Uley Glamping

Uley Glamping (full name Uley Ethno Art, "uley" means "beehive") is a country retreat in the village of Novoaktashevo, Karmaskaly District, Republic of Bashkortostan. It is one of the getaway spots near Ufa: the drive from the republic's capital takes about 40 minutes. The Karlaman River flows close to the village.

About the place

The glamping site is built around an ethnic theme. The cabin facades are painted in an ethno-art style based on the Bashkir epic Ural-Batyr, one of the key cultural symbols of Bashkortostan. Scenes from the epic shape the look of the whole site, which sets it apart from ordinary holiday bases with standard log cabins.

The site is open all year round. In summer it hosts day events for groups of up to 70 people, in winter for up to 40.

Accommodation and leisure

Several types of houses are available for overnight stays:

• small houses for two;
• family houses for four;
• a house for two with its own hot tub;
• a cottage for a group of up to 10.

In total the site can host up to 22 overnight guests. Daily rates depend on the house type and change over time, so check current prices with the management.

On site there is a wood-fired banya with a bath attendant, an outdoor hot tub (chan), barbecue areas and a summer terrace. For children there is a rope playground, and an entertainer can be booked.

Getting there

Novoaktashevo lies south of Ufa, in Karmaskaly District. Leave the city on the R-240 Ufa–Orenburg highway; the site is in the village itself, on Vasilyeva Street. The drive takes about 40 minutes.

The site is about 27 km from Ufa railway station and about 42 km from Ufa airport. A private car or a taxi is the easiest way to get there.

Good to know

• Address: 29 Vasilyeva Street, Novoaktashevo.
• The site is private and open all year; stays and events are booked in advance with the management.
• Overnight capacity is 22 guests; day events take up to 70 people in summer and up to 40 in winter.