Title: Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake Family-friendly holiday home in Hollola with a sauna ## Photo gallery for Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake ![Outdoor dining - Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake (Päijät-Häme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876400/119876385/6632c80e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake (Päijät-Häme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876400/119876385/83378a53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, Internet, bed sheets - Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake (Päijät-Häme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876400/119876385/adb7e381.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake (Päijät-Häme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876400/119876385/fdbe1225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake (Päijät-Häme)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876400/119876385/6d3bc7f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake A 2-bedroom lakeside cabin just 10min from Lahti and 1.5h from Helsinki airport. It offers peace and privacy on a large property with a big yard, trampoline, and unique sculpture garden. Explore the surrounding countryside and nearby hiking and skiing trails and then return home to a warm sauna and swimming right from the dock. Inside you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen, comfy living area, and warm atmosphere. alike. Come experience Finnish lakeside living -close to Lahti, but a world away. We are located across from Messilä camping and skiing. From Messilä you can access ski, biking, and hiking trails. The cabin you are renting is connected by a hallway with a door to another house (pic per request) that was built in the 1960s. That house is currently vacant. There’s also a row boat and kayak you are welcome to take out. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40103600/40103598/2da899a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake suite by Interhome Hollola - Kitchen - Toys/games - Microwave £880 includes taxes & fees 23 Dec - 24 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=40103598&PinnedHotelID=40103598&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48370000/48363300/48363270/cc6f2248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Möysä. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=61.038364,25.545216&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BlqsJsh%7CzC%3F_%40%3F_%40%40_%40%3F_%40%40_%40%40a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a%40A_%40%3F_%40A_%40%3F_%40%3Fa%40&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EC3SjfibsrFcczlsICQgT6nc3lU=) Päijät-Häme, Päijät-Häme #### What's nearby - Messila Maailma Oy Ski Center \- 6 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Tiirismaan Puronvarsilehdon Nature Reserve \- 7 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Vanhalan Nature Reserve \- 7 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Lehtolan Nature Reserve \- 7 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Enonsaaren Nature Reserve \- 7 min drive \- 4.3 miles #### Getting around - Lahti Station - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Matkakeidas - ‬14 min drive - ‪Onnen Päivät - ‬21 min drive - ‪Bus Burger Salpakangas - ‬13 min drive - ‪Casper - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cafe Laaso - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake? ### What time is check-in at Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake? ### What time is check-out at Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake? ### Where is Countryside Retreat: A remodeled 1800’s artist cottage on the lake located? ## Have a question? 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