Hotels near Kolu

This was such a wonderful spot, absolutely loved it. The hosts were lovely and live just up the hill, and give you contact no if there's any issues (we didn't have any issues). We stayed in Villa Akuliina which is the one with a lakeside sauna, large lawned garden, and a very private location, no immediate neighbours. This felt to me like a proper Finnish house, not a villa, maybe because it has two floors with 3 very decent twin bedrooms and large shower room upstairs, whereas many villas have an open sleeping loft. There is another bedroom downstairs off the open plan kitchen / lounge. This definitely offers more privacy. The villa is very well equipped and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking etc. The lines, towels etc were quality Finnish brands, and the wifi was very good. The balcony upstairs was lovely, and a veranda which runs the width of the house - loved how the design enables enjoying that view! There lakeside sauna building was great: there's another shower and toilet, it is heated with wood (perfect! see pic) and it heats up quickly :D There's also a lovely view from the sauna itself (pic through the window), nice dressing room as you step in with fridge and a fireplace, plus L shaped veranda outside (pic) with sun lounger chairs (not in the pics). Amazing!! Would definately come back sometime when visiting this area. I would recommend this villa for a relaxing breaks with family or friends, or a lakeside break, for anyone who wants a good sauna & swimming experience, or even WRC rally accommodation. Keuruu has some lakeside trails for walking, start e.g. below the old church. There is some interesting history e.g. Ampiala monument to Herpman Guerilla Bro is near the villa https://www.keuruunmuseo.fi/index.php/naeyttelyt/verkkonaeyttelyt/153-herpmanin-pojat-isoviha-keuruulla, and there are two old, historic wooden churches in Keuruu and Petajavesi (Unesco World Heritage site).

Friendly hosts, facility matched description on Booking.com

Gorgeous farm just outside of Petäjävesi, which offers several shops and places to have a meal. A little footpath through a meadow leads to the beautiful Old Church. The host is so friendly and lovely. The room was very clean and cozy in an old stone barn. Breakfast was delicious.

A stunning property, in a beautiful location: possibly the nicest self catering accommodation I've ever stayed in. It looked lovely...from the lighting, to the decor, to the welcome snowman and the fairy lights down to the ice hole. The view from the huge windows is one I could happily look at all day. It's also really well equipped; a holiday kitchen with everything you need is a rare thing! It really does take a while to get anywhere, especially with the snow on the roads at this time of year - but with a property this lovely that's not an issue because there's not really any need to leave!

Great location and excellent views.

We loved the peace and quiet of this accommodation in the beautiful Finnish countryside, as well as the delicious breakfast with traditional Finnish choices (slightly different every day and with allergies taken into account). The hosts were super friendly, and we also enjoyed interacting with the animals at the farm (Piki the dog and some sheep). Being able to use the bikes and the sauna whenever we wanted was very convenient.