Travel Reference
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you 50% more space, views over the town and a private sauna. It's worth asking. The dis-
count for singles is marginal at all times, so you may prefer to pay the little extra for a twin
room, which is usually much larger.
Most hotel rooms have tiny Nordic bathrooms; if you want a bathtub, this can usually be
arranged. Many hotels have 'allergy rooms', which have no carpet and minimal fabric.
Nearly all Finnish hotels have a plentiful buffet breakfast included in the rate and many
include a sauna session.
FARMSTAYS
A growing, and often ecologically sound, accommodation sector in Finland is that of
farmstays. Many rural farms, particularly in the south, offer B&B accommodation, a
unique opportunity to meet local people and experience their way of life. Plenty of activit-
farms in Finland that offer accommodation. Local tourist offices keep lists of farmstay op-
tions in the surrounding area; the website
www.visitfinland.com
links to a few, and
Lomar-
engas
also has many listed on its website. In general, prices are good - from around €35
per person per night, country breakfast included. Evening meals are also usually avail-
able. Your hosts may not speak much English; if you have difficulties, the local tourist of-
fice will be happy to help arrange the booking.
Self-Catering Accommodation
One of Finland's joys is its plethora of cottages for rent, ranging from simple camping cab-
ins to fully equipped bungalows with electric sauna and gleaming modern kitchen. These
can be remarkably good value and are perfect for families. There are tens of thousands of
cabins and cottages for rent in Finland, many in typical, romantic forest lakeside locations.
Local booking agents are mentioned under individual destinations.
Local tourist offices and town websites also have lists.
Lomarengas
( 030-650-2502;
www.lomarengas.fi
)
By far the biggest national agent for cottage rentals.
ACCOMMODATION SERVICES
