Title: Karelia Country Cottages Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=10318906&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Karelia Country Cottages Beachfront, with spa services ## Photo gallery for Karelia Country Cottages ![Property grounds - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/d5ace978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna | Living area | Flat-screen TV - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/a7591bba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/e00f1ff6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sports court - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/5be3cc90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private beach, sun-loungers, beach volleyball, rowing - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/0a14f5f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at Karelia Country Cottages. With a private beach, sunloungers and rowing, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy on-site activities, such as horse riding, beach volleyball and ice skating. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Laundry room - Spa - Outdoor space ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 3 - Feb 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 4 - Feb 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna ![Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/22930808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Sauna Heating Free rollaway/extra beds - Lake view - 474 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Beds ### Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Heating Free rollaway/extra beds - Lake view - 474 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 4 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds ### Standard Cottage (Sauna) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Sauna Heating - Lake view - 474 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Beds ### Standard House, 3 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony or patio Garden Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Heating Free rollaway/extra beds - Lake view - 1292 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 8 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKitee-Hotels-Karelia-Country-Cottages.h10318906.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKitee-Hotels-Karelia-Country-Cottages.h10318906.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Kitee, Karelia Country Cottages is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Punkaharju Ridge and Niinikummun uimaranta, while Lusto Finnish Forest Museum and The Johanna Oras Art Manor are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. [Visit our Kitee travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kitee.dx602349) [View more Cottages in Kitee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kitee-Cottages.d602349-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C61.96503%2C29.73493&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aHee3APDtPWh06n0wbAj7lPsROI=) Väärämäentie 73 A, Kesälahti, Kitee, 59800 ### What's nearby - ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Punkaharju Ridge 37 min drive \- 33.7 miles - ![FINLAND: View of the Olavinlinna castle, in Savonlinna, Finland. It is a 15th-century three-tower castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110040/70e8b774-24eb-41b2-a985-f1a802cc8d7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Olavinlinna Castle 57 min drive \- 50.7 miles - Kesalahti Church 11 min drive \- 8.5 miles - Lusto Finnish Forest Museum 42 min drive \- 38.7 miles - Savonlinna Market Square 54 min drive \- 51.2 miles ### Getting around - Kesälahti Station 13 min drive - Joensuu (JOE) 89 min drive ### Restaurants - Ravintola Pivanka 10 min drive - Karin Cafe 11 min drive - Kesälahti-kousa 10 min drive - Финская Алкашка 11 min drive - Kalatuuri / Eväshelmi 12 min drive ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Karelia Country Cottages Beachfront, with spa services Guests of this beach cottage will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a sauna and spa services. All 10 soundproofed accommodations feature private yards and balconies or patios. Guests will find kitchens with fridges, ovens, stovetops and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available. Karelia Country Cottages offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Recreational amenities at the cottage include a private beach and a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. 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Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna - Spa services ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Free cot - Playground ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 to 30 per person ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Free rollaway/extra bed - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Fee: EUR 5 per pet per night - Service animals exempt from fees - Pets allowed in specific rooms ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Beach volleyball - Bicycle rentals - Fishing - Horseback riding/rentals - Ice skating - Rowing/canoeing - Boat tours nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Game viewing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scooter/moped rentals nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 10 buildings - 10 units - Bicycle rentals - Built in 1985 - Garden - Soundproofing ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: EUR 25 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive lockbox information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Lockbox ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free rollaway/extra beds! Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 30 per person - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (return) - Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 This property accepts credit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Karelia Country Cottages House Kitee Karelia Country Cottages Kitee Karelia Country Cottages Karelia Country Cottages Kitee Karelia Country Cottages Cottage Karelia Country Cottages Cottage Kitee ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Karelia Country Cottages pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Karelia Country Cottages? ### What time is check-in at Karelia Country Cottages? ### What time is check-out at Karelia Country Cottages? ### Does Karelia Country Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Karelia Country Cottages located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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