Merci pour ce fabuleux séjour. Nous ne savions pas à quoi s'attendre en venant à Bougouldeïka. C'est notre plus belle étape. C'était authentique, loin des parcours touristes et une... read more glace lisse qui nous a permis de patiner autant que nous voulions. Merci pour ce moment de liberté. Merci à Volodia pour nous avoir guider et merci à Léna pour la nourriture. Si vous recherchez de la simplicité, de l'authentique alors n'hesitez pas

  Just perfect if you like wild and quite place. Ilja and his family are very kind, and home made food is amazing!

  Мы благодарим Илью и его семью за чудесный прием! Мы провели отличную неделю в Бугульдейке! Домашние завтраки, обеды и ужины- ничего сложного, но очень вкусно! Отличные условия. Если выбираете между Хужиром и Бугульдейкой, мы точно рекомендуем остановиться здесь!
Мягкие комфортные кровати, свежее постельное белье и баня каждый вечер! Невероятный вид из окна и Байкал в 20-ти минутах от дома.

  They gives us a unforgettable memories. I wanted to give you a 6points of star. We're so thankful about a nice and warm care. We could not forget the memories... read more at buguldeyka. Thank you. I just want to tell thank you.

  The hospitality was amazing. Despite the limited English, the warmth of the family really shone through. The family really took care of us and fed us well. The farm is... read more very close to Lake Baikal and the area is beautiful.

The farm stay is definitely for those who crave an adventure /a retreat into nature. The four hour drive from Irkutsk city centre to the farm is definitely not for the faint hearted. For city-dwellers who prize cleanliness next to godliness, you probably have to give this amazing farm stay experience a miss. But for those who are brave enough to venture into the unknown, bear with a 4 hour ride to the farm (and back out while enjoying the beautiful Siberian landscape), you will enjoy the beauty and vastness of Lake Baikal, as well as the hospitality of Vladimir and his family during your stay. Despite speaking little English, Vladimir is a warm and passionate guide who showed us around the town of Buguldeyka and different views of Lake Baikal. Driving the soviet van out on the ice was one of the most thrilling part of the daily excursions. The homecooked meals were simple but delicious, warming one's stomach and heart. Visiting the outdoor toilet in winter was definitely a rather trying experience, but it was certainly one of the highlights of our trip. Bathing in the outdoor banya was also an experience we would never forget. Hope you will enjoy Buguldeyka and the farm stay as much as we did!

  I spent three days in this wonderful farm with my boyfriend and it was a very unique experience. We had the felling to be far from everything, in an immaculate... read more and beautiful nature. Out of time.
Ilja’s family is very kind. They take us to the baikal lake and to the mountains with their car because with the hard and cold weather of winter, we were a unable to walk outside for more than 20 minutes !
They also prepared very good local food for us, and put some wood in the fire place every hour to get sure we get not cold inside. (Around -30 outside !!)
The sauna / shower experience were also very funny !
Well, nice and friendly people and beautiful location. I highly recommend it 🙂

  few opportunities in the world like this one. Ilja's family so kind and open-hearted and informative. I mean if you're expecting Disney World this is not for you. but I... read more came here to write and learn about Buryatea and learn more about Baikal and got to do it all. treat yourself to a experience like no other. and dont miss the banya

  What could I say... this place is just amazing. If only we could put 6 stars
Everything was just perfect. Very nice place with excellent food. Close to the... read more Lac Baikal. The Ilya’s family is very nice, the uncle showed me the town and told me very nice stories about the history of the region.
Thanks

  Definitely a place to go if you want a real adventure! Here you will truly experience Siberian village life. For that reason it's not for everyone. Please carefully read the... read more pros and cons:

Pros: A truly authentic experience. There's nothing to compare this with, ever. I was actually surprised that there was electricity and internet despite the lack of plumbing. The whole area is extremely beautiful in any season, and the house itself was very beautiful and clean! The host was great keeping in touch, though he doesn't live in the premises. I think the rough way of living there is a positive, personally. I really did enjoy my time here.

Cons: a farther walk than I expected to the lake (45 minutes) and don't expect the host to take you there unless you pay them. That goes for virtually anything the family does for you. Fortunately I speak enough Russian to communicate well, don't expect anyone there to speak English. The host also didn't tell me I would have to pay the driver extra money to drop me off at their house. Also, there are two grocery stores, so you don't need the family to cook for you. In spite of these it's still worth staying here, just be aware.

  We were very happy staying at Ilja's place for two nights in winter. We were hosted by his very kind family. They cared a lot about our comfort, and they... read more prepared excellent home made meals with local products. They did not hesitate to tell us stories about Baikal and the surrounding region. They took us on rural excursions to the lake and mountains. Although the price of the accommodation exceeds local standards and did not cover meals and excursions, we still had a great time at Ilja's place.