Kittila holiday ski log cabin rental, Yllas with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, sauna, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Yllas Northern Lights (log cabin)

Home description

A new and beautifully finished luxury log cabin, this property offers a relaxing and quiet retreat amongst the fir trees of a Lapland national park whilst being just a short walk from a good selection of hotels, bars and restaurants.

The property is a semi-detached end of terrace cabin positioned on a small development of cabins at the end of a cul-de-sac, 2 minutes walk from Santa's Village and the nearest restaurant and just a 15 minute walk from the supermarket.

a magical Lapland hideaway	Relax in front of a log fire
Total relaxation in your private sauna	Ski Heaven

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/26980

The Lapland region

Set on the edge of the Pallas-Yllas national park our property is located in the tranquil and unspoiled village of Akaslompolo. The village itself is built around the southern and western shores of the beautifully clear and clean freshwater lake Akaslompolo.

During the polar winter (December to February) the sun does not rise above the horizon giving the resort a magical feel in a grey light during the daytime. At night walk out onto a frozen lake and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Northern Lights (appearance of the Northern Lights during your stay cannot be guaranteed !!) In the summer (end of May to end of July) you can experience the magic of this land of the midnight sun. At this time of year the sun never sets, where else could you play golf, fish or explore at 2am in the morning?

With winter temperatures typically -10C to -30C Yllas ski resort was just about the only resort in Europe with snow covered and open ski slopes between November and January during the 2006/2007 season. With the slopes closing on 1st May this provides possibly the most reliable and family friendly ski centre in Europe.

We would describe the slopes as being great for beginners and intermediate skiiers with a great nusery slope area and kindergarden. The wide open slopes of well prepared snow are a great playgroung for skiiers and boarders alike. Even during the peak ski season of March and April the slopes are not crowded and during the rest of the season you can ski without another sole in sight. Served mainly by button and T-Bar lifts the Yllas ski resort is undergoing a major upgrade with the first chairlifts already up and running and a gondola lift (the first in Finland) due to open for the 2007/2008 season. Ski passes, lessons and equipment hire is inexpensive and all instructors are really friendly and speak very good English.

Alternative winter sports include cross country skiing and snow shoeing with over 300km of prepared tracks accessable right from the cabin door. A complementary set of snow shoes, a toboggan and kick sled are provided for guests.

But Yllas is not all about skiing and winter sports. The excitement doesn't stop when you come down from the slopes. Enjoy the thrill of racing through the Arctic landscape on a husky or reindeer drawn sled or rent a snowmobile and head off to to explore the hundreds of kilometers of tracks giving you total freedom to roam. Ride an icelandic pony through the frozen forests or even have Santa visit the cabin to see the children.

When the Arctic snows melt by mid May the land transforms into a lush and green haven for all kinds of rare and beautiful wildlife, flora and fauna. The crystal clear lakes and rivers offer some of the best fishing in the world and an opportunity for all the family to enjoy a truely unique adventure holiday. With kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, walking and much more to do Lapland is a fantastic and as yet uncrowded holiday destination for families who want to avoid the crowds of a beach holiday.

Summer temperatures are typically 22C to 30C making a family activity or fly drive holiday a pleasant experience away from the stress of work and home.

Within driving distance is the Lappish area of Sweden, home of the famous Ice Hotel in winter and habitat of wolves, wolverines and bear, not to mention many rare and beautiful birds.

Kittila / Yllas area

In resort and available to guests at a local charge: spa, beauty treatments, swimming pools and indoor fitness centres
Within easy walking distance of the property are:
a number of equipment rental shops
1 supermarket
9 restaurants
14 bars
1 post office
souvenir shops
specialised shops
chapel
1 caravan area
service station
golf course (30 minutes drive away)

Slope Information
Summit 718 m
Top lift 718 m
Vertical drop 463 m
Pistes 58
Longest slope 3000 m

Half pipes 3

Cross-country information
Skiing tracks 330 km
Nearest tracks to property 20 m

Snowmobiling
Snowmobile routes 300 km
Nearest routes to property 100 m

Cost of LIving: Finnish Lapland should not be confused with Scandanavian city destinations. Food and alcohol prices are comparable with the UK and tobacco products are cheaper. January 2007 fuel prices were 66p/litre (99cents/Litre) at the service station in Akaslompolo.

How to get there

Airlines:
Finnair, www.finnair.fi
SAS / Blue1, www.sas.fi, www.blue1.com
Flight Only deals with Inghams, www.inghams.co.uk
Ryanair www.ryanair.com (Ryanair fly into Tampere which is 800 km south of resort. Hire cars available for fly drive option or take the train from Tampere to Kolari)

Airports:
Kittila 31 km
Pajala, Sweden 54 km
Rovaniemi 170 km

Railways:
Kolari 40 km
VR (state railroads), www.vr.fi

Activities near Kittila

Facilities

Further details indoors:
General: Triple Glazed, underfloor heating, firewood & electric included
Entrance hall with large drying cupboard.
Ground floor accommodation includes two twin bedrooms. 3 single beds are available on the mezannine level. Please note that the mezzanine level is accessed by very steep stairs that are not suitable for unsupervised very young children (this is a common design feature in all Finnish holiday cabins but not something the tour operators will tell you).

Further details outdoors:
There are no fences or walls dividing properties on the development and you walk straight out of the lounge doors into the surrounding woodland. Sit in the dining area and watch the reindeer wander past while you eat your breakfast.

Further details

Property is self catered but half board meals packages are available on request. Airport transfers can be pre-booked on request.
Activity packages available including;
winter: snowmobiling, cross country skiing, alpine skiing, snowshoeing, santa visits, reindeer and husky safaris
summer: fishing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, lake swimming, horse riding, mountain biking, bird watching

Conditions

For the convenience and peace of mind of guests we have an English tour rep resident in resort to ensure that your holiday runs without a hitch.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High (Feb-Mar)	16 Feb 08	8 Mar 08	775£  775	140140	140140	3 Nights
Peak (Mar-Apr)	8 Mar 08	4 May 08	1099£  1,099	200200	200200	3 Nights
Summer & Autumn	4 May 08	30 Nov 08	348£  348	7575	7575	3 Nights
Early Winter	30 Nov 08	21 Dec 08	932£  932	155155	155155	3 Nights
X-Mas / New Year	21 Dec 08	4 Jan 09	1259£  1,259	220220	220220	3 Nights
winter	4 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	794£  794	135135	135135	3 Nights
low ski	1 Feb 09	8 Mar 09	1144£  1,144	190190	190190	3 Nights
peak ski	8 Mar 09	12 Apr 09	1270£  1,270	212212	212212	3 Nights
low ski	12 Apr 09	19 Apr 09	1144£  1,144	190190	190190	3 Nights
spring	19 Apr 09	3 May 09	932£  932	155155	155155	3 Nights
summer & autumn	3 May 09	29 Nov 09	348£  348	7575	7575	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High (Feb-Mar)	16 Feb 08	8 Mar 08	699£  699	120120	120120	3 Nights
Peak (Mar-Apr)	8 Mar 08	4 May 08	1050£  1,050	175175	175175	3 Nights
summer & autumn	4 May 08	30 Nov 08	299£  299	7575	7575	3 Nights
early winter	30 Nov 08	21 Dec 08	667£  667	120120	120120	3 Nights
X-Mas / New Year	21 Dec 08	4 Jan 09	983£  983	165165	165165	3 Nights
winter	4 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	667£  667	116116	116116	3 Nights
low ski	1 Feb 09	8 Mar 09	866£  866	145145	145145	3 Nights
peak ski	8 Mar 09	12 Apr 09	957£  957	160160	160160	3 Nights
low ski	12 Apr 09	19 Apr 09	866£  866	145145	145145	3 Nights
spring	19 Apr 09	3 May 09	667£  667	120120	120120	3 Nights
summer & autumn	3 May 09	29 Nov 09	299£  299	7575	7575	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High	26 Feb 08	9 Mar 08	669£  669	116116	116116	3 Nights
Peak	9 Mar 08	4 May 08	1000£  1,000	166166	166166	3 Nights
summer & autumn	4 May 08	30 Nov 08	266£  266	7575	7575	3 Nights
early winter	30 Nov 08	21 Dec 08	634£  634	120120	120120	3 Nights
X-Mas / New Year	21 Dec 08	4 Jan 09	950£  950	165165	165165	3 Nights
winter	4 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	634£  634	120120	120120	3 Nights
low ski	1 Feb 09	8 Mar 09	833£  833	145145	145145	3 Nights
peak ski	8 Mar 09	12 Apr 09	924£  924	160160	160160	3 Nights
low ski	12 Apr 09	19 Apr 09	833£  833	145145	145145	3 Nights
spring	19 Apr 09	3 May 09	634£  634	120120	120120	3 Nights
summer & autumn	3 May 09	29 Nov 09	266£  266	7575	7575	3 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
CHARGES are PER CABIN and INCLUDE accommodation, energy costs, firewood, final cleaning, linen & towels.

Rates for 4 guests and less are calculated using the most economical use of properties: either 2 bedroom + mezz (sleeps 7) or 1 bedroom + mezz (sleeps 4). Full details will be given when providing a formal quote.

No charges are made when paying by cheque or electronic bank transfer. There is a 4% credit card handling fee when using our PayPal facility.

Airport & Station transfers and meals packages are NOT INCLUDED but are available on request.

Activities packages are available on request including: Alpine & Cross Country Skiing, Snow Mobiling, Santa Visits, Mountain Biking, Husky & Reindeer Safaris and White Water Rafting

Guestbook

Mr N (Early Dec 2007) The cabin was amazing, much better than the pictures portray on the website. The sauna is highly understated as well on the website and really was a pleasure to come home to every day

Mr J (Mid Dec 2007) Thank you for a wonderful holiday, which without your help and guidance never would have happened. It was a cherished experience that will stay with my family and I forever.

Mrs D (Mid Dec 2007) We had a great time in Lapland, and would not hesitate in recommending the log cabin we stayed in to friends and family. Kate was a great contact to have and her help and advice were very welcome. We did so many different activities that we enjoyed as a family - sledging, husky rides, reindeer sleigh, skidoos, and of course Santa Claus. Thank you so much for giving us and especially our 4 year old daughter a wonderful winter holiday. It was great - a big thumbs up!!

Mrs S (Christmas 2007) Truely amazing place, cabin was home from home but better, very warm, clean ideal for place to spend a white Christmas. Snow mobiles a must, Want to go back and ski next time. Highly recommend Bespoke to organise a trip of a life time! The train journey was an experience and would recommend it

Mr C (Jan 2008) I just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic time in Lapland. The cabin was perfect and Michele and I thoroughly enjoyed our week there. Many thanks to you and your team

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Name:	Richard Hayman
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