Kuusamo holiday ski farmhouse rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, sauna, balcony/terrace, internet access, rural retreat, TV

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The Old Raatesalmi Farm (farmhouse)

Home description

Kuusamo area is famous of its nature. Rivers, forest and hills are characteristic and invite a lot of visitors all year around to do hiking, fishing, rafting,skiing etc.

A carefully restored , idyllic old country house in a tranquil surrounding.The house is 50 metres from the lake and the sauna with large terrace right by the water. Ideal for families seeking relaxation. Excellent possibilities for outdoor activities.

The house has two bedrooms, bathroom,large living-room and well-equipped kitchen. The spacious old house has been renovated with love and care to early 1900 century style. The Old Raatesalmi Farm is ten minutes from Kuusamo centre amenities and the Kuusamo airport.

There is a spectacular wiev over the lake and fields. The host family lives on the grounds and they can guide you to local way of life. You can possibly take part in a fishing trip or horse sleigh riding with the hosts or just go canoeing by yourselves. Get fascinated about the midnight sun or the silence of winter forest.

Sauna terrace	Middle winter on the lake Kuusamojärvi
Bigger bedroom, 20 m2	The spirit of the 1920

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The Oulu region

Kuusamo - the old saami area - is situated on high land, 300-500 metres above the sea level. The climate is mostly sunny in summer and lot of snow and dry weather in winter. Nature is the biggest interest for the visitors. Hundreds of lakes, tens of rivers, few hundred km of hiking routes. 500 km cross country ski tracks.

King Carl IX founded the city of Oulu in 1605 in the mouth of the Oulu River. The Oulu River delta is an ancient trading centre. From a city of tar and salmon engaged in international trade, Oulu has developed into a competence centre of 130.000 residents, well-known within high-tech circles all over the world.

A Fine Tourist Attraction

Also travellers from around the world find Oulu in numbers increasing each year. Oulu is easy to reach from the big centres of Europe. This, together with the busy airport in Oulunsalo, has made Oulu an excellent choice for holidays and conferences.

The Four Seasons

It is indeed easy to reach Oulu any time of year. Bright, warm summers and cold, snow-rich winters are both present in the cycle of seasons. Versatile shopping, cultural and restaurant services guarantee unforgettable experiences for travellers. Oulu hosts events throughout the year. Especially the summer is a time for numerous interesting events ? such as the traditional Garlic Night, Rotuaari Picnic and Air Guitar World Championships ? that spice up the wide selection of events Oulu has to offer.

Experiences for Kids

There’s plenty to do and experience for visitors of all ages, including the youngest ones in the family. For instance Science Centre Tietomaa, the Vauhtipuisto speed park, the Oulun Eden spa and the wonderful Nallikari beach will be warmly remembered by the smallest travellers too. Thanks to the wide Oulu region, nature experiences are close to you.

Kuusamo area

Oulanka national park is the most popular visiting place in summertime. You can do hiking, canoeing, river rafting, fishing on the lakes or rivers, riding, perry picking etc.

In winter you can choose cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snow scooter driving, snowshoe hiking, ice fishing. If you are lucky you can see the spectacular northern lights.

How to get there

Daily flights from Helsinki to Kuusamo. Transportation from the airport can be arranged.
Taxi or hire car available at the airport. Distance from the airport 12 km.

Train from Helsinki to Oulu. Bus from Oulu to Kuusamo.

Activities near Kuusamo

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house has two bedrooms, bathroom,large living-room and well-equipped kitchen.

Further details

English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.

Conditions

25% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking and eight weeks before the high season - Christmas and New Year time and ski holiday time (14.2.-13.4.)-. The rest of the rental fee due two weeks before your stay.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	14 Apr 09	30 May 09	550£ 491	10089	10089	3 Nights
The Green Summer	30 May 09	26 Sep 09	650£ 580	10594	10594	3 Nights
The silence autumn	26 Sep 09	28 Nov 09	550£ 491	10089	10089	3 Nights
Waiting the Christmas	28 Nov 09	19 Dec 09	650£ 580	10594	10594	3 Nights
Christmas and New Year	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	850£ 759	135121	135121	3 Nights
Kaamos time	9 Jan 10	20 Feb 10	550£ 491	10089	10089	3 Nights
Ski holiday	20 Feb 10	10 Apr 10	850£ 759	135121	135121	3 Nights
Spring	10 Apr 10	29 May 10	550£ 491	10089	10089	3 Nights

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Linen and towels 12 € per person.

Final cleaning 100 €

Skis to ski in the forest and ice fishing equipment included.

Rowing boat and canoe with life jackets included.

Little motorboat for hire.

Spinning equipment for hire.

Possibility to ride in summer and in winter. Horse driving too.

Cross country skis for hire.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Send Enquiry

To contact this advertiser please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/74872

Contact details for the advertiser of home 74872
Name:	Jussi Törmänen
Tel:	+358 40 9109711
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