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        Lak057 - Lakeland Cottage
Lakeland Cottage has good, homely amenities and a beautiful lakeside location by the exceptionally clear Puruvesi Lake. There is an an open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge with a large window towards the lake and two double bedrooms. Sauna and a shower room have their own entrance from the terrace.

A third bedroom with bunk beds for two is available for summer use and also has its own entrance from the terrace. A sofa bed in lounge sleeps two additional people, if required.

Outside, there is a long wooden pier with lighting, garden swing, rowing boat and a terrace that offers beautiful lake views.    

The setting is ideal for swimming and relaxing by the pier, but if you fancy a more active holiday, bicycles can be hired from the owners. Fishing equipment are also available and a fishing permit is included in the rental price.

To experience the beautiful Lakeland Archipelago with its blue lakes and small tree-covered islands first hand, take your rowing boat to the lake. In winter, snowmobiling safaris and snowshoe trekking are organised and cross-country skiing tracks run nearby. Toboggans will be available for children. 

Cabin amenities:
Wood burning sauna, shower, WC, washing machine, fireplace and logs, microwave, electric oven and hobs, TV, video recorder, radio/CD player, electric and under floor heating, dishwasher, coffee maker, cot, hoover, iron/ironing board, toaster, fridge/freezer and a car heating point. 

Pets and smoking are not allowed. Bed linen and towels can be hired for £12 per person. Final clean in the cabin can be arranged on your behalf for £146.    

Location:
The cabin is located in the small village of Villala and all local amenities are just a short drive away. The nearest airport is Savonlinna 50km away, while the nearest larger village is Kesälahti 18km away. The cabin is located just 20m from the shallow lake shore, that is ideal for swimming and suits also children of all ages. The nearest neighbour is another cabin 100m away.

Savonlinna with its cultural interests is located just 50km away. The town's lakeside position and harbour are particularly beautiful in summer when the town is bustling with visitors from all around the world. 

Visit the handsome medieval Olavinlinna Castle, where guided tours are given daily in different languages, including English. The castle is positioned on a small island and you walk in along a long pier, that is periodically opened for passing cruise ships. The castle is open all year apart from public holidays and 15-25 December. 

Punkaharju Ridge, famous for its extraordinary landscape comprising a myriad of islands and lakes, is located 30km away. Drive through the narrow roads surrounded by water for a truly beautiful scenery and visit the unique Retretti Art Centre that houses art in different forms in galleries  located partly underground (open daily 1.6-27.8.06). 

Children will love the Kesämaa (Summerland) Water and Adventure Park next door to Retretti (open daily 5.6-12.8.06). Water slides, bouncy castles, climbing tracks and boats offer fun for the whole day. 

Kitee Animal Park just 22km away is the home for a number of different species of wildlife native to Finland, including brown bears and lynxes (open daily mid-April to end-October).

Lekotti Ski Resort 30km away is a small resort with four ski slopes, cross-country skiing tracks, toboggan hills, cafe and a ski equipment rental shop. The ski slopes are suitable particularly for beginners and families.      

How do I get there?
Fly on Finnair from London Heathrow, Manchester,  Edinburgh or Dublin to Savonlinna (50km from cabin) or Joensuu (90km) via Helsinki. Pick up a hire car at the airport.

Fly low-cost on Blue1 from London Heathrow, Dublin,  Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Nice, Berlin, Rome, Athens, Hamburg, Barcelona, Madrid, Gothenburg, Oslo or Paris to Helsinki (345km). Pick up a hire car at the airport.

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