Tarusa is an ideal small town to comfortably spend a weekend, taste provincial cuisine, visit places that inspired the artist Vasily Polenov. The town is located 140 kilometers from Moscow in the Kaluga region. On the way, you can stop at an abandoned mill the height of a five-story house, built in the 19th century. An integral part of the mill is a pedestrian bridge over the Protva River. The metal structure was built in the early 90s of the last century by a local resident Ivan Ryskalin.
Tarusa was popular with the country’s cultural elite. Here were the houses of Marina Tsvetaeva, Konstantin Paustovsky, Nikolai Zabolotsky, Bella Akhmadulina, Svyatoslav Richter. Today they have museums dedicated to their life and work. In addition to them, the city has a lot of interesting places that are worth spending your time on. This is the house-museum of the local inventor Sergei Zharov, the House of Writers, the factory of artistic embroidery, architectural and sculptural monuments, the majestic Cathedral of Peter and Paul, built in the 18th century. Be sure to drive around the neighborhood, visit the estate of Polenov. Guests are always ready to take the best hotels in Tarusa.
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The country resort has a category of 4 stars. The fund includes 22 Standard rooms with balconies and 7 without balconies, 15 ordinary and 3 superior studios, 8 suites, several apartments. Rooms are located in the main building and detached chalets. The complex is served by restaurants “U rakita” (author’s cuisine and a diverse wine list), “Haymaker” (grill menu), “LOFT” with a veranda (German cuisine, beer, spikes). Room Service (room service)is available on a fee basis from 12.00 to 3 nights.
Velna Eco Resort is a place where they recuperate and improve their health. On the territory there is a SPA center with saunas, children’s and adult indoor pools, a phyto-bar and a complex of wellness procedures. There is a special hall for GRAVITY classes. A qualified instructor is available. The team of animators has prepared entertainment programs for any age, cooks conduct culinary master classes, folk craftsmen will teach decorative and applied tricks. You can come here with pets.
“We dreamed of living in nature, but with all the amenities and service. Welna gave us that opportunity. Over the weekend, we drove through all the museums, and in the evening we were waited in the sauna. I liked what they offered to include breakfast in the accommodation» Mila, Russia
Ecopark Beaver Cape
This option will appeal to lovers of living in environmentally friendly premises. A group of cottages is the number of rooms of the recreation center “Beaver Cape”. It is located 2 kilometers from Tarusa in a surprisingly picturesque place. A river flows through the territory, where you can fish or sunbathe on the shore in a sun lounger. Here you feel like a grandmother in the village. Around the forest, near the river, bath, fresh air. In addition to fishing, staff can help arrange cycling, quad biking, stable visits and horse riding. Such remote hotels usually offer a transfer to any place of interest. From here you can go to the city or to the estate of Polenov. Cars and minibuses are available.
“Very good wooden houses. They are designed for two separate rooms. Thanks to the excellent sound insulation of the neighbors is not audible, besides, each has a separate entrance. The base is still being rebuilt, the work is in full swing. Probably next season they will build something else interesting. Be sure to come for the weekend to relax» Elena, Russia
Silver Age
Holiday house “Silver Age” is located on the banks of the Anka. It offers accommodation in 22 rooms of different comfort categories and detached cottages. At the beginning of the twentieth century, there was a dacha of the Tsvetaev family. Meals are provided by the restaurant. Full board is available in buffet style. A wood-burning sauna has been built on site, and several cottages have their own sauna. A gym is equipped. Part of the horizontal bars and trampolines are taken outside. At the rental point you can take a bicycle, sports play equipment, poles for Nordic walking, fishing gear. A mini-zoo is organized for children. The hotel has a tour desk. Hiking, cycling and car routes through the memorable and natural places of Tarusa have been developed.
“Nice place to stay for the whole family. There is where to walk, have fun, play with children. The territory is very well maintained, many benches. The dining room has a large selection of dishes. In the zoo lives a donkey, a husky dog, rabbits. Children were interested» Marina, Russia
Park-Hotel Millennium
The complex is located in an ecologically clean area. It consists of detached villas with a house territory, barbecue and terrace. Guests are offered standard rooms, junior suites and duplex deluxe, as well as themed houses. Villas of Lesnik, Okhotnik, Rybak, Family, Tsar’s mansions and a bath with accommodation are rented. The restaurant serves Russian and specialities from the hotel. Breakfast is served in the villas in the morning. From each house there is a direct exit to the cascade of ponds. There are fish in them. Fishing equipment can be borrowed from the rental office. For children there is a playground, adults have the opportunity to play billiards.
“I want to note the very friendly staff. Rest here gives moral pleasure. Beautiful nature, private beach, delicious food and proximity to Polenovo characterizes this place. We will definitely be back next year” Anastasia, Russia
Country complex Priokskiye Zori
The recreation center is located 3 km from the village of Velegozh. Each room can accommodate up to 4 people. These are separate wooden houses with two bedrooms and a spacious living room. Meals can be arranged by the restaurant, but you can prepare your own meals. Everywhere there are kitchen corners with microwave, stove, refrigerator, kettle, dishes and dining table. Near the houses there is a mangal zone. A wood-burning sauna with a hot tub is built on site, and an outdoor pool is available in summer. Like all hotelslocated on the Oka, this country complex guarantees successful fishing, a successful hike for mushrooms, pleasant ski walks through the crisp snow in winter. You can come with your skis, in the houses there is a separate place for storing sports equipment.
“In the summer there is just a fairy tale! Even strawberries grow near the house. In the morning, hearty breakfasts are served, and in the evening a large fire is made, near which all guests gather. As in a children’s camp) Everyone comes, gets acquainted, communicates. The rental has literally everything, up to small quadrics for children. It’s very cool that you can pay for everything with a card» Sergey, Russia
Country Hotel Three Bears
The complex of villas with kitchens “Three Bears” is located in Velegozh Park (Zaoksky village). This is an ecologically clean area where you can have a good rest, go fishing, ski, play tennis. There is no own restaurant on site, the owners have specially equipped the kitchen so that guests can cook what they want. But nearby there is a restaurant “Berloga”, offering a variety of dishes of Russian cuisine. For a good rest, walking routes, sports events, organization of excursions are offered. A good main descent leads to the hotel, all car owners are provided with parking spaces free of charge. Guests speak highly of the service and the work of the staff.
“Great village, nice staff, quiet, peaceful place. I was pleased with the optimal ratio of price and quality. Not all hotels offer good conditions for living and do not set a crazy price tag for this. The kitchen is well equipped, even there is a dishwasher. Everything is done for 5 points!” Irina, Russia
Guest Complex Volkovskoye
The company for the organization of country recreation offers accommodation in detached houses with their own courtyards. This is an individual leisure, as close as possible to European standards. Guests do not interfere with neighbors, they may not meet with each other. From the common areas of use – children’s eco-playground, pond, walking area with gazebos. A river flows nearby, the issue of fishing equipment will be solved by the hotel staff. Some houses have saunas and fireplaces. Be sure to have an equipped kitchen, several bedrooms, a living room, a recreation area on the street. In the rental you can take bicycles, electric scooters, smokehouse. For pets staying in the hotel takes a daily fee and a deposit.
“Lovely holiday home. The owners settle only families and couples, noisy companies are not allowed on the territory. It is quiet and peaceful, the river is nearby, there is a bath. It’s nice to wake up in the morning in a wooden bedroom, go out on the veranda and enjoy life” Veronica, Russia
Holiday Park Sunny on the Oka
The owners of the cottage village on the Oka tried to preserve everything that nature had created before them. They only added to the local beauties a comfortable roof over your head for those who want to spend a vacation outside the city. For accommodation there are 23 rooms in a modern hotel building, 7 cottages, 2 large houses for companies, 3 summer bungalows on the beach. The restaurant prepares delicious and healthy food. Breakfast is served à la carte. On the territory of the hotel bath is built – a real center of youth of the body and peace of mind. For active recreation there are sports grounds, a children’s play area, barbecue, lured places for fishing. In winter, there are ski trails.
“Very good place for a relaxing stay. Everything is provided, even a library corner with your favorite books. I took a room in a building with a balcony. It offers superb views of the river and forest. Feed tasty and inexpensive. Service at the height!” Valentina, Russia
Krutoy Yar
Recreation center “Krutoy Yar” is a complex of wooden houses with all amenities and an equipped kitchen. It is located in a picturesque forest near the Ochkovsky Mountains. It offers a private beach, a terrace, barbecue areas near each cottage, bicycle and ski rental, walking trails. A sauna with a cold pool was built. A restaurant-bar can be found 100 metres away.
“It’s a magical place! By the way, I haven’t slept so well in a long time. Perhaps it’s because of the clean air, and maybe because of the comfortable beds. I recommend everyone to come here on vacation or for a weekend. There will definitely be something to remember. Local beauties are great for a photo shoot” Oksana, Russia
Park-Hotel Senino
The residential complex for recreation is located in the village of Senino. It is 57 km from Tarusa. It offers two-storey wooden cottages, a hotel building with family, standard and superior rooms. The price includes breakfast, parking, use of the entire infrastructure of the hotel, access to the game / club area, Wi-Fi. Rental services are available at an additional cost, as well as à la carte lunch and dinner. The restaurant complex includes several cafes. They serve buffet breakfast daily, followed by an à la carte menu. The entertainment structure includes sightseeing tours, river rafting, ski slopes and fishing. In summer, the hotel staff equips special places of rest with hammocks throughout the park.
“Every visitor is really taken care of. Normal houses with good conditions. The kitchen has everything, the tap has excellent water pressure, no power outages. The hotel is equipped on the basis of a former children’s camp, so the cottages are at a decent distance from each other and no one bothers anyone” Olga, Russia
Of course, of all the proposed hotel complexes, the best conditions for accommodation, food, service are offered by Velna Eco Resort. To some, this hotel may seem expensive in price. In this case, you can consider the option of living at the recreation center “Silver Age”. It is also located near Tarusa and organises excursions to historical sites.
Selection of hotels Tarusa on map
