sauna and spa treatments and extras not mentioned.
Travel: Book flight/rental car >>
Flights to Kuressare or Tallinn (where you also can go by ferry, see www.tallink.se).
From Tallinn, you can take a car or bus which takes about 2.5 hours. Bus times and prices between Tallinn - Kuivastu are available at www.bussireisid.ee.
The ferry from the mainland (Virtsu) to Muhu (Kuivastu) runs almost every hour on the hour from 06:00 to 22:00. Schedules and prices are available at www.praamid.ee.
You can also fly cheaply domestically Tallinn-Ösel (Kuressaare). Schedule / prices available at www.eeke.ee.
Transfer: If you take the bus from Tallinn, you can book free transfer from Kuivastu on Muhu to the riding center.
Accommodation: Double suite with shower / toilet.
Riding: Outdoor riding on roads and paths, flat terrain near the sea, about 3-5 hours in the saddle each day. English saddles.
Group size: Min. 2 max 6.
The horses: There are mainly Estonian Klepper Horses (145-160 cm; 57-63 in), which are mild mannered and stable.
Weight limit: 100 kg
Single room: Can be booked with a supplement. For price click on ”Book on request” under Dates & prices.
Currency: Euro
Credit card: Yes accepted at riding center.
Tipping: Not required but appreciated.
Wifi: Yes
Electricity jack: 220V
Age limit: No but the riding is for adults or teenagers.
Closest village: 7 km away
Beach: The riding center is by the sea, but with no sand beach.
Pool: No
Misc.:
Riding equipment to borrow: Helmets
Saddle bag available: No
Special diet: Inform when booking.
Safe deposit box: Yes
A/C: Yes
Hair Dryer: Yes
Towels and sheets: Yes
Fridge: Yes
Feedback from our travellers
Fantastic Service and an Unforgettable Culinary Experience
"Excellent service and a warm welcome. The accommodation exceeded expectations. The food was absolutely amazing, beautifully presented, and served by friendly staff – a complete dining experience.
The riding was fun, and the horses were lovely. Everything was fantastic. A wonderful place to stay with great riding!
Very friendly staff. I can highly recommend it!"
– Anne Mohr
Top-Class Accommodation, Food, and Riding
"The staff was so welcoming, and all our activities went smoothly without any issues. The accommodation, food, and riding were all top-class."
– Ann-Sophie Forsmark
Luxury, Quality, and World-Class Personal Service
"I had quite high expectations for the accommodation, but they were exceeded...
Some of the best and most well-prepared food I’ve ever eaten... and I’m not easily impressed – top-class!
The horses were well cared for, energetic, well-trained, and in great condition.
They have ABSOLUTE control over personal service here! Top of the line!"
– Sofia Tengvall
A Fairytale Experience for Both Young and Old
"My 14-year-old daughter couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the place. She had never felt more like a princess. It was far more luxurious than we had expected. It was so much fun to feel truly pampered and spoiled.
The food was fantastic, and the room was like something out of an American movie (as big as a small villa, clawfoot bathtub in the middle of the bathroom, and a sunken 42-inch plasma TV in the bed that rose up hydraulically at the push of a button). The spa area was cozy and inviting, and the staff was incredibly friendly and personal.
The riding was great, varied, and fun. It was a fantastic experience with my daughter, who is mostly used to indoor arenas. Before our first gallop, Alice was a bit nervous, and I thought she might fall out of the saddle when the guide estimated the gallop stretch to be ‘oh, about a kilometer...’
Alice and I have done regular trail rides around Stockholm before, but this experience truly gave her a taste for longer and more adventurous rides."
– Lotta Rosenfeldt