Situated on the edge of the New Forest and close to the south coast, our five cottages stand in four acres of tranquil mature woodland. There are many colourful rhododendrons and azaleas which look particularly beautiful in the Spring and early Summer. Four of the properties are genuine Finnish log cabins built to a traditional standard, which means well insulated and double-glazed.
The other property, Rose cottage, a semi-detached house, is constructed of wood and is styled on the same principles. They all have night storage heaters and the largest two have wood-burning stoves. Our land offers direct access to the Ringwood forest that means cycling, hiking and wildlife watching are literally on the doorstep. Many species of birds make their home with us and often deer, rabbits and squirrels are sighted.
The other property, Rose cottage, a semi-detached house, is constructed of wood and is styled on the same principles. They all have night storage heaters and the largest two have wood-burning stoves. Our land offers direct access to the Ringwood forest that means cycling, hiking and wildlife watching are literally on the doorstep. Many species of birds make their home with us and often deer, rabbits and squirrels are sighted.
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Karelia Holidays was instigated by Helena and Richard Gleed.
Helena was a Finnish national when she came to England as an au pair.
She grew up in Finland where many families have summer homes set in natural surroundings often beside a lake.
Because of this influence, the idea of bringing these traditional log houses and a piece of Finland to Ringwood was borne.
This area was lost to the Russians in the Winter war of 1938/9.
Subsequent cabins were named after places in this area, hence "Viipuri", later named "Viborg" by the Russians, and "Laatokka", a large lake, later renamed "Ladoga".
Helena was a Finnish national when she came to England as an au pair.
She grew up in Finland where many families have summer homes set in natural surroundings often beside a lake.
Because of this influence, the idea of bringing these traditional log houses and a piece of Finland to Ringwood was borne.
This area was lost to the Russians in the Winter war of 1938/9.
Subsequent cabins were named after places in this area, hence "Viipuri", later named "Viborg" by the Russians, and "Laatokka", a large lake, later renamed "Ladoga".
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