Log Cabin in Akaslompolo, Lapland, Finland
Log Cabin in Ski Resort
Peaceful Forest Setting in Village Location next door to Santa's House
Sleeps up to 4 adults (+ 2 children) in 2 Bedrooms
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Set high above the Arctic Circle the Lappish village of Akaslompolo is in an idyllic setting. The vast open spaces and stunning scenery provide a backdrop for year round outdoor activities. The summer months, surprisingly warm beneath twenty four daylight, offer walking, wilderness trekking, canoeing, white water rafting, fishing, cycling and much more. During the Arctic winter, perfect snow from November to April makes Yllas Lapland's premier ski resort - and the variety of other activities from snowmobiles to huskies, reindeers to ice swimming, combined with the opportunity to visit Santa at home, make this is a unique winter holiday destination.
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| Rental periods | |
| Christmas / New Year | from £800 |
| January / February | from £420 |
| March / April | from £650 |
| May - August | from £300 |
| September - November | from £400 |
| December | from £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds and include heating, electricity and final cleaning. Discounts are available for long term lets - please contact us for information.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible so that you can choose your dates to suit your flights.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 is downstairs and has twin beds. Bedroom 2 is on the mezzanine floor and has twin beds and an en suite toilet and washbasin. There are also 2 occasional beds (suitable for children only). There is bedding for 6 people. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite toilet/washbasin to Bedroom 2. Family shower room downstairs with private sauna. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted kitchen including cooker, hob, fridge, dishwasher. microwave, toaster, coffee machine, kettle, vacuum cleaner |
| Utility Room: | Laundry drying cupboard for ski clothing in entrance porch. |
| Living Rooms: | Log panelled walls and an open fireplace make this a cosy retreat after a day on the slopes or in the snow. L-shaped sofa, TV chair, coffee table, TV rack, Digital TV, DVD player, and radio/CD player. Door opening onto the terrace and the forest beyond. |
| Other: | The wood panelled sauna seats 4 people and is perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes or hiking. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Final cleaning included. Towels and linen available on request. |
Notes on accommodation
Excellent insulation and central heating make the cabin very warm in winter and cool in summer. Superbly equipped and furnished. Set amidst unspoilt forest teeming with wildlife, where reindeer roam freely. A wonderful environment for a truly different holiday all year round.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- air conditioning
Outside
The cabin has an outside terrace at the back opening directly into the forest and within sight of Santa's house. There is also a veranda at the front of the cabin.
Coast/Beach
There is a large freshwater lake in the village fed by fast flowing rivers and providing opportunities for canoeing, fishing and white water rafting.
Skiing
Situated within the ski resort of Yllas, which is Finland's largest resort with 37 downhill slopes, 320 km of cross country tracks and 2 snowboard parks. A free ski bus serves the village. There is an excellent ski school with English speaking instructors.
A vast network of Cross Country ski trails begin close to the cabin. Many of these are illuminated for skiing during the winter evenings and there is a cross country ski school in the village.
Travel
During the ski season transfer by ski bus or taxi from Kittila airport which has direct charter flights from the UK. Year round a vast choice of scheduled flights to Helsinki followed by an internal flight to Kitilla or to Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle (from here hire a car for an easy drive along straight deserted roads to Akaslompolo). Or the overnight train from Helsinki to Kolari. Or fly into Sweden and drive across the border... Contact us for more information and website addresses.
Distances
The village is compact and restaurants and a large supermarket are within walking distance of the cabin. Cross country ski tracks start nearby and the the free ski bus picks up at the end of the road. Within the village are sports shops which also hire all the equipment you could need and several 'Safari' companies offering excursions and activities. In winter Lainio snow hotel is within an hours drive. In the summer well marked walking trails begin at the visitor centre (around 1 mile away)
Further details
Lapland is well known as the home of Santa Claus and his house in the village is less than 100 metres from the cabin. It is possible to visit him in his workshop, his elves wander through the woods and his reindeer graze outside the door. The village is well served with shops, restaurants and companies providing outdoor activities and excursions.
In winter it is possible to ski (downhill or cross country), snowboard, hire snowmobiles, take a husky safari or visit a reindeer farm or simply toboggan or walk in the snow.
In summer the weather is surprisingly warm beneath the midnight sun. The deserted fells provide endless opportunities for walking, cycling and horseback riding, whilst dinghies and canoes may be hired on the lake. The lake is an ideal spot for fishing and also has a beach, and it is still possible to visit a husky or reindeer farm. There are tennis courts in the village and within easy reach are fast flowing rivers for white water rafting.
Lapland is a truly unique, totally unspoilt, all year holiday location.
Booking notes
Please contact us by email for further booking information. We will also be pleased to email further pictures of both the inside of the cabin and the village itself in both winter and summer.
Guest comments
What an incredible week! We loved it from start to finish.......Without question one of the best holidays we've ever had. SB & MT
What a wonderful cabin! Its exactly what we were after and so so warm...Didnt even need the hot water bottles we brought! B, B & J (Manchester)
What a wonderful holiday. Thank you! Cabin is lovely, cosy and comfortable and the view from the back is beautiful. Altogether a great holiday. Totally magical- will definitely be back next year! AB & family
Lovely snow, northern lights and a great (honest) sauna and dip in the ice pool by the lake......All the people here are really nice......We had fun on the cross country skiing..and the snowmobile was fantastic in the sledge. Lucy W & party.
For booking and further information
Heather Gould
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