Sydänharju

Sydänharju is a traditionally built log house with modern day facilities. Cottage is located near Seitseminen National Park, hiking tracks start next to the cottage yard. Distance from Tampere is 50 km.

There are three bedrooms, well equipped kitchen, shower/wc and fireplace upstairs.
In downstairs there is one bedroom, fireplace room, wc and wood heated sauna.

Bedroom 1: One double bed (+ one extra bed)
Bedroom 2: One double bed
Bedroom 3: Two single beds (+ one extra bed)
Bedroom 4: One double bed
Price includes beds for 8 persons. Extra beds +25€/person/night (max 2 extra persons).

Outdoor loft building available with extra charge (no heating, summer use only), please ask in advance.

ABOUT COTTAGE:
Sydänharju cottage is located in a peaceful place, neighbours are not visible. Wooden tracks behind the cottage lead to the small Sydänmaanlampi Pond. The pond is deep and swimming only from dock. It is possible to fish in the pond. Pirkan Taival hiking tracks leave next to the cottage and it is possible to hike for example to Latovesi lean-to (barbecue place) located by Latovesi Lake.

There is a lot to see and experience in Seitseminen National Park! Kovero Crown Tenant Farm features everyday life at a farm during the beginning of the 1900s in the Seitseminen backwoods area. At Kovero farm the traditional cultural landscape is maintained through old farming methods. Seitseminen Nature Centre is also an interesting place to visit. Please check the opening hours and more information: https://www.nationalparks.fi/seitseminennp

There are several hiking tracks starting from Kovero and Nature Centre. During winter period there are cross-country skiing tracks also.

The price of the Sydänharju cottage includes 5 pairs of Nordic walking sticks and 2 pairs of snow shoes. More snow shoes available with extra charge (directly from the cottage owner).

One canoe available by Sydänmaanlampi Pond (please note: no rowing boat), included in price. Also possible to rent three extra canoes in bigger Aurejärvi Lake (directly from the cottage owner). Aurejärvi is located near Seitseminen Nature Centre.
Bath barrel available with extra charge (available during March-October).

TRANSPORT:
The cottage is located in Seitsemisentie, big parking place for several cars in the cottage yard. Possible to charge electrical cars, price 5 euros/charge. No public transport available.

OTHER INFORMATION:
The customers bring own linen and towels (sleeping bags not allowed without linen). Possibility to rent linen, please book in advance. Customers bring own toilet and kitchen papers. During Monday-Thursday discount price -20 % for groups of 1-6 persons, please ask the office.

Gas barbecue available during summer season. Outdoor open fire place in the cottage yard. Wood for fireplaces and sauna is included in rent. Wood for outdoor open fire 6 euros/basket (from the owner).

EXTRA SERVICES:
Final cleaning 150e
Linen incl.towel 15e/person
Bath barrel (4-6 persons) 150e/1-2 days or 200e/3-7 days (available March-October)
Please note: Pets allowed only if agreed in advance with the owner. Extra charge 20 euros/pet/booking (max 2 pets).