Saunaniemi Cottage, A Lakeside Retreat in Southern Finland

For a simply peaceful retreat, head somewhere off the beaten path that you may have never considered ... Finland. Known as the Land of Silence, this Scandinavian gem is filled with the freshest air, plus quaint towns and villages.

Saunaniemi Cottage is a cozy traditional Scandinavian clapboard house in Southern Finland—but filled with modern touches—and set on its own private strip of beach.  An extended family or group of friends would be right at home here, settled among the three bedrooms and two living rooms. The huge kitchen is perfect for turning out family-style meals ... to be enjoyed on the deck in the summer and inside with the two fireplaces roaring, during winter.  Lake Saimaa is an impressive 932 miles long and dotted with tiny islands perfect for exploring.  During the warm weather months you can swim and row to your heart's content ... when the air turns cold, take a traditional icy lake plunge and then take advantage of the cottage's sauna—truly invigorating!

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Inspired? To book this cottage, contact Alice at Black Tomato, who can make all the arrangements as well help create a seamless itinerary for your visit to Southern Finland.  Simply place your request here to get connected.