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                      Lap216 - Ruska Lodge
This traditional log cabin is located by a small lake in Syote just a few kilometres from local amenities and two ski centres. 

The cabin has an open plan kitchen and dining area where you will find a wood burning fireplace, lounge with comfortable seating, WC, one double bedroom and a second twin/double bedroom. Two additional beds are available on a sofa bed in lounge.

Sauna and shower room in the cabin can be accessed via a separate entrance from a veranda and there is a very pretty outdoor terrace at the back of the cabin that faces the small lake. The terrace has A garden swing and a small portable barbecue are also provided, while there is a larger, shared barbecue hut by the lake about 50m away.

Cabin surrounds are peaceful and there are many nature paths and tracks nearby for walking and cycling in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. 

Salmon can be fished from the small lake in summer and fishing permits are available locally. There is also a shared beach for swimming about 200m away.

Cabin amenities:
Electric sauna, shower room, WC, fireplace and logs, washing machine and clothes dryer, microwave, electric oven and hobs, TV with a digibox, video recorder, DVD player, radio, CD player, electric heating + under floor heating in bedrooms, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, rowing boat, iron/ironing board, vacuum cleaner, toaster, fridge and a car heating point outdoors (5m extension lead required). A baby bed will be available by prior booking.

Pets and smoking are not allowed. Bed linen and towels can be hired for €12 per person. Final clean on your behalf is included in the rental price.

Location:
The cabin is located in Kelosyote in the most Southern fell area in Finland. Kelosyote area consists of a small collection of log cabins, a small lake, cafe, souvenir shop, free info and internet point, warm clothing outlet, mini gym and a number of nature paths that are ideal for walking, jogging and cross-country skiing.

Local amenities such as a supermarket, restaurant and a petrol station are located in Syote village about 2km from the cabin. The nearest neighbour and the lake shore are both located about 50m from the cabin. 

The nearest airport to the cabin is in Kuusamo about 90km away. A hire car is recommended for your airport transfers, although taxi transfers are also available. One way taxi ride between Kuusamo Airport and the cabin costs 135 euros for 2 people, 155 euros for a party of 3-4 people, 175 euros for a party of 5-6 people and 190 euros for a party of 7-9 people (prices subject to change).

If you decide to use taxi transfers, a car can be hired locally in Kelosyote from about £50 a day (please pre-book!). 

Syote Ski Resort includes two ski centres that are both located within an easy reach of the cabin. The smaller  Pikku-Syote is located just 2km away, while the larger Iso-Syote is located about 6km from the cabin.

Pikku-Syote fell is 370m high and has 8 ski slopes, a snowboarding area, four ski lifts and one additional lift particularly for children, a ski school, ski hire, restaurant and a children's playroom. 

Iso-Syote fell is 432m high and has 11 ski slopes, two Snow Parks for snowboarding, 7 ski lifts, a ski school, ski hire, 3 restaurants and 2 bars. Iso-Syote also has a dedicated Snow Land for children where you will find small ski slopes particularly for young  children, tobogganing hills and a kindergarten.

Snowmobiling safaris, visits to local reindeer and husky farms, ice-fishing trips, snowshoe walking and Northern Lights adventures can be arranged locally in the resort.

Syote Visitor Centre is well worth a visit if you are interested in finding out about the fells, nature and culture in the area. The centre also acts as the gateway to the fascinating 299 sq. km Syote National Park, where rugged hills, unusual bogs and old spruce forests attract visitors for hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. 

Ranua Wildlife Park 70km away offers an ideal day trip destination year round for spotting over 50 Northern and Arctic animals such as bears, lynxes, otters, beavers, moose, wolves, wolverines and polar bears. A Fazer sweet shop, horse riding, mini car track and a restaurant are also available.

How do I get there?
Fly on Finnair from London Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh or Dublin to Kuusamo (90km from cabin), Oulu (130km) or Rovaniemi (160km). Pick up a hire car at the airport or use pre-booked taxi transfers.

Charter flights are available to Kuusamo from London Gatwick during the winter season from Ski-Flights. Tel: 0870 830 8136.

If you arrive in Helsinki from any other city, Finnair or low cost Blue1 will fly you from Helsinki to Kuusamo.

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