Karelian Country Cottages

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

Property highlights

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About this property

Scenically located right by Lake Saimaa, these traditional-style Finnish cottages offer accommodation with private terraces and lake views, just 20 metres from the beach. The town of Savonlinna is a 50-minute drive away. Free parking and WiFi is available. The different size cottages at Karelian Country Cottages offer versatile options for self-catering holidays. All have a well-equipped kitchen, some also feature a private sauna. All guests have access to a shared washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. Rowing boats are found at Karelian Country Cottages' private boat dock and guests can also use the BBQ facilities. In summer, swimming and fishing are popular pastimes. The Niirala border crossing station to Russia is just 75 km from Karelian Country Cottages and Kesälahti Village is just a 10-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Private beach area

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
4 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 double beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
4 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Oana
Finland Finland
“We had the 2 bedroom villa no 7 with sauna that is located right in front of the lake and the view was amazing! The villa is brand new, has 2 toilets, shower, sauna and kitchen. It was amazing to drink our coffee in the morning and have a view of...”
Montse
Spain Spain
“The cottage is so nice but is not beside the lake, however is so beautiful and confortable. lovely place to stay”
Jekaterina
Estonia Estonia
“Exceptional atmosphere and extremely nice and pleasant stay. Very friendly staff and excellent location in the middle of the woods. Great views for lake. Fishing options, bycicles, sauna. So many reasons to come back.”
Piotr
Poland Poland
“Super miejsce, nad samym jeziorem z własną plażą i groblą, do dyspozycji łódka wiosłowa, sauna. W drugiej połowie sierpnia mnóstwo jagód. Domek z drewna, spokojnie na 6 osób. Cisza i spokój 😃”
Roman
Finland Finland
“Perfect location, our second time here, just different villa. Usage of all the equipment is included so bicycles, a row boat, a kayak and some sports stuff is there. Great view to a large water body, nice beach. It was quite almost all time and...”
Anneli
Sweden Sweden
“Fina hus precis vid en sjö. Man kunde låna båt och bra grillplats.”
Severine
France France
“L’emplacement , les activités mises à disposition : vélos, barbecue …”
Hartwig
Germany Germany
“Herrliche Lage, hervorragend ausgestattet, direkter Zugang zum See, absolut ruhig”
Päivi
Finland Finland
“Mökkikylä jossa eritasoisia mökkejä oli kauniisti lähellä järveä. Perus mökki laadukkain 90 luvun huonekaluin sisustettu. Rantasauna oli ihana ❤️Mökki oli siisti, toisin kuin aiemmissa palautteissa mainittiin. Pidin majoituspaikat kovasti. Voisin...”
Tarja
Finland Finland
“Mökki #10 on hyvin varusteltu (astiat, tiskikone, induktioliesi, hetivalmis sauna jne) ja tosi tasokas. Viihtyisyyttä lisäsi takka ja iso terassi. Vaikka mökki vaihtui pari päivää ennen majoitusta (kauemmaksi rannasta), se hyvitettiin ehdotukseni...”

Managed by Karelian Country Cottages

Company review score: 8.4Based on 40 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Welcomes you and your family to swim, paddle, dive, fish, hunt, bike, hike etc. The forest around the villas is large enough to experience the wildlife, mushroom, herbs, hunting, berries and the untouched nature. Your privacy and safety is guaranteed.

Property information

All our cottages is just a walk away from the beautiful whitesand beach and crystal clear and clean Puruvesi lake. Our cottages offers accommodation with private terraces and great lake views, just 20-50 m from the beach. This spacey beauty has its own sauna and a large handcrafted fireplace. Fast WIFI and all necessities to make your stay great in the Karelian nature. We have rowing boats located at our private boat dock and guests can also use the BBQ and teepee facilities to enjoy the outdoor life. In the summer time you can pick up berries and mushrooms from the backyard.

Neighbourhood information

The lake Puruvesi is the 7th cleanest natural water in the world and you can see up to 15 meters deep. Kesälahti Village is just a 10-minute drive away.

Languages spoken

German,English,Finnish,Swedish

Property surroundings

House rules

Karelian Country Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After booking, you will receive payment instructions from Karelian Country Cottages via email.

Bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site or bring your own.

Please note that the WiFi can at times be interrupted due to the remote location.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 25 EUR per pet, per stay applies.

Please inform Karelian Country Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Bed linens and towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge of EUR 23.0 per person or bring their own.