Take a step away from daily life and retreat to the pastoral charms of the Finnish Lakeland. Rain or shine, snow or sun, you will find plenty to do and see here in all seasons. In the summer, spend your days by the waters of Tahkolahti Bay and Lake Syväri. The surrounding area features rolling hills and lush forests, providing plenty of options for hiking, fishing trips and meditative countryside walks. In the winter, you are just a short distance from the fourth-largest ski resort in Finland, as well as scenic cross-country skiing routes. After a day spent in the great outdoors, retreat to this picture-perfect log cabin, with its abundance of wood, Nordic touches and our favourite feature, the traditional stone-faced wood fireplace. After active adventures, we can think of nothing better than relaxing tired muscles in the Finnish sauna before cooking up a hearty meal to eat in front of the crackling log fire – before long, all worries will be a thing of the past.

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