Price
304 € – 2 nights for a family (152 € per night)- 2 nights for 2 adults and 2 children under 13
- If children are 13+, an additional fee of 15 € per child applies for the 2-night stay
The package includes:
- 2 nights accommodation for a family in a Superior room in the main house
- Rich breakfast
- Use of a fully equipped shared kitchen for preparing lunch and dinner
- Evening sauna
- Outdoor play area for children
- Movie night for children
- Ice skating rink and a limited number of skates
Package terms
- The reservation is confirmed with a prepayment. Bookings can be modified up to 7 days before arrival.
- Pets are not allowed at Saarjärve Puhkemaja.
- Children aged 0–2 stay free of charge if sleeping in the parents’ bed. A travel cot can be booked for 20 € per night.
- The price and conditions apply only to bookings of 2 nights or more.
- Shared cooking fee: the cost of ingredients is divided between participants; no additional fees apply.
- The package is valid for stays between 20.02–01.03.2027.
- Please book the package at least 2 days prior to arrival.
Catering Options
- Breakfast is included in the price
- Lunch / Dinner: Guests can prepare their own meals in our well-equipped kitchen on the ground floor of the main house.
- During the school holiday, we also organise shared cooking evenings with our guests on 23 and 24 February. Let us know if you would like to participate.
If you prefer complete privacy with your own private kitchen, fireplace lounge, and sauna, please see our accommodation options in the small lakeside holiday house with sauna.
Recommended restaurants nearby:
- Tillu Home Café in Põlva (10 min)
- LaStoria Italian Restaurant in Põlva (10 min)
- Värska Resto at Värska Harbour (25 min)
- Ilmaveere Restaurant in Obinitsa (30 min)
- Suure Muna Café in Haanja (40 min)
What to Do in South Estonia During School Holidays?
You won’t get bored here! Saarjärve Puhkemaja is an excellent base for exploring South Estonia and enjoying an active winter holiday with your family. We have created a small illuminated ice skating rink on Lake Saarjärv. On-site we have 6 pairs of skates available in different sizes (32, 37, 39, 41, and 43), but for guaranteed fit, you are welcome to bring your own skates.For Skiing and Sledding Enthusiasts
- Downhill skiing: Kuutsemägi Ski Resort (Otepää) and Kütioru Ski Centre (approx. 40 minutes by car).
- Cross-country skiing: Well-maintained trails await you at Mammaste Sports Centre (Põlva) (approx. 15 minutes by car) and Haanja Recreation and Sports Centre (approx. 40 minutes by car). Mammaste ski trails are illuminated until 9:00 PM.
- Mammaste also offers a snow tubing track, so while older children or adults are skiing, younger guests can enjoy tubing fun.
Setomaa
Discover Setomaa – Drive the Seto Village Belt
The best way to explore Setomaa is by following the “Seto Village Belt”. This specially marked route takes you through the main villages and cultural attractions of the region.
- Official information about the Seto Village Belt: https://www.visitsetomaa.ee/en/seto-village-belt
- Downloadable map: Seto Village Belt map (PDF)
Our Recommended One-Day Setomaa Itinerary:
- Morning Start in Põlva: We recommend starting your day in Põlva. Enjoy a relaxed late breakfast at Tillu Café, known for serving some of Estonia’s largest cinnamon rolls.
- Exploring Värska:
Continue to Värska, where you can stroll along the river promenade and visit the cosy café near the bridge.
In Värska, you can also explore the Seto Farm Museum, where traditional Seto clothing, rural architecture, and authentic Seto cuisine are showcased.
It is also worth visiting the Reegi House Museum – a beautifully preserved wooden home of a former officer. - Vana Jüri Soap Workshop (Open in Summer Season):
On the way toward Saatse, you will find Vana Jüri Soap Workshop by the roadside. Located in a charming village, it is worth a stop even if you are not planning to buy soap.
- Piusa Sand Caves:
The Village Belt route continues to the famous Piusa Sand Caves, where sand was once mined for glass production. Today, the site operates as a museum. Visitors can explore a small section of the caves and also visit the Soviet-era glass art exhibition.
- Obinitsa – Cuisine and Culture:
Obinitsa is another key village of Setomaa, home to a small museum and a historic church. Here you will find two excellent dining options:
- The authentic local restaurant Taarka Tarõ (highly recommended by our guests).
- The recently opened Ilmaveere Restaurant, a modern dining place known from the TV series “Lenna and Lauri at Ilmaveere”.
- Local Products and Vastseliina:
If you would like to purchase local Setomaa dairy products and cheese, you can stop at Nopri Farm Shop, located between Misso and Vastseliina. It is a self-service shop offering fresh farm products.
In Vastseliina, you can also visit the impressive ruins of the Vastseliina Episcopal Castle, which make for an interesting historical stop.
We are confident that while exploring these places, you will discover many more hidden gems along the way.
If you feel one day is not enough to experience it all, you are always welcome to stay at Saarjärve for another night.
Surroundings of Saarjärve
Saarjärve is located in a protected nature area by a bog lake, surrounded by spruce and pine forests that offer excellent opportunities for outdoor activities and peaceful nature walks.- The RMK Peraküla–Aegviidu–Ähijärve hiking trail passes directly through our holiday house yard. You can choose shorter hiking options of approximately 7 km or 2 km.
- From spring to autumn, you can enjoy the lake by rowing boat or stand-up paddleboard (included in the accommodation price).
- In winter, weather permitting, we create an ice skating rink on the lake.
- Fishing is also possible on the lake. Please bring your own fishing equipment.
