Aug22136 7. Best Farm Accommodation 2024 - Southern Finland Located just a 90-minute drive from the Finnish capital of Helsinki, Countryside Resort Iloranta is a peaceful haven nestled within the innate beauty of the country’s nature-filled landscapes. Having been owned and operated by a single family for more than 85 years, this farm accommodation on the fringes of Lake Iso-Roine offers vacationers a wealth of possibilities ranging from relaxation to outdoor activities, making it the perfect home base for national and international travellers of any persuasion. An authentic Finnish countryside resort offering full-board holidays, Countryside Resort Iloranta’s services span accommodation, traditional culinary experiences, seasonal outdoor activities, and a variety of relaxation and wellbeing programmes. Beginning with its cosy cottages and rooms that provide a rustic charm without sacrificing on any of the modern amenities one would expect, guests can experience the values off nature, tradition, and community that dictate this farm accommodation throughout the duration of their stay. The story of this remarkable family-friendly farmstead near Helsinki began in 1937, when it provided accommodation for the crew of the Finnish classic film Women of Niskavuori. In the four generations that have passed since then, the farm has welcomed the likes of families, school groups, educational tours and businesses. Over the years, all of these guests have enjoyed Iloranta’s friendly and relaxed atmosphere, its picturesque and tranquil setting, as well as its fresh and locally sourced food, which all combine to offer an authentic slice of Finland. From daybreak until sunset, there is something for everyone to enjoy, including a wealth of traditional Finnish cultural experiences. From serving fresh, homecooked cuisine to maximising its location in the countryside, Iloranta allows its guests to connect with a local way of life, a welcome change for most in the fast-paced world that we live in today. This is all driven by the wider trend of “cooling holidays”, which is seeing people flock to cooler destinations like Finland to escape the temperatures of increasingly hot European summers. With milder temperatures even in the middle of summer, as well as a number of lakes nearby which offer the opportunity for the likes of swimming, boating, and fishing, the Finnish countryside is perfect for those looking for something different but incredibly special for their next getaway, educational experience, or business trip. In addition, Iloranta features five different types of saunas by the lake, including a traditional Finnish smoke sauna, which offers a unique and rustic sauna experience. Best of all, patrons of Iloranta can expect to be treated as much more than just customers, welcomed instead as cherished guests by a team of dedicated hospitality staff, overseen by the current owner and manager, Samu Lescelius. Beginning with its cosy cottages and rooms that provide a rustic charm without sacrificing any of the modern amenities one would expect, guests can experience the values of nature, tradition, and community that dictate this farm accommodation throughout the duration of their stay. Entirely passionate about driving sustainable rural tourism in Finland, Samu and co. support this cause by offering a number of eco-friendly initiatives and supporting their local communities. This can be seen in the team having completed the Sustainable Travel Finland programme and the farm’s membership to the Finnish Organic Tourism Association. Moreover, since the farmstead is encompassed by nature, it can offer a variety of relaxing, sustainable, and nature-based activities and programmes, such as farm yoga, forest meditation and journeys into the quiet and darkness. Personalising stays to this family-friendly farm accommodation in Finland has resulted in Iloranta having a distinct sense of enduring charm, with this home away from home boasting an incredibly impressive return rate that hovers around 80%. The result is that some truly remarkable experiences are had here year after year, for example with one family preparing to spend their 31st summer at the farm this year, and another having celebrated a staggering 16 Christmases in these tranquil surroundings near Lake Iso-Roine. As guests continue to come, Iloranta remains committed to enhancing their experiences and setting a new gold standard for first-time visitors. In the near future, these commitments will see staff double down on their sustainability efforts, gradually renovate their accommodation and shared spaces to maintain a blend of modern charm and authentically rustic comfort, and introduce a range of new activities for guests to enjoy. Forging lasting partnerships with more local artisans is another key element of these future plans. Ultimately, this all feeds back into Countryside Resort Iloranta’s primary aims, which are to foster a deep connection with guests and provide them with an authentic experience and warm hospitality at every turn. Having done this for four generations, Iloranta is, to many of its guests, a second home, one that is akin to grandma’s house, this being safe, familiar, and always welcoming. For this, it is our pleasure to celebrate this country resort as the Best Farm Accommodation 2024 - Southern Finland, an accolade it more than deserves. Contact: [email protected] Company: Countryside Resort Iloranta Web Address: https://iloranta.fi/en Jul24285
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