I greatly admire the audacity, imagination, and adventurousness of those people who, over 100 years ago, turned their dreams into reality in the remote forests of Kostroma province! My thanks and respect go to the same bold dreamers of our times, who restored this amazing place, thereby reuniting the connection of times. The future is yours!

A cozy, kind, and hospitable place in the Chukhlomsky district of the Kostroma region, which is a must-see for everyone who is fond of nature, architecture, and romanticism! Here, you will find interesting, detailed excursions through the restored Terem in the wilderness, hospitable hosts, a banya, and the real Russian forest.

The Terem is a unique museum and a house where you can live and relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city in the midst of the wild Kostroma forests. 🙂 Needless to say, in the Terem you will sleep on antique beds, hang up your things in an antique wardrobe, and lie on top of an authentic Russian stove in the common room during the evenings.

Old things take on a second life here! You can use them, in fact, you must use them!

The forest Terem in Astashovo is a wonder! It’s a fairy tale that came true. 🙂 With all my heart, I wish the Terem and its employees further prosperity and success!

I already envy those who will visit here. 🙂

A Russian fairy tale in the middle of the forest! The terem-museum is rich in historical artifacts and the spirit of by-gone times, but it also has the most modern technology and electronics. Here, you can live as if you’re in the 19th century but also post a live story on social networks!

This is a magical place that you must visit. The Terem itself is a beautiful private museum with guest rooms. You can stay in the Terem itself or in one of the three lookalike houses next to it. This is a fairy-tale forest far from civilization, where wild animals and birds keep popping into the meadow. But if you decide to visit the forest, you have to dress appropriately because there are ticks living there.

The Terem has been restored with love and respect for history. It is a stunningly beautiful place out in the country with extraordinary wooden architecture. The people working here are friendly and attentive to guests. There are many interesting places nearby, which are easy to reach by the cross-country ski trails or by car. You don’t have to bring skis or skates with you since there is equipment for rent and groomed trails of various lengths on site.

We went to the forest Terem in a large group and occupied two of the lookalike houses. Honestly, this trip was quite spontaneous for my wife and I, and we did not study the history of the place at all. As a result, we were probably even more amazed than if we had already read about the Terem.

Everything here is top notch: the remoteness from civilization (everyone needs to rest from Moscow!), the delicious food, the excellent rooms, the super-friendly staff, and the well-organized transfers and excursions. That’s it, I ran out of epithets. Therefore, I just advise those who like to sometimes take a break from the hustle and bustle to go to the Terem at Astashovo at least once. I also really hope to go back there.

Incredible place!!! Yes, the price is not low, but the kind, pleasant attitude of all the Terem’s inhabitants towards guests, the clean, cozy rooms, the hot water and good water pressure in the shower, the most delicious food in more than sufficient quantities, the wonderful excursion, the beautiful nature and clean air make it worth the price. You find yourself in a different reality while you’re at the Terem. There is a fusion of different eras here: you can sit in a 19^th century rocking chair, drink tea from an early 20^th century porcelain cup, and send a photo via Whatsapp. 🙂 I advise you to go here with an overnight stay. However, it won’t be possible to arrive here using just any type of transportation. It’s better to clarify this question before your journey. I really want to come here again!!!

Amazing off-road, restored 19^th century wooden palace normally tourists would not know about or visit. Great home cooking. Fully restored to modern comforts, yet still has the feel of a museum. They also provide rubber boots for trekking

What a wonderful stay! The historical Terem is literally a living museum and staying here is a totally unique experience. Everything was amazing and I can’t wait to come back!

A fairy-tale Terem in the forest, which is located far away from civilization. However, inside there is everything you need for a comfortable stay. We stayed in the main Terem building. The inside of the building has had a good restoration and there are antique items that perfectly combine with modernity. Here you don’t feel like you are walking around a hotel, you feel like you have come to visit friends. You can walk everywhere and you can touch everything. On the second floor, there is an interesting historical exhibit dedicated not only to the Terem, but also to the history of Russia in general. The rooms are named after local streams. The Terem’s grounds are large and enclosed by a fence. If possible, order dinner—you will not regret it because the portions are large and they cook very tasty meals here. The breakfasts are also good, but we haven’t tried the lunches.

I will gladly return here for an even longer stay!

Wonderful place (as a complete package). This is not only two rented rooms and a toilet. This is a terem-museum with huge surrounding grounds full of all sorts of interesting things, covered with soft, grassy lawns. Children can find something that they like to do. It’s very clean and cozy. We walked barefoot throughout the Terem for a long time and our feet remained clean. I liked the delicious breakfast made from natural country-style products. The staff are pleasant and kind-hearted. It’s best to stay at this place for several days in order to try everything and not miss anything.

I liked absolutely everything: the delicious homemade food, the friendly staff, the clean and warm room, and the authentic, but also, technically modern, atmosphere.

This is a new place and it’s evident that it is constantly developing.

We were with a 2-year-old child and found a lot of amusements on the grounds: all kinds of swings, water crossings, and edible wild mushrooms are growing everywhere. Beyond the grounds, there is an extensive trail with sights and a forest lake with a boat.

The vacation was a success!

P.S. The calling card of the Vladimir region is Suzdal, of the Ivanovo region – Plyos, and of the Kostroma region – the Forest Terem!

In this place, unlike most other remote, and, unfortunately, withering away settlements, one can hear only sighs of delight thanks to the courage of the owners in the struggle for the preservation of Russian wooden architecture.

The team surrounded us with such tactful care from the very first moment that it simply took my breath away.

Do you need the banya ready in two hours? – No problem.

Dinner at midnight? – We’ll get the table ready; do you prefer meat or a vegetarian meal?

Masha, do you want to sleep on top of the stove? – Try it, no problem!

Can you tell us about the Terem? – Do you want the full two-hour excursion or should I just tell you the story over drinks?

What is there to do? – Here’s the entertainment for the week.

Is it possible to sing with a guitar at 11 p.m.? – Don’t mention it, go to the attic, nobody will hear you. And here are pickles for an appetizer, don’t forget!

You can receive this level of professional hospitality either from good friends or for €300-400 per night at small luxury hotels in the French forests.