When we say we want to escape to a log cabin in the woods, this is exactly what we have in mind. A meditative forest setting, a sauna for post-hike relaxation, and comfortable rooms that offer breathing space while also being geared for socialising (should your family and friends be enticed into joining you). With four good-sized bedrooms on offer, there’s certainly room for everyone, including in the central hub of the house – that gorgeous lounge. Yes, there’s a TV and a generous L-shaped sofa (the best kind), but we're more interested in what's going on outside those double-height windows. Venture beyond your veranda and you'll be met with the serene beauty of Lake Pielinen, the secluded shores of Purnuniemi beach, and an illuminated ski trail for ramping up the adventure level. After a day of forest bathing among stunning spruce and pine-covered terrain, fire up the grill and feel the stresses of modern life melt away.

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