Log cabin for rent: Akaslompolo, Finland

A luxury log cabin for rent in a quiet location in the village of Akaslompolo close to the Yllas ski resort. The area is best known for the 350km of cross country tracks which pass within 400m of the cabin but it also has the largest downhill ski area in the country. Being north of the Arctic Circle means that the cross country ski season lasts from December through the end of April with excellent snow and a wide variety of prepared tracks to suit all levels. Visit www.ylass.fi  for more information on the area. It really is a winter wonderland!

The cabin is located about 100m from the Yllas Kaltio hotel which is a stop for the scheduled bus service from the local airport and train station. It is a traditional kelo log cabin and was completed in 2008. It is very well finished and equipped and sleeps 6 in 2 twin bedrooms plus 2 single beds on the mezzanine floor. It also has:

·         Main bathroom complete with sauna plus two separate toilets

·         Fully equipped kitchen area open plan with the lounge

·         Wood burning stove (wood supply is included)

·         All electrical goods, including tv, dvd player, radio and cd player, drying cupboard, microwave, stove and grill, dishwasher, washing machine, etc

Travel to Akaslompolo:  there are weekly charter flights in the main season from several UK airports direct to Kittila and transfers are easy from there; you can also fly via Helsinki or Tampere to Kittila. Alternatively you can use the sleeper train to travel north from either Tampere or Helsinki.

Please contact us to book your holiday or with any questions that you may have by email to:

 alastair35@hotmail.com