About our B&B

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

Facing the seafront, Purola Farm Guesthouse is a bed and breakfast offering a 3-star accommodation in Saarijärvi.
It has a private beach area, water sports facilities and parking on-site.
A sauna is available for guests.
Free WiFi is available, as well as a terrace and a restaurant.
The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests.
At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a outdoor furniture.
The bed and breakfast offers some units that feature a balcony and lake view, and units are equipped with a shared bathroom and a wardrobe.
At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.
Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits are available.
For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.
Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house.
You can play table tennis and darts at Purola Farm Guesthouse, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling.
The accommodation features an outdoor fireplace and a children's playground.
Jyväskylä Airport is 57 km from the property.

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