Matikkala Cottages

We have offered carefree and relaxing accommodation to guests from all over the world since 2015. Superior guest experience has been and still is our main driving force in everything we do. We operate these cottages as a family and we want our guests to feel welcome. We really enjoy meeting new people and we are always open to get to know our guests if they also want that. (Of course, you can also stay at us with minimal contact if that is what you want) Although, this is a side business for us, we take this very seriously and really push ourselves to offer great experiences for all of our guests. And we are proud of the positive feedback we have received along the years. Along the years the accommodation capacity and service selection have been increased by buying more cottages in the area and by building completely new accommodation and leisure possibilities. In 2017, a new 10 person holiday villa Pihlaja was built. The next year an atmospheric barbeque hut for the use of our guests rose to the Saimaa lakeside on our private beach area. The latest instalments in the Matikkala Cottages holiday village have been the soul warming barrel sauna and mind easing outdoor hot tub located next to the holiday villa Pihlaja. Matikkala Cottages have attracted guests from all over the world. From South European seekers of nordic exotic experiences to local people just looking to unwind in peace. The 5 welcoming holiday cottages and 1 spacious holiday villa of Matikkala Cottages offer accommodation possibilities for almost 40 persons. So even a little bit larger entourage can easily stay with us. Come visit us! The refreshing nature and a clear mind are waiting for you!

We here at Matikkala Cottages offer high quality accommodation in 5 well-equipped holiday cottages and 1 superior holiday villa in Ruokolahti in South Karelia, Southern Finland. Our cottages are easy to reach and close to the main roads, but still in the middle of the peaceful, quiet and clean nature of Ruokolahti. You can find the best fit just for you from our 5 traditional holiday cottages and 1 superior holiday villa. Our cottages Vaahtera 50 (for 8), Kataja 39 (for 6), Petäjä 46 (for 6), Sirppi 59 (for 8), Kääpä 8 (for 7) and superior villa Pihlaja 58 (for 10) invite you to a relaxing holiday in the peaceful Finnish nature. Our cottages are located just a few hundred metres away from the family friendly Ski Center Ruokolahden FreeSki. Its surroundings offer incredible views for running and jogging, and in winter for skiing, downhill skiing and even snowshoeing. Winter sports equipment can be hired from Freeski. During the summer, the downhill biking centre Saimaa Bikepark operates on the Freeski slope. Access to the Lake Saimaa is within a walking distance from the cottages (about 500 meters). We also have a private beach area and barbeque hut available only for our guests, only 900 meters from the cottages. You can get to the private beach and bbq hut easily by foot or by car. The forests around Matikkala and Ruokolahti are full of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding nature. There are plenty of nature trails and mountain biking trails close to the cottages, And the surrounding forests offer berries and mushroom to pick. We also have a rental barrel sauna and outdoor hot tub available with Cottage Sirppi 59 and Villa Pihlaja 58. Cottage Kääpä 8 also has an outdoor hot tub on the terrace that you can rent during your stay. You can always easily reach us, before, during and after your stay. And we are happy to help you with everything regarding your stay in order to make it as carefree and unforgettable as possible. Welcome!

Our cottages are located just a few hundred metres away from the family friendly Ski Center Ruokolahden FreeSki. Its surroundings offer incredible views for running and jogging, and in winter for skiing, downhill skiing and even snowshoeing. Winter sports equipment can be hired from Freeski. During the summer, the downhill biking centre Saimaa Bikepark operates on the Freeski slope. Access to the Lake Saimaa is within a walking distance from the cottages (about 500 meters). We also have a private beach area and barbeque hut available only for our guests, only 900 meters from the cottages. You can get to the private beach and bbq hut easily by foot or by car. The forests around Matikkala and Ruokolahti are full of opportunities to enjoy the surrounding nature. There are plenty of nature trails and mountain biking trails close to the cottages, And the surrounding forests offer berries and mushroom to pick. For more things to do and see in Ruokolahti, please go to VisitRuokolahti -site. You can also find more information on our website.