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   Sou010 - Cat's Whiskers Cottage
This homely cabin in a tranquil countryside setting can sleep up to 8 people and has a large lounge, kitchen and dining room, sauna, shower room, spacious terrace, wood burning fireplace, private pier, barbecue hut, twin and double bedrooms and additional four mattresses in a mezzanine upstairs. The cabin has a good standard of decor and amenities and the cabin would ideally suit a family. 

The cabin is located in the serene countryside and the surrounds are peaceful and ideal for resting, walking, swimming, rowing a boat and cycling. Bicycles can be hired from the cabin owners. 

The cabin is conveniently located within an easy driving distance from Tampere and Hämeenlinna, both of which offer a wide range of shopping, culture, history and family attractions, while Helsinki and Turku are also just 1.5 hour's drive away. 

Cabin amenities:
Wood burning sauna, shower and changing rooms, WC, washing machine, fireplace and logs, microwave, electric oven and hobs, TV, video recorder, radio/cassette/cd player, private pier, garden furniture, electric heating, dishwasher, coffee maker, terrace, hoover, fridge/freezer and a car heating point. A high chair and a baby bed can be pre-arranged.  

A rowing boat and a wood storage are shared with another cabin next door, while the cabin also includes a pretty barbeque hut, ideal for grilling sausages in a true Finnish fashion. 

Pets and smoking are not allowed. Bed linen and towels can be rented for £10 per person. Final cleaning in the cabin can be arranged on your behalf for £63.   

Location:
The cabin is located in Savijoki, 70km from Tampere Airport. Basic local amenities, including a food shop and a bank are available in the  small village of Kojo 8km away, but a wider range of amenities can be found in Forssa 22km away. The cabin is situated just 20m from a pretty man-made lake (100m x 70m), that is ideal for swimming for all ages. The nearest neighbour is another cabin 50m away.

Torronsuo National Park is a 27km² area, that consists of mainly swamps, woods and rocks. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the 4km nature trail, visit the park visitor centre or pick wild cloudberries, cranberries and bilberries in late summer or autumn. The park is ideal for bird-watching, as willow grouses, geese, cranes and plenty of other species are regularly spotted throughout the area, particularly in spring and autumn, when they rest in the area on their way to north or south.  

Tampere 70km away is the third largest town in Finland and boasts a number of good restaurants, bars, department stores and interesting attractions for the whole family. Särkänniemi, the second largest adventure park in Finland, is also located here.

Hämeenlinna nearby offers an ideal day trip with a number of shops, restaurants, art and history museums and a fantastic medieval Häme Castle, where you can join a tour in English (hourly from May to mid-August, by prior booking at all other times). In Hämeenlinna you can also visit the first home of Jean Sibelius, the famous Finnish composer, who spent his childhood in the town. 

Iittala village just north of Hämeenlinna is the home to the famous Finnish glass. Visit the pleasant museum and the excellent shop where you can bag a bargain choosing from beautiful functional glassware and decorative pieces from the stylish Iittala range. 

The nearest ski resort is Sveitsi in Hyvinkää, 90km away. The resort has toboggan hills for children and 4 ski slopes for downhill skiing, while cross-country skiing tracks are available in the Sveitsi National Park next door. The resort has a ski school and all ski equipment can be hired from the resort's own rental shop. The resort is suitable for beginners and families.  

How do I get there?
Fly low-cost on Ryanair from London Stansted, Dublin or Frankfurt to Tampere (70km from cabin). Pick up a hire car at the airport. 

Fly on Finnair or BA from London Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh or Dublin to Helsinki (120km). Pick up a hire car at the airport.

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

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