This countryside guest house is situated by Lake Katajajärvi, a 15-minute drive from central Saarijärvi. The property is on an organic farm and it offers free sauna access and rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Rooms at Purola Farm have a wardrobe and access to shared bathroom and facilities, a communal kitchenette and a TV lounge. Leisure facilities include 2 saunas and a rowing boat. Hiking paths and cross country skiing trails start directly at Purola Farm Guesthouse Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. Dinner can be served in the summer time if booked in advance. A barbecue area is also available for guests. The nearest grocery store is 10 km away. Jyväskylä city centre is a 1 hours' drive from the guest house.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.2
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Matthijs
    Finland Finland
    Everything. Lovely couple hosting the place with excellent language skills to cater the foreign guests as well. Wonderful sauna, beautiful rooms decorated with taste, great food… next time we’ll book more in advance to get a spot on the horse...
  • Merja
    Finland Finland
    Rauhallinen paikka. Lämmin, tuore leipä aamupalalla. Puusauna.
  • J
    Jati
    Finland Finland
    Samana aamuna itse tehty kruunasi erinomaisen aamiaisen. Sijainti kauniin järven rannalla oli upea ja rantasaunassa makoisat löylyt

Managed by Pipsa & Fränz

Company review score: 9.8Based on 12 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hiihto. laskettelu ja ratsastus on perheemme lempihommia saunomisen ja syömisen lisäksi!

Property information

PUROLA FARM We, means Fränz, Pipsa, Lumi and Robi, decided, while living in Luxembourg, that it would be time for a change, stop talking about dreams but realize them. We aimed to run a guesthouse on a farm somewhere where we could also organize horse riding trips. The farm should provide the hay needed to feet the horses and the forest enough firewood for the heating. So, the idea made the determination and the plan grow. Pipsa, being a horse fanatic all her life and also loves cooking and Fränz being addicted to snow, nature, woodwork and sports, agreed on Finland being the right country to built up our project. Finding the appropriated place wasn't too hard...Purola, a small farmhouse, a cattle stable, which was in bad shape, an old hay barn “riihi” in good condition, a beautiful beach sauna, some more buildings, a lot of nature; forest, fields and 300 meters of own beach at lake Katajajärvi, were convincing us at once. The farm is located in middle Finland, some 10 kilometers away from Saarijärvi, a small town offering all the basic facilities. Closest city being Jyväskylä (University, airport etc). We bought the farm end of 2009 and started the renovating of th

Neighbourhood information

Katajajärvi tarjoaa kesällä monipuolista tekemist; uimista, melontaa, soutamista, kalastusta ja tietenkin saunomista hirsisaunassa! Talvella ladut lähtevät pihasta ja lumikengillä pääse joka paikaan. Omat issikkamme kulkevat ympärivuoden!

Languages spoken

German,English,Finnish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Purola Farm Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Basic free WiFi 12 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Yoga classes
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Finnish
    • French

    House rules

    Purola Farm Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    € 23.50 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 23.50 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 47 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that dinner is not available on Sunday.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Purola Farm Guesthouse

    • Room options at Purola Farm Guesthouse include:

      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Quadruple
      • Double

    • Yes, Purola Farm Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Purola Farm Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Skiing
      • Bowling
      • Table tennis
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Darts
      • Beachfront
      • Head massage
      • Beach
      • Private beach area
      • Bicycle rental
      • Yoga classes
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Badminton equipment
      • Hand massage
      • Back massage

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Purola Farm Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Purola Farm Guesthouse is 5 miles from the centre of Saarijärvi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Purola Farm Guesthouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Purola Farm Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.